Pearl Farm featured on Nashville Public Radio


Enjoy a 5-minute audio journey to the Tennessee River Freshwater Pearl Farm featuring Gina Latendresse, daughter of farm founder - John Latendresse (1925-2000); Farm Manager Don Nerren; and Bob Keast, current owner of the Tennessee River Freshwater Pearl Museum, Farm and Tour as well as its host location: Birdsong Resort, Marina and Campground. The freshwater pearl-culturing operation is the only one of its kind in the North American continent.

    * Part 1 (7.6meg)
    * Part 2 (7.5meg)

Click HERE to view script in pdf format.

"A Pearl of a Tour" My Visit to the Tennessee River Freshwater Pearl Farm - By Kristi Sayles.