Francis Watkins Carter was the youngest son of Fountain Branch and Polly Carter. He grew up in the Carter House in Franklin, TN, but his life's journey brought him through some of the roughest fighting of the Civil War, then to South America, and finally to the western American frontier.

This week on "TENN in 20: Official Podcast of the Battle of Franklin Trust," join hosts and historical enthusiasts Brad and Sarah as they discuss the life of "Wad" Carter, and how his story is representative of so many other young men in his generation.