A dedicated farmer struggling with economic downturns and recurring floods on his generational Tennessee land. To avoid foreclosure, he takes a grueling job at a steel factory as a strikebreaker. After returning home, he fiercely resists mill owner Joe Wade's plans to buy out farmers for a hydroelectric dam. Tom organizes and single-handedly attempts to repair a breached levee, inspiring his family and community to join him, ultimately securing a successful harvest.
Father of Beth Garvey
Father of Lewis Garvey
Married couple struggling to save their family farm
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