Barber on corner of main square.A portrait of his mother hangs on the wall of the sparsely furnished home. 84-year-old Arthur Elmer Beaty grew up in the same home and has lived alone in it for 24 years since his mother’s death.A strong work ethic and family bond have kept their farming operation alive for generation and little Travis is the next in line to bear this burden.Travis enjoys everything that farm life represents. His older brother, like many other in this era, is choosing to break from the likely path and hopes to make his future in computers.Ronnie and his wind down from a long work day by spending some quality time together.Most days Travis can be found shadowing his father, emulating his appearance right down to the hat and shoe choices.Travis stares from afar as his father and uncle tend to the needs of the livestock.Travis helps his father load feed into the truck for the morning feed.Travis helps his father out as he works on attaching a camper to the pick-up.“To me, farming is a a family operation,” Ramsey days of the closeness of their clan. “Think the kids learn more and you learn more about your family,” he adds.When Travis assumes the responsibility of running the farm, then he too will have the chance to keep the tradition alive.5-year-old Travis wants to one day fill the shoes of his father, Ronnie Ramsey, and take over the family farm which has existed in Fentress County, Tennessee for generations. Most daysTravis can be found shadowing his father, emulating his appearance right down to hat and shoes choices. Eventually, when Travis assumes the responsibility of running the farm, he too will have the chance to keep the family tradition alive.5-year-old Travis whats to oneway fill the shoes of his father, Ronnie Ramsey, and take over the family farm which has existed in Fentress County, Tennessee for generations.The Ramsey family sits on the front porch where Ronnie Ramsey grew up. His father still lives in the house with his wife.
