On this episode of Our American Stories, Fawn Weaver tells us the story of Uncle Nathan "Nearest" Green, the former enslaved person who taught Jack Daniel how to make whiskey. Max Fisher shares the impact his mentor Stephen Ross had on him in ways that his wealth never could.

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Time Codes:

00:00 - Discovering Nearest, the former slave who taught Jack Daniel how to make whiskey

35:00 - Dolphins Owner Stephen Ross Paying Tribute To “My Greatest Mentor”

On this episode of Our American Stories, Fawn Weaver tells us the story of Uncle Nathan "Nearest" Green, the former enslaved person who taught Jack Daniel how to make whiskey. Max Fisher shares the impact his mentor Stephen Ross had on him in ways that his wealth never could.
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Time Codes:
00:00 - Discovering Nearest,&nbsp;the former slave who taught Jack Daniel how to make whiskey
35:00 - Dolphins Owner Stephen Ross Paying Tribute To &ldquo;My Greatest Mentor&rdquo;

Our American Stories tells stories that aren’t being told. Positive stories about generosity and courage, resilience and redemption, faith and love. Stories about the past and present. And stories about ordinary Americans who do extraordinary things each and every day. Stories from our listeners about their lives. And their history. In that pursuit, we hope we’ll be a place where listeners can refresh their spirit, and be inspired by our stories.

Our American Stories

Our American Stories tells stories that aren’t being told. Positive stories about generosity and courage, resilience and redemption, faith and love. Stories about the past and present. And stories about ordinary Americans who do extraordinary things each and every day. Stories from our listeners about their lives. And their history. In that pursuit, we hope we’ll be a place where listeners can refresh their spirit and be inspired by our stories.

Our American Stories tells stories that aren&rsquo;t being told. Positive stories about generosity and courage, resilience and redemption, faith and love. Stories about the past and present. And stories about ordinary Americans who do extraordinary things each and every day. Stories from our listeners about their lives. And their history. In that pursuit, we hope we&rsquo;ll be a place where listeners can refresh their spirit and be inspired by our stories.

EP262: Discovering Nearest, the Former Enslaved Person Who Taught Jack Daniel How to Make Whiskey and Dolphins Owner Stephen Ross Paying Tribute To “My Greatest Mentor”

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