About Us
Our philosophy
Hi and welcome! We are James and Sarah Nunley (Doc). We met in the military in 1998 and were married in 1999. While we both started out in similar career paths, military police to civilian police, our paths eventually found their true calling with Sarah becoming a Dr of Psychology and licensed mental health professional and James continuing a long 30-year career in law enforcement. We have two daughters, one located here in Middle Tennessee and one currently in Colorado in the US Army.
We are invested in our Tennessee community and giving back to those who give everything by way of first responders, military and community members impacted by trauma. We are a Christian husband and wife team with farm helpers who are here to honor the need for restoration and recovery. We offer many different things such as our core programs, Regulate and Restore and Reset, both trademarked to our farm. We also offer community farm programs such as animal-assisted yoga, seasonal events with our farm animals and therapeutic sessions for individuals and organizations. Regardless as to how you found us, we are HONORED that you are here and can’t wait to meet you. We truly have something for everyone.
The Land is Part of the Work
On 40 acres of mixed pasture and forested land, we have something for everyone. We incorporate mindfulness, guided meditation, forest walks, and equine trail rides throughout our property in an effort of making our programs unique and purposeful. We want people to come here to enjoy the healing journey on healing land and with healing animals and people right beside you.
*Disclaimer* Because many of our offerings are outdoors, we would be remiss to share that we occupy this farm with nature. This means we have animals with different temperaments and attitudes just like you and us. We also have bugs, some that stings and bite. We take every precaution to ensure each guests’ safety on the farm. If you have any extensive or life-threatening allergies, fears, phobias- Please discuss this with our staff BEFORE coming on property. We want to make sure your time here is healing and restorative. We can often times find alternatives to our programming to accommodate guests.
Land features
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Goats Give Great Kisses
We have resident goats that live on property. They are an active part of our farm and therapeutic experience. They accompany our guests during meditation and reflection time, animal yoga and as needed during sessions. Pictured is Bodhi. He has his own book series, ‘Bodhi the Brave Goat’ where he shares his great adventures right here on Nunley Family Farm. You can get your own copy at the farm store as well as at retailers nationwide.
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Pig Palace
We have adopted some BIG personalities with Dolly, Mini Pearl and Jolene. Three Julliane pigs that have strong personalities and the cutest noises that will have you falling in love immediately. They are a part of our animal-assisted programming.
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![A brown horse with a white star on its forehead walking towards the camera in a grassy field, with two horses grazing near a wooden fence and surrounded by green trees and a barn in the background.]()
Chickens, Ducks and Turkeys Oh My!
Nunley Family Farm proudly produces some of the healthiest eggs in the region. We love our feathered friends like family and they are treated to a diet featuring non-GMO, organic and free-range nutrients year-round. You can purchase eggs at our farm store on your way home from your time on the farm. We also sell fertilized eggs, straight-run new chicks and retired chickens and roosters for adoption year-round. You’ll see our chickens out and about all over the farm. They are very sweet and definitely rule the roost!
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![A brown horse with a white star on its forehead walking towards the camera on a grassy field, with a brown and white horse grazing in the background near a wooden fence and lush green trees.]()
Equine Friends
We have different types of Equine friends on the farm. We have horses that have been rescued and now enjoy living their lives in peace out in our pastures. We also have equine friends who enjoy accompanying you in yoga, meditation and riding trails or at-liberty groundwork during scheduled sessions. Either way-you’ll love your time with each of them; they are truly restorative.
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![Aerial view of a lush green landscape with trees, open fields, a small pond, and a metal barn under a partly cloudy blue sky.]()
Property Acreage and Forest Trails
Located on 40-acres of both pasture fields and forest trails, we have many options for guests to enjoy their time here on the farm. Seasonally, we provide different types of activities for everyone to enjoy making it a therapeutic experience no matter what time of year you choose to visit. From meditation hiking and equine trail rides to the creek in the warmer months to apple picking and fireside chats with cider during late Fall and the colder season- WE have it all.
Our Values
Nunley Family Farm has been a dream of Dr. Sarah’s since she was a little girl. She has always had a love for animals and helping people. Since moving back to James’ home state of Tennessee, this dream was able to be realized. We are a faith-filled family and believe that all things are accomplished through Christ-first. While we do not utilize biblical curriculum in our work and we welcome all people to our farm programs, our core foundation is always rooted in Christian faith.
Our farm is built on a foundation of service to the brave men and women who protect our nation. As military veterans and members of the LEO community we strive to give back to those that protect the freedoms of all Americans. This includes all community members having experienced trauma, not just service members. Our farm values are simply these:
Faith
Honor
Service
Restoration
“ Resilience is not what happens to you. It’s how you react to, respond to, and recover from what happens to you“ —Jeffrey Gitomer
“Trauma creates dysregulation you did not choose. Healing and regulation are about inviting back what you do choose with the understanding that some days will still be hard, and some days will be so much better than the last. The key is to hold onto the better days- we deserve those days”.
- Dr Sarah
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