Meet April & Bryan
April has always shared a deep connection with animals. Growing up, she regularly brought home lost dogs and injured birds, driven by an instinct to help whenever she could. It came as no surprise when her first job was at a veterinary clinic during high school. Working alongside veterinarians and rescue partners shaped her understanding of animal care and strengthened her appreciation for the people who dedicate their lives to helping them. What began as compassion quickly grew into a lasting passion.
When April met Bryan in 2014, he had never had a pet. That changed quickly and by the time they married in 2016, their family had grown to include five dogs and a cat. After leaving East Nashville for a life in the country, a shared dream began to form: creating a rescue farm rooted in safety and care. It became a shared dream rooted in providing safety, dignity, and long term care for animals who needed it most.
Turning that dream into reality has taken years of planning, learning, and perseverance. Along the way, there have been challenges, growth, and countless moments of joy. When the first animals arrived at the farm and found a place to rest, heal, and be loved, April and Bryan knew they were exactly where they were meant to be. Fabled Farm is the result of that journey and the beginning of many more stories still to come.
The Rescue Numbers
Since opening in 2021
645
Animals
Rescued
475
160
Animals
Adopted
Sanctuary
Animals
Rescue Impact
Rescue is at the heart of everything we do at Fabled Farm. We focus on animals who are often overlooked, including seniors, those with medical or special needs, and bonded pairs who deserve to stay together. These animals may require extra time, patience, or care, but they also offer deep connection and extraordinary resilience.
Every animal who comes to Fabled Farm is treated as an individual, with their needs, comfort, and quality of life guiding every decision. Some find loving adoptive homes, while others remain with us as permanent sanctuary residents. In every case, our commitment is the same: safety, dignity, and compassionate care.
Over the years, Fabled Farm has helped hundreds of animals find healing, stability, and love. Each life saved represents a second chance and a reminder of what is possible when compassion leads the way.
How Fabled Farm Started
2019
April and Bryan left East Nashville and purchased a very run down farm in Christiana, Tennessee. The house required a full renovation with no running water for the first six months, no kitchen, and no working bathroom. After months of hard work, the home became livable and the foundation for what would become Fabled Farm was set.
2020
As people began reaching out about farm animals in need, plans for Fabled Farm Rescue and Sanctuary took shape. Procedures were created, veterinary relationships were established, barns were built, and fencing was installed in preparation for the animals to come.
2021-2022
Fabled Farm officially became a 501(c)3 and animals began arriving. The early years focused on learning and growth, including equine and small ruminant education, farrier training, and farm animal medical care. Horses, donkeys, minis, goats, sheep, pigs, alpacas, chickens, and turkeys all found safety at the rescue.
2023
Recognizing a growing need for nursing mother cats and kittens, a new rescue program was added. With a focus on medical care and socialization, the kitten program quickly expanded. Ducks were also welcomed into the Sanctuary Program.
2024
The farm expanded to meet increasing needs. A new small animal intake barn was added along with additional kitten rooms, a catio, and a small animal ICU to provide more specialized care for the special needs and senior animals.
2025
As the rescue landscape shifted with more owner surrenders and fewer donations, Fabled Farm continued to say yes to animals with greater medical and special needs. The sanctuary surpassed 600 animals rescued since officially opening in 2021.
And the rescue work continues…
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Fabled Farm is completely volunteer run and donation funded.
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We take in many different types of livestock and equines, such as donkeys, horses, pigs, alpacas, goats, sheep, chickens, and kittens.
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Yes, all animals are fully vetted upon arriving at Fabled Farm. They will receive any needed vaccinations, deworming, gelding (male farm animal), spay/neuter and microchip(cats), teeth, and hoof care prior to being available for adoption.
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Our adoption fees help to cover some of the cost of the vetting and farrier care the animals receive upon arriving at the farm, as well as daily feed, supplements, tack, or any other needed supplies.
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We are happy to work with adopters who live out of the area, but we do require adopters to travel to Christiana, TN to pick up the animal. We do not offer transporting services at this time.
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Some of the animals that come through rescue need extensive medical care, training for behavioral issues, or are considered hospice cases. These animals remain as part of the Fabled Farm Sanctuary program and receive the specific needed care.
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Yes! We are always in need of supplies for the animals and will happily schedule a time for gently used or new equipment, unopened bags of feed, minerals or supplements to be delivered to the farm.
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We LOVE hardworking volunteers and rely on people who love animals to help us with grooming, daily care, and construction projects around the farm. Visit our VOLUNTEER PAGE for more information and to sign up!
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Yes!! Please CONTACT US for more details.
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We are a working rescue, so we are only able to offer farm tours with special events. Please check out our EVENT PAGE for upcoming opportunities!
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