Fugate Farms
The land — and the family farm — behind every cut at Whitt's Place.
A Tennessee Century Farm
Century Farm Meat is owned by the Fugate Family and operated by 5th-generation cattle farmer Whitt Shuford on the family farm, Fugate Farms. We pride ourselves on all-natural, grass-fed, organic grain-finished beef.
Whitt's Place is the butcher shop on the farm — focused on locally raised, honestly cut meat: all-natural, grass-fed and organic grain-finished beef, plus pork, lamb, chicken, and bison, sourced from our own farm and trusted local producers. When you shop with us, you know exactly where your food comes from. No middlemen, no mystery — just quality meat from animals raised on the land around us.
Our History
Founded in 1903 as Parkey Farm, Fugate Farms is located in Claiborne County, on both sides of U.S. 25E North. Hoyle G. Parkey and his wife, LouAnn Kincaid Parkey, raised three children on the farm of about 160 acres. The family grew hay, corn, and tobacco and raised cattle.
Son Whitt Green Parkey acquired the farm in 1934. He and his wife, Statia Chadwell Parkey, added grapes and apples and sold chickens. When U.S. 25E was improved in the 1950s or '60s, the road was raised to prevent flooding, and a cattle underpass was constructed for access to both sides of the Parkey Farm.
Ruth Parkey Fugate, granddaughter of the founders, became the farm's next owner in 1968. Today, Ruth Fugate's daughter, Elizabeth Fugate, and Elizabeth's son, Whitt Shuford, operate the farm, which produces cattle and hay.
Meet the Team
The land is only half the story — these are the folks who raise, cut, make, and hand you your food. Click through for a proper introduction.
Sallie
Runs the front of the shop — the counter, the books, and the social media.
Read Sallie's story →
Michael
Our in-house product maker — the Our Family Can shelf out front is all his.
Read Michael's story →
Peanut
Our farm manager — keeps an eye on the cattle at Fugate Farms, and races a late model at Tazewell on weekends.
Read Peanut's story →
Butcher Eric
Our butcher — twenty years at the block, helped design the cut room, and runs the shop like the pro he is.
Read Butcher Eric's story →From Our Farm to Your Table
When you're at Whitt's Place, you're on Fugate Farms. Visit the shop to see what's fresh, or browse recipes built around the cuts we raise.