After some awkward flirtation at Harvest Records where Thom worked for 7 years and where Emma practiced regular retail therapy after her weekly radio show, the two finally got to know each other at an experimental music festival in Knoxville, TN where Thom was performing and that Emma was covering as a member of the press. Since, 2018 Thom and Emma have seen each other through some tough times: time apart while Thom tours as a musician, caring for family members and the loss of Emma's beloved mother, Janet in 2020. They navigated being stuck at home together through a looooong pandemic with humor and patience. In April of 2021, while spending some time with Thom's Dad, Bill in Oxford Mississippi, Emma and Thom took a picnic (with Sonic fries and vegan donuts) to the grounds of Rowan Oak where, in the presence of an orange cat, Emma asked Thom to marry her and he said yes. Thom is a notorious night owl, professional drummer, artist, incredible cook and expert gardener. Emma is an avid reader, outdoor loving, plant killing, dog obsessed, organizer. While the two are different in nearly every way, they compliment each other and enjoy working together in the garden, cooking and spending time with their friends most of all. Their hound dog Archimedes is eagerly anticipating the wedding festivities. Their three backyard chickens declined to comment. UPDATE: In May of 2022, a few days before the wedding, Thom tested positive for COVID-19 after coming home from a tour. He was very sick and the wedding was postponed. Thom and Emma eloped in Oxford, Mississippi on October 22, 2022 with a small private ceremony in Bill's front yard. Still, it is their wish to celebrate with their friends and community (ALL OF YOU) for the one year anniversary(ish) of their wedding in October of 2023.