About Meriwether
For the revitalization of the American Man — cultivating virtue through adventure, brotherhood, and the examined life.
Whenever you do a thing, act as if all the world were watching.
At Meriwether Academy our mission is to facilitate the revitalization of the American man through programs for men and boys.
Meriwether offers study clubs, dinner symposiums, wilderness expeditions, weekend retreats, with our 5-year plan being the establishment of a boy’s school in Tennessee to pass these virtues on to the next generation.
The Principles We Live By
Character is the cornerstone of a man’s life.
The pursuit of wisdom is vital to a well-rounded character.
A man of great character cannot be made alone. He needs brotherhood.
Brotherhood is built through shared adventure.
Adventures into nature and literature cultivate our minds, hearts, and spirits.
Our culture will collapse if our men are not strong and well-rounded.
We are nothing if we don’t give back to others.
Meriwether Lewis
“His courage was undaunted; his firmness and perseverance yielded to nothing but impossibilities; a rigid disciplinarian yet tender as a father of those committed to his charge; honest, disinterested, liberal, with a sound understanding and a scrupulous fidelity to truth.”
— Thomas Jefferson on Meriwether LewisSoldier, explorer, writer, and statesman — Meriwether Lewis led the Corps of Discovery to the Pacific Ocean in 1804, embodying every virtue we seek to cultivate: courage, discipline, intellectual curiosity, and servant leadership. It is in his spirit that Meriwether Academy was founded.
F. Pedretti’s Sons, oil on canvas, 1902
Meet the Team
Media producer, entrepreneur, writer, & outdoorsman. Attended Appalachian State University in Boone, NC and lives in Nashville, TN. Contributing writer to various publications on matters of history and culture. Author of three published philosophical writings. He enjoys hiking the hills of Tennessee, studying history and philosophy, and spending time with his friends.
Retired U.S. Air Force Colonel and former Group Commander with the 932nd Air Wing, this decorated veteran served in Operations Enduring and Iraqi Freedom and played a key role in casualty evacuation at U.S. Transportation Command. Successful business developer and operator of a multi-venture holding company spanning real estate, construction, disaster recovery, and healthcare. He is also the author of A Line in the Sand and a motivational speaker on leadership and personal growth.
Brian Daniel Mounce is a Tennessee Attorney specializing in federal criminal law. Throughout his career, he has actively engaged in contributing to various legal and academic journals and news outlets. Mr. Mounce frequently lectures on constitutional theory, history, and American political philosophy at various universities. He holds a law degree with honors from Tulane and an MSc with honors from the London School of Economics.
Writer for Chronicles, The Federalist, Human Events, The National Pulse, Parabola, Salvo, Bannon’s War Room, and Protocol: The Journal of the Entertainment Technology Industry. He holds a master’s degree from Boston University, where he studied cognitive science and human evolution as they pertain to religion. As an arena rigger, he’s toured the world for rock n’ roll, country, rap, classical, and cage-fighting productions.
Musician, entrepreneur, and lecturer who has been teaching the arts professionally for over 20 years. He’s now on his third career — first a professional musician, then a full time music teacher, and now a brand therapist and digital marketing wizard. At the core of his work is an appreciation of the patterns of nature and harmony, expressing themselves through elevated consciousness and human culture in all its forms.
Agent, developer, and investor in real estate. He attended the University of Tennessee and attained degrees in Finance and Political Science. Ryan regularly speaks on history, architecture, and all manner of culture. He resides in Nashville, TN with his beautiful wife and daughter.
Video & film producer living with his family in Nashville, TN. He attended Montgomery Bell Academy and The University of Dallas. The first feature film he worked on was O Brother, Where Art Thou? and has played a role in countless productions since. In his free time he enjoys visiting Tennessee waterfalls and reading poetry.
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