Tommy is a proud Middle Tennessee native, growing up in Defeated, Tennessee, and raised in Smyrna. From an early age, he was taught to keep God first, work hard, and respect the outdoors. Those values have guided his life and shaped the man he is today.

Hunting has been part of Tommy’s life since he was a kid. What started as time spent outdoors quickly turned into a lifelong passion. Growing up, he spent countless mornings in flooded timber, creeks, and lakes across Middle Tennessee chasing ducks and geese, while also developing a strong love for dove and turkey hunting. Every season meant another opportunity to be outside doing what he loved.

Much of that passion was passed down by his Uncle Chad Bowman and his Paw Paw, Thomas Elliott. They were the ones who first introduced him to hunting and the traditions that come with it. From them he learned patience, respect for wildlife, discipline, and the importance of earning every hunt. Those lessons shaped not only the hunter he’s become, but the person he is today.

Tommy’s heart has always been in public land hunting across Middle Tennessee. There’s something special about the challenge — the early mornings, long walks in, and the grind of chasing birds that have seen it all. It’s where hard work meets opportunity, and where every harvest truly means something.

For Tommy, hunting has never just been about the birds. It’s about faith, family, tradition, and the memories made in the outdoors. One of the things he values most is sharing the wealth of the hunt with family and friends — whether that’s time in the blind, a successful morning in the woods, or putting wild game on the table together.

What started as a kid chasing birds across Tennessee has grown into a lifelong pursuit — and the passion behind Pearlin Outfitters.

Shannon Santiago is a Northwest Alabama native who grew up surrounded by the outdoors and the hunting lifestyle. Raised in a place where early mornings, muddy boots, and time in the woods were simply part of everyday life, she developed a passion for hunting at a young age.

Now based in Middle Tennessee, she spends her time pursuing a variety of game across the Southeast, including ducks, doves, deer, and turkeys. From early mornings in the duck blind to spring days chasing gobblers, she embraces every opportunity to be outside.

She believes hunting is about more than just the harvest, it’s about the traditions, the people you share it with, and the memories made along the way.

Austin Aaron was born in Murfreesboro Tennessee and now lives in Lascassas From a young age, he developed a strong love for the outdoors and the lifestyle that comes with it. Much of his time is spent hunting and exploring nature, especially chasing ducks, deer, and turkeys. Being outside gives him a sense of peace and excitement, whether he is in the woods early in the morning or out in the fields during hunting season.

He also enjoys bass fishing and spending time on the water. For Austin, outdoor activities are about more than just hunting or fishing—they are about the people and values that come with them. Spending time with family and friends is what truly makes the outdoors special to him. His faith in God is also an important part of his life, and it shapes the way he appreciates nature and the experiences he shares with others