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Reelfoot ForwardEp. 61 Tennessee Women, Society and Suffrage
In this special episode, we’re commemorating the 100th anniversary of the passage of the 19th Amendment and kicking off Discovery Park of America’s new pop-up…
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Ep. 60 Jessica St. John and Jordan, The 'Sweet' Side of Life
This podcast episode is sure to be a “treat.” Jessica St. John and her brother, Jordan, along with their parents, own and operate Sweet Jordan’s Baked Goodies…
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Ep. 59 Joey Sulipeck, Special Elvis Week Episode
The legacy of Elvis Presley is alive and well with guests traveling from around the world to West Tennessee to experience Graceland his home in Memphis. Joey…
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Ep. 58 Jennifer Horbelt Bonds, WPSD Local 6 News Anchor
As a dedicated journalist and co-anchor of WPSD Local 6, Jennifer Horbelt Bonds delivers the news to households across our region every night. In this episode…
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Ep. 57 Scott Conger, Mayor of Jackson
Scott Conger, mayor of Jackson, Tenn., follows three principles when navigating his role as a leader in local government: transparency, efficiency and…
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Ep. 56, Paula Casey, The Perfect 36: Tennessee Delivers Woman Suffrage
Paula Casey, publisher of The Perfect 36: Tennessee Delivers Woman Suffrage, has a passion for sharing the story of how Tennessee became the 36th state to…
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Ep. 55 Ted Kluck, Athlete with a Passion for Writing
As a high school football player, Ted Kluck, assistant professor of communications at Union University in Jackson, Tenn., never imagined he would one day…
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Ep. 54 Brad Kellum, The Soap Entrepreneur
From paramedic to law school to launching a successful soap empire, Brad Kellum, founder of Buff City Soap, shares his journey of finding a need and filling…
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Ep. 53 Matt Dellinger, Interstate 69: The Unfinished History of the Great American Highway
Few projects have offered as many opportunities or as much controversy as the still under-construction I-69 that can be seen unfinished just behind Discovery…
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Ep. 52 Lynn Brasfield, Lean on Me
Known to her students as “Mrs. B,” Lynn Brasfield is a cornerstone in the foundation of Dresden Middle School. In this episode, Lynn shares her passion for…
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Ep. 51 Marty Marbry, An Optimistic Outlook on Tour and Travel
As tourist attractions and museums like Discovery Park of America reopen their doors incorporating new health and safety guidelines, it’s a good time for a…
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Ep. 50 Curt McDaniel, Saving the Earth One Dirt Clod at a Time
Growing up on a century farm in Rutherford, Tenn., Curt McDaniel knows well the responsibilities that come when working on a family farm. Today, as a…
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Ep. 49 Micah Seavers, Recipe for Success is Family
According to Micah Seavers, owner and operator of Southern Reds BBQ in Water Valley, Ky., the secret ingredient to a great successful restaurant business is…
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Ep. 48 Lee Farabaugh, Creativity and Technology in Rural Communities
At Core10, a world-class technology company with offices in West Tennessee, Lee Farabaugh has figured out how to engage talented workers living in rural…
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Ep. 47 Dr. Keith Carver, Finding Your Passion
Dr. Keith Carver’s path took him from his childhood living with his single mother in the back of the family’s small Crockett County country store to his…
Reelfoot ForwardEp. 46 Tara Dowdy, Advocate for All Things Outdoors
Introducing kids and adults to the wild outdoors is exhilarating for Tara Dowdy, who is a Refuge Ranger for the National Wildlife Refuge on Reelfoot Lake. As…
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Ep. 45 Lisa Garner, Mentoring for Entrepreneurs at theCO
Lisa Garner has learned a thing or two about being an entrepreneur and small business owner while running her company, Garner Blue, where she makes and sells…
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Ep. 44 Matt Crosson, Following the Melodic Call
If you were to ask Matt Crosson how his journey in life led him to be the worship leader in a rural community church, you would hear an incredible story…
Reelfoot ForwardEp. 43 Melanie Hollis, Spotlight on Community Theater
Melanie Hollis has a passion for theater arts. Born and raised in Union City, Tenn., she left her small town to chase dreams of theater, performing and costume…
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Ep. 42 Lori Collins, Rescuing Horses and People in Need
In 2009, Lori Collins experienced an unexpected family crisis that left her with no option but to rescue a number of horses being cared for by her father. This…
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Ep. 41 Dr. Cynthia A. Bond Hopson, Living Faithfully and Triumphantly
With a passion to uplift, engage and encourage individuals to live faithfully and triumphantly, Dr. Cynthia A. Bond Hopson inspires individuals to slow down…
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Ep. 40: Ben Harris, Big Ideas from Small Places
Big ideas sometimes come from small places. Those living and working in rural communities may find life is lonely when trying to make a big idea happen. That’s…
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Ep. 39- Mark and Alan Laderman
Having grown up in West Tennessee, Mark Laderman and his family capitalized on a combination of their natural southern hospitality and a unique blend of…
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Ep. 38: Meet Our Neighbor, Zoe
If you haven’t crossed paths with Union City socialite, regional-theater performer and business woman, Zoe Ramage, then it’s about time we introduce you. Zoe…
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Ep. 37: Jason Kelley-Making Your Childhood Dream a Reality
While attending space camp as a young boy, South Fulton, Tenn. native, Jason Kelley, became inspired to dream of a career in aeronautics. His dream became a…
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Ep. 36 Astronaut Dr. Larry DeLucas - the Wrong Stuff?
It’s not every day you get to hear firsthand what it’s like to buckle up and blast into space. In this episode, Dr. Larry DeLucas, a biochemist, principal…
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Ep. 35 #LiveSlowly with Seth Dortch
If you live in West Tennessee and have even a passing interest in ducks, there’s no doubt you’re aware of—and possibly best friends with— the tornado of…
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Ep. 34 Agriculture Today, Part 2
The continuation of this special, two-part live episode, from the Tennessee Farm Bureau annual meeting in Nashville, Tenn. features the Tennessee Department of…
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Ep. 33 Agriculture Today, Part 1
In the first part of this two-part, live episode, the Discovery Park team went to the Tennessee Farm Bureau annual meeting in Nashville, Tenn., to get to know…
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Ep. 32 Lee Maddox and Tennessee Farm Bureau
By 2050, the global population is expected to reach more than 10 billion. This is going to present a major challenge in providing food, fuel and fiber for…
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Ep. 31 March to the Beat of Your Own Drum - Micah Barnes
Here’s an episode that will inspire anyone who hopes to march to the beat of their own drum while living in a rural community. While his friends were out duck…
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Ep. 30 Get to Know Today's Farmers
Today, most of us are three or more generations removed from life on a farm—therefore, we don't know how our food, fuel and fiber gets from the farm to our…
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Ep. 29 A Recipe for Success - Tiny Baker
A few years ago, Ana Edmaiston was on her couch watching “Cake Boss” when she had the realization that she, too, wanted to be the cake boss. She now owns her…
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Ep. 28 African American History Before, During and After World War I
In June 1917, 1,250 men volunteered to become the first African Americans to receive training and begin military service in World War I. Many hoped that they…
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Ep. 27 Honey, I Bought a Nursery!
Charles and Crystal Meade changed the course of their family’s life when they purchased a Northwest Tennessee nursery that was in much need of some TLC. Today…
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Ep. 26 Karen Campbell - Get Out and Explore the World
As a child, Karen Campbell looked down the road of her Northwest Tennessee hometown and couldn’t wait to get out and explore. Campbell, who today is the…
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Ep. 25 The Impact a Cotton Mill had on a Community
Have you ever wondered the importance that a cotton mill would have on a community? Danny Walden from Dyersburg, Tenn., who was on a previous episode about the…
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Ep. 24 What It's Like Working at Discovery Park of America featuring Mary Nita Bondurant
Have you ever wanted to know what it was like behind-the-scenes before Discovery Park of America even opened? In today’s episode, Katie Jarvis stands in as the…
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Ep. 23 Jason Stout - Building Bridges in the Arts
Jason Stout grew up in Martin, Tennessee, and always knew he was talented in the arts. As a child in elementary school, his teachers would give his artwork a…
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Ep. 22 Paris, Tennessee and Catfish
What do the Eiffel Tower, catfish races and a missing resort all have in common? They call Paris, Tennessee home. Travis McLeese, the executive director of the…
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Ep. 21 "We're Not In Kansas Anymore" with Bill Minihan, Badgett Playhouse
Born-and-raised Kansan Bill Minihan sang, danced and produced his way through the live entertainment business and now runs the Badgett Playhouse in Grand…
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Ep. 20 Not Your Granddaddy's Farm
Agriculture. It’s important not only in the West Tennessee area, but also for the rest of the world. Lindsey Parham, the supervisor of Career Technical…
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Ep. 19 John "Glad" Castellaw - Military Life and Farming Today
Born and raised in Crockett County, Lieutenant General John “Glad” Castellaw (retired) always knew he would come back home to farm. He eventually came home…
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Ep. 18 Teena Jarmon and the Promethean Foundation in Union City
Take a listen to today’s episode with Teena Lairy-Jarmon, who is the director of the Promethean Foundation in Obion County. Scott and Teena discuss her time…
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Ep. 17 Dr. David Coffey: A Historic Conversation
Dr. David Coffey is chair of the department of History and Philosophy at the University of Tennessee at Martin. If the Civil War is one of your passions…
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Ep. 16 Robert Spencer- The Unique Life of a West Tennessee Native
From traveling around the world to finding his way back home in West Tennessee, Robert Spencer is a man who has done a little bit of everything. Robert lets us…
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Ep. 15 - Bringing the Fine Arts to Rural Communities
The mission of Discovery Park of America is "to inspire children and adults to see beyond." The mission of the West Tennessee Regional Art Center is "to…
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Ep. 14 - The Art of Collecting Antique Tractors with Wes Collier and Randy Deweese
Do you like antique tractors? Have you ever wanted to know how to get involved in collecting these unique treasures? Scott interviews Wes Collier and Randy…
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Ep. 13 John Reitzammer - Sharing the Music Legends of Tennessee with the World
In 1901, Andrew Carnegie donated $70,000 for the construction of a library in Jackson, Tenn. Today, the ornate building is devoted to telling stories in a…
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Ep. 12 - Rusty Robinson - Famous Cars From TV and Movies Make for a Great First Date Spot
Rusty Robinson combined two of his favorite things to create one of the most unique museums in the world, Rusty’s TV and Movie Car Museum in Jackson, Tenn…
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Ep. 11 - John Sellers - Martin Coffeehouse Beginnings and Life As A Young Entrepreneur
John Sellers is a young dad, husband, philanthropist and entrepreneur who, with his wife Courtney, runs Martin Coffeehouse along with six other successful West…
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Ep. 10 - Emily Workman - Busting Myths and Sharing Truths About Farming
If Old McDonald is your idea of a farmer, you will want to listen to this episode featuring Emily Workman. Over 2.1 million farms dot America’s rural landscape…
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Ep. 9 - Julie Hill - Music, Arts and the Importance of Education
Julie Hill, Chair of the Music Department at the University of Tennessee at Martin, does more than just talk about her passion for the arts; she puts that…
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Ep. 8 - Tina Turner, Sleepy John Estes and the heritage of the West Tennessee Delta
If you love West Tennessee heritage, don’t miss this conversation with Sonia Outlaw-Clark from the West Tennessee Delta Heritage Center. She covers topics like…
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Ep. 7 - Reelfoot Forward - Danny Walden and The Missing River Town
The history of the “Minglewood Blues” is as long and complex as the difficult-to-locate Menglewood, the West Tennessee river town it was named after. Danny…
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Ep. 6 - Reelfoot Forward - Marti Doss: Obion County Native with A Story To Tell
Take a step back in time as Scott talks with Marti Doss, who was in on the action when the first conversations were had about the wild idea to build a…
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Ep. 5 - Reelfoot Forward - Kathy Dumont: Do Quit Your Day Job
If you’ve ever wondered what it would be like to quit your job in the city and create a whole new world in a friendly rural community, you’ll love hearing…
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Ep. 4 - Reelfoot Forward - Jireh Breon Holder: Writer on NBC's “New Amsterdam”
Jiréh Breon Holder, born and raised in Memphis, Tenn., is currently a writer on NBC's hit show “New Amsterdam.” Holder talks about how he made it from Memphis…
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Ep. 3 - Reelfoot Forward - From Prom Queens to Drag Queens and Everything in Between
Paige Burcham Dennis, a fashion entrepreneur based in Union City, Tenn., welcomes entertainers, celebrities, pageant contestants and others from around the…
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Ep. 2 Lee Wilson Winner of CBS Show Hunted
Lee Wilson’s path through life has led him through jobs in construction, photography, higher education, junk hauling, and college ministry. After developing an…