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New episodes weekdays at 5:30pm.
New episodes weekdays at 5:30pm.
Dwight Henry & Meet Larry Self Pt 1
Dwight Henry sits down with Larry Self, Founder of the Cookeville Rescue Mission. They discuss how and when he found his faith and his call to serve in ministry, what originally brought him to Cookeville, and what led to the creation of the Cookeville Rescue Mission, and what the rescue…
Michael Detwiler & Putnam County Republican Party Chairman
Michael Detwiler talks with Darren Wilson, Chairman of the Putnam County Republican Party, County Commissioner for Putnam County District 11, and owner of Bluewaters Equipment Rentals in Cookeville. They discuss his time serving the Putnam County GOP as Vice-Chairman and now Chairman, what it's like serving on the County Commission…
Dwight Henry & Meet Mike Womack And Feed America First
Dwight Henry talks with Mike Womack, pastor of Salem Church in Cookeville, and Executive Director of Feed America First. They discuss a brief background of Salem Church and how they've adapted to the COVID-19 pandemic, what Feed America First is and how they serve the community, as well as his…
Caroline Moore & Directing Theater
Caroline Moore sits down with artist, director, and founder of Out On A Limb Productions, Kathleen Gilpatrick. They discuss her background and where her love of theater comes from, how and where she got her start in theater and directing plays, as well as what she looks for in an…
Kelly Swallows & Upper Cumberland Child Advocacy Center
Kelly Swallows sits down with Tracy Plant, Executive Director of the Upper Cumberland Child Advocacy Center. They discuss the agency's background and the areas that they serve, how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted reported cases of child abuse, as well as the importance of April, which is National Childhood Abuse…
Dwight Henry & Recovering From Addiction And Helping Others
Dwight Henry meets with Will Roberts, recovering drug addict. They discuss his life growing up, what led him to becoming addicted to drugs, and how faith led him to recovery and to helping others who are also struggling with addiction issues.
Caroline Moore & Walt Disney World
Caroline Moore talks with Cookeville native and Walt Disney World fan and expert, Abby Wood. They discuss why she loves going to the park, the emotions that she experiences while there, what it was like getting married at the park, and what visiting is like now due to the various…
Kelly Swallows & Cookeville CityScape
Kelly Swallows meets with Holly Freeman, Executive Director of Cookeville CityScape. They discuss the organization's mission, the unique challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic and how they overcame them, and what CityScape has in store for Cookeville moving forward.
Michael Detwiler & Putnam County District 5 County Commissioner
Michael Detwiler sits down with Cindy Adams, second term County Commissioner serving District 5 in Putnam County. They discuss her responsibilities as County Commissioner, the areas that she serves, the recent weather radio grant, as well as local GOP politics.
Dwight Henry & Living Hope Church Pt 2
Dwight Henry sits down with Pastor Ron Allen with Living Hope Church in Cookeville. They discuss experiencing spiritual restlessness while pursuing other interests and career paths, what his first roles in ministry were like, as well as his transition into pastoring his own ministry.
Kelly Swallows & Lighthouse Christian Camp
Kelly Swallows sits down with Michael Kilgore, Executive Director of Lighthouse Christian Camp in Smithville. They discuss the history of the camp and how it was founded, what children experience while they're at the camp, as well as what the organization continues to do for children in need outside of…
Caroline Moore & Beauty And YouTube
Caroline Moore sits down with beauty expert and YouTuber Shelbey Wilson. They discuss how she got started making makeup review and tutorial videos, how she grew her channel to the size that it is today, and how she interacts with her followers across various platforms.
Kelly Swallows & Upper Cumberland Family Justice Center
Kelly Swallows talks with Upper Cumberland Family Justice Center Executive Director Amy Stockwell. They discuss her background and how she became involved with the Family Justice Center, what the organization's purpose is and the services that they provide, as well as the history of the organization.
Michael Detwiler & Former Overton County Republican Party Chairman
Michael Detwiler meets with Mark Houser, the former Chairman of the Overton County Republican Party. They discuss his life and background, how he became influenced and involved in politics growing up, what it was like as Chairman of the Republican Party for a county that is represented by a Democrat…
Dwight Henry & Living Hope Church Pt 1
Dwight Henry sits down with Pastor Ron Allen with Living Hope Church in Cookeville. They discuss the story of his life growing up, how he found his calling, the life events and individuals who influenced him to lead a life of faith, as well as how he became involved in…
Caroline Moore & Raising Chickens
Caroline Moore talks with television host and personality Dawson Davidson. They discuss his experience raising and training chickens, his work as Public Relations Director for Tennessee Tech University's Student Government, as well as his work as a spin instructor.
Kelly Swallows & Cumberland County Playhouse
Kelly Swallows talks with Bryce McDonald, Producing Director and CEO of the Cumberland County Playhouse. They discuss his background and career in theater, the impact that the COVID-19 pandemic has had on the Playhouse and how they've adapted to it, their upcoming productions, and their Triple Threat education series.
Keith Morrison & Cane Creek Park
Keith Morrison talks with Dennis Woolbright, Park Manager of Cane Creek Park in Cookeville. They discuss what his role as Park Manager entails, the various fishing opportunities at the park, as well as how the park has adapted due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and what they have in store for…
Michael Detwiler & Tennessee State Representative
Michael Detwiler talks with State Representative Ryan Williams. They discuss his life and background, how he get into politics and what it was like running for State Representative, and what it means to serve a portion of the Upper Cumberland area.
Dwight Henry & Manna's Hana Riding Center
Dwight Henry meets with Paul and Bobbie Abell, owners of Manna's Hana Riding Center in Cookeville. They discuss their backgrounds and where their love of horses came from, where the idea of using horses to help children with special needs came from, and how their ministry does just that to…