Eddie & Frida Gaw With Brad Halfacre To Discuss The Chuckwagon Festival

Brad Halfacre sits down with Mark Green, a military veteran and outdoor educator at Volunteer State Community College, to explore the power of learning through experience. Mark shares how watching students light up during hikes, camping trips, and fieldwork has reinforced his belief that education shouldn’t be confined to the…

Brad Halfacre and Anthony Jones talk about the upcoming BRAT—Bike Ride Across Tennessee, happening September 20–25 at Montgomery Bell State Park! This 5-day cycling event isn’t just about the ride—it’s a major fundraiser supporting Tennessee’s state parks, including scholarships for park rangers and much-needed equipment upgrades. Whether you're a seasoned…

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Brad Halfacre welcomes Steve Carter from Outdoor Junction to talk all things gear, guns, and archery. Steve gives listeners a rundown of the store’s many departments—from firearms and ammo to archery and outdoor supplies—and highlights their indoor shooting range, including pricing and how it all works. He also discusses the…

In this episode, Brad Halfacre sits down with John Conrad, a retired radar electronics program manager turned passionate trailblazer in Fairfield Glade. John shares the inspiring story behind the creation of Cumberland County’s thriving hiking trail network and the annual month-long Hiking Marathon that now draws over 3,000 participants. From…