5 Points with the Mayor

Ryan Faricelli
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Mayor Kevin Brooks of Cleveland, Tennessee, shares the latest news and exciting developments happening all around the great City with Spirit!

Episodes

  1. 11/03/2025

    Nov. 3, 2025 – Kevin Raper & Dan Howell

    Mayor Kevin Brooks of Cleveland, Tennessee, is joined by Tennessee State Representatives Dan Howell and Kevin Raper. The Representatives share how their work in the House has been positively impacting our city. They also talk about their personal outlook on serving the people of Cleveland and give insight into how some local projects came to be.

    37 min

  2. 10/08/2025

    Oct. 8, 2025 – Dr. Phil Cook

    Cleveland, Tennessee, Mayor Kevin Brooks hosts Dr. Phil Cook on this episode of 5 Points with the Mayor. Dr. Cook is the new president of Lee University. They discuss the history and future of Lee, the relationship between Cleveland and Lee, the university's role in shaping the city, and the importance of maintaining a strong vision to guide an organization forward.

    29 min

  3. 09/09/2025

    Sept. 9, 2025 – Joe Fivas

    City of Cleveland Mayor Kevin Brooks is joined by Cleveland City Manager Joe Fivas to talk about the challenges and opportunities of creating a budget for a city like ours! They talk about their experiences participating in budget creation and also some of the specific projects that the city is funding. Seth Sumner drops in at the end to share a few exciting local events coming up soon!

    36 min

  4. 08/14/2025

    Aug. 14, 2025 – Cleveland State Community College

    Cleveland State Community College's President Andy White and Vice President of Economic and Community Development Dr. John Squires stop by to talk with Cleveland, Tennessee, Mayor Kevin Brooks. They share 5 Points about the award-winning programs offered at Cleveland State, their focus on serving our community, and plans for the future.

    34 min

  5. 07/14/2025

    July 14, 2025 – Emergency Fire and Medical Services

    Cleveland City Fire Chief Chris Bates and Bradley County EMS Director Adam Lewis stop by to discuss the current state of our local fire and EMS departments with Cleveland, Tennessee, Mayor Kevin Brooks. They share 5 Points about their service recognitions, technology upgrades, new equipment and vehicles, public education, and plans for the future.

    38 min

  6. 06/04/2025

    June 4, 2025 – Cleveland-Bradley Chamber of Commerce

    Join Cleveland, Tennessee, Mayor Kevin Brooks as he examines 5 Points with the Cleveland-Bradley Chamber of Commerce. He's joined by President/CEO Mike Griffin and Doug Berry, Vice President, Economic Development to talk about the development of Exit 20, the economic success of our region, the Chamber's new logo design, and the 100th birthday of the Chamber.

    34 min

  7. 05/07/2025

    May 7, 2025 – Sheriff Lawson & Chief Gibson

    Cleveland, Tennessee, Mayor Kevin Brooks, explores 5 Points with the Bradley County Sheriff and the Cleveland City Police Chief Gibson. They talk about their histories in law enforcement, the importance of supporting their teams, the awards and recognition our local law enforcement has received, the challenges facing our communities, and the new opportunities for public safety they are working toward.

    43 min

  8. 04/01/2025

    April 1, 2025 – Bradley County Mayor D. Gary Davis

    The mayor of Cleveland, Tennessee, Kevin Brooks, shares 5 Points with the Bradley County Mayor D. Gary Davis. The Mayors discuss the challenges and opportunities of the county and city working together, regional business development, the importance of calculated growth, county property tax assessments, and the Hot Slaw and Art Y'all Festival.

    37 min

  9. 03/06/2025

    March 6, 2025 – Johnston Park, Roy's Alternator, The Summit, Tinsley Park, Hot Slaw

    The distinguished Cleveland, Tennessee, Mayor Kevin Brooks shares 5 Points about the new Johnston Park, the former Roy's Alternator building, the Cleveland Summit renovation, Tinsley Park, and the Hot Slaw and Art Y'all Festival. The Mayor is joined on this episode by Bryan Turner, the Director of Building and Project Development for the City of Cleveland.

    25 min

  10. 02/06/2025

    Feb. 6, 2025 – Bradley Medical Center

    Mayor Kevin Brooks is joined by Vitruvian Bradley Medical Center CEO Lisa Lovelace, discussing 5 Points about Bradley Medical Center. They discuss the center's efforts to connect with our community, technology and comfort updates to the Women's Center, new beds and stretchers, adding employees and emergency room beds, and the new Patient Experience Director who is coming from Disney and Sea World! All this and an update on upcoming festivals and events in this episode of 5 Points!

    29 min

  11. 12/18/2024

    Dec. 18, 2024 – Cleveland Greenway, Jim Sharp Park, Tinsley Park, East Inman Sidewalks, City Employee Recognition

    In our second episode, Mayor Kevin Brooks shares 5 Points about quality of life in Cleveland, including the Cleveland Greenway, Jim Sharp Park, Tinsley Park, East Inman Sidewalks, City Employee Recognition! Joining him is Cleveland Greenway Chariman Cameron Fisher to share the history of the Greenway and it's upcoming plans, as well his new book, "Reasons to Run." City Parks and Recreation Director Patti Petitt then shares some of the 10-year master plan and exciting happenings like the new Jim Sharp Park, and improvement projects going on in Tinsley Park.

    28 min

  12. 11/22/2024

    Nov. 22, 2024 – Halloween, Christmas Festivities, Inman Street, Johnston Park, Paul Huff

    Mayor Kevin Brooks shares 5 Points about the Halloween Block Party, upcoming Christmas festivities, Inman Street construction, Johnston Park revitalization, and upcoming paving projects on Paul Huff Parkway in the inaugural episode of 5 Points with the Mayor. Joining him is MainStreet Cleveland Executive Director Sharon Marr to discuss the successes and the upcoming planned events happening downtown. City Manager Joe Fivas then shares some of the exciting happenings and improvement projects going on in beautiful Cleveland, Tennessee.

    27 min
  • 12 Episodes

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About

Mayor Kevin Brooks of Cleveland, Tennessee, shares the latest news and exciting developments happening all around the great City with Spirit!

Information

  • Creator
    Ryan Faricelli
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    12
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 City of Cleveland, Tennessee
  • Show Website
    5 Points with the Mayor