College Town Talk, Episode 65 - Jennifer Winningham

College Town Talk kicks off 2026 with Jennifer Winningham, Tennessee Tech's director of sports medicine and head athletic trainer. Jennifer tells us about the significance of returning to work at Tech after graduating from the university more than 20 years ago and shares a deeply moving story about her decision to be a kidney donor for a longtime friend. Plus, she discusses the enduring legacy of her late father, former State Representative Les Winningham, and how his passion for public education inspired her family's decision to endow a scholarship at Tech in his memory. She also shares about Tech Athletics' historic season and what she's most looking forward to in 2026 with the teams' impending move to the Southern Conference.