Reelfoot Forward

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  1. EP 184: Jeff Sellers: The Tennessee State Capitol

    12/12/2024

    EP 184: Jeff Sellers: The Tennessee State Capitol

    Historian Jeff Sellers, director of education at the Tennessee State Museum and the state capitol, has compiled images from archives and private collections to showcase the history of the Tennessee State Capitol. He also introduces us to the individuals who have breathed life into what has become known as the people's house. This episode is sponsored by Jerry Ward Autoplex.

    42min
  2. 183: Sonia Outlaw-Clark, Randall Clemons and Brian May: From Rural Eyesore to Tourism Eye Candy

    29/11/2024

    183: Sonia Outlaw-Clark, Randall Clemons and Brian May: From Rural Eyesore to Tourism Eye Candy

    The 2024 Alabama-Mississippi-Tennessee Rural Tourism Conference was held in Obion County, Tennessee, in the beautiful Reelfoot Lake region in the northwest corner of the state. In this panel discussion, hosted by Discovery Park CEO Scott Williams during the conference, three Tennessee tourism superstars took attendees behind the scenes of their own rural destinations and shared their inspiration for success. Listen in as Williams discovers how the magic is made with: Sonia Outlaw-Clark, executive director of Visit Brownsville and director of the West Tennessee Delta Heritage Center; Randall Clemons, one of the founders of the Wilson County Tennessee State Fair and a leader of Historic Granville, Tennessee’s Mayberry Town; and Brian May, founder of Brushy Mountain State Penitentiary’s museum, theater, gift shop, distillery and bottling facility, restaurant, concert venue, event center, and, of course, historic prison tours. This episode is sponsored by Excel Boats.

    1h8min
  3. 182: Josh Collins: Main Street Mentor

    20/11/2024

    182: Josh Collins: Main Street Mentor

    Josh Collins is the founder and CEO of Main Street Mentor, a purpose-built organization serving the critical yet underserved Main Street, Chamber, and tourism economies of America’s most beloved places. With more than 25 years of experience in tourism and marketing, Collins has been a trusted guide and strategic partner for some of Tennessee’s favorite destinations. In this episode, you’ll discover his inspiration for starting a small business, tips and tricks for those who want to make things happen in their industries, and ways destinations in rural communities can grow and expand their customer base. More about Main Street Mentor. This episode is sponsored by Excel Boats.

    51min
  4. EP 181: Berkley Bryant: Miss Volunteer America 2025

    14/11/2024

    EP 181: Berkley Bryant: Miss Volunteer America 2025

    Berkley Bryant, the reigning Miss South Carolina Volunteer, captured the prestigious title of Miss Volunteer America 2025. The organization honors young women who demonstrate a genuine commitment to making a positive impact in their communities through volunteer work. Bryant was selected because she embodies and exemplifies the values of service, compassion and leadership. As Miss Volunteer America 2025, she assumes the role of national ambassador for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and national brand ambassador for The Salvation Army. She is a 23-year-old honor graduate of Clemson University with a Bachelor of Science in marketing and a minor in biological sciences. While at Clemson, she received Palmetto Fellows and National Society of Collegiate Scholars recognition. In this episode, she shares her inspiration for entering the competition and what she has discovered along the way. This episode is sponsored by Excel Boats.

    25min
  5. EP 180: Ross Houghton: Simply the Best

    11/11/2024

    EP 180: Ross Houghton: Simply the Best

    Ross Houghton is the marketing manager for Visit Brownsville, the destination marketing organization that promotes Haywood County, Tennessee. It’s the home of Billy Tripp’s Mindfield, award-winning barbecue, the Hatchie River, the blues of Sleepy John Estes, and the birthplace of Tina Turner. In this episode, Houghton shares how a little boy from Bulgaria grew up in West Tennessee, then traveled to more than 25 countries as an ambassador with Up with People, an organization with the mission of preparing youth to succeed as global citizens, employees, entrepreneurs, and changemakers. He also shares how travel and tourism inspired him to take on his current role, letting people know all the amazing things to see and do in his hometown. More about Visit Brownsville. This episode is sponsored by Excel Boats.

    36min
  6. EP 179: Cole Bizwell: Life on the Mississippi River

    21/10/2024

    EP 179: Cole Bizwell: Life on the Mississippi River

    Cole Bizwell, a fourth-generation towboater from Rives, Tennessee, is carrying on a family legacy on the Mississippi River as a senior deckhand with Ingram Barge Company. Although he initially set out to pursue a career in aviation, the COVID-19 pandemic led him to reevaluate his path. When he stepped on a towboat for the first time, he knew instantly it was where he was meant to be. In this episode, Cole reflects on following in the footsteps of his grandfather and great-grandfather and shares how he’s using social media to document his experiences on the river. You can follow more of his journey on TikTok for a firsthand glimpse into work life on the Mississippi.

    32min
  7. EP 178: Jenny Gillihan: The Obion River Regional Library

    15/10/2024

    EP 178: Jenny Gillihan: The Obion River Regional Library

    Tennessee’s regional library system is composed of nine multi-county regions—named for major local rivers— serving 211 small and medium-sized public libraries throughout the state. Jenny Gillihan is executive director of the Obion River Regional Library, serving nine counties in Northwest Tennessee where she and her team provide access to a wide range of educational, cultural, and informational services. In this episode, Gillihan shares more about her path to the library, her passion for sharing a love of reading and the rewards of living and working in rural communities. This episode is sponsored by Jarred Mayo: Allstate Insurance.

    31min
  8. EP 177: Brooke Simmons: First Love Farms

    07/10/2024

    EP 177: Brooke Simmons: First Love Farms

    Brooke Simmons is an agtrepreneur from Hickman, Kentucky who has incorporated her family’s farm into numerous businesses. The most recent is First Love Farms featuring pick-your-own-flowers, a pumpkin patch and more. In this episode, Simmons what it was like growing up on a farm outside Hickman, her inspiration for starting new businesses and some of the tips and tricks she’s learned along the way. This episode is sponsored by the Hatchie River Conservancy.

    26min
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    Reelfoot Forward
  • Anos de atividade
    2019 - 2024
  • Episódios
    183
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