Podcast - Our Jackson Home

Our Jackson Home
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Podcast - Our Jackson Home

Celebrating the people and the stories of the city we all love—Jackson, Tennessee.

  1. 12/03/2019

    Podcast No. 125: Jenci Spradlin of the Jackson-Madison County Library

    We may know the library as a staple building of downtown Jackson, but you wouldn’t believe all that goes on behind its door to grow and improve our community. Today on our podcast, Kevin Adelsberger interviews Adult Services Librarian Jenci Spradlin about how she came to Jackson, what led her to the Jackson-Madison County Library, and what she dreams for Jackson’s future.

    40 min

  2. 11/05/2019

    Podcast No. 124: Jesse & Heather Hornbeak of Tiny Home Family

    Tiny homes have been a growing trend in our nation, and now they’re coming to Jackson thanks to the Hornbeak family. Today on our podcast, Kevin Adelsberger interviews husband and wife Jesse and Heather about their journey outfitting a van for mobile living and the unique benefits and challenges of living in a small space.

    1h 1m

  3. 10/08/2019

    Podcast No. 123: Cassie Stephenson of the Jackson Sun

    The Jackson Sun has seen lots of faces from around the nation amongst their staff, and California native Cassie Stephenson recently celebrated one year as our paper’s breaking news and justice reporter. Today on our podcast, Kevin Adelsberger interviews her about her cross-country move and the unique challenges she faces as a journalist in 2019.

    31 min

  4. 09/03/2019

    Podcast No. 122: Andrew Blackard of the Union EDGE Program

    Of Tennessee’s five postsecondary education programs for students with intellectual disabilities, Union University’s EDGE Program is the only residential option, and for four years they’ve been preparing those with special needs and disabilities for the workforce. Today on our podcast, Kevin Adelsberger interviews Assistant Director Andrew Blackard about this unique program and how it’s changing our community for the better.

    16 min

  5. 08/06/2019

    Podcast No. 121: Former Congressman Ed Bryant

    With history as an attorney, congressman, and magistrate judge, Jackson native Ed Bryant has had his fair share of experience in the U.S. government. Today on our podcast, Kevin Adelsberger interviews him about his career and how growing up in West Tennessee has shaped his perspective.

    48 min

  6. 07/02/2019

    Podcast No. 120: Lee Wilson of Jackson Escape Rooms

    After his career with five different escape room businesses, stint on CBS’s Hunted, and becoming a father of four, Lee Wilson’s imagination is still running wild. Today on our podcast, Kevin Adelsberger interviews the man behind Jackson Escape Rooms for an update on the business and the new, creative things they’re dreaming up for entertainment in West Tennessee and beyond.

    31 min

  7. 06/04/2019

    Podcast No. 119: Adam Friedman of the Jackson Sun

    With the runoff election just around the corner, we’ve all been keeping eyes on updates in the Jackson Sun, and so much of that is thanks to reporter Adam Friedman. Today on our podcast, Kevin Adelsberger interviews this recent transplant from Indiana about his time at the paper and what’s he’s learned about our community.

    26 min

  8. 05/07/2019

    Podcast No. 118: Dr. Jared Myracle of JMCSS

    With so many changes happening amongst our school system, it’s easy to become discouraged, but we’re thankful for leaders like Dr. Jared Myracle whose vision hold our community together. Today on our podcast, Kevin Adelsberger interviews this Chief Academic Officer of the Jackson-Madison County School System to learn about how he ended up in the world of education and why investing in our local schools is essential to building a great city.

    24 min
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