Reelfoot Forward

Reelfoot Forward
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  1. EP 178: Jenny Gillihan: The Obion River Regional Library

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    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.

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

    OCT 7

    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.

    26 min
  3. EP 176: Jessica Duncan: How Does Your Garden Grow?

    SEP 30

    EP 176: Jessica Duncan: How Does Your Garden Grow?

    A row of buttercups growing along a fence row at her new house in Newbern, Tennessee inspired Jessica Duncan to create her very first small business, Lily’s Garden. Her pick-your-own flower farm began with an idea she then nurtured by spending months of research and then trial and error in the garden that continues today. In this episode, she shares what she’s discovered while literally getting her hands dirty starting an agribusiness in her small town, and how Lily’s Garden has impacted her life and career. This episode is sponsored by Leaders Credit Union.

    25 min
  4. EP 175: Derek Giffin: The Fifth Generation of Giffin Farms

    SEP 24

    EP 175: Derek Giffin: The Fifth Generation of Giffin Farms

    Derek Giffin is a fifth-generation farmer who, alongside his wife Micayla, runs Giffin Farms in Union City, Tennessee. The Giffins manage over 1,000 acres, growing corn, soybeans, wheat and hay on land that has been in the family for over a century. To create a more sustainable operation, they added cattle, and their innovative farming techniques have cut the land, water and energy required to produce healthy beef by 50%. In this episode, Derek shares his journey of farming on a Tennessee Century Farm and the steps they’ve taken to adapt and thrive in the modern agricultural landscape. We also discuss their involvement in the Tennessee Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers program that led to their “Achievement Award” in 2022. Derek reflects on the importance of keeping farming traditions alive while incorporating new approaches to sustainability for future generations. This episode is sponsored by Jarred Mayo: Allstate Insurance.

    25 min
  5. EP 174: Bill Gray and Darren Doss: A Passion for the History of the Twin Cities

    SEP 17

    EP 174: Bill Gray and Darren Doss: A Passion for the History of the Twin Cities

    Bill Gray is an educator, real estate guru, auctioneer and much more. The Gray family has been in the auction and real estate business since 1950. Bill has been licensed in the business since 1979 and has carried on the values and skills he learned from his father ever since. Aside from his professional work, Bill has also become a collector of unique artifacts, including items that once belonged to famed lawman Buford Pusser. Bill retired from teaching after 43 1/2 years at South Fulton Middle and High School, but he remains active in the real estate and auction world. In this episode, Bill shares more about the history of the Twin Cities community and the annual Twin Cities Banana Festival, which celebrates the cities' railroad heritage and the historical role they played in transporting bananas north from New Orleans. We also take a trip to the Twin City Railroad Museum to visit Darren Doss and learn more about the museum's preservation efforts and the importance of the railroad to the community.

    1h 15m
  6. EP 173: Roger and Prentice Colson: Fulton Winery

    SEP 10

    EP 173: Roger and Prentice Colson: Fulton Winery

    Fulton Winery, located in Fulton, Kentucky, is a proud veteran-owned small farm winery and wine bar, specializing in sweet, fruit-flavored wines. Owned and operated by father-son duo Roger and Prentice Colson, the winery currently offers 13 distinct flavors and provides a welcoming space for wine lovers to enjoy a glass, try a sample flight, or take home a growler. In this episode, we explore what brought Roger and Prentice to the small Western Kentucky town and the inspiration behind turning their passion for winemaking into a business. From Roger’s early memories of his father making wine to the Colsons’ journey of opening their own winery, we’ll dive into how this family legacy has come full circle.

    22 min
  7. EP 172: Al Santos: From the Powwow Grounds to the Big Screen

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    EP 172: Al Santos: From the Powwow Grounds to the Big Screen

    Al Santos is the founder and Head Singer of Ottertrail, a celebrated Southern style drum group that has played a vital role in the Native American powwow world and beyond. With Ottertrail, Al has won a Grammy, performed at major events across the country and appeared in the final episode of the Marvel series Echo on Disney+. Most recently, you can see him and Ottertrail in the powwow scene of the Apple TV movie Fancy Dance, where Al also composed all of the powwow music, further cementing his influence in both the powwow and entertainment worlds. In addition to his musical contributions, Al has also made his mark in professional wrestling entertainment as “The Arab Legend” Al Farat. In this episode, Al shares his journey from the powwow grounds to the big screen, and he gives us a glimpse into his dual life as a professional wrestler. He also talks about his upcoming role as emcee at Discovery Park of America’s 2024 Northwest Tennessee Native American Educational Powwow and what it means to bring this event to the community. This episode is sponsored by Leaders Credit Union.

    36 min
  8. EP 171: Jason Reeves: A Passion for Plants

    AUG 26

    EP 171: Jason Reeves: A Passion for Plants

    Jason Reeves is the curator of the University of Tennessee Gardens at the West Tennessee AgResearch and Education Center in Jackson, Tennessee. His influence can be found in landscapes across the region in the form of distinct plant combinations and his signature garden art. Through his popular Facebook page, Reeves takes followers on virtual trips to experience gardens of all types around the country. In this episode, he shares his personal story of how he discovered a passion for plants and he provides valuable tips for landscapers and gardeners who want to make the most of their gardens. This episode is sponsored by the Hatchie River Conservancy.

    43 min
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    Reelfoot Forward
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2024
  • Episodes
    177
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