Reelfoot Forward

Reelfoot Forward
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  1. EP 177: Brooke Simmons: First Love Farms

    6 DAYS AGO

    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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. EP 170: Bob Ford: The Hatchie State Scenic River

    AUG 19

    EP 170: Bob Ford: The Hatchie State Scenic River

    Wildlife biologist Bob Ford is executive director of The Hatchie River Conservancy, a West Tennessee organization with the mission of conserving and sustaining the natural integrity and the scenic beauty of the Hatchie State Scenic River and its watershed. The Hatchie River is the longest free-flowing tributary of the lower Mississippi River; it harbors the largest forested floodplain remaining in Tennessee and is the only river in the state that is designated as a State Scenic River in its entirety. As Ford shares in this episode, many see the Hatchie as a restorative, soul-nourishing sanctuary—a sacred place to feel connected to something larger than themselves. It is an ancient, beautiful, biologically rich, uniquely wild river that courses its way through six counties in West Tennessee. Ford also shares a bit of the history of past efforts to protect the Hatchie along with conservation initiatives taking place today led by The Hatchie River Conservancy and others. This episode is sponsored by Moustos Pasta & Grill.

    47 min
  7. EP 167: Kirstan Blanchard: Creating an Online Lifestyle Brand

    JUL 30

    EP 167: Kirstan Blanchard: Creating an Online Lifestyle Brand

    Kirstan Blanchard is a social media influencer from Symsonia, Kentucky. During the 2020 pandemic, Blanchard took advantage of her time in quarantine to launch a successful lifestyle blog. She has since grown her following on TikTok to over 21,000 and over 26,000 on Instagram. Kirstan uses her platform as an online lifestyle brand centered around affordable fashion, mental health awareness and cultivating confidence. Blanchard recently stopped by Discovery Park as a guest for an AAF West Tennessee event. In this episode, she shares some tips and tricks of creating an online community, lessons learned while creating content and more. This episode is sponsored by the Hatchie River Conservancy.

    52 min
  8. EP 166: Grant Saum: The Flockstar

    JUL 24

    EP 166: Grant Saum: The Flockstar

    Grant Saum has dedicated his career and life to agriculture, driven by a deep-seated passion for multiple sectors of the field. Saum is the co-owner of Saum Show Stock of Ramer, Tennessee and is the owner of Reelfoot Meat Company of Union City, Tennessee. His love for the show ring started at a very young age and has continued into adulthood as he works to inspire the next generation of sheep lovers and showmen. As the Mid-South Regional Communications Manager for the Cotton Board, Saum ensures that stakeholders throughout the mid-south are informed about the Cotton Research and Promotion Program. In this episode, we discuss Grant's love for animals and the everyday work he does for the "Fabric of Our Lives." This episode is sponsored by Moustos Pasta & Grill.

    47 min
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Podcast by Reelfoot Forward

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  • Creator
    Reelfoot Forward
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2024
  • Episodes
    176
  • Rating
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