Posts tagged African American
Podcast No. 97: James "JR" Ross of West Tennessee Healthcare
Podcast No. 97: James "JR" Ross of West Tennessee Healthcare

Did you know that West Tennessee Healthcare employs over 5,800 people? That's a pretty big impact. Today on our podcast, Kevin Adelsberger interviews the organization's president and CEO, James "JR" Ross, about his journey through the medical world, his West Tennessee roots, and the future of the hospital and the many other services offered through WTH.

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Podcast No. 91: Christian Brantley of West Alley BBQ
Podcast No. 91: Christian Brantley of West Alley BBQ

Starting a family business is no easy feat, and creating a restaurant might be the toughest of all, but West Alley BBQ has hit their stride. Today on our podcast, Kevin Adelsberger sits down with manager Christian Brantley to discuss his story with Jackson, the restaurant business, and all that the future holds—including a new location in Phoenix!

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Podcast No. 45: Russ Pflasterer & Matthew Marshall of City Fellowship Baptist Church
Podcast No. 45: Russ Pflasterer & Matthew Marshall of City Fellowship Baptist Church

When Russ Pflasterer and Matthew Marshall met as teacher and student in Russ's freshman art class at Jackson-Central Merry High School, they had no idea that they would be leading a church together within ten years. Kevin Adelsberger and Katie Howerton sit down with these two pastors of City Fellowship Baptist Church to discuss their story of finding a common passion to see racial reconciliation made manifest through the Church in Jackson, Tennessee.

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