January 1, 2016, was the opening day for new local antique/retail/furniture shop, The Rugged Reclaimers. Kevin Adelsberger sits down with owner Taylor Lott to hear the story of the store's inception, its unique Bemis location, and its future dreams of workshops, candle-making, and maybe even a food truck!
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Last October, The Jackson Sun announced the hiring of a new General Manager and Director of Sales, Frank Hay. Today Kevin Adelsberger sits down with this Jackson transplant to learn how he ended up in West Tennessee after living in nearly every other state in the U.S.. We'll also explore Frank's journey from a NASA family to a music-centered education to now a career in the journalism world.
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With all changes happening in our school system over the past year, it's easy to fret about our children's education. Some amazing things are on the horizon, though, including a new program called Early College High. Kevin Adelsberger sits down with administrator Nathan Lewis and hears about his vision to equip student for careers earlier than you might think possible.
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Today on our podcast Kevin Adelsberger welcomes Rico Bryson of the Jackson Fire Department who shares about how we can create safer homes in Jackson and tells us a little about the soon-to-come Life Safety House.
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Kevin Adelsberger has had the opportunity to sit down with the leaders of four Jackson colleges, and now he welcomes the fifth: Dr. Samuel W. "Dub" Oliver of Union University. This Jackson transplant shares his journey with education that brought him through Texas A&M, East Texas Baptist University, and Baylor University before ever coming to Union. Find out how the sixteenth president of Union has found a home in Jackson and what his vision for the future of his school entails.
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The Tennessee College of Applied Technology fills a unique roll in our community helping to train people to skill labor positions. At its head is Dr. Jeff Sisk who sat down with Kevin Adelsberger for a interview on our podcast.
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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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Bruce Blanding is the President of Jackson State Community College, but he started his education career teaching in prison. Learn more about Bruce Blanding and Jackson State Community College in this two-part podcast with Kevin Adelsberger.
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Bruce Blanding is the President of Jackson State Community College, but he started his education career teaching in prison. Learn more about Bruce Blanding and Jackson State Community College in this two-part podcast with Kevin Adelsberger.
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Kevin Adelsberger had the pleasure of sitting down the Bart Swift, former businessman turned Court Clerk. They spoke about his career with the Catfish Cabin, his work in the court system, and his father-in-law, Carl Perkins.
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Dr. Niles Reddick, Vice Provost for the University of Memphis at Lambuth, paid a visit to theCO for the Our Jackson Home podcast. Kevin Adelsberger and Niles talk about his writing and the school that brought him to Jackson.
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Kevin Adelsberger had the opportunity to sit down with Jackson native and Area Relief Ministries Executive Director, Lisa Peoples. In this podcast they talk about the work of ARM, Lisa’s family, and how to help ARM support our community.
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We sure hope that you've been attending the JMCSS Vision 2020 discussions, but if you haven't (or if you just want an abbreviated recap) check out this quick conversation with Dr. Verna Ruffin, Superintendent of Jackson-Madison County Schools, and two representatives from Kimley Horn. Hosted by Kevin Adelsberger.
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In this episode, we welcome President/CEO of the Jackson Chamber, Kyle Spurgeon, to our front porch. Mr. Spurgeon is not only a driving force behind what helps make Jackson great; he is also an innovator who has some amazing ideas that can help Jackson continue to be an amazing place to live, work, and make a difference. Join us as we discuss life, commerce, the future of Jackson, and share a few laughs along the way. Hosted by Jim Wilhelm and Kevin Adelsberger.
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In this episode, we welcome Dr. Logan Hampton, President of Lane College. We’ll discuss how faith, family, mentors, and the special people in one’s life can help show you the direction God has planned for you. We’ll also hear about Lane College: its history, growth, continuing work of excellence in education, and how we as Jacksonians can give our support. Hosted by Jim Wilhelm and Kevin Adelsberger.
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