My interview with Lindsey Bruce and Kellie Fitzpatrick on "Today in Putnam County!!" Lindsey and Kellie are part of the Baxter Downtown Revitalization Committee working with the Tennessee Main Street program to bring some exciting changes to downtown Baxter City. Great interview with two of Baxter's local business leaders!
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My interview with Putnam County School's Director Corby King and Board members Lynn McHenry, Kim Cravens and Jill Ramsey on "Today in Putnam County!!" We discuss the opening of the new Parkview School, renovation of the old school into a Pre-K and many other school updates. Great interview with our local educational leaders!
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My interview with the Cookeville CityScape's Ferran Kefauver on "Today in Putnam County!!" Ferran is the Executive Director for CityScape. We talk about "Taste of the Town" and announce a new event coming this year! Great interview with one of our local non-profit leaders! https://cookevillecityscape.com/
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My interview with Alzheimer's Tennessee's Melanie Hendrick and Tracy Watkins on "Today in Putnam County!!" Melanie and Tracy discuss this terrible progressive disease and how early detection is key to treatment. Lots of great info about the disease and early signs to look for. https://www.alztennessee.org/
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My interview with the Collins family who lost their daughter Hattie Jo in the 2020 Tornado on "Today in Putnam County!!" Matt and Macy Collins started the Magnolia Foundation in memory of Hattie Jo, to help parents who have also lost a child. You don't want to miss this heart touching story of a couple that turned tragedy into something really great. https://www.themagnoliafoundation.com/
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My interview with Tennessee Tech President Phillip Oldham on "Today in Putnam County!!" We discuss all the new buildings and expansions at Tennessee Tech. Nice interview with one of our educational and community leaders!
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My interview with Will Roberts, Cookeville Rescue Mission's new Executive Director on "Today in Putnam County!!" We discuss Will's new role at the Rescue Mission and hear about his many years working in the Addiction Recovery field. Nice interview with one of our admired community leaders!
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My interview with Lauren Farmer, author of the new book "After the Storm" on "Today in Putnam County!!" Lauren and her husband Kory lived in the direct path of the EF-4 tornado that hit Putnam County in 2020. They miraculously survived, but lost everything including their home. Lauren's book talks about living through the horrific storm, along with God's miracles and grace that was with them before and after the tornado. A very heart warming and inspirational interview you don't want to miss.
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