Podcast No. 85: JMCSS Superintendent Eric Jones

Our Jackson Home believes that the strength of a city lies in its public school system, and we're proud to have a new superintendent for the Jackson-Madison County School System who agrees. Today on our podcast, Kevin Adelsberger interviews Mississippi native Eric Jones about his journey with education both in and outside of Jackson and what he's dreaming for our schools' future.

Podcast No. 82: Paul Taylor of Gary A. Taylor Investment Company

If there ever was a jack-of-all-trades for our city, it's Paul Taylor. Today on the podcast, Kevin Adelsberger interviews this Jackson native about his carrying on of the family business, Gary A. Taylor Investment Company. Find out how Paul got into architecture and what exciting projects he's working on to improve our city's future.

Podcast No. 70: Jim Ferrell of JEA

You can't go anywhere in Jackson without hearing "JEA"—and that's because they are the ones who keep our city up and running! Today on our podcast, Kevin Adelsberger sits down with the man behind it all: President and CEO of Jackson Energy Authority, Jim Ferrell. Find out how he got into the business, hear some eye-opening tornado stories, and discover what is next for JEA as technology and our city's needs continue to evolve.

Podcast No. 52: Nathan Lewis of Early College High

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.

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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