Posts tagged University of Memphis Lambuth
Podcast No. 125: Jenci Spradlin of the Jackson-Madison County Library
Podcast No. 125: Jenci Spradlin of the Jackson-Madison County Library

We may know the library as a staple building of downtown Jackson, but you wouldn’t believe all that goes on behind its door to grow and improve our community. Today on our podcast, Kevin Adelsberger interviews Adult Services Librarian Jenci Spradlin about how she came to Jackson, what led her to the Jackson-Madison County Library, and what she dreams for Jackson’s future.

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Podcast No. 109: Mayor Jimmy Harris
Podcast No. 109: Mayor Jimmy Harris

Since 2007, Mayor Jimmy Harris has been serving in leadership over Madison County, and today on our podcast, Kevin Adelsberger interviews him about the journey that led him there. From running multiple businesses to working in real estate, find out where Mayor Harris comes from and what he sees for the future of our community.

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Podcast No. 98: Seth Nelson of The Farmer's Perk
Podcast No. 98: Seth Nelson of The Farmer's Perk

It's not every day that you meet a fourteen-year-old entrepreneur, but Seth Nelson is doing much more than serving out of a coffee pot these days. Today on our podcast, Kevin Adelsberger interviews the creator of The Farmer's Perk about his business journey over the last six years, going from simple cups of joe to speciality drinks and now a full-blown donut truck.

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Podcast No. 78: "Jackson's Still My Home"
Podcast No. 78: "Jackson's Still My Home"

Have you heard the Jackson "anthem" yet? If not, you're in luck because this podcast is all about Josh Smith's song, "Jackson's Still My Home." Kevin Adelsberger sits down with the artist along with Jackson Chamber President/CEO Kyle Spurgeon and University of Memphis at Lambuth music professor Dr. Jeremy Tubbs to find out how this simple song gained momentum over the last year and brought together dozens of local musicians to create something special.

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Podcast No. 68: Steve Bowers of 101.5 FM
Podcast No. 68: Steve Bowers of 101.5 FM

Today we turn the mic around on 101.5 FM radio host Steve Bowers to share about his journey to Jackson and role as TV/Media Manager of Jackson Energy Authority. Find out how this ministry-minded Freed-Hardeman graduate got into the world of radio, what impressive guests he has had the joy of interviewing, and how keeping an open mind has been key in conversation that leads to understanding.

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Podcast No. 41: Bart Swift
Podcast No. 41: Bart Swift

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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Podcast No. 40: Niles Reddick of the University of Memphis at Lambuth
Podcast No. 40: Niles Reddick of the University of Memphis at Lambuth

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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