On My Mind

I know you folks will want to hear my special guest, Kathy Fesmire, provide some very timely and interesting information about what it means to be in assisted living.

Austin Fesmire joins me this week to share his long service with the City of Athens, and other aspects of living in an area filled with so many recreational opportunities.

I know you will want to join me as I interview Joyce Snyder, a decades long teacher, as she discusses her life, career and community service.

I hope you will listen to Kit Housley, owner of Piehound Pizza Company, as he shares some new happenings at his business. Expansion is on the horizon and you will want to savor the fare at both restaurants. It is so good to have a stimulating environment in downtown Athens, TN.

Please join me as I visit with Chris Adams, a bank executive and community supporter who has made a lasting, positive impact on our town over many years. His creative ideas, thoughtful caring for others and dedication to his fellow citizens' welfare is without equal.

I am very happy to interview Austin Sauerbrei, a recently published graphic novelist, who will discuss his writing journey leading to the successful release of his work. His book was selected in the Humanities area to represent Tennessee at this year's Library of Congress National Book Festival in Washington, DC. He will also inform us about his role as the Tennessee Director of the Statewide Organizing for Community eMpowerment (SOCM).

I hope you will join me as I talk with the Vice President of Academics at Tennessee Wesleyan University, Dr Grant Willhite. He will highlight the recent successes of TW, including enrollment records, national and regional awards and student life.

Please join me as I interview Jeremy (JD) and Julie Dalton about their lives in McMinn County (TN). The unique profession they are in now involves managing Tsali Notch Vineyards, a beautiful place that grows and harvests muscadine grapes. The wines that are produced from these grapes have pleased the palates of thousands of folks throughout the southeast and beyond.

I know you will want to join me as I sit down with native Athenian, Scott Cass, as he discusses his business strategies. He is also a dedicated community leader with a lot of ideas about our future.

Joy Finch, a long time educator, joins our show to discuss the importance of passing on a legacy of learning to the next generation. The joy of educating the younger generation is a treat to those who have the knowhow to get it done.

I hope you can join me as I talk with Bradi Sewell, the Executive Director of the Athens-McMinn Family YMCA. She informs us about the varied programs and services offered to the local community.

I know you will want to join me for a frank discussion of how our local Hope Center and Childrens' Advocacy Center provides such excellent resources and compassionate care for victims of sexual assault and violence. Kelley Weber May and Ruthie Wilson give detailed information on a very sensitive issue in our area.

I hope you will join me as I talk with Amy Sullins, a dedicated community activist. Her service as interim director of Athens Main Street has spurred new changes and led to exciting ideas for the future in our area.

I have as my guest this week, the Reverend Canon Joe Woodfin of the Episcopal Diocese of East Tennessee who shares his thoughts about religion in general and how we approach our spiritual journeys.

I know you will want to join me as I talk with Nancy Contreras, a professional yoga instructor who has taught countless folks the art of yoga. The various forms and positions of this ancient discipline will keep us healthy well into our senior years.

Please join me as I welcome Ben Finch who will talk about his careers in the ministry and professional photography. He has traveled the world many times to provide outstanding photo shoots, as well as serving in many roles in his local church.

I take a look at interstate travel in the US. Join me as I give some interesting facts about our 70 year old highway system.

You will want to listen to our episode this week to hear Shady Hernandez, Program Director for Vive for a Dream, discuss what it means to be a refugee and how we can help make their lives more enriched in our country.

I am very excited to have as my guest, Dr. Trey Sullins, an Optometrist in a long standing practice started by his grandfather. He shares insights into taking care of our vision over a lifetime, and things we need to do to stay "eye healthy."

I know you folks will want to join me in welcoming Dr. Will Murray to the program as he shares his life and career as a member of the English department at Tennessee Wesleyan University.