On My Mind

I am joined this week by Marilyn Miller, a Certified Public Accountant, who will discuss taxes and general accounting issues all of us need to know. She also shares her love of outdoor adventures and travel.

I am happy to welcome Maddie Curtis, a member of Tennessee's outstanding band to the program. She shares her story about the dedication and discipline it takes to participate in this internationally known group.

I know you will want to join me as I interview Jessica Roseberry, the Director of Marketing and Fan Experience at the University of Tennessee Knoxville. She is an extremely busy, creative person who makes certain we fans of Tennessee thoroughly enjoy our time at sporting events.

Please join me as I welcome Moises Contreras to the program. He will share his love of his profession and the way it touches so many people in our community.

My guest this week is Dr. Shane Roberts, who is a very busy clinic physician as well as Medical Examiner for two counties. He will share stories of his practice and the interesting field of forensic medicine.

I know you will want to join me this week as I have G. David Brown on to discuss his career and his four decades with Athens Area Community Theater productions. His latest directorial endeavor is "Steel Magnolias" coming to the stage April 17--26, 2026. It is a classic and a must see event.

I know you will enjoy this week's program as I welcome Josh Bragg, the Athens (TN)Middle School music instructor. He has some very interesting family stories and he shares his love of music and theater in our local community.

I am excited to have Matt Siniard, the Athens, Tennessee, Parks and Rec Director, join me to share the great things that are happening in our area, and ideas for projects that lie ahead.

I am delighted to have as my guest this week, Billy Berry, Tennessee Wesleyan University head baseball coach, who discusses what it takes to become National Champions---twice. His journey with the Bulldogs has led to some great stories you will enjoy.

Please join me as I welcome Ashley Copeland, an experienced public relations professional at Tennessee Wesleyan University to the show. She shares insights into the realm of promoting the school and other entities to their maximum potential. She is currently the President of the Etowah, TN Main Street group.

You won't want to miss my guest this week, Jeff Eastman. the leader of Remote Area Medical (RAM), who will share the wonderful medical services his organization has provided for more than one million people since 1985.

I know you will want to join me as I visit with Stan Harrison, coach and administrator at Tennessee Wesleyan University, as he shares his decades of service to the institution and his community.

Please listen to this week's episode as I welcome long time friend, Debo Toomey, to sit down and share his career, community service and a recovery from a frightening health care scare. He also tells some fun stories about living in Athens.

I hope you will join me this week for a visit with Dr. Pat Waters, a college educator, community activist and author as she shares numerous thoughts about issues affecting America today. She has deep insight and experience about our political landscape and ideas of how we can improve our day to day approach to issues around us.

You won't want to miss this week's episode as I interview Melonie Carideo, who wears many hats in her successful career and her dedication to the arts in Athens, Tennessee. She has given her talents to our local arts center as a performer, director, producer, and instructor to engage folks of all generations in creative expression.

Please join me this week for a fun visit with Sarah Philpott, an extremely busy lady who balances her time as a Mom, farm wife, teacher, and successful author. We share some good stories and capture her enthusiasm for life in small town America.

Join me this week as I talk with Katie Sumner, who shares her love of teaching as well as some recent travels overseas to learn more about the Holocaust.

Please join me as I welcome Joe Barnett, Director of the Athens, Tennessee, City School System. He shares his passion for education and the great developments occurring in our newly constructed state of the art school buildings.

I know you will want to listen to this week's program as Jeff Wolfenden, a Registered Pharmacist in Athens, Tennessee, gives us current trends in the pharmaceutical field. We discuss new drugs, costs, and prescribing practices among health care providers.

Please join me this week as I welcome a young lady who is dedicating herself to many projects as a true community servant. Amanda Reynolds will share her passion for helping others and fulfilling dreams.

Please join me as I welcome Dr. Jamey Owen and Dr. Andrew Owen to the program. They are outstanding musical performers with some really fun stories to tell about their careers and plans for the future. You do not want to miss this one.

You must join me this week as I interview Mike and Kay Simmons, two longtime friends and wonderfully talented individuals who will share their lives and servitude to our community.

I hope you will join me as I welcome the Athens (TN) City School System Coordinated Health Supervisor and Family Engagement Coordinator, Julie Lofland, to the program. She will discuss the many facets of school health and how to keep parents, teachers and students engaged in the important aspects of education and life decisions.

I know you will enjoy our program this week with my guest Dr. Kristin Schrader. She is extremely busy in her career, and deeply involved with the local Elks Lodge as the Exalted Ruler. She is a dedicated, compassionate community servant who truly loves living in Athens.

Mary Farmer Roberts joins me this week to discuss her life and career with Mayfield Dairy. She has a lot of wonderful memories and stories of what the industry is all about, and where it is headed in the future.