Talking Tullahoma

Week ending November 14th. *Edited* Book: The Winter King by Bernard Cornwell Thumbnail photo credit: Steven Bridges, University of Tennessee

This week, Kelly talks to members of the TDCC board about the upcoming Tour of Homes. News for the week ending November 7.

This week, ending October 31, Kelly talks to TACC Executive Director Hope Nunley and parade sponsor Trent McNabb about the 69th annual Tullahoma Christmas parade and the grand marshals who have been chosen to lead it. Book: If Cats Disappeared from the World by Genki Kawamura.

In the news this week, Tullahoma became the third school system in Tennessee to enact a policy limiting flags and other displays on school campuses; the downtown arts crawl had its biggest success to date; and the planning commission nearly faltered on a decision it was legally required to make. Book: The Haunting of Hill House Events: Halloween Trunk-or-Treat

This week, in recognition of "ArtTober," Kelly speaks to a local artist. Heather Williams, author of "Drawing as a Sacred Activity," talks about her book, art instruction, and upcoming free classes. News for the week ending October 17, 2025. Book: "Valiant Women" by Lena Andrews.

This week, Kelly talks to Fran Gray and Candy Couch about the history of Couch's electronics store - continuing the discussion begun by their aunt, Dot Watson, in August. News for the week ending October 10. Photo: Sarah Sundin

As the GFWC Tullahoma Woman's Club prepares for its annual attic sale, Membership Chair Renee Lane stops by to tell us more. News for the week ending Oct. 3. Book: Firekeeper's Daughter by Angeline Boulley.

In this episode, Kelly dives into another city lawsuit. Book Chat: Geraldine Brooks and Eli Cranor. News for the week ending September 29.

Inspired by Bonnie Gamble's book review of "Native Nations," Kelly digs into the LightTube archives for a presentation given at Tullahoma High School by one of the last Navajo Code Talkers. News for the week ending Sept. 19.

This week, local news stories lead Kelly down a local history path - and into the archives for a talk about local street names with local author and historian Dr. Michael Bradley. Book review: All the Colors of the Dark. News for the week ending Sept. 12, 2025.

This week, Kelly talks to two surgeons in the Vanderbilt-Tullahoma family of physicians and Rosie Graham reviews the book "My Friends" by Fredrik Backman. For the week ending September 5, 2025.

This week, Kelly talks to Evelyn Champion about her family's involvement in the upcoming production of "Anne of Green Gables" at South Jackson. News for the week ending August 29, 2025.

This week, Kelly talks to Dot Watson, a member of the prominent Couch family of Tullahoma, about her grandfather "Daddy Billy" and the history of the Couch building on Atlantic Street. News for the week ending August 22, 2025.

This week, Kelly talks to volunteers who help build and deliver beds for children who need them. Parker Lowndes and Jeff Brumfield relay the need for a new chapter of Sleep in Heavenly Peace in Tullahoma. News for the week ending August 15. (Recorded before the grand opening of the new LivSmart Studios by Hilton on Thursday August 14 - more on that next week!)

This week, Kelly revisits an interview with award-winning singer-songwriter Becky Buller as Buller's band prepares to release its new album, "Songs That Sing Me." News for the week ending August 8, 2025.

This week, Kelly talks to Beechcraft Heritage Museum Executive Vice President Jody Curtis about the history of the aircraft; how the "Home of Beechcraft" aviation landed in Tullahoma; and a new exhibit showing that history that will be unveiled at this October's Beech Party. News for the week ending August 1, 2025.

This week, Kelly digs into the archives for a conversation with children's book author Rick Vella as work begins on a new mural in Frazier McEwen Park featuring one of his characters.

Dawn Benjamin and Marcheta Darnell talk about the importance of organ donation and the process to become an organ donor. News for the week ending July 18.

This week, Kelly talks to Senior Citizens Center Executive Director Vickie Fulmer and board member Linda Miller. In the week's book chat, Rosie Graham reviews the book "The Kindness of Enemies".

This week, Kelly talks to a SmartBank Vice President and Fraud Officer Susan Haley about fraud prevention. News for the week ending July 4, 2025.

Where to find firework displays in the area this weekend.

In this episode, Kelly completes the budget cycle: from ending her discussion with Alderman Bird before the vote to recapping the city meeting with Mayor Lynn Sebourn. This episode also includes energy-saving tips from TUA Safety Director Eric Burton.

News for the week ending June 20, 2025. Alderman Bird answers questions about a 20-cent property tax increase that will pass on third and final reading on June 23.

Host Kelly Lapczynski talks to Emilie Sisk, the Executive Director of Partners for Healing, about free health insurance for the working uninsured - and how that definition has changed; plus news for the week ending June 13.

This week, host Kelly Lapczynski delivers the latest from City Hall, revisits an interview with a volunteer at HorsePlay Inc., and reintroduces "Book Talk" as "Book Chat."