Rambling Roses

Tyler, Texas is known for its outdoor beauty and natural offerings. One such place is Tyler Berry Farm offering visitors and residents an opportunity to pick strawberries, blueberries, and a variety of flowers throughout the year. Join Cindy and Sheridan as they visit with Tyler Berry Farm owners Marshal and Addy Wiggins about their journey with the farm and where it is today.

The Christmas season is upon us and Tyler, Texas has a lot to offer! No matter if you are a visitor or a resident you are sure to get into the holiday spirit through the numerous holiday activities and events. Join Cindy Smoak and co-host Sheridan Smith to hear all the exciting and fun things you won’t want to miss this Christmas season!         Connect with us:  VisitTyler.com  @VisitTyler

Out with the old and in with the new! Harvey Convention Center is gone and in its place is the new W.T. Brookshire Conference Center. Join Cindy Smoak and co-host Susan Travis as they visit with Stephanie Franklin, Deputy City Manager, about all the great changes happening at the Rose City Complex.      

Did you know Tyler, Texas, will be experiencing two solar eclipses in the next 8 months? Join Cindy Smoak and co-host Sheridan Smith as they visit with Beau Hartweg, Director of the Tyler Junior College Earth and Space Science Center featuring Hudnall planetarium. Beau visits with the Rambling Roses about the partial eclipse happening in Tyler, October 14, 2023 and the total eclipse on April 8, 20...

The 3rd annual Rose City Airfest is coming back to Tyler, Texas June 30, 2023. Join Cindy Smoak and co-host Sheridan Smith as they visit with Travis Gladhill, Executive Director of CampV.  Travis visits with the Rambling Roses about this year’s Rose City Airfest and some new additions to the event!!     

This year is the 9th annual Red Dirt BBQ and Music Festival, a celebration of Texas Country Music and great BBQ held in Tyler, Texas. Join Cindy Smoak and co-host Sheridan Smith as they visit with Buddy Logan, KNUE On-Air Personality and host of Radio Texas LIVE! Buddy visits with the Rambling Roses about the history of Red Dirt BBQ and Music Festival and this year’s incredible line up of entertai...

This year is the 100-year anniversary of the Texas State Parks and Tyler has one of the most beautiful in the state. Join Cindy Smoak and co-host Diann Bayes as they visit with Boyd Sanders, Interpreter and Volunteer Coordinator for the Tyler State Park. Boyd shares some of the exciting things going on at the park this year and what is being planned to celebrate this milestone anniversary. Connect...

Today we have a crossover episode with Visit Tyler's Rambling Roses podcast! Hosts Julie Goodgame (Roses and Weeds) and Holli Fourniquet (Rambling Roses) sat down with Destination Innovate and Visit Tyler President Shari Lee to talk about the new Arts and Culture Collective. The Tyler Arts and Culture Collective has the mission to educate, inspire, elevate, and preserve Tyler's unique art and cult...

Tyler, Texas has a lot of history and one of the most historical places is the Oakwood Cemetery. The cemetery was established in 1849 and the people who are buried there have some very interesting stories. Join Holli and Cindy as they visit with Michael Hurley, Oakwood Cemetery Restoration Committee member and Chair of Oakwood in October, to talk about the cemetery and some of the exciting plans f...

Tyler, Texas is the Rose Capital of America and home to the largest municipal rose garden in the nation. But did you know there are other rosy adventures awaiting you? Join Holli and Cindy as they discuss other unique rose offerings here in the town of roses. Connect with us: VisitTyler.com @VisitTyler

Wow 2 years and 24 episodes in the books! There have been a lot of stories about the people, places, and things of Tyler, Texas. Join Holli and Cindy as they look back on some of their favorite podcasts from their first 2 years. Connect with us: VisitTyler.com @VisitTyler

Megan Magill was born and raised in Tyler, Texas. She grew up with a love for dance, theatre, and music and  had a dream of making it to New York City and fulfilling her desire and passion to become a Broadway actress and star.  Megan was on the verge of her big breakthrough moment when the plans changed. Join Holli and Cindy and listen to Megan as she tells her story of what she thought...

FRESH 15 is a one-of-a-kind 15k race here in Tyler and is growing in popularity nation-wide. Each year, racers from all over the nation descend on Tyler to this popular event. This year was one of the best races yet. It also had a unique human-interest story involving former Tyler Police officer Abby Rodseth. Abby won 1st place in Local Female and sixth place female overall in the 15k distance. He...

East Texas is known for turning out talent, and now we're proud to have Fritz Hager III representing Tyler on American Idol. F3 is currently in the top 10 contestants, and will be continue competing to stay on the show. In this episode, Cindy and Holli catch up with Fritz about growing up in Tyler, his favorite Tyler hot spots, some behind-the-scenes stories from being on the show, and how he has...

Spring is here in Tyler, Texas. Birds are singing, flowers are blooming, and Tyler is alive with the Azalea and Spring Flower Trail and tons of other events and activities that make this season great! Join Holli and Cindy as they visit with Visit Tyler Vice President of Tourism and Servicing, Susan Travis. You will hear about all the exciting things that are happening in the spring in Tyler, Texas...

Do you ever just want to get away to your favorite place but not have to take a day to get there? There is a place right here in Tyler’s own backyard that offers the amenities, view, and serenity of a getaway to Seaside or another resort location. High Hill Development is creating an oasis at High Hill Farm. Join Holli and Cindy as they visit with Jason Romano, Co-Founder and High Hill Development...

Downtown is the heart and soul of every city. It is vital to preserve the history of your town but to also make way for new and innovative things. Join Holli and Cindy as they visit with Tyler Main Street Director Amber Varona. You will hear about all the exciting things that are happening in downtown Tyler. For more information about Downtown Tyler and the Main Street Department visit their websi...

Arts are an important part of any healthy vibrant community. The Arts bring many benefits to a city. Join Holli and Cindy as they visit with East Texas Symphony Orchestra Executive Director Robin Hampton and ETSO Music Director Richard Lee. Find out what they are bringing to Tyler and East Texas and what their feelings are about the importance and benefits of the Arts in our community. To find out...

Studies show that for every $100 spent at a small business, $48 stays in the community. The holidays are just around the corner, and it's more important than ever to shop small this season. On this episode, Holli and Cindy visit with Anthony Cortez, Event Coordinator at one of Tyler's local treasures: The Potpourri House. The Potpourri house is a restaurant and boutique that is celebrating its 40t...

Did you know with the advances made in technology, creatives are able to build their business right here in Tyler? Many creative business owners are doing just that. On this month's episode, the Rambling Roses catch up with a Cory Fourniquet, local business owner and YouTube creator for GT Garage Talk. We learn what it takes to start a business like this in the East Texas area, what it means for T...

Rose Season is just around the corner and with that comes the 88th Annual Texas Rose Festival! Join Holli and Cindy as they visit with Jacob Climer, Costume and Set Designer, and the new designer for the Texas Rose Festival. Jacob will share his background with us, and his approach to designing this year’s costumes and set. To find out more information about this year’s Texas Rose Festival go to T...

Did you know that Tyler has one of the best zoos in the state? Join Holli and Cindy as they visit with Caldwell Zoo Executive Director – Hayes Caldwell. The Zoo has an interesting history here in Tyler that you might find surprising. From it's beginning in a backyard to growing into its current 85-acre location, the zoo and its animals have found a place in the history and hearts of the Tyler comm...

Kiepersol Vineyard, Winery, and Distillery is a food and wine destination in East Texas. Award-winning, estate-grown artisan wines and spirits are finely crafted to be comfortable to drink, pairing everyday life with the abundance of the earth. It's a beautiful destination to visit in the area, but also has an interesting history. Completely family owned and operated since the beginning and openin...

With summer here, it's time for a road trip! Tyler is the perfect spot for your next getaway. In this episode, the Rambling Roses talk about all of the fun things to see and do in Tyler as well as the importance of tourism to the economy. This summer, don't let your vacation time go to waste! Take a summer road trip to the Rose Capital of America.  Connect with us: VisitTyler.com @VisitTyler

In East Texas, football is king. Tyler has turned out many football legends over the years. In this episode, Cindy & Holli catch up with Terrence Murphy, a local and national football star. Terrence was born and raised in Tyler, Texas, and this summer he's bringing a free camp to his hometown to give back to the community. The camp will focus on three aspects that shaped his future: football,...