A New American Town - Bentonville, Arkansas

Jamie Cathey, Visit Bentonville’s Outdoor Recreation Sales Manager, gives an overview of the 40+ cycling events taking place in Bentonville this year. She shares thoughtful insight on how Visit Bentonville, along with its partners, successfully welcomes visitors and hosts flagship & grassroots events like Square 2 Square, Big Sugar Classic, and Bentonville Bike Fest.   Events in 2024 across mu...

Visit Bentonville kicks off season 7 with an episode dedicated to getting to know our new Host Jaclyn House, the co-host and producer of Good Day NWA on KNWA FOX24. Hear about her favorite spots in Bentonville, Arkansas, from food and drinks to fun family activities at Crystal Bridges Museum and Trike Theatre.   You can listen to this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify, CastBox, Podcast...

People who visit and live in Bentonville typically love two things: bikes and coffee. Mark Bray recounts the epiphany on a flight home from Honduras that inspired the Airship Coffee we know and love today. After founding Airship in 2018, there are now four bustling locations throughout Bentonville – one of which is located at Coler Mountain Bike Preserve and only accessible by foot, bike, scooter,...

Tune in for an engaging conversation with our host, Allen Woody, and Micah Klasky, executive chef at The Hive in Bentonville. In this episode, Klasky shares his recent experience filming A Southern Night at the Cinema, which premiered this month in New York City .   Klasky took filmmakers from the Local Palate to three of his favorite spots in Bentonville, including PinoyLicious Filipino Kitchen,...

Local owners of Ozark Mountain Bagel Co. joined us to share their origin story, more on the fourth location expansion, and some funky bagel combinations. Owners Bill and Sheila Ford, along with their son Tyler, bring authentic New York-style bagels to Northwest Arkansas with a motto of spreading joy, love, and cream cheese. Originally serving bagels in Rainbow Curve off Walton, it now serves North...

FlowFeed co-founder, Ryan Shelton, joined host Allen Woody to express ways the app helps bikers, our ecosystem, and our overall experience as a mountain biker on the Ozark trails.  From trail condition analytics and real-time weather data to accessibility and intuitive software, FlowFeed strives to make mountain bikers able to ride their best ride. Listen now to hear where data is gathered, how Fl...

Coler Mountain Bike Preserve is a 300-acre retreat in Bentonville, Arkansas, with over 20 miles of soft-surface multi-use trails, a greenway, and a unique coffee shop nestled in the woods. Guests Taylor, Nate, and Scott discuss what makes Coler special and 2024 programming for both kids and adults. Hear first-hand from those working behind the scenes to make Coler one of the most beloved places in...

Curious about the construction happening around the Bentonville Square? Tune in as our host, Allen Woody, and Bentonville Parks and Recreation Director, David Wright, discuss plans to elevate the Downtown Bentonville experience through projects currently underway!  Get the inside scoop on Bentonville Parks and Recreation projects happening in the downtown area, including the A Street Promenade whi...

Join our host, Allen Woody, and local shop owners, Megan Matteri and Toni Patton, as we dive into the Downtown Bentonville shopping scene. Hear about how each of them are inspired to keep their respective shops, In Season and Blue Moon Bentonville, unique and appealing, and learn about their favorite local eateries to fuel up at while shopping. Experience the charm of Bentonville's vibrant re...

Tune in for an engaging conversation between our host, Allen Woody, and the newly appointed Director of The Momentary, Jill Wagar.  In this episode, Wagar reflects on a sensational year of music at the Momentary, spotlighting unforgettable performances by Wu Tang Clan, Brothers Osborne, Wilco, and more.  Then, get a sneak peek at some thrilling new developments coming to the venue toward the end o...

Our host, Allen Woody, and Bentonville-based film producer, Kristin Mann, sit down for a lively conversation about What Happens Later , a new romantic comedy starring Meg Ryan and David Duchovny shot right here in Bentonville. In What Happens Later , two ex-lovers run into each other for the first time in years at a regional airport where they find themselves snowed in overnight. Tune in to hear a...

Tune in for a lively conversation with our host, Allen Woody and Seth Alvo, the brilliant mind behind one of the globe's most renowned mountain biking YouTube channels, Berm Peak. In this episode, Seth shares how he got his start as a YouTuber and cyclist. He delves into the unique allure of mountain biking in Bentonville, offering an audio tour of his favorite trail, Cease and Desist at Cole...

Our host Allen Woody and Outerbike co-founder Ashley Korenblat give us the inside scoop on what to expect at the 2023 Outerbike event in Bentonville. Outerbike gives cyclists the unique chance to test out cutting-edge bikes and bike gear on world-class trails throughout the country. In this episode, Ashley talks about why Bentonville is a great place to bring this event, touching on trail accessib...

On this episode sponsored by OZ Trails, we chat with Ciara Logan, a deaf cyclist living, working, and riding in Bentonville, Arkansas. Ciara works at Trailblazers, a group knocking down barriers to make cycling accessible for everyone. Through the power of sign language, Ciara shares her experiences and talks about the pioneering work Trailblazers are doing around adaptive cycling — a realm of spo...

Our host Allen Woody sits down with Jen Padgett, Windgate curator of craft at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, to talk all about the exciting new advancements happening around craft at the museum.  Tune in to hear Padgett talk about how ceramics, textiles, and other craft objects are integrated throughout the galleries, and get the inside scoop on the recently opened focus exhibition Takaez...

Johnny Gunsaulis serves as the staff chair of the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture Research & Extension office . Having grown up on a farm, Johnny brings history and authenticity to our conversation about the new Arkansas Rural Recreational Roads program and the Ag Extension office’s involvement with the project. He speaks to the intersection of farmers and gravel cyclists and ho...

Our host, Allen Woody, engages in a captivating conversation with Brooklyn-based artist Katie Merz, who recently unveiled an impressive outdoor mural at the Momentary. Tune in to learn about Merz's artistic journey, explore the sources of her inspiration, and discover the distinctive qualities that set her mural apart in the vibrant city of Bentonville. Then make plans to visit Bentonville, a...

Tune in for an engaging conversation between our host Allen Woody and Trae and Weisi Basore, the powerhouse couple behind Bentonville restaurants Bar Cleeta and the Big Lieutenant.  Find out what to expect when you visit Bar Cleeta, recently named one of America’s Top 50 Restaurants by Wine Enthusiast, and learn about their newest concept, The Big Lieutenant, a neighborhood restaurant and bar. A N...

On this episode, sponsored by OZ Trails , two co-founders of Women of OZ give listeners a rundown of what to expect at the second annual Women of OZ Sunset Summit , taking place September 15-17 in Bentonville, Arkansas. The summit will provide a variety of activities over the weekend, from clinics taught by 36 female professional mountain bikers, educational workshops, and a curated shopping exper...

Tune in to an exciting conversation where our host, Allen Woody, engages in an insightful dialogue with Conifer's Chef Matt Cooper, accompanied by local farmers Joe and Genevieve Villines from Villines Farm and John Aselage from A&A Orchard. In this captivating session, the collective will delve into the vibrant world of Bentonville's farm-to-table movement, while illuminating the pr...

Our host Allen Woody sits down with Jake Newell, Founder and CEO of Newell Development, and Matt Miller, Founder and Visual Artist at Matt Miller Studios, for an insightful conversation about the marriage of art and development throughout Bentonville. Hear about some of Newell’s favorite projects so far, like B Street and The Howard, and learn about what inspires Miller’s artwork in those spaces....

Our host Allen Woody sits down with Oven & Tap Executive Chef Luke Wetzel and Operator Mollie Mullis to talk about how the restaurant got its start and what to expect when you arrive. From learning about Luke’s studies under the pioneer of the farm-to-table movement, to learning about the multifaceted operations Mollie runs throughout the Bentonville restaurant, this episode promises to deligh...

On this special episode of “A New American Town,” Visit Bentonville team members Alison Nation, VP of communications and marketing, and Natalie Demaree, communications coordinator, sit down with Visit Bentonville President/CEO Kalene Griffith to talk about how Bentonville has transformed, through the lens of tourism. As the premier destination marketing organization of the city, Visit Bentonville’...

Join our host, Allen Woody, and Andy Chasteen, a passionate cyclist and the visionary behind several remarkable cycling events, as they take us on a journey through the realm of gravel cycling. If you’ve ever wanted to get into gravel cycling, now is the time. And with easy access to beautiful, windy gravel roads in Bentonville and throughout the Northwest Arkansas region, this is the place! Tune...

Our host Allen Woody and Crêpes Paulette Co-founder Paula Henry talk about the history of the restaurant and what to get at this beloved Bentonville staple, all while Woody tries to improve his pronunciation of the word “crêpe.” Tune in to learn about innovative takes on traditional French recipes at this local restaurant. A New American Town is here to help you plan your trip to Bentonville, Arka...