On My Mind

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.

Please join me as I welcome Crystal Sutton, Executive Director of Morning Pointe Assisted Living Center, to the program. She gives us important information about elder care and what assisted living means in our community.

I know you will want to listen to Mike and Michelle Dannel discuss their careers and their extensive contributions to the arts in Athens, TN. They have some wonderful stories and memories to share.

Please join me as I talk with Frances McMahan, the retired Director of CASA, and a city of Athens Councilwoman, as she discusses her life and career.

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.