On My Mind

A longtime friend, Ben Wilson, and I sit down for a fun discussion of his career as an educator and community servant, and tennis and pickle ball enthusiast.

Join me as I visit with Kit Housley, a native Athenian, who is opening a new restaurant soon in the downtown area. He is enthusiastic and passionate about this adventure and hopes to stimulate a revitalization of the area.

I hope you will join me as I welcome Wendi and Casey Olson to the program to discuss their exciting adventure. They purchased a historic home in Sweetwater, Tennessee, and have created a gorgeous Bed and Breakfast. They will share their love of this and hosting mystery dinner theaters.

I hope you will listen in to hear Dr. Kristen Schrader's story. She is extremely busy in her career and even busier with her volunteer activities with the local Elks Lodge. You will enjoy learning about her life and service to her community.

I am so excited to have two young women I have watched grow up at our local arts center. Emerson Mckenzie and Alex Lauterbach bring a ton of enthusiasm to the program telling about their time on stage and off.

My good friend, Steve Burnette, is on the program this week. He will share a very interesting career as well as his second job in retirement, dealing with bulls and cows. You won't want to miss this one.

I know you will want to join me as I welcome Stan Gallery to the program. He has an extremely interesting career path and we are glad to have him and his wife serving as ambassadors in our community.

I hope you will join me for a very interesting discussion with the Director of Communications for Adopt a Golden Knoxville (AGK). Sommerville Culbertson is extremely passionate about the work this wonderful organization does to rescue homeless Golden Retrievers and help them find a "furever" home.

This week's episode features Jay Crittenden, a career optician in Athens, Tennessee. He will share the dynamics of preparing various types of lenses we need for better vision. His ability to serve others through his career and his community is a testament to a profound desire to take care of his fellow citizens.

Join me this week to hear long time Athens, Tennessee resident Art Kimball, as he discusses his long career in banking as well as his love of the arts. He has been a fiercely dedicated volunteer at the Athens Area Council for the Arts for over 40 years and shares many fun stories of his time on stage, his directorial moments and some special memories singing with his contemporaries. Comments to: s...

Please join me as I welcome Matt Coe, a middle school special education teacher. He has remarkable insights into how to educate this unique group of students. And, above all, his compassion for those in his care shines through as he molds them into very productive citizens.

I hope you will tune in this week to hear about the latest in important healthcare issues facing our citizens. This is one of the most complex things everyone faces sooner or later. It is important to know as much as possible about the changing landscape of our healthcare system. Comments to: shelgrif@gmail.com or 423-368-3146.

Join me as I interview Cynthia McCowan, a local creative artist and activist. She has many stories to tell about her life, family and community service. Comments to: shelgrif@gmail.com or 423-368-3146.

Scott Bridwell joins me this week to share his interesting careers. A former podcaster, he has done just about everything, and is now handing out advice as a bartender, which is a job I want to do someday. Comments to: shelgrif@gmail.com or 423-368-3146.

My guest this week, Rachel Hatchett, shares her career and many insights into how to make our daily lives less stressful. Good advice for difficult times. Comments to: shelgrif@gmail.com or 423-368-3146.

Please tune in to hear Stacey Lyon talk about his career in various parts of the world. Plus, he and his wife, Heidi, share one of the most fascinating hobbies I have ever heard about---rockhounding. This unique adventure has taken them around the globe. You won't want to miss it. Comments to:shelgrif@gmail.com or 423-368-3146.

Join me as I review professional sports players' salaries. It amazes me how these folks can command the money they do. But, as a friend of mine reminds me, if we are willing to pay to see them play, no matter what the sport, we are the problem more than they are. Comments to: shelgrif@gmail.com or 423-368-3146.

Please join our show this week as I host Ginger Robinson, the Executive Director of the McMinn County (TN) Education Foundation. She has so much to share about her passion for providing the young people, and really, all folks, in our area the opportunity to read tons of books. You will want to help her and the organization meet their goals and fulfill their mission after you hear some very interes...

My guest this week, Charles Mayfield, will be discussing some avenues to better health through a unique dietary plan, the Carnivore Diet. He has observed first hand many positive benefits from this plan in his own life and in the lives of many of his friends. Any questions or comments can be addressed to me at 423-368-3146 or shelgrif@gmail.com.

I hope you will join me as I discuss causes and treatments of various types of headaches. Millions of us suffer from some form of headache in our lifetimes and, the majority of the time, no significant problem exists. However, if you have a persistent problem, you must seek medical help to decide what course of action is needed. Send questions/comments to: shelgrif@gmail.com.

I know you will want to join me as I interview my granddaughter, Bess Trew, a professional ballet dancer. She directs her own company, Enoch Contemporary Ballet, in Athens, Tennessee, and will discuss what it takes to become a success in the competitive world of dance.

I hope you will join me this week as I welcome Mandy Woody, a teacher with a quarter of a century experience as she discusses what led her to change careers. She became a registered nurse and is absolutely fulfilled every day with her new life. Comments to: 423-368-3146 or shelgrif@gmail.com.

My guest this week is Evonne Hoback Hayes, former McMinn County, TN, Clerk. She will discuss the functions of the office and her many years of service to the citizens of the area. I know you will find it quite interesting. Comments can be directed to 423-368-3146 or shelgrif@gmail.com.

I hope you will join me for this very important look at crimes and punishments in our region as District Attorney Stephen Hatchett and I visit on this episode. For any comments please contact me at 423-368-3146 or shelgrif@gmail.com.

Join me this week as I talk with Randy Dowling, City Manager of Athens, TN, as he enlightens us on just how complex city government can be. Coordinating City Council, full-time and part-time staff, and the citizens of a community takes many skills, and a lot of dedication.