Small Town Pulse with Steve & Melissa

Send us Fan Mail A quick rundown of local events, sales & charity opportunities coming up in your hometown of Spencer County, KY. No fluff, just right to the events, dates & times to kick off your week!

Send us Fan Mail If you're from or currently live in Taylorsville, you've probably heard of Felix Grundy Stidger, "The Spy Who Saved The Union!". But do you know who he really was or what he really did that changed the tides of the civil war? After this two-part episode, you will! In today's episode, we chat with the foundation's president, Gene Balter and local histo...

Send us Fan Mail We're throwing in a few quick episodes on Monday's just to make sure you know about events coming up in and around town soon! Let us know if you find this helpful! 

Send us Fan Mail If you're from or currently live in Taylorsville, you've probably heard of Felix Grundy Stidger, "The Spy Who Saved The Union!". But do you know who he really was or what he really did that changed the tides of the civil war? After this two-part episode, you will! In today's episode, we chat with the foundation's president, Gene Balter and local histo...

Send us Fan Mail On this week's episode, we learn all about the Veteran's Club Equine Assisted Mentoring Program hosted right here in Spencer County by Scot Heath.  To learn more about Veteran's Club, Sign up for an Event, Learn about Volunteer Opportunities: Site: http://www.veteransclubinc.org/ Email: info@veteransclubinc.org Phone: 502-487-1464 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/...

Send us Fan Mail On today's episode we meet Small Town Tavern's new owner, Jay Koestel and learn what's in store at the new Small Town Tavern. Get ready for some fun nightlife here in Taylorsville, KY!  Follow them on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/STTavernKy Grand Opening 10/3/25 4pm-12am 753 Taylorsville Rd, Taylorsville KY 40071 (next to Fresh Take Deli)

Send us Fan Mail This week we welcome Terry Vaughn, president of the board for Taylorsville Main Street. We talk about the upcoming Progressive Dinner on Saturday, 9/27/25, upcoming beautification projects in the historic downtown area & more.  Progressive Dinner Tickets: $40 each 13 stops of amazing food & fun! Get tickets in person at The Red Scooter or The Tea Cup (on Main St), cash or...

Send us Fan Mail Join us as we talk to Katherine Scott, the director of Taylorsville, KY Tourism. Learn all about Foody Fest, Foody Fest Kids Zone (9/20 at 10am at the Spencer County Extension Office), Main Street's Progressive Dinner and more! Help is wishing Katherine a happy work anniversary as we celebrate her being the Taylorsville Tourism director for the past year!  Learn more about ev...

Send us Fan Mail On the first episode of season 2, we had the privilege of talking with JD Shelburne, a local musician from our small town of Taylorsville, KY who is on a train of momentum like no other. We talk about everything from working a tobacco farm to playing the stage at the Grand Ol Opry.  Keep up with JD's tour schedule on his socials or on his site: https://jdshelburne.com/

Send us Fan Mail What did we learn about our community, our selves, recording a podcast & more in our Season 1 Wrap-Up?  Head over to our new Facebook Page, Small Town Pulse with Steve & Melissa and give us your feedback on who you would like to hear from in Season 2, what we could improve on, etc. We would love to hear from you! Season 2 starts 9/11/25. https://www.facebook.com/profile.ph...

Send us Fan Mail This week we're here from Jenni Grant, Chairman Elect (and Melissa Osborne, Chairman) of the Spencer County-Taylorsville Chamber of Commerce about their upcoming events and what the Chamber is doing to support local busnesses. Events: https://www.spencercountykychamber.com/events.html Join the Chamber: https://www.spencercountykychamber.com/membership.html

Send us Fan Mail This week we're talking to a small town, self published author, Fear about her new book, Getting Stoned with Fear, A beginner level walk through guide to gemstone & crystal energy utilization.  In this fast paced convo, we talk about everything from crystals to reliigion to why small business owners should give back to your small town community. We left no stone unturned!...

Send us Fan Mail In today's episode we meet Dr. Willie Foster, the superintendent behind our amazing Spencer County School System. Get a peak behind the curtain of the struggles of running the school system in a growing, rural county. And of course, we're celebrating some BIG wins too! 

Send us Fan Mail On Episode 8 we meet Whitney Lewis, the incredible single mom on a mission for A Cleaner Kentucky. She tells her about her non-profit Sun KYst sticks and stones and how we can get involved in the mission, one grocery bag at a time! If you were inspired by this episode, let us know! We definitely were.  Follow Whitney on her Facebook page Sun KYst sticks and stones or join her FB g...

Send us Fan Mail This episode features Spencer County KY’s county judge executive, Scott Travis. He doesn’t shy away from any topics and shares his goals for Spencer County’s future. 

Send us Fan Mail This week, we’re talking with Derrick Purvis from Taylorsville Lake State Park about everything this jewel in our backyard has to offer! 

Send us Fan Mail This week, we have a heartfelt conversation with Taylorsville KY Tourism director, Katherine Scott. We touch on everything from what is amazing about our small town, the scenery of Kentucky and what’s most important about traveling….meeting the local people! Join us and be inspired to get out and vacation in your own back yard. 

Send us Fan Mail Meet Victoria Snyder, the Society Manager & Founder of Spencer County Humane Society. We discuss the good and the bad of operating a non-profit in a small town. Please help us in supporting our first ever humane society at http://www.spencercountyhumanesociety.com  

Send us Fan Mail Meet hometown doctor, Dr. Joseph Snider and hear about the exciting new U of L Shelbyville Hospital practice opening up here in Taylorsville, KY. Open House is 6/28/25 from 11:30-1pm. Stop by & see us at 847 Taylorsville Rd, Taylorsville, KY.

Send us Fan Mail A small town’s Main Street is the heartbeat of the town. Taylorsville is blessed to have one of Kentucky’s 22 accredited Main Streets. Today, we’re hearing from board president Terry Vaughn and executive director Beverly Ingram about their goals for our small town Main Street.  Note: The Gourd Festival was discussed but that event has passed. We hope to see you at it next year as...

Send us Fan Mail A little about your hosts, Steve & Melissa, and what they hope you get out of listening to Small Town Pulse.