Talking Tullahoma

This week, Kelly talks to Sports Council board member Pat Welsh about the upcoming class of inductees to the Tullahoma Sports Council Hall of Fame. Book: The Names by Florence Knapp News for the week ending Jan. 9, 2026.

This week, Kelly talks to Criminal Investigator and author Carter F. Smith about his new book, "From Patriot to Pirate: The Outlaw Life of Sam Mason."

In this holiday episode, Kelly reaches into the archives for a talk given by local educator Billy Hix about the 1968 Apollo 8 Christmas broadcast from lunar orbit . "Earthrise" image taken Dec. 24, 1968 by Bill Anders. Property of NASA. Taken aboard Apollo 8 as the first crewed spacecraft circumnavigated the Moon.

This week, Kelly talks to South Jackson Executive Director Greg Gressel about the musical Holiday Inn, the Trees of Christmas and the merged control of the performing- and fine- arts centers. Book: The Book Club for Troublesome Women. News for the week ending December 19. Cover photo credit: Glenda Matlock Sanson

This week, Kelly talks to Alisha Bush about Tullahoma's oldest cemetery.

This week, Kelly talks to children's book author Rick Vella about his seasonal installment: Christmas Rose. News for the week ending Dec. 5.Book: Buckeye

This week, Kelly talks to author and historian Dr. Elizabeth Taylor about the third book in her series about Camp Forrest and its legacy. Week ending Nov. 28 Book: "March" by Geraldine Brooks

In this edition, Kelly talks to Compassus representatives Wendy Davis and Alisha Watson about National Hospice and Palliative Care Month. Book: Canada by Richard Ford News for the week ending Nov. 21, 2025.

Week ending November 14th. *Edited* Book: The Winter King by Bernard Cornwell Thumbnail photo credit: Steven Bridges, University of Tennessee

This week, Kelly talks to members of the TDCC board about the upcoming Tour of Homes. News for the week ending November 7.

This week, ending October 31, Kelly talks to TACC Executive Director Hope Nunley and parade sponsor Trent McNabb about the 69th annual Tullahoma Christmas parade and the grand marshals who have been chosen to lead it. Book: If Cats Disappeared from the World by Genki Kawamura.

In the news this week, Tullahoma became the third school system in Tennessee to enact a policy limiting flags and other displays on school campuses; the downtown arts crawl had its biggest success to date; and the planning commission nearly faltered on a decision it was legally required to make. Book: The Haunting of Hill House Events: Halloween Trunk-or-Treat

This week, in recognition of "ArtTober," Kelly speaks to a local artist. Heather Williams, author of "Drawing as a Sacred Activity," talks about her book, art instruction, and upcoming free classes. News for the week ending October 17, 2025. Book: "Valiant Women" by Lena Andrews.

This week, Kelly talks to Fran Gray and Candy Couch about the history of Couch's electronics store - continuing the discussion begun by their aunt, Dot Watson, in August. News for the week ending October 10. Photo: Sarah Sundin

As the GFWC Tullahoma Woman's Club prepares for its annual attic sale, Membership Chair Renee Lane stops by to tell us more. News for the week ending Oct. 3. Book: Firekeeper's Daughter by Angeline Boulley.

In this episode, Kelly dives into another city lawsuit. Book Chat: Geraldine Brooks and Eli Cranor. News for the week ending September 29.

Inspired by Bonnie Gamble's book review of "Native Nations," Kelly digs into the LightTube archives for a presentation given at Tullahoma High School by one of the last Navajo Code Talkers. News for the week ending Sept. 19.

This week, local news stories lead Kelly down a local history path - and into the archives for a talk about local street names with local author and historian Dr. Michael Bradley. Book review: All the Colors of the Dark. News for the week ending Sept. 12, 2025.

This week, Kelly talks to two surgeons in the Vanderbilt-Tullahoma family of physicians and Rosie Graham reviews the book "My Friends" by Fredrik Backman. For the week ending September 5, 2025.

This week, Kelly talks to Evelyn Champion about her family's involvement in the upcoming production of "Anne of Green Gables" at South Jackson. News for the week ending August 29, 2025.

This week, Kelly talks to Dot Watson, a member of the prominent Couch family of Tullahoma, about her grandfather "Daddy Billy" and the history of the Couch building on Atlantic Street. News for the week ending August 22, 2025.

This week, Kelly talks to volunteers who help build and deliver beds for children who need them. Parker Lowndes and Jeff Brumfield relay the need for a new chapter of Sleep in Heavenly Peace in Tullahoma. News for the week ending August 15. (Recorded before the grand opening of the new LivSmart Studios by Hilton on Thursday August 14 - more on that next week!)

This week, Kelly revisits an interview with award-winning singer-songwriter Becky Buller as Buller's band prepares to release its new album, "Songs That Sing Me." News for the week ending August 8, 2025.

This week, Kelly talks to Beechcraft Heritage Museum Executive Vice President Jody Curtis about the history of the aircraft; how the "Home of Beechcraft" aviation landed in Tullahoma; and a new exhibit showing that history that will be unveiled at this October's Beech Party. News for the week ending August 1, 2025.

This week, Kelly digs into the archives for a conversation with children's book author Rick Vella as work begins on a new mural in Frazier McEwen Park featuring one of his characters.