The Real Hernando

If you have a sweet tooth, then City Hall Cheesecake is sure to delight with over 100 different cheesecake flavors, Double Doozie Cookies, parfaits, cheesecake cupcakes, coffee drinks, and more! But there’s a lot more to City Hall Cheesecake than just a bakery. As Kim Daly explains, “We are a ministry first and a business second.” About four years ago, Kim and Vance Daly bought City Hall Cheesecak...

LG Trend Boutique offers a shopping experience like no other!  For Jennifer Giachelli, owner of LG Trend Boutique in Hernando, Mississippi, it’s always been very important that ladies of all shapes and sizes and of all budgets are able to enjoy a fun and comfortable shopping experience. And while LG Trend Boutique has transitioned from a brick-and-mortar store to an online and social only business...

Join me in this very special episode where I interview the mayor of Hernando, Mayor Chip Johnson!  Learn about the personal story of the man behind the office, from his childhood in Southaven to his time as a submariner during the Cold War to what eventually led him down the path to becoming Hernando’s mayor. But be warned! If you’re expecting an interview about politics, you won’t find that here....

If you really enjoy a high-quality, premium cup of coffee, you have to visit Coffee Central Squared! In this episode, I interview Tina Tatum, owner of Coffee Central Squared here in Hernando and Coffee Central in Southaven.  But make no mistake. Coffee Central isn’t just another coffee shop. As Tina says, Coffee Central was created to provide a space for coffee and community to meet. And Coffee Ce...

If you’re looking for delicious, satisfying food, then look no further!  As you probably already know, some of the best food in Hernando is found at Buon Cibo. Buon Cibo is a family-owned restaurant that features fresh gourmet sandwiches, pizzas, burgers, and salads.  Whether you’re looking for something a little exotic or just some good ol’ comfort food or even some delicious pie, Buon Cibo will...

Most of us love the aroma of fresh, delicious coffee first thing in the morning. But did you know you can buy locally roasted, fresh, organic coffee right here in Hernando? In this episode, I interview Chris Lyons, owner of SlowRoast Mississippi Coffee.  SlowRoast Mississippi Coffee serves up fresh, organic coffee that’s roasted right here in Hernando. In fact, if you visit the Farmer’s Market, it...

Have you ever struggled with what to cook for dinner? Maybe fast food is off the menu but you just don’t feel up to cooking a fresh, home-cooked meal. Well then, meet Heather and Joey Ries, owners of Mrs. Hippie Eats!  Mrs. Hippie Eats is a gourmet, grab-and-go restaurant. They have their fridges and freezers stocked daily with fresh, from scratch delicacies like salads, soups, and casseroles, Ita...

You may be surprised to hear that J&B Candle Company offers more than just candles! In fact, they stock luxury soaps, body butters, sugar scrubs, AND…even beard oils! In this episode of The Real Hernando, I interview Jeremy and Bre Odom, owners of J&B Candle Company, a family-run small business located at 3016 Highway 51, Suite 101 here in Hernando. Jeremy and Bre share their story about h...

ATTENTION: Runners, hikers, bikers, dog walkers, bird watchers, and many more!  You don’t have to go to Memphis to find some great trails! In this episode of The Real Hernando, I interview Mark Arcelle, President of The North Mississippi Trail Alliance, a local non-profit organization dedicated to promoting mountain biking and off road trail access in the north Mississippi region.   Mark and I dis...

If guitars are your thing, you definitely don’t want to miss this episode!  In this episode of The Real Hernando, I interview Danny McGreger, owner of Sweet Lorraine’s Guitar Shop. Sweet Lorraine’s stocks a variety of guitars including Fenders, Washburn, and Jasmine guitars. They also have Ampeg amps and plenty of other accessories to fill your guitar needs. And for aspiring guitarists, Danny offe...

Who doesn’t love ice cream!?  In the first official episode of The Real Hernando, I interview Steve and Karin Cubbage, the owners of area 51 ice cream.  a rea 51 ice cream makes handmade artisan ice cream scratch daily, using locally sourced, natural, in-season produce. Steve and Karin share their personal story, including what brought them to Hernando and lead to them opening area 51 ice cream! T...

What is The Real Hernando? The Real Hernando is a movement created to highlight our amazing local community here in Hernando, Mississippi, and in particular, the local business owners of Hernando. Part of The Real Hernando Movement will be the publication of this podcast, The Real Hernando Podcast! In this first episode, I speak with Robert Carter, Retail Branch Specialist at Renasant Bank. Robert...

Welcome to The Real Hernando, brought to you by Shelby Row Productions.  My name is Derrick Michaud and I’m the Host and Producer of The Real Hernando. I’m also a professional podcast producer and currently run my own production agency, Shelby Row Productions. I’m a local resident of Hernando, Mississippi as well as a father and small business owner. I believe Hernando is an amazing, beautiful, an...