Thomasville Insights

Thomasville Insights is back with season 2! On this episode, we will hear from Mike Owens, Manager of Parks/Recreation & Golf, about the recreational opportunities in Thomasville. Mike also talks about the vital partnerships the City has to maximize park usage. Thanks for tuning in!

On this last episode of season 1, we talk to Mark Parrillo about practical energy saving tips during the hot summer months.  Thanks for tuning in! 

In this episode, we chat with Andy Goodwin, Business Development Manager for the City of Thomasville. He talks about the importance of economic development to the entire community and its role in helping large and small businesses. Thanks for tuning in!

In this episode, we will talk about the Public Works Department with Stephen Stewart and Brian Allensworth. We will learn about the major role they play in events for the City of Thomasville - that can be planned or weather events. Thanks for tuning in!

Christy Owens and Ricky Zambrano host this episode that's all about the 101st Rose Show and Festival. Our Tourism and Events Manager Madison Eaton chats with us about the Festival that celebrates great traditions and new changes this year. Thanks for tuning in!

This March, Team Thomasville is celebrating women in leadership.  On this episode, we will talk with Felicia Brannen and Bonnie Hayes about their current roles with the City of Thomasville. Felicia and Bonnie also discuss their thoughts on being a leader. Thanks for tuning in!

This March, Team Thomasville is celebrating women in leadership.  On this episode, we will talk with Kelsey Young and Cheryl Kent about their current roles with the City of Thomasville. Kelsey and Cheryl also discuss their thoughts on being a leader. Thanks for tuning in!

Don't know about the Divine Nine? Find out with us and learn about the important role African American Fraternities and Sororities provide as they encourage a life of service. Their reach is national and local. On this podcast we will interview Dr. Makisha Cheeks, Debra Abrams, and Shirley Jackson. Thanks for tuning in!

Jack Hadley and Ephraim Rotter share the history of Black History Month.  They talk about some of the people and events that have shaped Black History both nationally and locally.

On this episode, we continue to get to know our council members. We ask them about what values they learned growing up and their vision for the future of Thomasville. Thanks for tuning in! 

On this episode, we get to know our Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem. We asked them about what positive values they learned growing up and their vision for the future of Thomasville. Thanks for tuning in! 

Assistant City Manager Chris White joins the show to talk about the 2022 City Budget and some of the infrastructure projects scheduled for the upcoming year. In addition, Special Events Coordinator Madison Eaton joins the podcast to chat with us about the successful Christmas in Thomasville season. Thanks for listening!

This episode we'll talk about how Team Thomasville gives back to the community. We will also have a lot of tips on this show- with some on winter energy savings and more on holiday safety. Thanks for tuning in!

This month’s episode features Madison Eaton, Events Coordinator, getting us in the festive spirit as we discuss all things holiday-related in downtown Thomasville. We also have the privilege of speaking with Craig Dukes, a military veteran and Thomasville Fire Rescue Deputy Chief.  Don’t miss the City’s holiday operating hours as well as a brand new edition of the Budget Minute!  Thanks for listen...

This month, we’re joined by Corporal Crystal Parker who shares some helpful Halloween safety tips, City Planner Kenny Thompson with updates on the Remington Avenue Streetscape and Parks Assessment projects, and City Engineer Todd Powell who shares the details of the ongoing South Pinetree Boulevard project.  Plus, we’ve got another edition of the Budget Minute.  Thanks for listening!

This month, Sarah and Ricky sit down with TPD Chief John Letteney and Director of Electric Engineering and Operations Jeremy Carter. Special sections in this episode include the Budget Minute and a message from the Natural Gas department. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode. Thanks for listening!

In this episode, Thomasville Fire Rescue Chief Tim Connell shares the history of the 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb event with us, as well as what the community can expect from this year’s event and how to pre-register for it.  We also welcome the City’s Chief Financial Officer, Ashley Cason, who helps us learn more about the City budget and the 2022 budgeting process. Thanks for tuning in!  

In this episode, we will talk to Stephan Thompson (Energy Services Advisor) about the recently completed City of Thomasville self-energy audit and how the results will benefit our customers and ways the City is working to communicate better with customers about energy efficiency and utility spikes. Ricky and Sarah will also play a rousing game of “Stump the Hosts” with Sherri Cain (Public Outreach...

In this episode, we chat with Ephraim Rotter (Thomasville History Center) and Ucher Dent (No More Shackles, Juneteenth Festival) about the history and importance of Juneteenth and how the Thomasville community will be commemorating the holiday this year.  Thanks for tuning in!