Podcast
Those living, working and playing in West Tennessee’s rural communities are doing some incredible things that will inspire you no matter where you live.
From artists to actors and writers to entrepreneurs—and everyone in between—the guests on “Reelfoot Forward, A West Tennessee Podcast” from Discovery Park of America are men and women who are making a big difference in their small communities.
Looking for inspiration? Download Reelfoot Forward online at Discovery Park’s website, on Soundcloud, Castbox, Apple iTunes, Youtube, Spotify and other popular podcast platforms and apps.
Ep. 190: Dr. Stephen McBride: Business, Education and Leadership in Agriculture
Dr. Stephen McBride is the director of career development at the University of Tennessee Southern, where he plays a pivotal role in shaping the futures of students. With a background
Ep. 189: Lt. Col. Bernard House: From Lexa to Leadership
Lt. Col. Bernard House is a distinguished U.S. Army officer, decorated with honors like the Bronze Star (with three Oak Leaf Clusters), the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, and the Meritorious
Ep. 188: Sonya Gavankar-McKay: from Journalism to Public Relations to Space
Sonya Gavankar-McKay is the emcee of the 2025 Discovery Awards. She is a spokesperson, television and podcast host, filmmaker and social multi-media content creator. She can be seen hosting programs
Ep. 187: Betty Ann Tanner: Tennessee Traditions and National Politics
Betty Ann Tanner has spent years at the intersection of Tennessee tradition and national politics. Her husband, John Tanner, served as the U.S. representative for Tennessee's 8th congressional district from 1989 until 2011.
Ep. 186: Melinda Meador: Strange Fruit
Melinda Meador is an attorney with a passion for history. The Gleason, Tennessee native has served as felony prosecutor for the Obion County office of the 27th Judicial District Attorney;
EP 185: Patrick Bishop: Artificial Intelligence
Patrick Bishop, an assistant professor in the Department of Management, Marketing and Information Systems at the University of Tennessee at Martin, joins us to answer all our burning questions about
EP 184: Jeff Sellers: The Tennessee State Capitol
Historian Jeff Sellers, director of education at the Tennessee State Museum and the state capitol, has compiled images from archives and private collections to showcase the history of the Tennessee
183: Sonia Outlaw-Clark, Randall Clemons and Brian May: From Rural Eyesore to Tourism Eye Candy
The 2024 Alabama-Mississippi-Tennessee Rural Tourism Conference was held in Obion County, Tennessee, in the beautiful Reelfoot Lake region in the northwest corner of the state. In this panel discussion, hosted
182: Josh Collins: Main Street Mentor
Josh Collins is the founder and CEO of Main Street Mentor, a purpose-built organization serving the critical yet underserved Main Street, Chamber, and tourism economies of America’s most beloved places.
EP 181: Berkley Bryant: Miss Volunteer America 2025
Berkley Bryant, the reigning Miss South Carolina Volunteer, captured the prestigious title of Miss Volunteer America 2025. The organization honors young women who demonstrate a genuine commitment to making a
180: Ross Houghton: Simply the Best
Ross Houghton is the marketing manager for Visit Brownsville, the destination marketing organization that promotes Haywood County, Tennessee. It’s the home of Billy Tripp’s Mindfield, award-winning barbecue, the Hatchie River,
EP 179: Cole Bizwell: Life on the Mississippi River
Cole Bizwell, a fourth-generation towboater from Rives, Tennessee, is carrying on a family legacy on the Mississippi River as a senior deckhand with Ingram Barge Company. Although he initially set
