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 150: Sarah Conley: Access to Art in a Rural Community
As chairperson of the Arts Council of Crockett County, Tennessee Sarah Conley champions fine arts in the rural community named in honor of David Crockett. In this episode, she shares
EP 149: Tosha Gurley and Michael Avery: Southland Safari
Tosha and Chris Gurley’s love story began with their “first child” Jack, a pet black-capped capuchin monkey. After Chris sold his cattle and goats, he decided to buy five buffalo.
EP 148: Dr. Yancy Freeman: UTM Chancellor
Originally from Memphis, Dr. Yancy Freeman is the new chancellor at the University of Tennessee at Martin. In this episode, we discuss his path back to West Tennessee and the
EP 147: Miss Volunteer America 2024, Hannah Perrigin: “Defined by me.”
“You do not have to be defined by your circumstances, but you’re defined by the choices that you make every single day.” These are words that Miss Volunteer America 2024,
EP 146: Kim Bugg: Northwest Tennessee Native American Educational Powwow
Obion County resident Kimberly Green Bugg is an award-winning artist and member of the Oneida Nation on the Six Nations Reserve in Ontario, Canada. She began dancing and competing in
EP 145: Popeye Jones: From Dresden to Denver
The Denver Nuggets won the NBA Championship on June 12, 2023. The cameras caught Assistant Coach Popeye Jones hugging Finals MVP Nikola Jokic afterward and saying, “Hey! Thank you! Thank
EP. 144: Stacie Overman: Lavender Kisses
Stacie and Larry Overman visited Tennessee and discovered what Stacie calls “heaven on earth.” After purchasing a farm in Hollow Rock, they embarked on an inspiring journey that resulted in
Ep. 143: Wade Dillon: David Crockett
In anticipation of the David Crockett Birthday Celebration at Discovery Park on Sat. August 12, 2023, this special episode features Wade Dillon, a professional illustrator, historian and David Crockett tribute
Ep. 142: Rev. Brad Barton: The Enchanted Bell Tower
Rev. Brad Barton is the author of the popular young-adult Enchanted Bell Tower series. After spending time in full-time ministry, Brad and his wife Susan, also a minister, traveled the
EP 141: Marsh Naidoo: Raising Kellan
Marsh Naidoo of Dyersburg, Tennessee is an author, physical therapist, blogger and host of the “Raising Kellan” podcast. Her son, Kellan, was diagnosed with cerebral palsy in 2013. In Marsh’s
EP 140: Steve Watkins: Champion of Authentic Southern Culture
Steve Watkins has spent time as a journalist, capitol hill press secretary, rancher, publisher, marketer, author of two award-winning books and is an excellent chef of “down-home cooking.” His work
EP 139: Philip Jett: Stranded in the Sky
Obion County, Tennessee native Philip Jett has released his third book, “Stranded in the Sky: The Untold Story of Pan Am Luxury Airliners Trapped on the Day of Infamy.” It
