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.
Episode 228: Historic Elmwood Cemetery: Kim Bearden
In this episode, Kim Bearden, executive director of Elmwood Cemetery in Memphis shares how a search for a journalism job led her to Elmwood in 1998 and how the cemetery became what
Episode 227: Jordan Campbell: Family Entertainment
In this episode, Scott talks with Jordan Campbell, founder of Campbell’s Family Entertainment in Union City. Campbell grew up in Obion County, graduated from Obion County Central High School and
Episode 226: Senad Agusi: Reviving Union City’s Historic Theatre
In this episode of Reelfoot Forward, meet Senad Agusi, an architectural designer and engineer who has traveled from Australia to help bring new life to one of Union City’s historic landmarks.
Episode 225: Celebrating Artists: Greg Belz
What does it take to build a thriving arts community? In this episode, Greg Belz, founder of ArtWorks Foundation, shares his story of how one man’s background in television, advertising and promotion
Ep. 224: Tennessee Voices, American Stories: Miranda Fraley Rhodes
This episode features Miranda Fraley Rhodes, Ph.D., assistant chief curator at the Tennessee State Museum in Nashville. Miranda discusses how the museum’s exhibitions and interpretive programming help Tennesseans connect with
Ep. 223: Carrie Tipton: Tennessee America 250
In this episode, the conversation turns to one of the most significant commemorations of our lifetime: the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Carrie Tipton, Ph.D., coordinator of
Episode 222: Thomas Batchelor and Fred Bloom: From Tennessee to The Alamo
In this episode of Reelfoot Forward, Interpretive Ranger Thomas H. Batchelor and historic interpreter Fred Bloom of David Crockett Birthplace State Park join the conversation to explore the real life, legacy and
Ep. 221: Brewing on Higher Ground: Kevin and Stacie Herrell
This episode features a conversation with Kevin and Stacie Herrell, the husband-and-wife team behind Higher Ground Coffee Company and Vantage Coffee Roasters. They share how a love of great coffee turned into a
Ep. 220: Mandy Hinson: A Journey of Service in West Tennessee
On this episode of Reelfoot Forward: A West Tennessee Podcast, Mandy Hinson, a familiar voice and face to many in the region from her years at West Tennessee PBS, shares
Ep. 219: Dr. Dexter Davis: From Tennessee to Super Bowl LX
On this episode Dr. Dexter Davis, sports management professor at the University of Tennessee at Martin, shares his journey from coaching and athletic administration to academia, and how that path
Ep. 218: Tommy Young: Surveying the Past and Mapping the Future
As Discovery Park joins the rest of the nation in kicking off the America 250 commemoration—the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence—Tommy Young, Vice President of
Ep. 217: 2026 Discovery Park Sneak Peek
What’s next for Discovery Park of America? In this special Reelfoot Forward episode, CEO Scott Williams sits down with senior collections and exhibits director Jennifer Wildes Hunter and manager of
