Reelfoot Forward
Podcast by Reelfoot Forward
Episodes
December 10, 2025 • 44 mins
On this episode, Sarah Campbell Drury, vice president of fine and decorative arts at Case Auctions, shares her journey from a career in television news to becoming one of Tennessee’s leading appraisers, known for uncovering rare books, documents, antiques and Southern historical treasures. With stories that range from authenticating overlooked family heirlooms to identifying high-value pieces hidden in plain sight, Sarah offers a ...
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December 3, 2025 • 49 mins
This episode features Dr. Jeremy Tubbs, musician, educator and director of the music program at the University of Memphis Lambuth Campus in Jackson, Tennessee. From his first Apple IIe computer to earning a PhD in music, Dr. Tubbs shares his journey through the evolving world of music education and technology. Listeners will hear how his childhood fascination with sound turned into a lifelong passion for teaching and performing, a...
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November 20, 2025 • 52 mins
In this episode, the tables are turned as Zac sits down with Discovery Park CEO Scott Williams and senior director of exhibits and collections Jennifer Wildes for a behind-the-scenes conversation about their shared passion for history, storytelling and the museum experience. Jennifer served as editor of Scott’s latest biography, "Townmania: Marcus Winchester and the Making of Memphis." Jennifer shares her journey from growing up i...
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November 11, 2025 • 36 mins
In this episode, Tyler Ford, Vice President of Workforce at Tennessee Achieves, the nonprofit organization behind the Tennessee Promise Scholarship, shares his inspiring journey from growing up in a small town in Illinois to working at Walt Disney World and eventually helping shape the future of Tennessee’s workforce through mentorship and education. Listeners will learn how Tennessee Achieves connects students to opportunity by p...
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October 14, 2025 • 58 mins
In this episode, Kasey, executive director of Northwest Tennessee Tourism, takes listeners on a verbal tour of some of the people, places and waterways that define this nine-county region. From the formation of Reelfoot Lake during the New Madrid earthquakes to the stories of the first settlers and the region’s thriving small towns, Kasey, Scott and Zac discuss what makes Northwest Tennessee a hidden treasure for travelers. Listen...
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September 30, 2025 • 42 mins
In this episode, we step into the ring with Greg “The Golden Boy” Anthony, professional wrestler, promoter, and community leader behind Pro Wrestling Mid South. With more than two decades in the ring, Greg has worked with some of the industry’s most iconic names and now runs one of the busiest wrestling promotions in the country hosting weekly family-friendly shows in Ripley and Dyersburg, Tennessee. In this episode, Anthony share...
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September 23, 2025 • 36 mins
The Calvert City Drive-In first opened in the 1950s and entertained families for decades until closing after the 2021 season, following the passing of longtime owner Ruth Evelyn Harrington. In 2023, Seth and Tabitha Manea purchased the property and reopened the drive-in, keeping its famous burgers and vintage charm alive for a new generation. In this episode, Seth shares the story of their journey, from honoring the Harrington fam...
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September 10, 2025 • 35 mins
In this episode, Jeni Veal, outdoor tourism development manager at the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development, and Bob Ford, executive director of the Hatchie River Conservancy, discuss the launch of the new Guide to Birding in Tennessee. This free statewide resource highlights birdwatching destinations across all 95 counties, along with seasonal tips, festivals and conservation practices. They explore how birding supports to...
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September 2, 2025 • 59 mins
In this special Elvis Week episode, acclaimed music historian Peter Guralnick joins us to discuss his new book, "The Colonel and the King," a deeply researched portrait of the complex relationship between Elvis Presley and his manager, Colonel Tom Parker. Guralnick, author of the definitive two-volume Elvis biography (Last Train to Memphis and Careless Love), offers new insight drawn from thousands of letters and documents never be...
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August 26, 2025 • 41 mins
In this episode, we spend some time with veteran journalist and newspaper editor Victor Parkins, a leading voice in rural journalism and the longtime editor and publisher of the Milan Mirror-Exchange. Victor shares his journey in the newspaper business, from growing up in a family-run newsroom founded by his father, Bob Parkins, to expanding a regional publishing company that now includes newspapers in multiple West Tennessee commu...
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August 19, 2025 • 44 mins
Dr. Matthew Stafford, a retired U.S. Air Force officer and distinguished academic, has spent his career shaping leaders, building innovative education programs, and defending American values—both in uniform and in the classroom. With six academic degrees and nearly 30 years of service—including roles like Chief Learning Officer for Air Education and Training Command, Vice President of Academic Affairs at Air University, and Dean of...
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August 12, 2025 • 45 mins
This inspiring episode features Lorraine Jones, founder and executive director of the Hometown Walk of Hope, a non-profit cancer agency that has raised more than $3.9 million to support cancer patients in rural West Tennessee. Lorraine shares her journey from growing up in rural West Virginia to leading wellness initiatives in Obion County for more than three decades. A passionate community leader, speaker, and podcast host of It’s...
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August 5, 2025 • 48 mins
Dr. Nassar Nassar is founder and CEO of Savant Learning Systems and Virtual Academy. Based in Martin, Tennessee, Dr. Nassar is a visionary leader and entrepreneur who has transformed the way training is delivered to public safety professionals across the country. In this episode, Dr. Nassar shares his journey from launching a tech startup in a rural town to leading a company with national reach. He discusses the challenges and opp...
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July 23, 2025 • 37 mins
In this episode, you’ll discover the story of Eric Sanford, founder and co-owner of Reelfoot Brewing Company. Originally from Milwaukee, Eric brought his passion for small batch brewing to Northwest Tennessee, first opening in Trimble before expanding to a new location in the heart of downtown Union City. Eric shares the inspiration behind his move, the challenges of launching a brewery in a small town, and the role craft beer can ...
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July 15, 2025 • 49 mins
“Surviving Reelfoot” is a locally grown reality competition inspired by Survivor that has captured the imagination of fans around the world. What began in 2014 with 11 friends in a backyard has evolved into a full-scale, eight-day game set on a 300-acre property near Reelfoot Lake. With cast members from four countries and over a million views on their most recent season, Surviving Reelfoot has become a standout in the world of “li...
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June 18, 2025 • 50 mins
The latest exhibit at the Tennessee State Museum, “Eight Days in Dayton: 100 Years of the Scopes Trial,” will be on display June 24–October 12, 2025. It offers a rich, immersive journey through the State of Tennessee v. John T. Scopes, one of the most iconic legal and cultural events in American history. In this episode, the museum’s chief curator, Richard White, and K-12 education manager, Christopher Grisham, share details about ...
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June 12, 2025 • 28 mins
Brent Callicott is a self-made “weatherologist” from Union City, Tennessee, and the trusted voice behind Brent’s Weather Page on Facebook. In this episode, he shares how a childhood fascination with storms and a little nudge from his wife and daughter sparked what would become one of Northwest Tennessee’s most-followed weather resources. With more than 13,000 followers and no formal training, Brent has built a community by deliver...
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May 30, 2025 • 26 mins
Discovery Park of America recently served as the venue for Podalyst, a daylong podcasting workshop hosted by AAF West Tennessee. The event brought together a dynamic mix of podcast hosts, business professionals, creatives and aspiring podcasters interested in the power of audio storytelling. During the workshop, attendees stepped in front of the camera with Adelsberger Marketing to share advice and ideas on podcasting. In this ep...
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May 14, 2025 • 56 mins
American singer and songwriter Jacob Tolliver was raised on classic rock and roll blasting from his grandmother’s radio. After a spontaneous rendition of “Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On” on a dusty hardware store upright piano went viral, a star was born. At 19, Tolliver was hired as the understudy—and soon the principal—to play Jerry Lee Lewis in the Las Vegas production of the Tony-winning musical Million Dollar Quartet, giving him...
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May 9, 2025 • 42 mins
This spring marked the 160th anniversary of the worst maritime disaster in United States history. The Sultana left Memphis on April 27, 1865, carrying three times the number of passengers for which it was designed. Tragedy struck later that evening when the boilers ruptured, causing the steamer to explode. Many were killed immediately in the blast, while others were crushed or died from burns, hypothermia or drowning. Of the approx...
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