Podcast No. 71: Billy King of the Big Black Creek Historical Association

West Tennessee is full of rich history, but as development continues, often our past becomes dissolved. The Big Black Creek Historical Association out of Denmark is dedicated to preserving some of our region's most historically significant buildings and cemeteries—and, more importantly, the stories they hold. Today on our podcast, Kevin Adelsberger interviews president Billy King to learn more about the association, his personal life, and the waterway that binds so many historic small towns together.

Kevin AdelsbergerJanuary 24, 2017Jackson TN, Tennessee, Kevin Adelsberger, Billy King, Big Black Creek, Big Black Creek Historical Association, history, president, Bemis TN, JBM High School, army, Bethel College, Judy King, insurance, Bankers Life & Casuality, Memphis TN, Louisiana, Denmark TN, tourism, Mercer TN, Ebenezer Cumberland Presbyterian Church, architecture, buildings, Denmark Presbyterian Church, preservation, cemetery, Steve Bowers, Chickasaw, Native American, North Carolina, Madison County, Treaty of 1818, post office, Indian, West Tennessee, church, Presbyterian, baptist, Big Black Creek Baptist Church, train, railroad, Hatchie Station, Fort Randolph, horse racing, gambling, Obadiah Dodson, Halifax VA, boat, Brownsville TN, Hatchie River, Louisiana Purchase, restoration, research, Forked Deer River, bridge, Harbert Alexander, slavery, Home Depot, music, Best of 2017

Podcast No. 58: Taylor Lott of The Rugged Reclaimers

January 1, 2016, was the opening day for new local antique/retail/furniture shop, The Rugged Reclaimers. Kevin Adelsberger sits down with owner Taylor Lott to hear the story of the store's inception, its unique Bemis location, and its future dreams of workshops, candle-making, and maybe even a food truck!

Podcast No. 37: W.S. Holland, Part 2

In this episode, we continue our interview with rock and roll music legend, W.S. Holland. We'll reminisce about Johnny Cash, the famous San Quentin concert, and how W.S. Holland is still going strong and making music today with The W.S. Holland Band. Hosted by Jim Wilhelm and Kevin Adelsberger.

Podcast No. 36: W.S. Holland, Part 1

In this episode, we meet rock and roll music legend, W.S. Holland. We discuss how he earned the nickname “Fluke” his early days in rock and roll. Learn how a man with a set of borrowed drums joined Carl Perkins at Sun Records to make music history. Hosted by Jim Wilhelm and Kevin Adelsberger.

Podcast No. 31: Ontoni Reedy

In this episode, we welcome Ontoni Reedy to our front porch. Mr. Reedy is a teacher, musician, and actor and performed most recently in the Jackson Theater Guild’s production of “South Pacific.” We’ll talk about his experiences as a teacher with The Montessori School at Bemis, and his work with the community and the arts. Plus, Ontoni will perform his original song, “Jackson TN"!

Jim WilhelmJuly 14, 2015acting, theatre, actor, Bemis TN, Tennessee, Jackson TN, Kevin Adelsberger, Jim Wilhelm, community, entertainment, Jackson Choral Society, Jackson Theater Guild, LANA, music, teacher, The Life Church, The Montessori School at Bemis, Black History Month