A child's teenage years are some of the most formative of his or her life, and Youth Town is proud to serve in our community to guide our city's teens on the right path. Today on our podcast, Kevin Adelsberger interviews executive director Dr. Pepper Pratt about this unique ministry and how it's changing the lives of young alcohol and drug addicts.
Read MoreThere aren't many places more special to Jackson than ComeUnity Café, and today on our podcast, Kevin Adelsberger gets the full story from creator Amy Crenshaw. Find out how this restaurant/ministry/garden came to be in the first place and the ways it has transformed our community over the past five years.
Read MoreIf you've enjoyed a scoop of gelato, bought some furniture from Coffman's, or perused Oz's Rare & Used Books, you've probably overlapped into Seth Chandler's life in some capacity. Today on our podcast, Kevin Adelsberger interviews this man behind local advertising and public relations company DCA/DCPR, a business with an intriguing history and rich portfolio of work.
Read MoreWhat in the world do semi-pro football, creative writing, and Union University have to do with each other? The eclectic Ted Kluck tells us on this episode of our podcast by Kevin Adelsberger. Learn how this recent Jackson transplant wound up teaching journalism at Union this past fall after a varied career.
Read MoreKevin Adelsberger has had the opportunity to sit down with the leaders of four Jackson colleges, and now he welcomes the fifth: Dr. Samuel W. "Dub" Oliver of Union University. This Jackson transplant shares his journey with education that brought him through Texas A&M, East Texas Baptist University, and Baylor University before ever coming to Union. Find out how the sixteenth president of Union has found a home in Jackson and what his vision for the future of his school entails.
Read MoreWhen Russ Pflasterer and Matthew Marshall met as teacher and student in Russ's freshman art class at Jackson-Central Merry High School, they had no idea that they would be leading a church together within ten years. Kevin Adelsberger and Katie Howerton sit down with these two pastors of City Fellowship Baptist Church to discuss their story of finding a common passion to see racial reconciliation made manifest through the Church in Jackson, Tennessee.
Read MoreKevin Adelsberger had the pleasure of sitting down the Bart Swift, former businessman turned Court Clerk. They spoke about his career with the Catfish Cabin, his work in the court system, and his father-in-law, Carl Perkins.
Read MoreKevin Adelsberger got to sit down with Madison County CASA Executive Director Shannon Stewart for this podcast. They had a fun interview and talked about the good work that CASA is doing in our community.
Read MoreIn 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.
Read MoreIn 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.
Read MoreIn this episode, we welcome Dr. Logan Hampton, President of Lane College. We’ll discuss how faith, family, mentors, and the special people in one’s life can help show you the direction God has planned for you. We’ll also hear about Lane College: its history, growth, continuing work of excellence in education, and how we as Jacksonians can give our support. Hosted by Jim Wilhelm and Kevin Adelsberger.
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