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From the Volunteer State
by Matt Herriman & Ross Bradley
From the Volunteer State is a podcast hosted by Matt Herriman and Ross Bradley featuring thoughtful conversations with the people shaping Tennessee and beyond. From leadership, business and public policy to faith, culture, community and everyday life, Matt and Ross sit down with compelling guests to educate, inform and entertain — while telling stories rooted in the Volunteer State.
Episodes
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Sen. Bill Hagerty: Tennessee, Business, Diplomacy & the U.S. Senate
Originally released on August 21, 2026 as an episode of the Rutherford County GOP Podcast. United States Senator Bill Hagerty joins Matt Herriman and Ross Bradley for a wide-ranging conversation about Tennessee, Washington, economic growth, American leadership and foreign policy. Before his...
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Brent Taylor: Public Safety, Memphis & His Path to Congress
Originally released on June 16, 2026 as an episode of the Rutherford County GOP Podcast. Tennessee State Senator Brent Taylor joins Matt Herriman and Ross Bradley for a conversation about crime, public safety, Memphis, state government and his approach to public service. Since this episode was...
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Chris Jones: Powering Middle Tennessee’s Explosive Growth
Originally released on June 9, 2026 as an episode of the Rutherford County GOP Podcast. Middle Tennessee Electric President and CEO Chris Jones joins Matt Herriman and Ross Bradley for a conversation about electricity demand, infrastructure, broadband, economic development and the challenges that...
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Jeff Hollingshead: Building SRM Concrete into a National Powerhouse
Originally released on May 29, 2026 as an episode of the Rutherford County GOP Podcast. Ross Bradley sits down with SRM Concrete CEO Jeff Hollingshead for a conversation about family business, leadership, faith, growth and entrepreneurship. Hollingshead grew up in the company and now leads SRM’s...
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Cam Doody: Building Bellhop, Brickyard & Tennessee’s Startup Future
Originally released on May 21, 2026 as an episode of the Rutherford County GOP Podcast. Ross Bradley sits down with entrepreneur and investor Cam Doody for a conversation about startups, technology, venture capital and what it takes to build companies outside the traditional coastal tech hubs....
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Randy Allen: A Vision for Rutherford County’s Next Chapter
Originally released on May 15, 2026 as an episode of the Rutherford County GOP Podcast. Then-candidate for Rutherford County Mayor Randy Allen joins Matt Herriman and Ross Bradley to discuss growth, infrastructure, economic development, county finances and his vision for Rutherford County. Allen...
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Kenneth Barrett: 28 Years in Law Enforcement & a Run for Sheriff
Originally released on May 15, 2026 as an episode of the Rutherford County GOP Podcast. Kenneth Barrett joins Matt Herriman and Ross Bradley to discuss his nearly three decades with the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office and his campaign to lead the department. Barrett began his career in the…
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Shawn Farash: The Voice Behind the Viral Trump Impression
Originally released on May 1, 2026 as an episode of the Rutherford County GOP Podcast. Comedian, radio personality and impressionist Shawn Farash joins Matt Herriman and Ross Bradley for a conversation about media, comedy, politics and the unlikely path that turned his Donald Trump impression…
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Weston Wamp: Rethinking Education, Workforce & Local Government
Originally released on April 10, 2026 as an episode of the Rutherford County GOP Podcast. Hamilton County Mayor Weston Wamp joins Matt Herriman and Ross Bradley for a conversation about local government, education, workforce development and economic growth. Before becoming county mayor, Wamp…
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Butch Wilmore: 464 Days in Space, Faith & Leadership Under Pressure
Originally released on March 4, 2026 as an episode of the Rutherford County GOP Podcast. Tennessee native Barry “Butch” Wilmore joins Matt Herriman and Ross Bradley to reflect on a remarkable career in aviation and space exploration. A retired U.S. Navy captain and NASA astronaut, Wilmore piloted...
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Alan Farley: How Elections Really Work in Rutherford County
Originally released on March 2, 2026 as an episode of the Rutherford County GOP Podcast. Rutherford County Administrator of Elections Alan Farley joins Matt Herriman and Ross Bradley for a behind-the-scenes look at election administration, voting procedures and election security. Farley has…
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Damon Hininger: From Correctional Officer to CEO
Originally released on February 9, 2026 as an episode of the Rutherford County GOP Podcast. Damon Hininger joins Matt Herriman and Ross Bradley for a conversation about leadership, business, criminal justice and civic involvement. Hininger began his career as a correctional officer and rose…
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Rob McCoy: Faith, Government and the Pastor Who Influenced Charlie Kirk
Originally released on December 21, 2025 as an episode of the Rutherford County GOP Podcast. Pastor Rob McCoy joins Matt Herriman and Ross Bradley for a conversation about faith, government, civic engagement, and leadership. McCoy served as mayor of Thousand Oaks, California, pastored Godspeak...
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The Future of Tennessee’s Economy | Deputy Governor Stuart McWhorter
Originally released on December 3, 2025 as an episode of the Rutherford County GOP Podcast. Tennessee Deputy Governor and Commissioner of Economic and Community Development Stuart McWhorter joins Matt Herriman and Ross Bradley for a conversation about Tennessee’s economy, economic development,...
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Live from TECA: Matt Van Epps on Congress, Tennessee & the Issues Ahead
Originally released on November 18, 2025 as an episode of the Rutherford County GOP Podcast. Recorded live at the annual TECA (TN Electric Cooperatives Association) conference, Matt Herriman and Ross Bradley sit down with Matt Van Epps for a conversation about his campaign for Congress, the…
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Glenn Jacobs: Athlete, WWE Icon and Politician — The Untold Story
Originally released on November 10, 2025 as an episode of the Rutherford County GOP Podcast. Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs joins Matt Herriman and Ross Bradley for a wide-ranging conversation about his journey from professional wrestling to public service, leadership, Tennessee, and the...
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TN House Speaker Cameron Sexton: Tennessee’s Future
Originally released on October 3, 2025 as an episode of the Rutherford County GOP Podcast. Tennessee House Speaker Cameron Sexton joins Matt Herriman and Ross Bradley for a conversation about state government, leadership, public policy, and the issues shaping Tennessee’s future. This episode is...
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Mayor Mary Esther Reed: Leadership and the Future of Smyrna
Originally released on September 5, 2025 as an episode of the Rutherford County GOP Podcast. Smyrna Mayor Mary Esther Reed joins Matt Herriman and Ross Bradley to discuss local leadership, community growth, public service, and the opportunities and challenges facing Smyrna and Rutherford County....
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Rutherford County’s Trash Crisis: Donna Barrett on the Future of Solid Waste
Originally released on September 3, 2025 as an episode of the Rutherford County GOP Podcast. Former Tennessee State Representative Donna Barrett joins Matt Herriman and Ross Bradley to discuss Rutherford County’s solid-waste challenges, growth, local infrastructure, and the decisions facing one…
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John Rose: Congressman, Farmer & Tennessee Leader
Originally released on August 27, 2025 as an episode of the Rutherford County GOP Podcast. Congressman John Rose joins Matt Herriman and Ross Bradley for a conversation about his Tennessee roots, agriculture, public service, Congress, and the issues shaping the future of the state. This episode…
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“Dadgum Straight Talk” with Congressman Tim Burchett
Originally released on August 19, 2025 as an episode of the Rutherford County GOP Podcast. Matt Herriman and Ross Bradley sit down with Congressman Tim Burchett for a wide-ranging conversation about public service, Tennessee, Washington, leadership, and his characteristically direct approach to...
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From the Volunteer State is a podcast hosted by Matt Herriman and Ross Bradley featuring thoughtful conversations with the people shaping Tennessee and beyond. From leadership, business and public policy to faith, culture, community and everyday life, Matt and Ross sit down with compelling guests to educate, inform and entertain — while telling stories rooted in the Volunteer State.
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