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Mark Fraley Podcast
by Mark Fraley Podcast
Interesting People and Stories
Episodes
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Tennessee Mainstreet Program, Early Years, Cate Hamilton, Former Program Administrator Episode 132
The creation of the Interstate Highway System, the development of malls and big box stores all worked to threaten the vitality of the traditional town squares found throughout Tennessee. In response, the Tennessee Department of Conservation initiated the Tennessee Mainstreet Program, working in...
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Interview With Historian David Britton, Fort Defiance/Fort Bruce, Contraband Camp Legacy Episode 131
Our friend David Britton joins us today to discuss his thesis paper on the subject of the Contraband Encampment associated with the Civil War era Union Fort in Clarksville Tennessee. This encampment had not been the subject of much scholarship until now. David was able to uncover and explore a...
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Interview with Kristin Hopkins, Native Plant Materials Program Manager, Southeast Grasslands Institute Episode 130
Restoration of grasslands at a regional scale requires reliable sources of abundant seed material for the hundreds of species of plants which are typically part of a Southern grassland. Often, seeds for certain species are underrepresented in the trade. Seeds, then, must be gathered from plants…
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Winter Sowing of Native Plants with Dr Bieke Puncochar, PhD. Episode 129
Believe it or not, Now is the time to begin planning next years garden! Our guest today is Dr Bieke D Puncochar, PhD. Bieke is a Child Psychologist by training and profession and in her life outside of work is deeply involved in the Native Gardening movement. She is one of the cofounders of the...
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Interview With Bobby Inman, Town Crier, Town of Falmouth, Cornwall, England “Falmouth Uncovered” Episode 128
Today we feature Bobby Inman, a native of Roane County Tennessee and now a resident of Falmouth in Cornwall, England. Bobby is the first American born Town Crier for the Town of Falmouth. Together with his partner he operates Falmouth Uncovered, a small business conducting history oriented…
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Interview With Jordan Young, TEC Chief of Field Operations, Water Quality Initiative Episode 127
The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation maintains a list of impaired streams in Tennessee. Much of the pollution of our streams is caused by agricultural runoff of chemicals and soils into the waterways. Excess nutrients can deplete oxygen in the water, soils can smother aquatic...
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Interview With Dare Bible, Tennessee State Parks Recreation Program Services, retired, Episode 126
From the early 1980s and through the mid 1990’s, Dare Bible was a force to be reckoned with in Tennessee State Parks. Coming to State Parks from a position as the first Parks and Recreation Director for Trousdale County, she headed the Program Services Section for several years and then served as...
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Interview With Mark Houston, Park Manager, Cumberland Mtn State Park, Cumberland Homesteads Buildings Episode 125
Cumberland Mountain State Park, just to the South of Crossville Tennessee, has been on the National Register of Historic Places since 1988. The park is a contributing element to the larger Cumberland Homesteads Historic District. The park represents the heritage of the New Deal era and the work...
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Interview With Irish Author Jonathan Smyth, The Cavan Diaspora and Insights Into Irish Heritage , Episode 124
Estimates are that 10 to 15 percent of the American population have Irish Heritage. And, this percentage is much higher in cities like Boston and Chicago. Many people are exploring their Irish heritage through DNA testing and through travel. Our guest today, Jonathan Smyth, is the author of a…
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Interview with Alisha O”Dell, Wild Hearts, Home Fires and Boykin Spaniels Episode 123
Our guest today is Alisha O’Dell, former State Parks Manager at Reelfoot Lake State Park in Northwest Tennessee. Alisha has for several years been posting content to social media under the moniker “Boykins-N-Boat”, all about Reelfoot Lake and her beloved Boykin Spaniel dogs. We discuss her career...
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An Interview With Alex Wyss, Executive Director, The Tennessee State Parks Conservancy, David Crockett Birthplace Campaign, The “Go Ahead Fund”, Episode 122
Today we interview Alex Wyss the Executive Director of the Tennessee State Parks Conservancy. Alex comes to this position after many years of dedicated work with the Nature Conservancy. We discuss the Conservancy’s ongoing efforts to make Tennessee State Parks more accessible to underserved...
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Interview With Dr Kim Sadler, MTSU, Center for Cedar Glade Studies (Episode 121)
The Cedar Glades, which occur in the rocky and hardscrabble areas around Lebanon Tennessee, are among Tennessee’s most special places. They are home to many rare plants and plant communities adapted to these harsh conditions and which occur nowhere else in the world. The Tennessee Coneflower...
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Interview With TRPA Fellow Mark Tummons, (Episode 120)
Our guest today, Mark Tummons, received the coveted Fellow Award from the Tennessee Recreation and Parks Association in 2005. He is also a Past President of TRPA and a Lifetime Member. Mark has served the State of Tennessee in various roles over the years including Program Administrator for the...
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Threats to the Social Security System, Interview with Attorney William Benjamin ( Eposode 118)
In the first couple of months of the Trump administration, the so-called Department of Government Efficiency has made numerous baseless claims about waste fraud and abuse in the Social Security program. They have also proposed several thoughtless changes to the way that the program is managed, as...
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Celebrating 50 years of Parks and Recreation in Gatlinburg, Interview with Marty Nicely and Laurence Evans (Episode 119)
It was April of 1975 when your host moved to Gatlinburg to start the Parks and Recreation Program for the City of Gatlinburg. Now 50 years later, this agency has become one of Tennessee’s best. Consistently winning statewide recognition for exceptional facilities and innovative programs. All the...
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Interview with Bethany Crandell, Co-Founder, Neighbors4Natives.org (Episode 117)
It really does matter what you have growing in your yard! If you choose to grow native plants, trees and shrubs, you will be making a positive contribution to the ecology of our urban living space. Native plants make an attractive home for birds, pollinators and other wildlife. Neighbors for...
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Interview with April Johnson, Assistant Director, Recreation Services, TN Dept Environment and Conservation (Episode 116)
Since the early 1950s, the State of Tennessee has had an interest in assisting Tennessee cities and counties in building strong communities through strong Parks and Recreation programs. Recreation consultancy services by the State to local governments continue today, and our guest April Johnson…
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