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Rambling Roses
by Visit Tyler
Journey with us through the Rose Capital of America, Tyler, Texas as we explore fun and quirky stories that make up the culture of this beautiful East Texas city.
Episodes
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34. Tyler Berry Farm
Tyler, Texas is known for its outdoor beauty and natural offerings. One such place is Tyler Berry Farm offering visitors and residents an opportunity to pick strawberries, blueberries, and a variety of flowers throughout the year. Join Cindy and Sheridan as they visit with Tyler Berry Farm owners...
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33. Rose City Christmas
The Christmas season is upon us and Tyler, Texas has a lot to offer! No matter if you are a visitor or a resident you are sure to get into the holiday spirit through the numerous holiday activities and events. Join Cindy Smoak and co-host Sheridan Smith to hear all the exciting and fun things you...
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32. Rose City Complex
Out with the old and in with the new! Harvey Convention Center is gone and in its place is the new W.T. Brookshire Conference Center. Join Cindy Smoak and co-host Susan Travis as they visit with Stephanie Franklin, Deputy City Manager, about all the great changes happening at the Rose City Complex.
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31. Totality Tyler
Did you know Tyler, Texas, will be experiencing two solar eclipses in the next 8 months? Join Cindy Smoak and co-host Sheridan Smith as they visit with Beau Hartweg, Director of the Tyler Junior College Earth and Space Science Center featuring Hudnall planetarium. Beau visits with the Rambling...
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30. Rose City Airfest
The 3rd annual Rose City Airfest is coming back to Tyler, Texas June 30, 2023. Join Cindy Smoak and co-host Sheridan Smith as they visit with Travis Gladhill, Executive Director of CampV. Travis visits with the Rambling Roses about this year’s Rose City Airfest and some new additions to the event!!
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29. Red Dirt BBQ and Music Festival
This year is the 9th annual Red Dirt BBQ and Music Festival, a celebration of Texas Country Music and great BBQ held in Tyler, Texas. Join Cindy Smoak and co-host Sheridan Smith as they visit with Buddy Logan, KNUE On-Air Personality and host of Radio Texas LIVE! Buddy visits with the Rambling...
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28. Tyler State Park
This year is the 100-year anniversary of the Texas State Parks and Tyler has one of the most beautiful in the state. Join Cindy Smoak and co-host Diann Bayes as they visit with Boyd Sanders, Interpreter and Volunteer Coordinator for the Tyler State Park. Boyd shares some of the exciting things...
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27. Tyler Arts and Culture Collective
Today we have a crossover episode with Visit Tyler's Rambling Roses podcast! Hosts Julie Goodgame (Roses and Weeds) and Holli Fourniquet (Rambling Roses) sat down with Destination Innovate and Visit Tyler President Shari Lee to talk about the new Arts and Culture Collective. The Tyler Arts and...
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26. Oakwood Cemetery
Tyler, Texas has a lot of history and one of the most historical places is the Oakwood Cemetery. The cemetery was established in 1849 and the people who are buried there have some very interesting stories. Join Holli and Cindy as they visit with Michael Hurley, Oakwood Cemetery Restoration...
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25. Tyler's Rosy Experiences!
Tyler, Texas is the Rose Capital of America and home to the largest municipal rose garden in the nation. But did you know there are other rosy adventures awaiting you? Join Holli and Cindy as they discuss other unique rose offerings here in the town of roses. Connect with us: VisitTyler.com...
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24. Two Year Anniversary Special
Wow 2 years and 24 episodes in the books! There have been a lot of stories about the people, places, and things of Tyler, Texas. Join Holli and Cindy as they look back on some of their favorite podcasts from their first 2 years. Connect with us: VisitTyler.com @VisitTyler
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23. Coming Full Circle
Megan Magill was born and raised in Tyler, Texas. She grew up with a love for dance, theatre, and music and had a dream of making it to New York City and fulfilling her desire and passion to become a Broadway actress and star. Megan was on the verge of her big breakthrough moment when the plans...
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22. Amazing Comeback
FRESH 15 is a one-of-a-kind 15k race here in Tyler and is growing in popularity nation-wide. Each year, racers from all over the nation descend on Tyler to this popular event. This year was one of the best races yet. It also had a unique human-interest story involving former Tyler Police officer...
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21. Meet Tyler's American Idol
East Texas is known for turning out talent, and now we're proud to have Fritz Hager III representing Tyler on American Idol. F3 is currently in the top 10 contestants, and will be continue competing to stay on the show. In this episode, Cindy and Holli catch up with Fritz about growing up in…
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20. Spring is in the Air
Spring is here in Tyler, Texas. Birds are singing, flowers are blooming, and Tyler is alive with the Azalea and Spring Flower Trail and tons of other events and activities that make this season great! Join Holli and Cindy as they visit with Visit Tyler Vice President of Tourism and Servicing…
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19. A High Hill Development
Do you ever just want to get away to your favorite place but not have to take a day to get there? There is a place right here in Tyler’s own backyard that offers the amenities, view, and serenity of a getaway to Seaside or another resort location. High Hill Development is creating an oasis at…
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18. Downtown Tyler
Downtown is the heart and soul of every city. It is vital to preserve the history of your town but to also make way for new and innovative things. Join Holli and Cindy as they visit with Tyler Main Street Director Amber Varona. You will hear about all the exciting things that are happening in...
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17. The Heart of Tyler's Cultural Community
Arts are an important part of any healthy vibrant community. The Arts bring many benefits to a city. Join Holli and Cindy as they visit with East Texas Symphony Orchestra Executive Director Robin Hampton and ETSO Music Director Richard Lee. Find out what they are bringing to Tyler and East Texas...
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16. Shop Local with this Tyler Icon
Studies show that for every $100 spent at a small business, $48 stays in the community. The holidays are just around the corner, and it's more important than ever to shop small this season. On this episode, Holli and Cindy visit with Anthony Cortez, Event Coordinator at one of Tyler's local...
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15. Creatives in Tyler
Did you know with the advances made in technology, creatives are able to build their business right here in Tyler? Many creative business owners are doing just that. On this month's episode, the Rambling Roses catch up with a Cory Fourniquet, local business owner and YouTube creator for GT Garage...
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14. Meet the Dress Designer
Rose Season is just around the corner and with that comes the 88th Annual Texas Rose Festival! Join Holli and Cindy as they visit with Jacob Climer, Costume and Set Designer, and the new designer for the Texas Rose Festival. Jacob will share his background with us, and his approach to designing...
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13. Meet the Locals
Did you know that Tyler has one of the best zoos in the state? Join Holli and Cindy as they visit with Caldwell Zoo Executive Director – Hayes Caldwell. The Zoo has an interesting history here in Tyler that you might find surprising. From it's beginning in a backyard to growing into its current...
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12. The Rambling Rosés
Kiepersol Vineyard, Winery, and Distillery is a food and wine destination in East Texas. Award-winning, estate-grown artisan wines and spirits are finely crafted to be comfortable to drink, pairing everyday life with the abundance of the earth. It's a beautiful destination to visit in the area…
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11. Tourism is Back
With summer here, it's time for a road trip! Tyler is the perfect spot for your next getaway. In this episode, the Rambling Roses talk about all of the fun things to see and do in Tyler as well as the importance of tourism to the economy. This summer, don't let your vacation time go to waste!…
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The Story of Terrence Murphy
In East Texas, football is king. Tyler has turned out many football legends over the years. In this episode, Cindy & Holli catch up with Terrence Murphy, a local and national football star. Terrence was born and raised in Tyler, Texas, and this summer he's bringing a free camp to his hometown to...
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9. Historic Tyler on Tour
Tyler is known for its history, in particular its historic district. Visitors and residents alike enjoy visiting the historic districts throughout the year to see the beauty of the seasons along with the historic homes. In this episode, Cindy and Holli catch up with Ashley Washmon, Executive...
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8. Living in the Azalea District
Tyler is known for its history, and one of the most popular places to visit to see some of Tyler's famous historic homes is the historic Azalea District. Each spring this district comes alive with colors during the annual Azalea & Spring Flower Trail. On this episode, the Roses catch up with a...
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7. Spring in Tyler After a Freeze
In this episode the Rambling Roses talk with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Horticulturist Greg Grant the recent severe winter storm that hit Tyler and all of Texas. Spring is a beautiful time to visit Tyler, but the storm has left many wondering what will be blooming this year. Greg shines some...
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6. Meet The Tyler Rose, Earl Campbell
In this episode, Cindy and Holli chat with The Tyler Rose himself, Earl Campbell. Earl Campbell was nicknamed "The Tyler Rose" during is football career because he was raised and got his start in Tyler. He college he played for the Texas Longhorns earning him the Heisman Trophy. He was drafted...
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5. Shop Local, Shop Tyler
Now more than ever, it's important to shop local and keep those dollars in the community. Cindy and Holli interview three local store owners about how different the shopping experience is when you shop local versus a big box store. Learn about each of their unique shopping experiences, and this...
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4. Azalea District Trail of Lights
You’ve seen the Azalea Trail District during the spring, now experience one of Tyler’s most beautiful neighborhoods lit for the holiday season in an event we’re calling the Azalea District Trail of Lights. On this episode of Rambling Roses, Cindy and Holli catch up with Susan Travis at Visit…
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3. Texas Rose Festival
Tyler, Texas is known for its roses. More than 80 years ago, Tyler hosted its first Texas Rose Festival to celebrate the roses and rose growers. The festival, typically happening the 3rd weekend each October, celebrates the season with a parade, pageantry, elegance, and of course, roses. On this...
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East Texas Football is King
In East Texas, football is king. In this episode, Cindy & Holli explore how this game can not only influence the culture of an area, but also change the trajectory of these high school kids' careers. We'll meet two NFL players who got their start here in East Texas. They will tell us about how...
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Meet the Roses
We're Holli and Cindy, and we’re the rambling roses, coming to you from the Rose Capital of America, Tyler, Texas. Each month, we’ll have a discussion on some of the little known facts and fun (sometimes quirky) stories that make Tyler a fun place to live, work, and play. This is the first…
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Join Cindy and Holli as they explore some of the untold stories of Tyler, Texas that make up the culture. A new episode will be released each month.
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Journey with us through the Rose Capital of America, Tyler, Texas as we explore fun and quirky stories that make up the culture of this beautiful East Texas city.
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Rambling Roses is created and hosted by Visit Tyler.
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