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Send us Fan MailLearn about what makes Taylorsville only assisted living facility so special from executive director, Andrianna Marshall.Learn More:Fb: https://www.facebook.com/BHTaylorsvilleWebsite: https://beehivehomes.com/locations/taylorsvilleEmail: [email protected]: 164 Industrial Dr, Taylorsville, KY, United States, KentuckyPhone: (502) 416-0110

Send us Fan MailOn today's episode we learn all about what sellers who are preparing to sell their house should do from Cheryl & Jason of the new Taylorsville branch of Weichert Realtors.Learn More:FB: https://www.facebook.com/WRHBSTaylorsvilleOffice: 6287 Taylorsville Rd #201, Fisherville, KY, United States, 40023Website: wrhbarrysmith.com

Send us Fan MailJoin us as we welcome our favorite local bar back to the podcast. Today, we're speaking with Danielle & Nick Hahn about the changes at the Tavern. And you're definitely going to be excited! Stay up to date:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/STTavernKy

Send us Fan MailOn today's episode, we're excited to introduce you to Josh Bogard, a local singer/songwriter and hatmaker. Follow Josh on his socials:https://www.facebook.com/josh.bogard2https://www.facebook.com/DuelingBhat.co

Send us Fan MailOn today's episode we welcome Taylorsville Main Street's board VP, Brian Brashear, our local state farm agent. You may have heard that he recently moved his office to the historic Lee-Miller (former Spencer Magnet building) on Main Street. So when tourism wanted to do a decorating contest on Main Street for the big America250 celebration, Main Street's newest resident was happy to take on the challenge. Learn what's in store.America250 info: https://visittaylorsville.com/america250/Check out Brian's open house on 4/23/26 from 11-2. Follow Brian here: https://www.facebook.com/securewithbrashear

Send us Fan MailJoin us to learn what's new with Dinner in Jail coming up on 4/25/26 starting at 6pm. Tickets are $30 and can be purchased for cash or check at the Red Scooter or The Tea Cup. Have someone arrested for $25 and make them raise their bail. Live Music: Josh Bogard! 

Send us Fan MailJeff Davis, Spencer County Taylorsville Chamber of Commerce board member is here to tell us all about a Free Community Event, Shakespeare on Main. This event is held on 5/5 at 6:30 in the Main Square on Main Street. This event is held in honor of Teresa Winkler who loved sharing her love of the arts with her community. Bring your own chair. Good for all agesTaco Jerk food truck on siteFor more info or to sponsor this event:https://www.spencercountykychamber.com/shakespeare-on-main.htmlJeff also talks about what else the chamber has coming up this year and the chamber's vision for our organizations working together to better our community. 

Send us Fan MailWe had the pleasure of speaking with 2 couples on a mission to feed bodies and souls. Learn what's in store for Spencer County, Louisville and more! With it being the holy week, this one felt right!Learn more or donate: operationfeedemministries.orgContact: Call: 502-396-3003Email: [email protected]

Send us Fan MailWe continue our chat with Spencer County's America250 about what's in store this July 4th & beyond. For more info:www.visittaylorsville.com

Send us Fan MailJoin us as we talk to our America250 committee about how Taylorsville will be celebrating America's 250th birthday this year. For more info:www.visittaylorsville.com

Send us Fan MailToday, we had the pleasure of learning about a new business coming to Taylorsville Main Street and filling one of our vacant buildings! We're so excited to have Jessica Hornbeck on and learn all about what's in store for the old Taylorsville Hardware building and her new business Taylorsville Mercantile Consignments & Gifts opening 3/14/26.Location: 45 E Main St, Taylorsville KYFollow her on FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61584259244301Email: [email protected]

Send us Fan MailThis week we got an update from our park manager, Derrick Purvis about the campground renovations at Taylorsville Lake State Park. We also learned about an exciting new app to help you find our local bald eagles.Learn more: https://www.facebook.com/TaylorsvilleLakeSP(502) [email protected]

Send us Fan MailLearn all about honey bees & beekeeping in this week's episode with local beekeepers, Trey & Amanda McCutcheon of Nosey Bee Place.Learn More: https://www.facebook.com/NoseyBeePlaceEmail: [email protected] Farmer's Market: https://www.facebook.com/TaylorsvilleFarmersMarket

Send us Fan MailPart 2: We love having Judge Executive Scott Travis on the air atleast once a season to give us an update on where things are in our beautiful county and an update on where we're heading. Everyone in the county is going to want to hear this one! Part 1 aired on 2/12/26 as episode 29. Be sure to listen to that first.To learn more & for contact info: https://spencercountyky.gov/

Send us Fan MailWe love having Judge Executive Scott Travis on the air atleast once a season to give us an update on where things are in our beautiful county and an update on where we're heading. Everyone in the county is going to want to hear this one! This episode is broken down into 2 parts. Part 2 will release on 2/19/26 where we'll be learning all about Taylorsville's big celebration of our country turning 250 years on 7/4/26. Learn more & find contact info here: https://spencercountyky.gov/

Send us Fan MailThis week, we had the pleasure of talking with Hey Mr. DJ about the upcoming wedding season, tips & more! Learn all about his venue right here in the heart of downtown Taylorsville.Follow on FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552741082998Website: www.heymrdjentservices.comwww.sageevents.comPhone: (502) 296-3950Email: [email protected]

Send us Fan MailThis one isn't a typical podcast as its not an interview or conversation with Steve & Melissa. We were invited by the Spencer County Historical Society to a meeting where a tour of this historical property was included. I can never pass up seeing old architecture! But I didn't expect to learn so much about the history of Spencer County. Enjoy!

Send us Fan MailWe have a lot of talent in Taylorsville, but Megan Stout might have one of our favorite voices. And YES! She does sing for us on this episode!To follow Megan's Journey, see upcoming event or book here:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MeganStoutMusicInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/missmeganstoutTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/missmeganstoutEmail: [email protected]

Send us Fan MailToday, we talked with Daniel Burba of SC Powerhouse Athletics on Taylorsville Main Street. We learn all about his business, children's lifting programs, fitness tips for the New Year and more! This is a home grown business, supporting our student athletes, that we know everyone will want to get behind.Follow SC Powerhouse: http://members.pushpress.com/Follow SC Powerhouse on FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100082605705542Phone: (502) 520-1264Address: 16 Jefferson St, Taylorsville KY 40071

Send us Fan MailThis week, we had the honor of talking with James Thornton, a Veteran and ambassador for Warrior Rounds. If Veterans are near & dear to your heart, this is one you won't want to miss. Warrior Rounds pairs songwriters with veterans to tell their story through music. They write the song during a retreat, and a few weeks later, the song is performed live during one of our shows. Through music therapy, we help veterans make peace with their experiences and share their heroic journey with the world.Learn More here: https://warriorrounds.com/Apply to be a warrior, songwriter or to sponsor: [email protected]

Send us Fan MailWe're talking with the committee heads for Christmas on Main taking place on the 2nd Saturday in December starting at 5pm. Learn what's in store for this FREE COMMUNITY EVENT here in Taylorsville! For more info contact:Sandy Clevinger, 502-807-1077Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/466041774158358

Send us Fan MailJoin us this week as we learn a little about our local, Spencer County State Farm Agent who gives back tremendously to this county and the Christmas Home Tour that is heading up for Taylorsville Main Street.Buy Tickets Online Now here:https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/christmas-home-tour--2025Physical Tickets available soon at the Red Scooter for $20 cash.Christmas Home Tour12/6/25 from 3-8pmBrian's Contact [email protected]

Send us Fan MailWhen our community pantry box gets wiped out in a day, there is a major need for food in our community. If you're in need, we discuss resources. If you're able to give, these are great organizations to support to ensure the food gets to where it needs to go. From our community Facebook Group admins, Spencer County Community Group. Thank you for putting this together for our community ladies! Updated Food Resource Info:There’s never a reason to go hungry in Spencer County. If your family needs assistance, please reach out to one of these programs:1. Free and Reduced Lunch Program for Students. Apply through your child’s school. 2. Backpack Buddies: Sends food home with students each week. Apply through school or Family Resource Center, Lindsay Cain 477-0199. 3. Have a Need, Fill A Need Boxes: Leave whatever you can, take only what you need. A. Main St: White box in front of the Fix-It Shop.B. Spencer Christian Church parking lot (I haven’t seen this one personally, but I’ve been told there’s one there.)C. Ray Road: (road that goes to Ray Jewell Park) in front of the apartments. D. Briar Ridge Christian Church, 3951 Briar Ridge Rd. Also, has a food pantry for anyone who needs assistance. 502-738-5225E. Little Mount Baptist Church, 6129 Little Mount Rd., has a food box in their gravel parking lot  4. First Baptist Church, 115 W Main St., Dare to Care Food boxes, Last Thursday every month at 1-4 pm.  Residents of Spencer County only. Call for more info.  477-8197.  November 20 and Dec 18 will be the next two pick-up dates. 5. Multi-Purpose Community Action in conjunction with Dare to Care and local donations: Monday thru Friday 9 am - 4 pm, 44 Creekside Side. Call 477-8296 for more information. Multi-Purpose also offers help with electricity and in some cases rent, water and additional food.  6. Taylorsville Community Church: Food Box pick-up Nov 7, 14 and 21 4 -7 PM, 277 Taylorsville Rd. 477-29857. Grace Chapel, 60 Ray Rd., Food Box every Friday. Distribution starts about 10:30. 

Send us Fan MailA quick rundown of local events, sales & charity opportunities coming up in your hometown of Spencer County, KY. No fluff, just right to the events, dates & times to kick off your week!

Send us Fan MailOn this week's episode, we had the pleasure of talking with Trevor & Sara Brown about Spencer County's real estate market, the Spencer County Educational Foundation and giving back to our community. Learn More About Brown Realty Here:http://kybrownrealty.com/https://www.facebook.com/kybrownrealtyLearn More About Trevor Brown Construction;https://trevorbrownconstruction.com/https://www.facebook.com/TrevorBrownConstructionSpencerCountyKYLearn More About Spencer County Educational Foundationhttp://SCEFKY.org/https://www.facebook.com/SCEFKY

Send us Fan MailA quick rundown of local events, sales & charity opportunities coming up in your hometown of Spencer County, KY. No fluff, just right to the events, dates & times to kick off your week!

Send us Fan MailIf you're from or currently live in Taylorsville, you've probably heard of Felix Grundy Stidger, "The Spy Who Saved The Union!". But do you know who he really was or what he really did that changed the tides of the civil war? After this two-part episode, you will! In today's episode, we chat with the foundation's president, Gene Balter and local historian, and historic cemetary enthusiast, Terri Cooper about their efforts to restore the house where Felix Grundy Stidger grew up and where he lived during his time as a spy....right here in historic downtown Taylorsville. If you'd like to learn more about Felix Grundy Stidger or how you can help restore a piece of civil war history here in Taylorsville:CONTACTCABIN LOCATION: 102 Garrard Street, Taylorville, KY 40071MAILING ADDRESS: PO BOX 15, Taylorsville, KY 40071Contact Social Director, Terri Cooper 502-477-8500 with any questions.EVENTSMEETINGS: 4th Tuesday of the Month, Spencer County Public Library Annex, 1:30PMhttps://visittaylorsville.com/partners/felix-grundy-stidger-historic-preservation-foundation/

Send us Fan MailWe're throwing in a few quick episodes on Monday's just to make sure you know about events coming up in and around town soon! Let us know if you find this helpful! 

Send us Fan MailIf you're from or currently live in Taylorsville, you've probably heard of Felix Grundy Stidger, "The Spy Who Saved The Union!". But do you know who he really was or what he really did that changed the tides of the civil war? After this two-part episode, you will! In today's episode, we chat with the foundation's president, Gene Balter and local historian, and historic cemetary enthusiast, Terri Cooper about their efforts to restore the house where Felix Grundy Stidger grew up and where he lived during his time as a spy....right here in historic downtown Taylorsville. If you'd like to learn more about Felix Grundy Stidger or how you can help restore a piece of civil war history here in Taylorsville:CONTACTCABIN LOCATION: 102 Garrard Street, Taylorville, KY 40071MAILING ADDRESS: PO BOX 15, Taylorsville, KY 40071Contact Social Director, Terri Cooper 502-477-8500 with any questions.EVENTSMEETINGS: 4th Tuesday of the Month, Spencer County Public Library Annex, 1:30PMhttps://visittaylorsville.com/partners/felix-grundy-stidger-historic-preservation-foundation/

Send us Fan MailOn this week's episode, we learn all about the Veteran's Club Equine Assisted Mentoring Program hosted right here in Spencer County by Scot Heath. To learn more about Veteran's Club, Sign up for an Event, Learn about Volunteer Opportunities:Site: http://www.veteransclubinc.org/Email: [email protected]: 502-487-1464Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/veteransclubky

Send us Fan MailOn today's episode we meet Small Town Tavern's new owner, Jay Koestel and learn what's in store at the new Small Town Tavern. Get ready for some fun nightlife here in Taylorsville, KY! Follow them on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/STTavernKyGrand Opening 10/3/25 4pm-12am753 Taylorsville Rd, Taylorsville KY 40071 (next to Fresh Take Deli)

Send us Fan MailThis week we welcome Terry Vaughn, president of the board for Taylorsville Main Street. We talk about the upcoming Progressive Dinner on Saturday, 9/27/25, upcoming beautification projects in the historic downtown area & more. Progressive Dinner Tickets:$40 each13 stops of amazing food & fun!Get tickets in person at The Red Scooter or The Tea Cup (on Main St), cash or check only. Or get tickets online at: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/progressive-dinner--92725Check out regular meetings on the first Thursday of every month at 5:30 (typically at the city annex) for volunteer opportunities. For October 2nd, the meeting will be held at the Chamber of Commerce's Teresa Winkler Hall. Stop by! They'd love to meet you! 

Send us Fan MailJoin us as we talk to Katherine Scott, the director of Taylorsville, KY Tourism. Learn all about Foody Fest, Foody Fest Kids Zone (9/20 at 10am at the Spencer County Extension Office), Main Street's Progressive Dinner and more!Help is wishing Katherine a happy work anniversary as we celebrate her being the Taylorsville Tourism director for the past year! Learn more about events in town: https://visittaylorsville.com/events/

Send us Fan MailOn the first episode of season 2, we had the privilege of talking with JD Shelburne, a local musician from our small town of Taylorsville, KY who is on a train of momentum like no other. We talk about everything from working a tobacco farm to playing the stage at the Grand Ol Opry. Keep up with JD's tour schedule on his socials or on his site: https://jdshelburne.com/

Send us Fan MailWhat did we learn about our community, our selves, recording a podcast & more in our Season 1 Wrap-Up? Head over to our new Facebook Page, Small Town Pulse with Steve & Melissa and give us your feedback on who you would like to hear from in Season 2, what we could improve on, etc. We would love to hear from you!Season 2 starts 9/11/25.https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61577160335400

Send us Fan MailThis week we're here from Jenni Grant, Chairman Elect (and Melissa Osborne, Chairman) of the Spencer County-Taylorsville Chamber of Commerce about their upcoming events and what the Chamber is doing to support local busnesses.Events: https://www.spencercountykychamber.com/events.htmlJoin the Chamber: https://www.spencercountykychamber.com/membership.html

Send us Fan MailThis week we're talking to a small town, self published author, Fear about her new book, Getting Stoned with Fear, A beginner level walk through guide to gemstone & crystal energy utilization.  In this fast paced convo, we talk about everything from crystals to reliigion to why small business owners should give back to your small town community. We left no stone unturned! Join us at the Spencer County Public Library on 8/9/25 from 10:30-11:30 for a free workshop.Purchase Fear's book at her store (thru 9/30), Pyrite Illusions in Taylorsville or online at: https://www.pyriteillusions.com/store/product/getting-stoned-with-fear-a-beginner-level-walk-through-guide-to-gemstone-and-crystal-energy-utilization-for-the-hopelessly-lost-beginner-and-misled-starter-level-energy-enthusiast

Send us Fan MailIn today's episode we meet Dr. Willie Foster, the superintendent behind our amazing Spencer County School System. Get a peak behind the curtain of the struggles of running the school system in a growing, rural county. And of course, we're celebrating some BIG wins too! 

Send us Fan MailOn Episode 8 we meet Whitney Lewis, the incredible single mom on a mission for A Cleaner Kentucky. She tells her about her non-profit Sun KYst sticks and stones and how we can get involved in the mission, one grocery bag at a time!If you were inspired by this episode, let us know! We definitely were. Follow Whitney on her Facebook page Sun KYst sticks and stones or join her FB group A Cleaner KY. Contribute to her cause with a donation by emailing her at [email protected]. 

Send us Fan MailThis episode features Spencer County KY’s county judge executive, Scott Travis. He doesn’t shy away from any topics and shares his goals for Spencer County’s future. 

Send us Fan MailThis week, we’re talking with Derrick Purvis from Taylorsville Lake State Park about everything this jewel in our backyard has to offer! 

Send us Fan MailThis week, we have a heartfelt conversation with Taylorsville KY Tourism director, Katherine Scott. We touch on everything from what is amazing about our small town, the scenery of Kentucky and what’s most important about traveling….meeting the local people! Join us and be inspired to get out and vacation in your own back yard. 

Send us Fan MailMeet Victoria Snyder, the Society Manager & Founder of Spencer County Humane Society. We discuss the good and the bad of operating a non-profit in a small town. Please help us in supporting our first ever humane society at http://www.spencercountyhumanesociety.com 

Send us Fan MailMeet hometown doctor, Dr. Joseph Snider and hear about the exciting new U of L Shelbyville Hospital practice opening up here in Taylorsville, KY. Open House is 6/28/25 from 11:30-1pm. Stop by & see us at 847 Taylorsville Rd, Taylorsville, KY.

Send us Fan MailA small town’s Main Street is the heartbeat of the town. Taylorsville is blessed to have one of Kentucky’s 22 accredited Main Streets. Today, we’re hearing from board president Terry Vaughn and executive director Beverly Ingram about their goals for our small town Main Street. Note: The Gourd Festival was discussed but that event has passed. We hope to see you at it next year as Main Street has BIG Plans to make it bigger & better. 

Send us Fan MailA little about your hosts, Steve & Melissa, and what they hope you get out of listening to Small Town Pulse.