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Talking Tullahoma
by Kelly Lapczynski
A weekly dive into the news and events in Tullahoma, Tennessee, presented by award-winning journalist Kelly Lapczynski.
Episodes
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The Doctor is In
This week, Kelly talks to two new physicians with Vanderbilt Tullahoma, Harton Hospital - Dr. Alexis Harvey and Dr. Matt Russell. This episode also covers a multitude of upcoming Halloween events. News for the week ending Oct. 16. Book: The House of Perdition. https://houseofperdition.com/ Events...
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Habitat for Humanity
This week, Kelly talks to Deanna Saunders about the Highland Rim Habitat for Humanity, Book: Mark Twain (biography by Ron Chernow) News for the week ending Oct. 9
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Attic Sale
This week, Kelly talks to Tullahoma Woman's Club President Renee Lane about the club's upcoming Attic Sale. Book: Zenith Man News for the week ending Oct.2, 2026
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End Domestic Violence
This week, Kelly talks to GFWC Centennial Woman's Club member Donna Rhoton about the club's International Day of Service to End Domestic and Sexual Violence Book: The Odyssey News for the week ending Sept. 25, 2026
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Doing the Heavy Lifting
This week, Kelly talks to members of the Highland Rim Kiwanis Club about their planned weekend Dig Day on 41A. Book: Whistler News for the week ending Sept. 18, 2026.
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Walk to End Alzheimer's
This week, Kelly talks to volunteer Amy Fillpot about the upcoming Tullahoma & Lynchburg Walk to End Alzheimer's. Book: Ghost Town News for the week ending Sept. 11
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Hands-On Science
This week, Kelly talks about upcoming events at the Hands-On Science Center with Executive Director Austin Sisco. Book: Calamity Club News for the week ending Sept. 4.
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Economic Development
This week, Kelly talks about residential and retail planning with the Executive Director of TAEDC, Kelly North. No book News for the week ending August 28, 2026.
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Tournaments and Speed
This week, Kelly talks to the hosts of two local tournaments - for disc golf and bowling - as both register new players. And she finds out more about the world's fastest stock car and its upcoming visit to Tullahoma. No book talk. News for the week ending August 21, 2026.
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STEAM Enrichment
This week, Kelly talks to the founder of The Gathering Place, an enrichment center for students K-12. Book: The Blade Itself News for the week ending August 14, 2026.
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Civic Arts
This week, Kelly talks to Greg Gressel about the arts scene in Tullahoma - from the Performing Arts Center to the Fine Arts Center and the Civic Association that is a parent organization to both. No book News for the week ending August 7, 2026
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Creating Educational Opportunities
This week, Kelly talks to Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Hope Nunley about the CEO program. Book: Yesteryear News for the week ending July 31, 2026.
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Protecting the Duck River
This week, Kelly talks to the founder of the Duck River Watershed Society to find out more about the most biologically diverse waterway in North America. Book: A Witch's Guide to Magical Innkeeping News for the week ending July 24, 2026.
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3rd Annual Pony Plop
This week, Kelly talks to Horse Play Program Director Hollie Holder about an upcoming fundraiser for the therapeutic riding program. Book: Land by Maggie O'Ferrell News for the week ending July 17, 2026
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Applying for the Job
This week, Kelly talks to Business Development Manager Dylan Dunlap about the results of an annual workforce survey. No Book Talk this week: instead, alderman hopeful Donna Bradford stops by to introduce herself in our "Meet the Candidates" segment. News for the week of July 10, 2026.
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Raise a Glass to Freedom
This week, Kelly dips into the archives for the History of Beer as told by Ole Shed co-founder Mike Ramsey. Book: American Fantasy News for the week ending July 3, 2026.
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Meet a Candidate
This week, Kelly hands the floor to a candidate for local office. Early voting begins July 17. Book: The Antidote by Karen Russell News for the week ending June 26, 2026
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Women Shaping Communities
Today, Kelly talks to real estate agent Natalie Marty, a member of the Tullahoma Area Chamber of Commerce board of directors. Marty is joined by Katie Cotten, an intern for the Chamber. Book: The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah News for the week ending June 19, 2026.
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150 Years of Congregation
This week, Kelly talks to Rosie Graham about the 150th anniversary of one of Tullahoma's oldest congregations. Book: The Patriarch News for the week ending June 12, 2006
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The Future is Faster
This week, Kelly talks to AEDC Commander Col. Grant Mizell about the upcoming Air Force 75th Anniversary Open House and Change of Command. Book: Hap Arnold and the Evolution of American Airpower News for the week ending June 5, 2026.
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Volunter State League Baseball
This week, Kelly talks to Tullahoma Test Pilots General Manager Josh Morris about the introduction of Volunteer State League collegiate summer baseball to Grider Stadium. Book: The Savage Noble Death of Babs Dionne by Ron Currie News for the week ending May 29, 2026
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United in Spirits
This week, Kelly talks to Ashley Gibbs about the United in Spirits fundraiser for the United Way. Book: Kissing the Sky News for the Memorial Day Weekend, week ending May 22, 2026.
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Summer: Schools Close; Pools Open
This week, Kelly talks to pool service representatives about preparing to open the backyard swimming pool. Book: Margo's Got Money Troubles News for the week ending May 15, 2026
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Chambers and Chocolates
This week, Kelly talks to Marcey Kiebert about the corporate expansion of Water's Edge Chocolates and its partnership with the local Chamber of Commerce. Book: Remarkably Bright Creatures News for the week ending May 8, 2026
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Ten ($) Ducky Derby
This week, Kelly talks to Shepherd's House Executive Director Penny Cooper about the homeless shelter's upcoming fundraiser: the Ducky Derby. Book: Mistborn News for the week ending May 1, 2026
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Live on the Lawn
This week, Kelly talks to GFWC Centennial Woman's Club member Missy Shahan about the upcoming Live on the Lawn benefit concert. Book: "This is the Story of a Happy Marriage." News for the week ending April 24, 2026
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Directing City Schools
This week, Kelly talks to outgoing Director of Schools Catherine Stephens about her tenure in Tullahoma, what's next for her, and what's to come in Tullahoma City Schools. Book: none. News for the week ending April 10, 2026.
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Putting "Home" Before "Foster"
This week, Kelly talks to Susan Johnson, location leader for Isaiah 117 House. Also in this week's episode: Lexie Heath of Yellow Tulip Designs helps put the spotlight chamber of commerce membership. News for the week ending April 3, 2026.
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History Meets Psychology
This week, Kelly talks to local author Parno Beng about his novel "Hell's Sweet Nectar," which explores American history through the lens of two ex-convicts whose fates intertwine after prison. Book: Hell's Sweet Nectar News for the week ending March 27, 2026
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Women in Space - Dr. Rhea Seddon
This week, Kelly celebrates Women's History Month with a dig into the archives for a local talk given by one of the first six women accepted by NASA, Dr. Rhea Seddon of Murfreesboro. Book: Heart the Lover by Lily King News for the week ending March 20, 2026 Cover Image: NASA -...
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Sam H Werner Military Museum
This week, Kelly talks to board member Parker Lowndes about the Sam H. Werner Military Museum. Located in Monteagle, the museum includes pieces of Tennessee and Tullahoma history - from Camp Forrest to the Tennessee Maneuvers. Book: The Ghost Army of World War II by Rick Beyer and Elizabeth…
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Duck River Watershed
This week, Kelly talks to a member of the Duck River Watershed Society about this weekend spring cleanup event. UPDATE: Soon after this episode went live, the 2026 event was canceled due to the possibility of severe storms moving through Middle Tennessee this weekend. "We want to extend our...
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The Chamber and FirstBank
This week, Kelly talks to FirstBank Market President Ben Dorman about membership in the local chamber of commerce. Book: But Have You Read the Book News for the week ending Feb. 27, 2026
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Project Paperclip
This week, Kelly shares retired historian David Hiebert's talk about the role of WWII's Project Paperclip in the formation of AEDC. Book: All the Light We Cannot See News for the week ending February 20, 2026
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Crimes of the Heart
This week, Kelly talks to the cast of the play "Crimes of the Heart," featuring several actors from Tullahoma. Book: The Widow by John Grisham News for the week ending Feb. 13, 2026.
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Little Women: The Musical
This week, Kelly talks to members of the cast of Little Women, a musical opening later this month at South Jackson. Book: John & Paul by Ian Leslie. News for the week ending Feb. 6, 2026.
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ALS: Lou Gehrig's Disease
This week, Kelly talks to Jordan Ennis about a cause that's close to his heart: funding research into the fatal degenerative disease ALS. Book: Go As a River by Shelley Read. News for the week ending January 30.
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Bridges Out of Poverty
This week, Kelly talks to Ernie Jones, the Executive Director of Tullahoma Bridges out of Poverty, about how that organization helps teach financial wellness. Book: Theo of Golden News for the week ending Jan. 22, 2026.
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From Monster to Mindfulness
This week, Kelly reaches into the archives for a conversation with former Army Ranger and Green Beret Lee Deckelman about his book "Internal Volume." News for the week ending January 16, 2026. Book: The Great Divide by Cristina Henriquez.
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Tullahoma Sports Hall of Fame
This week, Kelly talks to Sports Council board member Pat Welsh about the upcoming class of inductees to the Tullahoma Sports Council Hall of Fame. Book: The Names by Florence Knapp News for the week ending Jan. 9, 2026.
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Sam Mason: From Patriot to Pirate
This week, Kelly talks to Criminal Investigator and author Carter F. Smith about his new book, "From Patriot to Pirate: The Outlaw Life of Sam Mason."
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Christmas Message from Space
In this holiday episode, Kelly reaches into the archives for a talk given by local educator Billy Hix about the 1968 Apollo 8 Christmas broadcast from lunar orbit . "Earthrise" image taken Dec. 24, 1968 by Bill Anders. Property of NASA. Taken aboard Apollo 8 as the first crewed spacecraft...
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Greg Gressel: Tullahoma Arts
This week, Kelly talks to South Jackson Executive Director Greg Gressel about the musical Holiday Inn, the Trees of Christmas and the merged control of the performing- and fine- arts centers. Book: The Book Club for Troublesome Women. News for the week ending December 19. Cover photo credit…
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Guest: Alisha Bush, Lannom Library
This week, Kelly talks to Alisha Bush about Tullahoma's oldest cemetery.
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Guest: Rick Vella, Children's Book Author
This week, Kelly talks to children's book author Rick Vella about his seasonal installment: Christmas Rose.News for the week ending Dec. 5.Book: Buckeye
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Guest: Elizabeth Taylor, Camp Forrest Foundation
This week, Kelly talks to author and historian Dr. Elizabeth Taylor about the third book in her series about Camp Forrest and its legacy. Week ending Nov. 28 Book: "March" by Geraldine Brooks
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Guest: Compassus Tullahoma
In this edition, Kelly talks to Compassus representatives Wendy Davis and Alisha Watson about National Hospice and Palliative Care Month. Book: Canada by Richard Ford News for the week ending Nov. 21, 2025.
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Featuring: Dr. Bill Bass, UT Body Farm
Week ending November 14th. *Edited* Book: The Winter King by Bernard Cornwell Thumbnail photo credit: Steven Bridges, University of Tennessee
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Guest: Tullahoma Day Care Center
This week, Kelly talks to members of the TDCC board about the upcoming Tour of Homes. News for the week ending November 7.
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Guest: Tullahoma Area Chamber of Commerce
This week, ending October 31, Kelly talks to TACC Executive Director Hope Nunley and parade sponsor Trent McNabb about the 69th annual Tullahoma Christmas parade and the grand marshals who have been chosen to lead it. Book: If Cats Disappeared from the World by Genki Kawamura.
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