Talking Tullahoma

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'FerrellNews for the week ending July 17, 2026

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.

This week, Kelly dips into the archives for the History of Beer as told by Ole Shed co-founder Mike Ramsey.Book: American FantasyNews for the week ending July 3, 2026.

This week, Kelly hands the floor to a candidate for local office. Early voting begins July 17. Book: The Antidote by Karen RussellNews for the week ending June 26, 2026

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 HannahNews for the week ending June 19, 2026.

This week, Kelly talks to Rosie Graham about the 150th anniversary of one of Tullahoma's oldest congregations.Book: The PatriarchNews for the week ending June 12, 2006

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 AirpowerNews for the week ending June 5, 2026.

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 CurrieNews for the week ending May 29, 2026

This week, Kelly talks to Ashley Gibbs about the United in Spirits fundraiser for the United Way.Book: Kissing the SkyNews for the Memorial Day Weekend, week ending May 22, 2026.

This week, Kelly talks to pool service representatives about preparing to open the backyard swimming pool.Book: Margo's Got Money TroublesNews for the week ending May 15, 2026

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 CreaturesNews for the week ending May 8, 2026

This week, Kelly talks to Shepherd's House Executive Director Penny Cooper about the homeless shelter's upcoming fundraiser: the Ducky Derby. Book: MistbornNews for the week ending May 1, 2026

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

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.

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.

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 NectarNews for the week ending March 27, 2026

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 KingNews for the week ending March 20, 2026Cover Image: NASA - http://astro.zeto.czest.pl/astros/162.jpg (NASA alt) (archive), Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=8588830

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 Sayles News for the week ending March 13, 2026

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 heartfelt thanks to all of the volunteers who registered, as well as our partners, vendors, and community organizations who worked so hard to help plan this event. Your support is the reason our first four clean-ups have been such a tremendous success, and we are deeply grateful for your continued commitment to the Duck River." -- The Duck River Watershed Society Team.Book: Project Hail Mary by Andy WeirNews for the week ending March 6, 2026

This week, Kelly talks to FirstBank Market President Ben Dorman about membership in the local chamber of commerce.Book: But Have You Read the BookNews for the week ending Feb. 27, 2026

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 SeeNews for the week ending February 20, 2026

This week, Kelly talks to the cast of the play "Crimes of the Heart," featuring several actors from Tullahoma. Book: The Widow by John GrishamNews for the week ending Feb. 13, 2026.

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.

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.

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 GoldenNews for the week ending Jan. 22, 2026.

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.

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.

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."

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 circumnavigated the Moon.

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: Glenda Matlock Sanson

This week, Kelly talks to Alisha Bush about Tullahoma's oldest cemetery.

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

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. 28Book: "March" by Geraldine Brooks

In this edition, Kelly talks to Compassus representatives Wendy Davis and Alisha Watson about National Hospice and Palliative Care Month. Book: Canada by Richard FordNews for the week ending Nov. 21, 2025.

Week ending November 14th. *Edited*Book: The Winter King by Bernard CornwellThumbnail photo credit: Steven Bridges, University of Tennessee

This week, Kelly talks to members of the TDCC board about the upcoming Tour of Homes.News for the week ending November 7.

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.

In the news this week, Tullahoma became the third school system in Tennessee to enact a policy limiting flags and other displays on school campuses; the downtown arts crawl had its biggest success to date; and the planning commission nearly faltered on a decision it was legally required to make. Book: The Haunting of Hill HouseEvents: Halloween Trunk-or-Treat

This week, in recognition of "ArtTober," Kelly speaks to a local artist. Heather Williams, author of "Drawing as a Sacred Activity," talks about her book, art instruction, and upcoming free classes.News for the week ending October 17, 2025.Book: "Valiant Women" by Lena Andrews.

This week, Kelly talks to Fran Gray and Candy Couch about the history of Couch's electronics store - continuing the discussion begun by their aunt, Dot Watson, in August. News for the week ending October 10. Photo: Sarah Sundin

As the GFWC Tullahoma Woman's Club prepares for its annual attic sale, Membership Chair Renee Lane stops by to tell us more.News for the week ending Oct. 3. Book: Firekeeper's Daughter by Angeline Boulley.

In this episode, Kelly dives into another city lawsuit. Book Chat: Geraldine Brooks and Eli Cranor. News for the week ending September 29.

Inspired by Bonnie Gamble's book review of "Native Nations," Kelly digs into the LightTube archives for a presentation given at Tullahoma High School by one of the last Navajo Code Talkers. News for the week ending Sept. 19.

This week, local news stories lead Kelly down a local history path - and into the archives for a talk about local street names with local author and historian Dr. Michael Bradley. Book review: All the Colors of the Dark. News for the week ending Sept. 12, 2025.

This week, Kelly talks to two surgeons in the Vanderbilt-Tullahoma family of physicians and Rosie Graham reviews the book "My Friends" by Fredrik Backman. For the week ending September 5, 2025.

This week, Kelly talks to Evelyn Champion about her family's involvement in the upcoming production of "Anne of Green Gables" at South Jackson. News for the week ending August 29, 2025.

This week, Kelly talks to Dot Watson, a member of the prominent Couch family of Tullahoma, about her grandfather "Daddy Billy" and the history of the Couch building on Atlantic Street. News for the week ending August 22, 2025.

This week, Kelly talks to volunteers who help build and deliver beds for children who need them. Parker Lowndes and Jeff Brumfield relay the need for a new chapter of Sleep in Heavenly Peace in Tullahoma. News for the week ending August 15. (Recorded before the grand opening of the new LivSmart Studios by Hilton on Thursday August 14 - more on that next week!)

This week, Kelly revisits an interview with award-winning singer-songwriter Becky Buller as Buller's band prepares to release its new album, "Songs That Sing Me."News for the week ending August 8, 2025.

This week, Kelly talks to Beechcraft Heritage Museum Executive Vice President Jody Curtis about the history of the aircraft; how the "Home of Beechcraft" aviation landed in Tullahoma; and a new exhibit showing that history that will be unveiled at this October's Beech Party. News for the week ending August 1, 2025.