De La Torre’s Stories

Nic Tilton was one of the lucky people drawn for a 2025 Tennessee Elk Tag. Listen in as he shares his experience and what he learned throughout the process. Nic talks about the excitement of that first email, scouting, and the ins and outs of the whole experience. Of course we also talk about the hunt and the afterwards, which included a shot on a large 6x7 elk and around 6 miles of tracking. 

Daniel Simpkins is the owner and therapist at From The Ashes Therapeutic Services. He graduated from the University of Tennessee with a Masters in Social Work and a graduate certificate in Gerontology. He has been a practicing Therapist for 15 years. Daniel was also a former fantasy sports writer for 8 years. During those years he got to cover the Senior Bowl where he got media access to watch players like Josh Allen and Baker Mayfield up close. After his sports writing days he took up playing hockey and now plays in an adult league around Nashville.

Dylan Dalton is a candidate for constable in Fentress County’s 2nd district. If you are a voter in the 2nd district listen in to see why Dylan believes he should be your constable. If you aren’t in the 2nd district then still listen in to hear about the history of the constable position and learn what all they do.

Ray Jackson is a man known by many at Clarkrange High School. For years he donated his time and skills to driving the bus on trips for FFA, FCCLA and ROTC. Many trips they wouldn’t have got to go on if Ray hadn’t volunteered. Prior to his time driving the bus, he was a Semi Truck driver for 30+ years. Beginning in the 60’s he hauled freight all over the country. He has driven in all of the 48 Continental states and Canada and Mexico. Listen in to hear about all his time on the road and more! 

Hunter Fowler is a candidate for the upcoming election for Fentress County Sheriff. He is currently serving as chief deputy of the department. Listen in to hear why you should vote for Hunter and what he is going to do to improve the Sheriff’s Department. He answers many questions that are on the minds of voters including how he will restore trust in the department. Enjoy listening and reach out to Hunter with any other questions you may have. Also, remember to vote Hunter Fowler for Fentress County Sheriff.

Ethan Horst is Marathoner, Triathlete, and Lamborghini Super Trofeo Race Team Member. He has completed multiple marathons with his current PR being 3:54:20. He is also a Triathlete who completed the sprint distance with a time of 1:19:37. Ethan is consistently training and is striving to complete a full Iron Man Triathlon in the future. When he isn’t training he also works with a Lamborghini Super Trofeo Race Team. He travels all over the country to multiple races with the team each year. Follow Ethans triathlon journey on instagram @ethan_runz and all his race team updates on his personal page @ehorst212.

On this week’s episode we sit down with Haylee Martin who is the President of the new non-profit Fentress Forward. Fentress Forward is a non-profit organization that is focused on community development projects. On top of the project list is a recreation center to be located in Jamestown! Listen as we dive into the plans for the recreation center and what all they are hoping to include. Make sure to follow the Fentress Forward facebook page for updates.

Ms. Vickie McDonald has been dedicated to improving the lives and education of the kids of Fentress County throughout her life. She was a full time teacher, vice principal and principal for 35 years and still works part time in the school system for a total of 52 years and counting. Ms. Vickie was raised in Wilder, TN and attended the small school of Wilder Elementary before graduating from Clarkrange High School. As a teacher she spent time at both Grimsley Elementary and South Fentress Elementary. Listen as we dive into all she learned throughout her career in education and get her opinions on some of today’s educational issues. 

Enjoy the conversation as I sit down with the owners of Hidden Paradise Farms, Matt and Jessica Hinton. They tell their incredible journey from Hawaii and California to small town Clarkrange, TN. Matt and Jessica met in 2019 while serving in the military in Paradise, California. After falling in love and getting married they were struck with devastating news as Matt was diagnosed with testicular cancer two months after their wedding. During his cancer battle the couple also found out Jessica was pregnant and to top it all off this was all occurring during Covid. Listen in to hear how through their faith in God they were able to overcome their challenging  times and how it lead them to where they are now. They now have a regenerative farm where they have all natural and chemical free products and food which they also offer for sale. Make sure to check them out and order products at https://thehiddenparadisefarms.com/

At 91 years of age Thelma York has accumulated a lifetime of stories and wisdom that she shares on this episode. She was born in 1934 in Byrdstown Tennessee and moved to Clarkrange at the age of 5. Listen in as we talk about what it was like growing up in small town Tennessee during the 1940’s and 1950’s. In her adult years she helped run her family’s store and spent 39 years working in the local school system in various roles. Thelma also gives her answers on some of humanities greatest questions, such as the meaning of life and more.