Experience Jackson

In this episode, host Rachel Buchanan, Experience Jackson Vice President of Marketing and Communications, welcomes Phil Eich of StoryVille. Phil frequently visits Jackson County and helps to capture the stories of the personality and stories behind local businesses, attractions and community initiatives. When you get to know the story of the place you visit, you gain an entirely new perspective during your visit and possibly make a decision about the next place you might want to call home. It’s one thing to go somewhere. It’s another to hear about and get to know the people that make it happen. 

See many of Phil’s stories captured in photos, blog and social posts that tell the story of Jackson County at www.experiencejackson.com.  

You can always connect to learn more about Jackson County, Michigan and plan your visit at ⁠⁠www.experiencejackson.com⁠⁠. Experience Jackson is Jackson County’s official tourism bureau.  
 
CREDITS  
Podcast recorded, produced, and edited by Rachel Buchanan  
Music Bed: Upbeat Uplifting Indie Pop by pinkzebra 
Registered Project Name: Experience Jackson Podcast 
License Date: 08/08/2023 

In this episode, host Rachel Buchanan, Experience Jackson Vice President of Marketing and Communications, welcomes Nate Evans (Rolling Toast Rides) and Corey Grazul (Irish Hills Gravel) to talk about biking in Jackson County – both through a new set of coordinated bike and eat/drink rides and the upcoming Irish Hills Gravel (Sat, Oct. 17, 2026). Learn how you can get on the road in a variety of ways and get into biking in Jackson County.  

Learn more about Rolling Toast at https://www.instagram.com/rollingtoastrides/  

Learn more about Irish Hills Gravel at www.irishhillsgravel.com  

You can always connect to learn more about Jackson County, Michigan and plan your visit at ⁠⁠www.experiencejackson.com⁠⁠. Experience Jackson is Jackson County’s official tourism bureau.  
 
CREDITS  
Podcast recorded, produced, and edited by Rachel Buchanan  
Music Bed: Upbeat Uplifting Indie Pop by pinkzebra 
Registered Project Name: Experience Jackson Podcast 
License Date: 08/08/2023 

In this episode, host Rachel Buchanan, Experience Jackson Vice President of Marketing and Communications, welcomes Alexie Milukhin, Jackson County’s Growth Fellow and implementer of the county-wide 20 year strategic Drive Jackson plan and Build in Jackson Program. As a young professional who has recently returned to Jackson, she gives insight into the great opportunities in Jackson, including outdoor amenities, city and town-based experiences and reasons why other young professionals may find Jackson an attractive place to also consider their home. 

Learn more about the plan and programs at www.drivejacksoncounty.com.  

You can always connect to learn more about Jackson County, Michigan and plan your visit at ⁠⁠www.experiencejackson.com⁠⁠. Experience Jackson is Jackson County’s official tourism bureau.  
 
CREDITS  
Podcast recorded, produced, and edited by Rachel Buchanan  
Music Bed: Upbeat Uplifting Indie Pop by pinkzebra 
Registered Project Name: Experience Jackson Podcast 
License Date: 08/08/2023 

In this episode, host Rachel Buchanan, Experience Jackson Vice President of Marketing and Communications, welcomes Linda Hass to share about Jackson’s America250 Pathways of Patriotism Exhibit. Linda is not only the City of Jackson ‘s historian, but also a trustee with the Jackson County MI Historical Society and author of a book about the Pathways of Patriotism and how the American Revolution is connected to the area. For 2026, the America250 Pathways of Patriotism Exhibit is on display (free of charge) at the oldest continually operational train station in the United States – the Jackson Train Depot, currently housing Amtrak and its daily operations in Jackson. The Exhibit and train station is a special stop on the 2026 Jackson County FREE Museum Day (Sat, May 9, 10am-4pm).  

Learn more about the exhibit at https://www.myjacksonhistorical.org.  

Learn more about Jackson County FREE Museum Day at www.experiencejackson.com.  

You can always connect to learn more about Jackson County, Michigan and plan your visit at ⁠⁠www.experiencejackson.com⁠⁠. Experience Jackson is Jackson County’s official tourism bureau.  
 
CREDITS  
Podcast recorded, produced, and edited by Rachel Buchanan  
Music Bed: Upbeat Uplifting Indie Pop by pinkzebra 
Registered Project Name: Experience Jackson Podcast 
License Date: 08/08/2023  

In this episode, host Rachel Buchanan, Experience Jackson Vice President of Marketing and Communications, welcomes Sara Anne Tomczak, lead faculty of the theatre program and theatre instructor at Jackson College – with an incredible background in theatre in the region. Not only do the community and college students bring performance to the stage, but they hold the ability to make connections and spark creativity and conversation through the stage. They put on multiple performances of a variety of genres throughout the year.  

Learn more at www.jccmi.edu  

You can always connect to learn more about Jackson County, Michigan and plan your visit at ⁠⁠www.experiencejackson.com⁠⁠. Experience Jackson is Jackson County’s official tourism bureau.  
 
CREDITS  
Podcast recorded, produced, and edited by Rachel Buchanan  
Music Bed: Upbeat Uplifting Indie Pop by pinkzebra 
Registered Project Name: Experience Jackson Podcast 
License Date: 08/08/2023 

In this episode, host Rachel Buchanan, Experience Jackson Vice President of Marketing and Communications, welcomes Aimee Coolbaugh, Assistant Manager at Resale Depot, one of Jackson’s local thrift stores. When it comes to supporting the community and those who shop at Resale Depot, guests will find they not only can find a treasure but connect with a caring staff and group of volunteers who passionately care for each person walking through the door. Consider thrifting as part of your next visit to Jackson County.  

Learn more at https://www.facebook.com/resaledepot  

You can always connect to learn more about Jackson County, Michigan and plan your visit at ⁠⁠www.experiencejackson.com⁠⁠. Experience Jackson is Jackson County’s official tourism bureau.  
 
CREDITS  
Podcast recorded, produced, and edited by Rachel Buchanan  
Music Bed: Upbeat Uplifting Indie Pop by pinkzebra 
Registered Project Name: Experience Jackson Podcast 
License Date: 08/08/2023 

In this episode, host Rachel Buchanan, Experience Jackson Vice President of Marketing and Communications, welcomes social media food influencer and competitive eater Kyle from Kyle Can Eat, who describes himself as “just a guy that likes to eat food. The conversation came immediately following Kyle’s challenge to enjoy half of the Jackson DDA’s “Tuesday TEN$” $10 once-monthly meal deals at nearly half of the participating downtown Jackson locations (9 restaurants during one 2-hour period). Get Kyle’s take on his visit to Jackson and what kind of foodie options you can find here. And, learn a little bit about how his love for food is mirrored by a furry friend at home. 

Learn more at https://www.facebook.com/downtownjacksonmi.  

You can always connect to learn more about Jackson County, Michigan and plan your visit at ⁠⁠www.experiencejackson.com⁠⁠. Experience Jackson is Jackson County’s official tourism bureau.  
 
CREDITS  
Podcast recorded, produced, and edited by Rachel Buchanan  
Music Bed: Upbeat Uplifting Indie Pop by pinkzebra 
Registered Project Name: Experience Jackson Podcast 
License Date: 08/08/2023

In this episode, host Rachel Buchanan, Experience Jackson Vice President of Marketing and Communications, welcomes Amy Proffitt and Madison Blando with Come to Your Effin Senses, a shop in Brooklyn that features “Bad Words and Good Smells”. From a simple idea to sell candles to their friends, this idea blossomed into a store that’s unexpected. Hear their story of how their quirky personalities have spread joy through humorous products and community relationships.  
 

Learn more at https://effinsenses.com/ 

You can always connect to learn more about Jackson County, Michigan and plan your visit at ⁠⁠www.experiencejackson.com⁠⁠. Experience Jackson is Jackson County’s official tourism bureau.  

 
CREDITS  
Podcast recorded, produced, and edited by Rachel Buchanan  
Music Bed: Upbeat Uplifting Indie Pop by pinkzebra 
Registered Project Name: Experience Jackson Podcast 
License Date: 08/08/2023 

In this episode, host Rachel Buchanan, Experience Jackson Vice President of Marketing and Communications, welcomes Greg Stevenson, a community leader and key leadership committee member of the Drive Jackson Vision Plan for Jackson County.  Drive Jackson is a bold, 20-year, community-driven vision plan, shaped by a rigorous county-wide feedback process from over 1,300 individuals providing nearly 6,000 responses from every demographic and corner of Jackson County, Michigan. Grag’s community involvement embodies the kinds of initiatives that make Jackson County a great place to live and visit.  

Learn more at www.drivejacksoncounty.com/.  

You can always connect to learn more about Jackson County, Michigan and plan your visit at ⁠⁠www.experiencejackson.com⁠⁠. Experience Jackson is Jackson County’s official tourism bureau.  

 
CREDITS  
Podcast recorded, produced, and edited by Rachel Buchanan  
Music Bed: Upbeat Uplifting Indie Pop by pinkzebra 
Registered Project Name: Experience Jackson Podcast 
License Date: 08/08/2023 

In this episode, host Rachel Buchanan, Experience Jackson Vice President of Marketing and Communications, welcomes back Harrison Marcott, Director of Curatorial Affairs at Ella Sharp Museum. From art to history, Ella Sharp Museum and its grounds offer a diverse collection of indoor and outdoor displays, historic connections and accessible spaces for events and community. Listen to learn about the unique combination of what Jackson’s biggest museum offers for all to enjoy. 

Learn more at https://ellasharpmuseum.org/.  

You can always connect to learn more about Jackson County, Michigan and plan your visit at ⁠⁠www.experiencejackson.com⁠⁠. Experience Jackson is Jackson County’s official tourism bureau.  

 
CREDITS  
Podcast recorded, produced, and edited by Rachel Buchanan  
Music Bed: Upbeat Uplifting Indie Pop by pinkzebra 
Registered Project Name: Experience Jackson Podcast 
License Date: 08/08/2023