#LovinLebanon Podcast

Anyone else excited about a new park, set to be added on the west side of our city?

Well, that's what's planned for the former Street Department location along Lafayette Avenue. City Engineer Kevin Krulik is our guest. Kevin outlines the potential features of this new park, and how sidewalks to connect the park with neighboring communities is also in the works.

Episode 242 of the #LovinLebanon Podcast starts now!

Some exciting new rest, recovery, and overall wellness measures are headed to Lebanon! Regenerate Wellness is opening up its doors this week in the former Shoe Carnival location on the city's north side.

The company's owner, Andy Robison, is our guest. In episode 241 of the #LovinLebanon Podcast, find out how Andy's experience dealing with an injury inspired him to want to help others.

To get more information on Regenerate Wellness, click here: https://www.regenerate-well.com/

It's easily the biggest and most controversial topic being chatted about in Lebanon – water.

To help clear up some of the information circling our community, Mayor Gentry, Lebanon Utilities General Manager Ed Basquil, and Water/Wastewater Operations Manager Ryan Ottinger join us.

Get the latest information on the city's current water situation – in this episode!

Lebanon Utilities has added all its water expansion information to its website. Click the link to learn more: https://lebanon-utilities.com/lebanon-wwtp-expansion-effluent-improvements/

If you have questions about the process, you can email Lebanon Utilities at:

[email protected]

Additionally, Citizens Energy has created a Lebanon specific webpage, highlighting their entire process: https://info.citizensenergygroup.com/clws

We just love sharing stories of the growth of our community, and that's what episode 239 of our #LovinLebanon Podcast is all about.

Meghan Farris, the owner of Farris Wheel Music joins us. The business has outgrown its space, and will soon be expanding into a larger downtown location.

Meghan details the journey...and shares the fun things in store...in her new store.

Farris Wheel Music website: https://www.farriswheelmusicstudio.com/?fbclid=IwY2xjawPXUylleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFCaTJGWG81b0h5M2FiZVU5c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHpZ2XlXSq7t2I0TDhRefN_nft5vWWDsbBoCZ_2gjtFPBvTHhQiY5_pEKWZu3_aem_trvcpwaHtQHUPyHlz175pA

Farris Wheel on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FarrisWheelMS

Farris Wheel on Instagram: instagram.com/FarrisWheelMusicStudio

On Saturday, January 24th from 4 to 7, Pinewood Derby cars will be racing down the track...all while raising money for local scouts. This event is open to the public, and racers of all ages are encouraged to attend...loaner derby cars are available!

Max Mendenhall and Denise Niblick join us for Episode 238 of the #LovinLebanon Podcast, to get us geared up for the event, and to share the benefits of scouting.

More info on the event can be found here: https://www.facebook.com/share/1882TjQsJy/

Welcome to the first #LovinLebanon Podcast episode of 2026! We get things rolling with three different attractions taking place downtown.

Heart of Lebanon Event Coordinator Sarah Howell gives us all the info surrounding Lebanon Winter Market, the downtown Mocktail Stroll, and the NCAA Fan Jam.

The organization has another jam-packed year planned - details are coming right up, on episode 237 of the #LovinLebanon Podcast!!

Heart of Lebanon website: HeartOfLebanon.org

Email Sarah to learn more about volunteer opportunities: [email protected]

Headed our way, in just one day, is a first for our city. Lebanon FIRSTgiving. This gathering is set for the evening of November 19th and features a lot of free, fun activities for you and your family!

Carrie Boyne with the City Planning & Zoning Office, along with Lebanon Police Officer Cody Hollingsworth join us to share all the details.

The fun isn't tied just to the 19th either, Cody & Carrie share more fun planned for 2026!

More about Lebanon Redefined: https://www.lebanonredefined.com/

Lebanon Senior Sam Hornbecker intervews some of the cast of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.

Performance showtimes:

Friday, 11/14 - 7pm

Saturday, 11/15 - 7pm

Sunday, 11/16 - 2pm

Get Tickets: https://lebtix.us/LHS/jospeh/?fbclid=IwY2xjawN7LzFleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFzUEl5WWRlTnFPcmp4VUlKc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHrwsnGfdrI9SHfoFV733rXw59VYFQffC1rsnb4UQkYVOPuwaOy1ihd_6B5Fh_aem_FaLmPKkK6AUh5KHycol2wg

Our city's 1830 Chophouse is celebrating five years in business. Shawn Sublette and Brady Martin join us to recap the journey. What began during downtown renovation is now a downtown Lebanon destination!

What does the future hold...and how can you get your tastebuds around some of the Chophouse's famous bread pudding.

The answer lies in Episode 235 of the #LovinLebanon Podcast!

1830 Chophouse Website: https://1830chophouse.com/

Scotch 4 Dummies YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1ZL5bS6kkNVdxcnGf8NVLg

The temperatures, and leaves are falling...and that means snow isn't far behind. In episode 234 of the #LovinLebanon Podcast, a couple young guns from the Lebanon Department of Public Works stop by.

Matthew Coddington and Alex Smith join us, to talk streets and storm water. Get details on the new leaf pickup schedule, and how to keep tabs on snowplow trucks in the winter.

Link for snowplow tracking:

https://portal.fleetpaths.com/public/983237/983205