Rambling Roses

Now more than ever, it's important to shop local and keep those dollars in the community. Cindy and Holli interview three local store owners about how different the shopping experience is when you shop local versus a big box store. Learn about each of their unique shopping experiences, and this holiday season, shop local, shop Tyler! 

This episode features:

The Kitchen Drawer

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www.thekitchendrawertyler.com

903 Handmade

@903Handmade

www.903handmade.com

ETXstore

@ETXstore

www.etxstore.com

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@VisitTyler

@HolliFourniquet

www.VisitTyler.com

You’ve seen the Azalea Trail District during the spring, now experience one of Tyler’s most beautiful neighborhoods lit for the holiday season in an event we’re calling the Azalea District Trail of Lights.

On this episode of Rambling Roses, Cindy and Holli catch up with Susan Travis at Visit Tyler about one of Tyler's newest events: the Azalea District Trail of Lights.

Throughout December, take a self-guided tour through this historic district and see the homes in all of their holiday glory.

Share your photos of the Trail and vote for your favorite homes on the Azalea District Trail of Light Facebook group!

If you live in the Azalea District, you are encouraged to participate by decorating your home for the holidays. There will be a Homeowner’s decorating contest with a chance to win prizes. You must register your house in order to participate in the competition.

For more information on this event go to VisitTyler.com/RoseCityChristmas

Tell us your favorite holiday memories on Facebook or Instagram:

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Tyler, Texas is known for its roses. More than 80 years ago, Tyler hosted its first Texas Rose Festival to celebrate the roses and rose growers. The festival, typically happening the 3rd weekend each October, celebrates the season with a parade, pageantry, elegance, and of course, roses. On this month's episode, Cindy and Holli interview Liz Ballard, Executive Director of the Texas Rose Festival. Take a peak behind the curtain, and see what it takes to put together one of Texas' largest festivals. Learn what goes into the planning the event and what goes into making the intricate dresses each year. 

Connect with us!

@VisitTyler on all platforms

Holli: @HolliFourniquet

www.VisitTyler.com

www.texasrosefestival.com

In East Texas, football is king. In this episode, Cindy & Holli explore how this game can not only influence the culture of an area, but also change the trajectory of these high school kids' careers. We'll meet two NFL players who got their start here in East Texas. They will tell us about how football helped them be successful both on and off the field. 

Aaron Ross, John Tyler High School, University of Texas, and NFL player and Super Bowl Champion joins us on this episode and shares his story from his time in Tyler through his NFL career. Ross shares his Ups and downs and life lessons and how all of it helped shape the man he is today.

Fred Coleman, proud Tyler native and local sports hero, also talks with Holli and Cindy.  Hear how growing up in Tyler and playing football helped mold Fred in more ways than just athletic talent. 

Connect with Holli & Cindy on Facebook, Instagram, & Twitter @VisitTyler.

We're Holli and Cindy, and we’re the rambling roses, coming to you from the Rose Capital of America, Tyler, Texas. Each month, we’ll have a discussion on some of the little known facts and fun (sometimes quirky) stories that make Tyler a fun place to live, work, and play. This is the first episode, where we'll give you a little background into our history and why we chose Tyler. 

If you have any stories you would like for the roses to look into or have a question, email [email protected].

Join Cindy and Holli as they explore some of the untold stories of Tyler, Texas that make up the culture. A new episode will be released each month.