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 Nectar

News 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 King

News for the week ending March 20, 2026

Cover 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 Weir

News 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 Book

News 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 See

News 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 Grisham

News 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 Golden

News for the week ending Jan. 22, 2026.