The Stinson family has owned and operated a jewelry businesses for five generations. In addition to being excellent craftsmen, the family members have built a reputation of caring for customers’ jewelry needs and their precious purchases. The family’s thoughtfulness has created loyal customers who send their children and grandchildren to purchase precious jewels from the Stinsons.

BigFoot Adventure in beautiful Grundy county offers zip lining, disc golf, camping, hiking and more. Visitors of all ages are welcome to enjoy Tennessee’s natural landscape while laughing and smiling with their family and friends. Owner Andy Baggenstoss tells us why he started the park and how he keeps his clientele in mind when deciding what activities to develop.

Bryan, Karen, and Micah find themselves talking about…

• All things Bridgestone with Bridgestone Morrison Plant Manager Tim Painter.
• What is “The Wayback Machine” and what does it do? 
• The latest on community events, Channel 6, The Connection Magazine, and more!

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In our thirteenth episode Bryan, Karen, and Micah find themselves talking about…

• Our FIRST video podcast (which can be found at our Ben Lomand Connect YouTube Channel) and all things FiRST National Bank of Middle Tennessee with President Pieter van Vuuren.
• What is multi-Gig?
• Micah’s Show and Tell: What is a Firewall and what does it do?
• The latest at Channel 6, the Connection Magazine, and more!

Buds & Blooms and Tristar Plants have greenhouses in Sparta, Tennessee, that sell plant varieties locally and nationally! Listen to Owner Allen Selby as he discusses the importance of small businesses helping one another during times of crisis and how he broadened his market when the opportunity presented itself.

Mad Cow Running Company has been a wonderful asset to the McMinnville community. The store provides all the shoes, equipment, and encouragement you need to get outside and get moving! Owner Monica Moore joined the show to tell us her vision for the store and a healthier community.

In our twelfth episode Bryan, Karen, and Micah find themselves talking about…

• All things White County with Sparta District Manager Ben Clark and District Customer Relations Supervisor Tammy Odom.
• “Tech to School”: The latest technology and app recommendations for students young and old.
• The latest at Channel 6 and outdoor events around our area.
• Micah’s Dad Jokes Reiew and more!

Joshua and Sarah Morgan own The Monroe on 415th, a modern wedding venue in Middle Tennessee. Sarah discusses how each detail of the venue — from the design to vendor recommendations — aims to make each couple's wedding day a perfect and memorable experience.

In our eleventh episode Bryan, Karen, and Micah find themselves talking about…

• All things Arlo with Information Systems and Managed IT Manager Chris Centracchio.
• Mailbag Segment: The explanation of IP addresses with Network Operations Supervisor Clent Kesey.
• The latest at Channel 6, the Connection magazine, and outdoor events around our area.
• Micah’s Trivia and more!

Julie Keel, co-host of the Housing Hub Podcast, joined the show to discuss bringing a spotlight on housing needs in the Upper Cumberland by podcasting.  Aided by a South Cumberland Community Fund grant, Keel and co-host Sophia Wickersham work to centralize information for their clients.