The Local Click

We’ve got even more to celebrate than just starting the new year.

2026 is a very special year for DeKalb Telephone Cooperative (DTC Communications) because it marks the 75th Year in business.  We take a retrospective look at how life has changed since those early years, as well as where things are today.  Join us for fun interviews with DTC’s Chief Executive Officer Kasey Krueger, as well as Construction Coordinator Louie Jack Medley.

Tech Tips abound as well with Justin’s advice on avoiding those pesky telemarketing calls on your cell phone.

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The end of the year is near, which must mean that Christmas time is here.

We start this special Christmas episode by pulling some serious strings so we could welcome the guest who has traveled the farthest for our podcast…Santa Claus from the North Pole!  Then we speak with Bill Gash to learn about the amazing supportive mission and helping opportunities of Live and Let Live in Smithville.

Of course we still have plenty of helpful tech talk too, including Justin explaining the convenience of remote access.

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Thanksgiving is near, and we’re thankful for this month’s collection of guests.

Up first this month is an extremely informative wellness visit from Dr. Melanie Cripps, DC with Carthage Family Chiropractic.  Plus we have a return visit by Beth McCrary & RJ Palhegyi with the Arts Center of Cannon County to share their constantly updating list of fun events.

Justin’s Tech Tips is full of timely tidbits to help you save money on holiday gift purchases near Black Friday.

The leaves are changing very soon, so it’s a great time to talk about how opinionated folks are about pumpkin flavors :-)

We start our interviews for this episode with space saving ideas from Stan Vaught of Lascassas Self Storage.  After that, Zac Tucker and his student crew from Cannon County High School talk about their fun work in the Advertising and Public Relations curriculum.  You can even check out their new podcast called The List here: https://open.spotify.com/show/6LE5t8Aofq9EpvQXpBg9o7?si=b082ccc3130b40f8

Justin’s Tech Tips segment shares helpful information about location services on our electronic devices.

Friday Night Lights return and we’ve got tips to keep you connected with the action.

Podcast guest Angie Basham with Flower Occasions in Woodbury talks about helping you show others that you care.  Then we discuss the importance of accurate bookkeeping and sound financial advice with Josh Tramel of Tramel CPA Group in Smithville .  

Plus new AI technology news and tech tips all about making the most of podcasts in your daily life.

The summer heat continues, so maybe a few of our tips can cool you down.

We talk about the advantages of locally sourced food with Clark and Shara Adcock of C&S Farms in Smithville.   Then, Ron Knopp and Betsy Smith with Town & Lake Realty & Auction in Smithville share priceless tips that could help you buy or sell your home.  

Tech tips within this episode concentrate on taking control of your health by using technology to monitor your body stats.

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What are your favorite 4th of July foods?  We list many of your tasty favorites.

Chad Flatt of Music City Toys & Collectibles in Watertown describes his fun business specializing in vintage and modern toys.   Plus, we talk vehicle shopping and service with Leslie Myers of Galaxy Ford in Smithville.

And since we’re already talking cars, Justin gives us a glimpse of the technology landscape in automobiles today.

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Do you have summer plans?  If not, we have some fun ideas for you.

We welcome Marsha Petty and Jacy Willis of Adams Memorial Library in Woodbury to fill us in on everything going on there, and there’s a lot!   After that, we share a big Middle Tennessee welcome to the new CEO of DTC Communications, Kasey Krueger.  

Nick has some vacation safety tips, and Justin talks Wi-Fi safety and the importance of VPNs.

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Where has the time gone!? The month of May is already upon us.

Michael Kilgore from Lighthouse Christian Camp in Smithville, TN joins us for this exciting episode.  The camp does so much for so many, and we can’t wait to share it with you.  Michael also introduces us to Patty Jackson, one of the amazing residents of the Sing for Joy Widows’ Homes that are also on the camp premises.

We then share in some fun technology updates from the home front, and Justin helps us understand the batteries that we use each day in our mobile electronics.

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It’s almost time for all of the great April events, like Easter…and even Arbor Day!

For this episode, we want things to look great for you.  So, we start with a fun conversation with Roger and Kayla Hindman of Roger Hindman Body Shop in Woodbury and learn how to get your vehicle looking its best.  After that, we focus on helping your body look and feel its best with expert help from Tyler and Caroline Cantrell from Vitality Fit in Smithville.

It’s also time to get your electronic devices in shape for Spring with tips from Justin.

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