Let's Talk Knoxville

Let’s Talk Knoxville – NORAD Tracks Santa

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2025 9:31

NORAD Tracks Santa Public Relations Specialist John Ingle discusses the history of the organization, details about Santa’s upcoming journey and ways you can track Santa this Christmas Eve.

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Let’s Talk Knoxville – NORAD Tracks Santa

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2025 9:31

NORAD Tracks Santa Public Relations Specialist John Ingle discusses the history of the organization, details about Santa’s upcoming journey and ways you can track Santa this Christmas Eve.

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Let’s Talk Knoxville – Fire Chief Cal Wyman

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2025 5:59

Knoxville Fire Chief Cal Wyman discusses Christmas and winter fire safety.

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Let’s Talk Knoxville – Marion County Public Health Nurse Judi Van Hulzen

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2025 5:44

Marion County Public Health Nurse Judi Van Hulzen talks about holiday food safety and ways to stay healthy heading into the new year.

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Let’s Talk Knoxville – KCSD Superintendent Cassi Pearson and Business Manager Craig Mobley

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2025 6:27

KCSD Superintendent Cassi Pearson and Business Manager Craig Mobley recap Monday night’s Knoxville School Board meeting.

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Let’s Talk Knoxville – City Manager Heather Ussery

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2025 7:27

Knoxville City Manager Heather Ussery recaps Monday night’s Knoxville City Council meeting.

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Let’s Talk Knoxville – Dance Team Coach Devin Dunkin

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2025 5:58

Knoxville High School Dance Team Coach Devin Dunkin recaps this year’s state dance competition in Des Moines.

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Let’s Talk Knoxville – Marion County Sheriff Jason Sandholdt

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2025 6:19

Marion County Sheriff Jason Sandholdt discusses Impaired Driving Awareness Month.

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Let’s Talk Knoxville – Heart of America CEO Jill Hardy-Heath

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2025 6:04

Heart of America CEO Jill Hardy-Heath discusses the organization and their partnership with the Knoxville Community School District and 3M for the industrial technology lab transformation project.

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Let’s Talk Knoxville – Chamber of Commerce Director Megan Bennett

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2025 6:52

Knoxville Chamber of Commerce Director Megan Bennett discusses the importance of shopping local this holiday season.

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Let’s Talk Knoxville – Stepping Stones Breakfast with Santa

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2025 4:21

Stepping Stones Early Learning Center Board President Erika Pleggenkuhle discusses Stepping Stones annual Breakfast with Santa fundraiser happening Saturday.

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Let’s Talk Knoxville – Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2025 7:52

Pastor Brent Hanna and Knoxville Police Chief Aaron Fuller discuss the 2025 Marion County Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign.

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Let’s Talk Knoxville – Tucker and Cortney Bell

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2025 6:25

Five-year-old Tucker Bell and his mom Cortney discuss Tucker’s goal of raising $5,000 so all the animals at the Marion County Humane Society can be adopted before Christmas.

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Let’s Talk Knoxville – Adult Services Librarian Cari Meissner

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2025 5:39

Knoxville Public Library Adult Services Librarian Cari Meissner previews the library’s December calendar.

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Let’s Talk Knoxville – State Dancers Ava Karr and Bailey Gullion

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2025 8:02

Knoxville High School seniors Ava Karr and Bailey Gullion discuss the ISDTA Championships happening this weekend.

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Let’s Talk Knoxville – City Manager Heather Ussery

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2025 5:25

City Manager Heather Ussery recaps Monday night’s Knoxville City Council meeting.

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Let’s Talk Knoxville – Police Chief Aaron Fuller

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2025 4:14

Knoxville Police Chief Aaron Fuller discusses theft prevention for this holiday shopping season in part two of a two part segment.

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Let’s Talk Knoxville – Police Chief Aaron Fuller

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2025 6:56

Knoxville Police Chief Aaron Fuller discusses theft prevention for this holiday shopping season in part one of a two part segment.

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Let’s Talk Knoxville – Marion County Imagination Library

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2025 8:13

Amy Uthus with Marion County Imagination Library discusses the organization and their November fundraiser.

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Let’s Talk Knoxville – Marion County Emergency Management Deputy Director Emily Feagins

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2025 6:38

Marion County Emergency Management Deputy Director Emily Feagins discusses now being a certified Crisis Canines of the Midlands handler and the graduation ceremony last month for her and her crisis canine Nova.

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Let’s Talk Knoxville – KCSD Superintendent Cassi Pearson and Business Manager Craig Mobley

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2025 8:01

KCSD Superintendent Cassi Pearson and Business Manager Craig Mobley recap Monday night’s Knoxville School Board meeting.

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Let’s Talk Knoxville – Parks and Recreation Director Brandon Nemmers

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2025 5:02

Knoxville Parks and Recreation Director Brandon Nemmers discusses updates within the department.

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Let’s Talk Knoxville – Fire Chief Cal Wyman

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2025 4:43

Knoxville Fire Chief Cal Wyman discusses updates within the department.

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Let’s Talk Knoxville – Merry-N County Christmas

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2025 4:57

Bridget Mohler with THRIVE Knoxville discusses 2025 Merry-N County Christmas starting tonight.

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Let’s Talk Knoxville – Knoxville Cancer Relay Turkey Trot

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2025 5:21

Pat Finan with the Knoxville Cancer Relay discusses the upcoming Turkey Trot happening on Thanksgiving morning. You can register for the event here.

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Let's Talk Knoxville – City Manager Heather Ussery

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2025 7:57

Knoxville City Manager Heather Ussery discusses the new public safety building project update that was given to the City Council at their meeting on Monday Night.

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Let’s Talk Knoxville – Chamber of Commerce Director Megan Bennett

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2025 5:44

Knoxville Chamber of Commerce Director Megan Bennett previews Living Windows happening on Thursday.

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Let’s Talk Knoxville – Marion County Bank Discounted Chamber Bucks Offering

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2025 6:20

Ryan Vos with Marion County Bank and Knoxville Chamber of Commerce Director Megan Bennett discuss Marion County Bank’s discounted chamber bucks offering at this year’s Living Windows.

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Let’s Talk Knoxville – Marion County Attorney Jared Harmon Part Two

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2025 3:59

Marion County Attorney Jared Harmon discusses updates within the Marion County Attorney’s Office and school safety in part two of a two part segment.

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Let’s Talk Knoxville – Marion County Attorney Jared Harmon Part One

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2025 5:51

Marion County Attorney Jared Harmon discusses updates within the Marion County Attorney’s Office in part one of a two part segment.

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Let’s Talk Knoxville – Superintendent Cassi Pearson and Business Manager Craig Mobley

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2025 7:32

KCSD Superintendent Cassi Pearson and Business Manager Craig Mobley recap Monday night’s Knoxville School Board meeting.

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Let’s Talk Knoxville – HIRTA Holiday Light Express

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2025 4:52

Danny Schnathorst with HIRTA discusses their need for volunteers for the HIRTA Helps Holiday Light Express.

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Let’s Talk Knoxville – Daughter of the American Revolution

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2025 6:44

Anna Humeston with the Daughters of the American Revolution discusses a traveling exhibit coming to Knoxville starting on November 18th.

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Let’s Talk Knoxville – All-State Music

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2025 7:32

Knoxville High School student Malichi Swan and Choir Director Ian Heetland discuss Malichi earning all-state music honors.

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Let’s Talk Knoxville – Helping Hands Food Pantry

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2025 8:08

Pat Finan with Helping Hands Food Pantry in Knoxville discusses the increased need for donations and volunteers due to the recent pause in SNAP benefits.

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Let’s Talk Knoxville – City Manager Heather Ussery

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2025 4:53

City Manager Heather Ussery recaps Monday night’s Knoxville City Council meeting and discusses city updates.

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Let’s Talk Knoxville – Knoxville Area Community Theater

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2025 7:07

Carol Adkins with the Knoxville Area Community Theater (K-ACT) discuses their upcoming show Matilda that will open on Thursday.

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Let’s Talk Knoxville – Adult Services Librarian Cari Meissner

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2025 6:02

Knoxville Public Library Adult Services Librarian Cari Meissner previews the library’s November calendar.

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Let’s Talk Knoxville – City Council Candidate Chris Nichols

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2025 10:20

Knoxville City Council Candidate Chris Nichols discusses his candidacy for Knoxville City Council ahead of the upcoming 2025 City/School Elections.

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Let’s Talk Knoxville – City Council Candidate Dan Losada

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2025 5:15

Knoxville City Council Candidate Dan Losada discusses his candidacy ahead of the 2025 City/School Elections. All Knoxville city and school candidates are featured on this week’s Let’s Talk Knoxville programs.

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Let’s Talk Knoxville – Mayor Brian Hatch

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2025 8:36

Knoxville Mayor Brian Hatch discusses his candidacy for a new term as Knoxville Mayor ahead of the 2025 City/School Elections.

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Let’s Talk Knoxville – School Board Candidate Erika Pleggenkuhle

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2025 6:33

Knoxville School Board candidate Erika Pleggenkuhle discusses her candidacy for Knoxville School Board ahead of the upcoming 2025 City/School Elections. Hear from other Knoxville city/school candidates each day on Let’s Talk Knoxville this week.

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Let’s Talk Knoxville – School Board Candidate Monica Sullivan

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2025 8:15

Knoxville School Board candidate and current School Board President Monica Sullivan discusses her candidacy ahead of the upcoming 2025 City/School Elections. Hear from other candidates later in the week.

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Let’s Talk Knoxville – Vote Yes Northstar Committee

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2025 8:41

Tyler Christian with the Vote Yes Northstar Committee discusses information ahead of the upcoming bond vote. Full interview below:

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Let’s Talk Knoxville – Marion County Auditor Jake Grandia

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2025 7:05

Marion County Auditor Jake Grandia discusses the upcoming 2025 City/School Election.

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Let’s Talk Knoxville – City Manager Heather Ussery

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2025 6:33

Knoxville City Manager Heather Ussery recaps Monday night’s Knoxville City Council meeting.

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Let’s Talk Knoxville – Jim Baker with Leighton State Bank

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2025 5:06

Jim Baker with Leighton State Bank discusses their new bank building in Knoxville and upcoming open house and ribbon cutting happening on Wednesday.

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Let’s Talk Knoxville – Fright Club

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2025 4:48

Holly Thorpe at the Knoxville Public Library discusses their new horror book club called “Fright Club”.

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Let’s Talk Knoxville – Knoxville Preservation Foundation

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2025 8:25

Dylan Morse discusses the new local non-profit, the Knoxville Preservation Foundation.

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Let’s Talk Knoxville – High School Esports Team

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2025 6:47

Knoxville High School students Leo and Kaden Nobles discuss this year’s Esports team.

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Let’s Talk Knoxville – KCSD Superintendent Cassi Pearson and Business Manager Craig Mobley

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2025 5:56

KCSD Superintendent Cassi Pearson and Business Manager Craig Mobley recap Monday night’s Knoxville School Board meeting and discuss updates within the district.

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Let’s Talk Knoxville – NORAD Tracks Santa

Let’s Talk Knoxville – NORAD Tracks Santa

Let’s Talk Knoxville – Fire Chief Cal Wyman

Let’s Talk Knoxville – Marion County Public Health Nurse Judi Van Hulzen

Let’s Talk Knoxville – KCSD Superintendent Cassi Pearson and Business Manager Craig Mobley

Let’s Talk Knoxville – City Manager Heather Ussery

Let’s Talk Knoxville – Dance Team Coach Devin Dunkin

Let’s Talk Knoxville – Marion County Sheriff Jason Sandholdt

Let’s Talk Knoxville – Heart of America CEO Jill Hardy-Heath

Let’s Talk Knoxville – Chamber of Commerce Director Megan Bennett

Let’s Talk Knoxville – Stepping Stones Breakfast with Santa

Let’s Talk Knoxville – Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign

Let’s Talk Knoxville – Tucker and Cortney Bell

Let’s Talk Knoxville – Adult Services Librarian Cari Meissner

Let’s Talk Knoxville – State Dancers Ava Karr and Bailey Gullion

Let’s Talk Knoxville – City Manager Heather Ussery

Let’s Talk Knoxville – Police Chief Aaron Fuller

Let’s Talk Knoxville – Police Chief Aaron Fuller

Let’s Talk Knoxville – Marion County Imagination Library

Let’s Talk Knoxville – Marion County Emergency Management Deputy Director Emily Feagins

Let’s Talk Knoxville – KCSD Superintendent Cassi Pearson and Business Manager Craig Mobley

Let’s Talk Knoxville – Parks and Recreation Director Brandon Nemmers

Let’s Talk Knoxville – Fire Chief Cal Wyman

Let’s Talk Knoxville – Merry-N County Christmas

Let’s Talk Knoxville – Knoxville Cancer Relay Turkey Trot

Let's Talk Knoxville – City Manager Heather Ussery

Let’s Talk Knoxville – Chamber of Commerce Director Megan Bennett

Let’s Talk Knoxville – Marion County Bank Discounted Chamber Bucks Offering

Let’s Talk Knoxville – Marion County Attorney Jared Harmon Part Two

Let’s Talk Knoxville – Marion County Attorney Jared Harmon Part One

Let’s Talk Knoxville – Superintendent Cassi Pearson and Business Manager Craig Mobley

Let’s Talk Knoxville – HIRTA Holiday Light Express

Let’s Talk Knoxville – Daughter of the American Revolution

Let’s Talk Knoxville – All-State Music

Let’s Talk Knoxville – Helping Hands Food Pantry

Let’s Talk Knoxville – City Manager Heather Ussery

Let’s Talk Knoxville – Knoxville Area Community Theater

Let’s Talk Knoxville – Adult Services Librarian Cari Meissner

Let’s Talk Knoxville – City Council Candidate Chris Nichols

Let’s Talk Knoxville – City Council Candidate Dan Losada

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Let’s Talk Knoxville – School Board Candidate Erika Pleggenkuhle

Let’s Talk Knoxville – School Board Candidate Monica Sullivan

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Let’s Talk Knoxville – Marion County Auditor Jake Grandia

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