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Welcome to the living room of Murray, KY where we give you the inside scoop on local happenings from the mouths of locals themselves. Follow us on social media! #MurrayKY #MurrayKentucky #MKYInsiders #DowntownMurrayKY

Meet Us On Main


    • Apr 29, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    BTS Farmers Market

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2025 28:52


    Today we take a deep dive with the Farmers Market. The inter workings of the market are pretty incredible, with many moving parts that the public doesn't see. Join us for learning about our favorite community event!

    What's Happening in the MKY (early April edition)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2025 15:20


    While everyone else is on spring break, we are still in the MKY chatting about the upcoming events over the next two weeks. Steven Hunter is my guest host (aka Mr. Tom Carrots) and we talk about all of the egg hunts coming up soon!

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    BTS of Third Street Beerfest with Deana Wright

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2025 33:04


    This episode of Meet Us On Main is bubbling over with Beerfest excitement!

    BTS with Calloway County Public Library

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2025 29:37


    How DO those books get in our library? We chat with Sandy Linn at the Calloway County Public Library. We talk about how they go about purchasing books, audiobooks, how the apps work with digitals books and some of the other amazingly free apps we can use with our library card.

    BTS with PIP Director, Wayne Shields-Hogue

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2025 37:06


    Today, we pull back the curtain (ha,ha) and have a chat about all things Playhouse in the Park. Ever wonder how a production is chosen? How are costumes put together? We talk about all the parts of a production, plus some entertaining lightning round questions. (This just might be Erin's fav podcast to date!)

    The One with All the Christmas Events

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2024 26:20


    Erin & Tim ring in the holiday spirit with a gazillion (official number) of Christmas Events happening in the MKY this week (December 5-7). Buckle up, find some gloves and give a listen.

    Holiday Events & Santa Visits

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2023 12:53


    Today, Deana and Erin chat about all of the amazing Christmas events coming up this weekend - and there are a ton! Playhouse in the Park is starting their Christmas production, White Christmas, which will be quite popular. Join in on all of the fun!

    Main Street Merriment Activities, Santa Meet-Ups, and Hallmark Cheer!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2023 28:01


    Boy Howdy! It is the busiest holiday weekend for the MKY! Tim and Erin talk about two pages worth of events happening just this weekend alone. Join in on the holiday fun!

    Halloween Events & Third Street Beer Fest Info

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2023 17:54


    Today we talk about alllll the Halloween events happening in the MKY for the next week. No lack of candy and trick-or-treating here! Also, we chat about the new exciting event coming to downtown on November 4 - the Third Street Beer Fest!

    Hogwarts Halloween Event, Comedians in MKY and Fun Fall events!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2023 15:57


    Today we chat about all the events happening this weekend in the MKY (and LBL!). If you are a Harry Potter fan, we have an event for you! If you are into stand up comedy, we have an event for you! If you have kids, we have an event for you! So many great things happening this weekend in the MKY!

    Homecoming Weekend 2023!!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2023 22:44


    Today, Tim Stark is back in action on the podcast as we talk about all of the events for Homecoming, in addition to the other fall community events. It's a busy time of year in the MKY, with lots to do and see!

    Weekend of Fall Fun in the MKY!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2023 12:21


    Today we chat about all of the fabulous (and mostly FREE!) events happening in the MKY. Hazel Days, Fall Fest, the Farmer's Market - and more!!

    Oh my MKY! The Fall Events!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2023 18:51


    Join us today as we talk about the long list of fun fall events happening this week (and next) in Murray. So many great family activities, campus events and live music options to attend.

    Chris Thile, Jack Harlow, Football - it's Fall in the MKY!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2023 19:16


    Today we cover some of the fantastic events happening over the next few weeks in Murray! We only covered half of them - check out our website, tourmurray.com and our calendar of events!

    It's Freedom Fest time!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2023 16:17


    Today we chat about all things Freedom Fest! We have three full days of activities for the family to enjoy - and almost all of them are FREE to attend! For details about all of the events, visit mkyfreedomfest.com

    Summer Has Arrived!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2023 26:00


    Summer has arrived and we have a looooong list of summer activities in Murray! Everything from summer camps, to live music, to plays and the Farmers Market. Make plans for all the fun things in June!

    The Ice Rink is Comin' to Town!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2022 20:03


    We have one of our favs with us today - Tim Stark!! We talk all about The Murray Bank Ice Skating Rink returning to downtown as well as a plethora of other holiday activities happening in Murray. Join us as Tim talks about his Thanksgiving pants and other fun times headed our way!

    Local Fav: Debi Danielson & Art Guild Holiday Events

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2022 24:14


    Today we chat about the opportunities from the Murray Art Guild to purchase the ultimate local gifts for the holiday season. Also, a new exhibit opens on Friday, honoring Vietnam soldiers. The Holiday Art Market sale is the biggest collection of arts each year - 25 local art vendors will be ready for shoppers on Saturday, November 19.

    Halloween & Homecoming!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2022 21:52


    Today we go through the entire Homecoming/Halloween Weekend schedule and boy, it is a loaded weekend. Tons of events over the next five days. Homecoming parade, football game, trunk or treats, Movies on the Square and Rocky Horror Picture Show at PIP. Funs times in the MKY

    Family Weekend and Market to Menu Dinner

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2022 19:50


    Today we chat about the upcoming MSU Family Weekend, which is FULL of events for visiting families and locals. Playhouse in the Park opens with Sister Act, the farmer's market is rolling on fall goodies and pumpkins and it is time for everyone's favorite fancy meal, the Murray Main Street Market to Menu dinner.

    Summer is Here!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2022 20:34


    Today, we talk about some of the fantastic summer events and activities coming up. The Farmers Market opens for the season, Playhouse in the Park, Freedom Fest details, Movie on the Square, and the new Wayfinding Signs in the ground. Not sure what to this summer? We have options for you!

    Inside the CVB

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2022 45:08


    Today Kayla and Erin were interviewed by two MSU students for a class assignment. We dive deep into how they got into the tourism industry, what the CVB does, what role they play in the community and how they reach visitors. It is a rare peak inside the walls of the Murray CVB.

    Walking down Memory Lane with the O.G Stephanie Butler

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2022 38:03


    Today we have a different type of podcast - we are walking down memory lane with none other than original trio of Erin, Deana and Stephanie. Hilarious horror stories from our work past. If you have ever wanted a glimpse into the behind-the-scenes of CVB and Main Street, this will certainly deliver.

    Local Talks: Chef Shanna Smith & Couples Cooking Classes

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2022 17:36


    We are back from our winter break with an awesome Valentine's Day couples activity - Cooking with Chef Shanna Smith! We also delve into Murray Main Street Trivia Night, coming up soon! Lots of fun details of winter activities happening in Murray!

    Holiday Art Sale - Comin' in Hot!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2021 20:06


    Today, we spoke with Debi Danielson of the MAG about their fabulous upcoming event, the Holiday Sale. She brought so many goodies to look at and we describe and talked about each one! No need to worry about lagging shipping times here - it is local all the way!

    Ice, Ice Baby!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2021 20:06


    Christmas is here! Ring the bells! Christmas is here! Yes, we know it is only November, BUT there is much planning to do. Murray is full of Christmas events starting December 3, with the biggest being the return of the Murray Bank Ice Rink!!! Listen for details.

    Homecoming Activities, West KY Brewery Hop & All the Fall Things

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2021 22:38


    Whoa!!! Today is a loaded episode full of fall activities, including the new West Kentucky Brewery Hop - you can grab your passport at our office! Also, we breakdown the Homecoming schedule for this coming weekend, the last Farmer's Market of the season, and other fall events around town. So many activities!!!

    Local Talks with Debi Danielson @ MAG

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2021 23:10


    Today we chat with Debi Danielson - the MAG director. The MAG received a state grant for a traveling exhibit focused on ten women of Kentucky, called the FEMMEnomal Bluegrass Women. This awesome exhibit has a great outdoor event this weekend. We also chat about great upcoming events from the MAG!

    Local Talks with Chef Shanna Smith

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2021 24:19


    Today we chat with Chef Shanna Smith, owner of Maple Street Market about the upcoming Market to Menu dinner and her fabulous cooking classes (for kids and adults. If you are a foodie, this episode is for you!

    Sidewalk Sales & Car Show Fun

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2021 16:17


    Today on Meet Us on Main, we run through a long list of awesome things happening around town...PIP has great comedy coming out in a couple weeks, followed by the students arriving back to town, and Main Street hosting a huge car show on the court square. Tune in for details!

    Down & Dirty Details for Freedom Fest

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2021 11:18


    It's a quick one today, folks! We are giving you the rundown on the Freedom Fest activities for the holiday weekend. Need a free movie? Need some pancakes? Want to see the parade? Looking for a spot for the fireworks? Give a quick listen and be ready to roll for Independence Day!

    Highway to the Danger Zone

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2021 32:01


    Summer is rollin' and so are the activities in town...Farmers Market, check! Puzzles and Pints, check! Playhouse in the Park, check! Trice from FNB loaded up for Movies on the Square, check! All the details, coming from Tim & Erin today.

    Bomb Pops-Ups all over town!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2021 19:40


    Summer is rollin' hot in Murray! Today we talked about the mini Bomb Pops events happening during June, leading up to Freedom Fest. Updates on Trivia Night - with an exclusive clue to the questions - so give us a listen! #downtownmurrayky #themurraybank #murrayky

    We're back!!!!!!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2021 25:14


    We're back!!! After a six month hiatus, we are back and ready to roll! Events and activities are happening again, in Murray. So many things to talk about: Playhouse the Park productions, the Famers Market, FREEDOM FEST, Movies on the Square, Trivia Night!!! It's gonna be a busy summer, folks!

    What's that smell?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2020 20:02


    Tim is back! We chat about the best smell of Kentucky - Tobacco!!! the history, the process and why it feels like home.

    The Wallis Lounge, Pumpkins, PIP and Skateboarding!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2020 20:07


    Today, we finally have events to talk about!!! So many great fall events in Murray. Lots of details with events that are socially distanced.

    Go Vote, Art Class and Deana's Jokes

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2020 23:39


    Today, we finally get caught up after a six-week absence. Need some art in your life? The MAG have many cool workshops happening. Deana tells terrible jokes; the farmer's market is still awesome. The Census is in town, come down to the market and see them. There is a bit of live music around town, and get your ballot sent to the house - govoteky.gov.

    Baby,you're a firework!!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2020 16:18


    Today, we talk about details for July 4th weekend!!! It's time for the fireworks!!!

    The New Brewery in Town, Where to Vote, and Fireworks!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2020 18:49


    Summer is here!! We have a new Brewery open in town, with a large patio to accommodate social distancing! We talk about what is current at the farmers market (its almost time for corn). Updates and the revised version of Freedom Fest are talked about - the fireworks are happening! Also, we are promoting the new variety of Goldfish crackers - enjoy!

    Rules for Farmers Market and Summer Camps

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2020 19:44


    Today we talk about the season opening of the Downtown Farmers Market - the rules of shopping and how the market is going to look a little bit different. Restaurants are opening up again, and we have plenty of new outdoor seating options. MAG and PIP have set up some GREAT virtual summer camps for kids.

    Where to Buy for Mother's Day & COVID Masks

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2020 15:17


    Today, we only mention hushpuppies once, but our main focus is where to find Mother's Day gifts from our local retail stores. If you are needing masks or PPE, we give a short list and you can find more details here, https://www.mymurray.com/personal-protection-equipment-ppe/.

    COVID Update: Where to get masks in Murray and the Farmers Market

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2020 17:00


    Today we talk about which retail establishments are beginning to make/sell masks locally, updates about the library, and info about the start of the Farmers Market.

    Details on PPP and Where to Find Hushpuppies during COVID

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2020 23:45


    Today we give a detailed explanation of the PPP, which will receive a second round of funding this week. A local banker explains it all, in plain english. Details about the new virtual art exhibit and NEW online bookclub are shared, to help keep us connected. We continue our updates on restaurants and share our love of hushpuppies.

    COVID Downtown Grant Update & Jelly Bean Selfies

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2020 23:58


    Today, we update the local restaurants and canceled events in town. Jelly Bean (the Murray Easter Bunny) will be making appearances in Downtown, coming soon. The Murray Art Guild is still accepting P3 Art Mail for exhibition and Deana releases information on the Historic Downtown Grant for businesses needing immediate relief. Lots of details, so give a listen! #murrayky #murraykentucky #togetherky #downtownmurrayky #teamky

    Chalkwalk, Treasure Hunting, and Postcards

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2020 16:24


    Today we talk about three great FREE ways to create art and engage in the community during the pandemic! Chalk the Walk with Main Street, Treasure Hunt with the CVB, and the P3 Postcard Mail project with the Murray Art Guild. Also, we talk about a restaurant update and where to buy your spring outfit locally. Driveway fashion shows are the new, hot thing. #murrayky #murraykentucky #togetherky #downtownmurrayky

    COVID Community Update and Read Some Books

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2020 17:04


    Today we have another restaurant update - who is open, how to get the tasty, local goods, and how to find reading material during this time. Keep the friendly and kind vibes rolling in town, check on your neighbors and take a drive through the community. #togetherky #murrayky #murraykentucky #downtownmurrayky

    COVID Openings and Spring Cleaning

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2020 20:24


    Are you sitting at home, practicing social distancing? Listen to some local voices. We talk about which Murray restaurants are open, how to handle spring cleaning, hit up the digital public library and how the Taco Salad at Burrito Shack is amazing. We will keep updating you on the changes happening in our community as things unfold. #murrayky #murraykentucky#togetherky

    Curious Dog and Art Exhibits

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2020 17:30


    Today we talked about Playhouse in the Park, a little bit of Art Guild, Spring/Summer ball for kids, and downtown activities. Oh, and Happy St. Patrick's Day.

    Apple Pie And Basketball

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2020 16:58


    Join us for the first episode of Meet Us on Main where we talk about OVC basketball, Shakespeare and the Farmers Market. #murrayky #murraykentucky #mkyinsiders #downtownmurrayky

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