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On this episode, Shelby County Board of Commissioners Chairman, Mickell M. Lowery is joined by Myron Lowery, Memphis City Court Clerk to discuss the upcoming election and his future in public service.

On this episode, Shelby County Board of Commissioners Chairman, Mickell M. Lowery is joined by Shelby County Sheriff Floyd Bonner Jr. as they discuss his reelection and the future of the Sheriff's office.  

On this episode, Shelby County Board of Commissioners Chairman, Willie F. Brooks Jr. is joined by Mickell M. Lowery, new Chairman of The Shelby County Commission as they discuss the transition into new leadership.

On this episode, Shelby County Board of Commissioners Chairman, Willie F. Brooks Jr. is joined by Keith Williams, Executive Director of Memphis-Shelby County Education Association as they discuss the steps to building a strong system in Shelby County.  

On this episode, Shelby County Board of Commissioners Chairman, Willie F. Brooks Jr. is joined by Charles Barnes, President/CEO at Action Chemical, Inc, as they discuss the importance of clean energy, clean air and a clean city.

On this episode, Shelby County Board of Commissioners Chairman, Willie F. Brooks Jr. is joined by Scott Brockman, President and CEO of the Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority, as they discuss the roles and responsibilities of the airport authority in Memphis and Shelby County.  

On this episode, Shelby County Board of Commissioners Chairman, Willie F. Brooks Jr. is joined by Rory Thomas, President of the Memphis Medical District Collaborative, as they discuss the mission of the Collaborative and ways in which they contribute to the health and safety of Shelby County.

On this episode, Shelby County Board of Commissioners Chairman, Willie F. Brooks Jr. is joined by Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris, as they discuss his tenure as Mayor and the ways in which he has continued to move Shelby County forward.  

On this episode, Shelby County Board of Commissioners Chairman, Willie F. Brooks Jr. is joined by Kyla Guyette, President at Workforce MidSouth, Inc., as they discuss Workforce MidSouth Inc. and the amazing work they do in Memphis and Shelby County.

On this episode, Shelby County Board of Commissioners Chairman, Willie F. Brooks Jr. is joined by Mark Yates, Regional Vice President at Tennessee Valley Authority, as they have an important and enlightening conversation on what the Tennessee Valley Authority does and it's importance to Memphis and Shelby County.  

On this episode, Shelby County Board of Commissioners Chairman, Willie F. Brooks Jr. is joined by Ernest Strickland, President and CEO of the Black Business Association of Memphis, as they discuss the task of growing business opportunities in Shelby County.

On this episode, Shelby County Board of Commissioners Chairman, Willie F. Brooks Jr. is joined by Colleen Coury, West TN Public Affairs Coordinator at the Tennessee Department of Agriculture, as they discuss the importance of Agriculture education on our food, health, and future.  

On this episode, Shelby County Board of Commissioners Chairman, Willie F. Brooks Jr. is joined by Commissioner Roy Charles Brooks of Tarrant County, TX and Chairman of The National Association of Black County Officials and Derek Albert, VP, Economic Development and Chairman of The Business Roundtable for The National Association of Black County Officials, as they discuss the importance of the National Association of Black County Officials conference.

On this episode, Shelby County Board of Commissioners Chairman, Willie F. Brooks Jr. is joined by Memphis City Councilwoman Patrice Jordan Robinson representing District 3, as they discuss the partnership Memphis and Shelby County shares in helping to build a strong community.  

On this episode, Shelby County Board of Commissioners Chairman, Willie F. Brooks Jr. is joined by Ralph Moore, Executive Director at Memphis Area Association of Governments as they discuss the role Memphis Area Association of Governments plays in improving and creating a strong government in Shelby County.

On this episode, Shelby County Board of Commissioners Chairman, Willie F. Brooks Jr. is joined by Jozelle Booker, President and CEO, Mid-South Minority Business Council Continuum as they discuss: The state of business growth in Shelby County. The impact the Mid-South Minority Business Council Continuum has had on Shelby County. The importance of diversity when it pertains to business growth and economic growth in Shelby County

On this episode, Shelby County Board of Commissioners Chairman, Willie F. Brooks Jr. is joined by Robert “Bobby” S. White, II, Chief Public Policy Officer for The Greater Memphis Chamber as they discuss: The work the Greater Memphis Chamber does to help facilitate small business growth in Memphis and Shelby County. The impact COVID-19 has had on the small businesses of Memphis and Shelby County. Information on how the Greater Memphis Chamber combated the potential loss of business on the economy of Memphis and Shelby County, and what steps were taken to preserve the small businesses in the communities

On this episode, Shelby County Board of Commissioners Chairman, Willie F. Brooks Jr. is joined by Dr. Michelle Taylor, Director of The Shelby County Health Department as they discuss: The current stats of COVID-19 in Memphis and Shelby County The importance of a good health care system on Shelby County's economy The importance of our citizens health

On this episode, Shelby County Board of Commissioners Chairman, Willie F. Brooks Jr. is joined by Shelby County Sheriff Floyd Bonner Jr. as they discuss: The importance of community trust with the police Sheriff Bonner's journey to becoming the Shelby County Sheriff. The future of the Shelby county Sheriffs Office and steps to combating crime

On this episode, Shelby County Board of Commissioners Chairman, Willie F. Brooks Jr. is joined by Reid Dulberger, retired CEO of EDGE as they discuss: The impact EDGE has had on economic growth in Memphis and Shelby County Reid Dulberger's continued service to his community The future of EDGE now that he has retired 

On this episode, Shelby County Board of Commissioners Chairman, Willie F. Brooks Jr. is joined by John Butler, President of Agricenter International as they discuss: The programs the Agricenter has to help educate the youth about Agriculture The importance Agriculture has on the environment and communities in Shelby County Tips to growing a healthy, sustainable food source and energy source in Shelby County

On this episode, Shelby County Board of Commissioners Chairman, Willie F. Brooks Jr. is joined by Commissioner Reginald Milton, Shelby County Board of Commissioner representing District 10 as they discuss: The importance of redistricting and the process behind the changing of districts. What the future holds for the citizens of Shelby County after redistricting is complete

On this episode, Shelby County Board of Commissioners Chairman, Willie F. Brooks Jr. is joined by Commissioner Van Turner Jr., Shelby County Board of Commissioner representing District 12 as they discuss: The importance of redistricting and the process behind the changing of districts. What the future holds for the citizens of Shelby County after redistricting is complete

On this episode, Shelby County Board of Commissioners Chairman, Willie F. Brooks Jr. is joined by Dr. Michelle Taylor, Director of The Shelby County Health Department and Bishop Althea Greene, Vice Chair of the Shelby County Board of Education as they discuss: The challenges facing schools when it pertains to protecting students and teachers during the pandemic The progress that has been been in Shelby County when it comes to decreasing our COVID-19 infection rates.

On this episode, Shelby County Board of Commissioners Chairman, Willie F. Brooks Jr. is joined by Shelby County Commissioner Eddie S. Jones Jr. of District 11 as they discuss: Commissioner Jones' biggest accomplishments as Chairman The challenges facing Chairman Willie F Brooks Jr. as he takes over The goals Chairman Brooks has for the future of Shelby County

On this episode, Shelby County Board of Commissioners Chairman, Eddie Jones Jr. is joined by Shelandra Ford, Shelby County Register of Deeds as they discuss: The role of Shelby County Register of Deeds Shelandra Ford's goals as the Register of Deeds The ways in which the Shelby County Commission can help support this department

On this episode, Shelby County Board of Commissioners Chairman, Eddie Jones Jr. is joined by Dr. Michelle Taylor, Director of The Shelby County Health Department as they discuss: The state of COVID-19 in Shelby County The strain the Delta Variant is putting on the hospitals in Shelby County The importance of our citizens getting the vaccine 

On this episode, Shelby County Board of Commissioners Chairman, Eddie Jones Jr. is joined by Vicki Johnson, Executive Director, Pinky Promise International as they discuss: The importance of developing our youth to be strong leaders in the future The ways in which Pinky Promise International supports the youth and their families in Shelby County How the Shelby County Commission can help support Pinky Promise International and their mission

On this episode, Shelby County Board of Commissioners Chairman, Eddie Jones Jr. is joined by Jeff Walker, Attorney at Davidson Co. District Attorney's Office as they discuss: The impact open and carry gun laws have on the state of Tennessee and Shelby County The challenges facing law enforcement and the public when it pertains to gun violence Jeff Walker's role as an Attorney at the Davidson Co. District Attorney's Office

On this episode, Shelby County Board of Commissioners Chairman, Eddie Jones Jr. is joined by Renee Allen Walker, Chief Diversity Supply Officer for EOC Office, as they discuss: The importance of diversity in building a strong and successful community Renee Allen Walker's role as the Chief Diversity Supply Officer for the EOC Office What is the EOC, Equal Opportunity Compliance, and how does it help affect the citizens of Shelby County

On this episode, Shelby County Board of Commissioners Chairman, Eddie Jones Jr. is joined by Dorcas Young Griffin, Shelby County Director of Community Services, as they discuss: Shelby County's community service efforts during the pandemic The programs put in place over the last year to help assist underserved citizens in Shelby County Information on how the Shelby County Community Services division is continue help fight the pandemic and getting Shelby County back to a sense or normalcy for it's citizens

On this episode, Shelby County Board of Commissioners Chairman, Eddie Jones Jr. is joined by Sharon Coleman, Community Activist and Businesswoman, as they discuss:  Her involvement in community activism The importance and power of the citizens' voice in helping move communities forward The ways in which county government can improve the relationships between community leaders and activists in Shelby County

On this episode, Shelby County Board of Commissioners Chairman, Eddie Jones Jr. is joined by Linda Delaney, Certified Leadership Trainer in The City of Memphis., as they discuss:  Her stellar career in leadership training The type of training her and her company provides for adults and the youth of Shelby County The importance of building leaders for the future How the County Commission can continue to support the efforts of Linda Delaney and other leadership programs in Shelby County

On this episode, Shelby County Board of Commissioners Chairman, Eddie Jones Jr. is joined by John Butler, President of Agricenter International, as they discuss:  Agricenter International's commitment to Shelby County The programs the Agricenter has to help educate the youth about Agriculture The importance Agriculture has on the environment and communities in Shelby County How the County Commission can continue to support Agricenter International.

On this episode, Shelby County Board of Commissioners Chairman, Eddie Jones Jr. is joined by Edmund Ford Jr., Shelby County Commissioner, District 9, as they discuss:  The Black Wall Street initiative and Hill Harper event Ways in which the County has balanced the budget during the pandemic The challenges facing Shelby County after COVID and the ways in which Shelby County can move forward.

On this episode, Shelby County Board of Commissioners Chairman, Eddie Jones Jr. is joined by Sarah Carpenter, Executive Director Memphis Lift, as they discuss:  Ways in which leadership in Shelby County can improve The amazing work of Memphis Lift The challenges facing the underserved youth in Shelby County and the ways in which county government can assist organizations like Memphis Lift

On this episode, Shelby County Board of Commissioners Chairman, Eddie Jones Jr. is joined by Floyd Bonner Jr., Shelby County Sheriff, as they discuss:  His amazing career with the Shelby County Sheriffs Office The accomplishments we have had during his historic tenure as Sheriff The challenges of the last year during the pandemic and social unrest What's next for Shelby County and Floyd Bonner Jr.

On this episode, Shelby County Board of Commissioners Chairman, Eddie Jones Jr. is joined by Michael Rallings, retired Memphis Police Director, as they discuss:  His amazing career with the Memphis Police Department The accomplishments we had during his tenure as Police Director The challenges of the last year during the pandemic and social unrest What's next for Memphis and Michael Rallings

On this episode, Shelby County Board of Commissioners Chairman, Eddie Jones Jr. is joined by Melvin Burgess, Shelby County Assessor, as they discuss:  The importance of e-appraisals How often citizens should get their property re-appraised The impact this has on the communities and neighborhoods in Shelby County The role of the Shelby County Assessor.

On this episode, Shelby County Board of Commissioners Chairman, Eddie Jones Jr. is joined by Tonja Sesley-Baymon, President & CEO of The Memphis Urban League., as they discuss:  COVID-19's impact on Shelby County The work of the Memphis Urban League in fighting for the Civil Rights of the citizens of Shelby County The ways in which the Shelby County Board of Commissioners can continue to support the Memphis Urban League

On this episode, Shelby County Board of Commissioners Chairman, Eddie Jones Jr. is joined by Dr. Tracy Hall, President of the Southwest Tennessee Community College., as they discuss:  COVID-19's impact on Southwest Community College The new educational possibilities that have come from virtual learning The ways in which Shelby County can continue to support Southwest Community College The goals Dr. Tracy Hall and Southwest Community College hopes to achieve in the future.

On this episode, Shelby County Board of Commissioners Chairman, Eddie Jones Jr. is joined by Frank Colvett Jr., Chairman of The Memphis City Council., as they discuss:  COVID-19's continued impact on Memphis and Shelby County Addressing some of the needs of the community together as Chairman's The ways in which Shelby County and The City of Memphis can work together to improve the lives of the citizens in the community Looking forward to the year ahead.