Podcasts about Blount County

Jake Lang, a former January 6 political prisoner who spent over four years without trial, was pardoned by President Trump back in January. Jake is running for the Florida US Senate seat, which Marco Rubio had held before his appointment as Secretary of State. Jake stepped out of a campaign event to discuss with me his J6 experience, but before we could get into his campaign, he received a call from Edward Kelley, a fellow pardoned J6er who is still being held - transferred to Blount County, Tennessee - who joined the conversation from jail.Dennis Kneale has been an anchor at CNBC and Fox Business Network after serving as a senior editor at the Wall Street Journal and managing editor of Forbes. Dennis joined me to discuss his latest book, The Leadership Genius of Elon Musk.In honor of “Liberation Day” - or as I call it, tariff-palooza - I was joined by Spencer Morrison, a lawyer, the editor-in-chief of the National Economics Editorial, and the author of Reshore: How Tariffs Will Bring Our Jobs Home and Revive the American Dream. We discussed the Trump tariffs and then talked more specifically about his book. Marine Le Pen, the leader of the French opposition party, the National Rally, has been banned from holding political office for five years after being “convicted” of misusing European Union funds. Teddy Pierce, writer, speaker, political commentator, and author of Dethrone Davos: Save America, joined me to discuss the EU's lawfare attempt to prevent Le Pen from becoming the next President of France and the message behind his book... the save America and the world from the global elitists of the World Economic Forum and beyond.Become a supporter of Tapp into the Truth: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tapp-into-the-truth--556114/support Tapp into the Truth on Rumble. Follow, watch the older shows, and join the live streams.Jake Lang for SenateJake Lang on XThe Leadership Genius of Elon MuskDennis Kneale on XReshore: How Tariffs Will Bring Our Jobs Home and Revive the American DreamNational Economics EditorialSpencer MorrisonDethrone Davos: Save AmericaDethrone Davos.comIf you love high-quality jerky, you need to check out Jerky Snob. They deliver small-batch, artisan jerky straight to your door every month—no MSG, no nitrates, just premium cuts and bold flavors. You can choose from 2, 4, or 8-bag subscriptions, and every delivery brings something new and delicious. One of my favorite things is the variety—spicy, smoky, sweet, all from different craft makers. It's like a jerky tasting adventure every month. Plus, it makes an awesome gift! Grab your subscription at tappintofood.com and treat yourself to better jerky. If recent events have proven anything, you need to be as prepared as possible for when things go sideways. You certainly can't count on the government for help. True liberty requires self-reliance. My Patriot SupplyDiversify and protect your hard-earned wealth. Use America's Premiere Conservative Gold Company, Harvard Gold Group. Use promo code TAPP.Support American jobs! Support the show! Get great products at great prices! Go to My Pillow and use promo code TAPP to save! Visit patriotmobile.com or Call (817) 380-9081 to take advantage of a FREE Month of service when you switch using promo code TAPP! Morning Kick is a revolutionary new daily drink from Roundhouse Provisions that combines ultra-potent greens like spirulina and kale with probiotics, prebiotics, collagen, and even ashwagandha. Just mix with water, stir, and enjoy!If you are a content creator in need of a professional drone or you just enjoy flying a drone on the weekend, EXO Drones has you covered!  EXO Drones Plus, get 15% off your order by using this link.Follow Tapp into the Truth on Locals Follow Tapp into the Truth on SubstackHero SoapPatriot DepotBlue CoolersKoa CoffeeBrainMDDiamond CBDSauce Bae2nd SkullEinstokBeanstoxBelle IsleMomento AIHoneyFund"Homegrown" Boone's BourbonIsland BrandsBlackout Coffee Co.Full Circle Brewing Co.Pasmosa Sangria  

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Greg begins by highlighting the March for Life in Washington DC and share some audio from  Vice President JD Vance's speech to the tens of thousands gathered. He also highlights the failure of the Alabama Senate to pass a bill that would encourage people in our state to Support Pregnancy Resource Centers in Alabama. This he explains is a pro life policy that other states have seen succeed.  Sheriff Moon joins Greg discussing recent sex sting operations in Blount County targeting those who prey on minors.  Some of these have been done in conjunction with Chris Hansen and have resulted in the arrest of people in the country illegally.  Washington Times online opinion editor and host of Bold and Blount Podcast joins Greg to talk current events and how Christians can Defeat Marxism and Saves America with Biblical Truth as given in her latest book God Given or Bust. 

Sheriff Moon joins Greg discussing recent sex sting operations in Blount County targeting those who prey on minors.  Some of these have been done in conjunction with Chris Hansen and have resulted in the arrest of people in the country illegally. 

Bryan Daniels, the President and CEO of the Blount Partnership – Incoming IEDC Board chair, joins Dennis, and they discuss what is ahead for the economic development profession and IEDC in 2025. Bryan Daniels was born and raised in Greeneville, Tennessee, which is adjacent to Cherokee National Forest. He has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Communications & Computer Science and a Master of Science degree in Manufacturing Engineering Technology from East Tennessee State University. Bryan began his career with the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development based in Nashville, Tennessee. Mr. Daniels left the State of Tennessee in 1997 and begun work as an Economic Development Planner for the firm of Barge Waggoner, Sumner and Cannon based in Nashville, Tennessee. During this time Bryan worked with several communities within East Tennessee and Southwest Virginia. His clients were municipalities trying to develop their local economies and seeking state and federal support for their goals. From 2001 thru 2010, Bryan accepted the role of Executive Vice President under the Blount Partnership. He was directly responsible for the Economic Development offices and staff located in Maryville, Tennessee; Munich, Germany; and Yokohama, Japan. Bryan managed the operations of the community's four industrial parks, two science/technology parks, and the Economic Development Programs for Blount County, City of Maryville, and City of Alcoa, Tennessee. The Economic Development Board is one of the four partner agencies of the Blount Partnership. In 2010, Bryan was named President and CEO of the Blount Partnership. The Partnership is comprised of The Blount County Chamber of Commerce, Blount County Economic Development Board, the Smoky Mountain Tourism Development Authority, and the Blount Chamber Foundation. The 24-person staff is responsible for all economic development activities within the jurisdictional boarders of Blount County and the cities of Alcoa, Maryville, Townsend, Rockford, Friendsville, and Louisville. During Bryan's tenure, Blount County has recruited over 75 new and expanding companies in the areas of research & development, corporate headquarters, manufacturing, and back-office support centers. The total capital investment of these companies has exceeded $4 billion dollars and created more than 12,000 direct new jobs with average wages above Tennessee's average. The Blount County local governments adopted the new tourism authority structure which was written by Bryan and former Senator Doug Overbey. The authority was unanimously adopted by the 107th Tennessee general assembly. Bryan has continued his professional education by graduating from the Economic Development Institute located at the University of Oklahoma and is a Certified Economic Developer (CEcD) from the International Economic Development Council. Bryan is also a graduate from the US Chamber's Institute of Non-Profit Management and attained the designation of IOM. He has also attained the status of Certified Chamber Executive (CCE) from the American Chamber of Commerce Executives. The Blount Partnership is a five-star accredited Chamber of Commerce by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and is the only Accredited Economic Development Organization (AEDO) by the International Economic Development Council in the state of Tennessee. Bryan is very active in the community and has held the following leadership roles:  

Genna Brown and David Sanderson discuss the vision of the Bible Marathon in Blount County! If you enjoy the show, be sure to check us out at facebook.com/truthrevival37385 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/truthrevival/support

Today we have Jeremy LaDuke with us on the show. This interview is, in part, about Jeremy's journey starting a boutique marketing firm, but it's also an opportunity for him to share advice that could help anyone improve their do-it-yourself marketing. Jeremy is the founder CEO of Epic Nine Marketing Outfitters, a 15-person boutique marketing firm with two goals in mind to help great local businesses thrive and to create a wonderful workplace for creative people. Jeremy is also the author of Climb, a how-to book for local businesses to navigate the world of marketing. He is a board member for the Sky City Entrepreneur Center and the Loudoun County Education Foundation. His business, epic Nine, won Pigeon Forge Chambers 2023 Best Non-Tourism Business of the Year Award and has been nominated for the Best of Blount County's 2024 Small Business of the Year. Subscribe on Apple Podcast , Spotify or other major streaming platforms.If you have a comment, a question you wish I'd asked, an idea for an episode or want to say hi, I'd love to hear from you! For inquiring guests, please keep in mind that this podcast is for the benefit of listeners and I am not interested in any “puff pieces.” Thank you for understanding!Let's connect!Website: https://www.annemcginty.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annemcgintyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/annemcgintyhost

On this episode of the Tennessee Farm Table, Amy sets the table with berries of the season, locations of regional pick-your-own farms, recipes for fruit desserts, blackberry jam, and a Blackberry slump grunt from Dee Dee Constantine. Amy's guests are Farmers Susan and John Keller of Blount County, TN, Dee Dee Constantine, Ruth Davis, and Lois Shuler Caughron (known as the last woman out of the Cove)⁣ ⁣ Lois and Ruth share memories of Kermit Caughron, how he enjoyed making “dew” from fruits of the season when a resident of Cades Cove, and news about a book signing at the Cades Cove Preservation Association.⁣

In this episode, we are setting the table with “Kermit's Striped Stick Bean”. We visit with John and Rachel Davis, owners of J & R Farms in Blount County, Tennessee. John Davis's great-grandmother is Lois Shuler Caughron, and her late husband is Kermit Caughron. The Caughron family has raised and saved an heirloom bean for generations named the “Striped Stick Bean”. This bean comes from the last remaining descendants of white settlers and residents of Cades Cove, Kermit, and Lois Caughron. When the Great Smoky Mountains National Park was established, the residents of Cades Cove were made to move out of the area over a certain amount of years. These last remaining residents of Cades Cove are John and Rachel Davis's ancestors. This family is very involved with a nonprofit organization called the Cades Cove Preservation Association, and a link is below to find out more about this organization and the repository of artifacts and pictures of the families of white settlers who formerly lived in Cades Cove. I (Amy) am actively gathering recordings and information on the original settlers of Cades Cove and Eastern Tennessee Mountains, Native American residents who long before white settlers came to the area of East Tennessee. I hope to be sharing podcasts and radio shows on the Native American perspective through the lens of food over the next months. For his “Potluck Radio” series, Fred Sauceman recalls Tennessee memories of the Franklin Club and of Raymond Bautista owner of the former restaurant “Raymond's Fine Foods” along with Raymond's recipe for Cole Slaw. Raymond's Fine Foods was inducted into the Tennessee Restaurant Hall of Fame.

In this episode of MsInterPReted, we're talking about tourism in Tennessee. Tennessee tourism generated $29 billion in direct visitor spending and saw 141 million visitors to the state in 2022, Tennessee ranks 11th in the nation for travel spending, the highest rank ever for our state. Tennessee has approximately 13, 372 restaurants in the state, which is roughly one restaurant per every 500 people if you look at our population numbers and over 1600 hotels. Sarah Beth is the CEO and president of the Tennessee Hospitality & Tourism Association. Her experience includes being Executive Director of the Tennessee Whiskey Trail and before that was also a part of the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development as the Middle Tennessee Division Manager. HospitalityTN represents the interests of Tennessee's lodging, dining, and tourism establishments and the related businesses involved in the hospitality & tourism industry. Kim Mitchell joined the Blount Partnership in July 2014 after serving the past 2 ½ years as the special events coordinator for the Helen Ross McNabb Center where she contributed to the successful planning, management and execution of many Blount County special events with specific responsibility for achieving all fundraising goals and community awareness objectives. Her position with the Blount Partnership consists of recruiting events in the areas of leisure, business and group travel to the county for overnight stays.   A graduate of the University of Tennessee, Mitchell has worn many hats in a variety of industries during her career ranging from being director of catering for a national hotel chain to serving as a marketing and public relations specialist for a local marketing group. Topics Discussed:·        What brought these two professionals to the tourism industry·        They describe the tourism boom they see in their respective geographic locations·        How the Tennessee Hospitality & Tourism Association partners with tourism businesses·        The tactics most effective in getting the word out to travelers about all that Tennessee has to offer·        The rise of outdoor adventure and leisure travel ·        The influence of the Tennessee Whiskey Trail on tourism·        What's on the horizon for Tennessee tourism

FOP's James Smallwood discusses the Blount County traffic stop that resulted in the death of a deputy & the wounding of another.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WVLT Reporter, Will Puckett, describes body cam video showing the moments leading up to the shooting death of Blount County Deputy, Greg McCowan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For the first time since the shooting death of Blount County Deputy Greg McCowan, Sheriff James Berrong talks about the loss and the decision to release body cam video.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Knoxville is growing, and so is our airport. While it might not sound like much, Avelo recently added cheap flights to and from Connecticut, which could open the door for more destinations out of McGhee Tyson.  Growth and development reporter Daniel Dassow, who specializes in tech and energy, joins host Ryan Wilusz to discuss how the airport is growing and what factors will influence that growth over the next five years.  "The Scruffy Stuff" is presented by knoxnews.com. Want more downtown analysis? Sign up for the free weekly Urban Knoxville newsletter by clicking here, and join the downtown discussion by becoming part of the Urban Knoxville group on Facebook.

House Republicans impeached Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas for his role in facilitating an “invasion” on the U.S. southern border by millions of illegal aliens from around the world. Tony Bobulinski, a former business associate of first son Hunter Biden, told congressional investigators that Joe Biden was an “enabler” of his family members' foreign dealings that granted sway over the U.S. government. Democrat Tom Suozzi won the special election in New York's 3rd Congressional District further narrowing the GOP control of the House. Rep. Barbara Lee said during a debate for one of California's U.S. Senate seats that the federal minimum wage should be $50 an hour. Customs and Border Protection apprehended 269 Chinese nationals attempting to enter the U.S. illegally in one day, raising the number of Chinese illegal migrants encountered by Border Patrol agents to over 20,000 in the past five months. Kenneth DeHart, a man who "allegedly" shot two Blount County, Tennessee, deputies last week during a traffic stop was arrested in Knoxville. Be ready when things go sideways. Visit 4Patriots and prepare for whatever life sends your way.Diversify and protect your hard-earned wealth with physical gold. Use America's Premiere Conservative Gold Company, Harvard Gold Group. Use promo code TAPP.Support American jobs! Stand with Mike! Go to My Pillow and use promo code TAPP to save!Tapp into the Truth at LocalsA Very Convenient WarmingHero Soap - Love HurtsHero SoapPatriot DepotBlue CoolersKoa CoffeeBrainMDDiamond CBDSauce Bae2nd SkullEinstokBeanstoxBelle IsleMomento AIHoneyFund"Homegrown" Boone's BourbonIsland BrandsBlackout Coffee Co.Full Circle Brewing Co.Pasmosa Sangria

A sermon about how Blount County's unique history may point to a beautiful future.

Congressman Tim Burchett (TN-02) hops in with Sheriff James "Jimbo" Berrong to talk about how law enforcement has changed, the unique challenges facing law enforcement in Blount County, the fentanyl crisis, and the new drug task force center currently being constructed.

There are several restaurants in Blount county with outside dining.  What are some of our favorites?  Let's find out!

We are setting the table with Recipes for Cobblers, Jam, and Pie made from fruits of the season. Guests include: - Farmers Susan and John Keller have been farming in Blount County, TN, on their family farm in continuous operation since 1890. UT Extension awarded John Keller Tennessee Farmer of the Year in 2014. Susan Keller shares a recipe for Miss Lily's Blackberry Cobbler. This recipe comes from her Grandmother (Lilian Bays Hitch). - Dee Dee Constantine (happily retired former food writer for the Knoxville News Sentinel) sets us straight on all of the terminology used in the arena of cobblers. She examines culinary terms such as brown Betty, cobblers, buckles, crisps, grunts, and slumps. - I (Amy Campbell) share a recipe for Blackberry Jam from that classic “Minnie Pearl Cooks” cookbook. - And an encore Farm and Fun-Time Heirloom Recipe segment recorded during the Farm and Fun Time Program at Radio Bristol - from storyteller Toni Doman sharing memories and her Grandmother's recipe for cherry pie.

The term circuit court is usually applied to trial courts of general jurisdiction. Its core concept requires judges to travel to different locales to ensure wide visibility and understanding of cases in a region. However, with the current lockdown procedure right now due to the COVID-19 pandemic, physically meeting in court poses a challenge. Joining Abhijit Verekar and co-host Mike Caffrey on today's show is Tom Hatcher, a Circuit Court Clerk for Blount County, Tennessee. Tom has been in the judicial system for 26 years. Today, he talks about how Blount County blazed the trail for many other courts in implementing virtual court systems or virtual arraignment systems. He also discusses how other county courts can get creative and partner with computer vendors so they can do what they need to do within their reach.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Join the Rethink IT Community today: averoadvisors.com

On this episode of Expanded Perspectives, the guys start the show-off talking about some new summer blockbusters that are coming out soon and Kyle's recent trip to the theater to watch the new Transformers movie. Then, a bizarre pale crawler is seen and a listener writes in with a strange sighting of both a woman in white and a shadow being. After the break, Cam brings up the mystery of Alabama's ancient case caskets. In 1840, when he was 22 years old, the Rev. William N. Crump settled outside Oneonta in Blount County and built a farmhouse. He began farming the land and, in 1858, bought 246 acres from the U.S. government. The land included entrances to five caves, according to a 2005 newsletter of Birmingham Grotto: Crump Cave, Second Cave, Horseshoe Cave, Bishopella Cave and Sewer Cave. Crump and friends were hunting in 1840 when they discovered Crump's Cave, which geologist Frank Burns would later describe as having an "opening so small that a man could scarcely crawl through it." Inside, Crump found Native American artifacts including beads, arrows and spears, copper items and stone axes. There were also more than 200 pounds of galena, an ore used in lead and silver. Most surprisingly, he also found skulls and wooden coffins that had been hollowed by fire and stone implements. Who built them and were they really coffins? All of this and more on this installment of Expanded Perspectives! Show Notes The Encyclopedia of Ancient Giants in North America by Fritz Zimmerman Sponsors: HelloFresh: Check "Save Money" off your growing to-do list with the help of HelloFresh. HelloFresh is cheaper than grocery shopping and 25% cheaper than takeout. Go to HelloFresh.com/expanded16 for 16 FREE meals plus FREE shipping! Athletic Greens: If you're looking for a simpler and cost effective supplement routine, Athletic Greens is giving you a FREE 1 year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 free travel packs with your first purchase. Go to athleticgreens.com/EXPANDED. Check it out! Want to Share Your Story? Email: expandedperspectives@yahoo.com Hotline: 888-393-2783

UT AgResearch now has robotic milking technology at its Little River Dairy Unit in Blount County - and the cows there seem to have taken a liking to it.

Blount county, Tennessee is located in east Tennessee in the foothills of the Smoky Mountains.  Two local realtors, Eric Rice and Brett Heppner, explore all things Blount county from real estate information to where to eat or what to do and much, much more.

Russ Durrance, director of state legislative programs, has a conversation with Alabama Majority Leader Clay Scofield. Sen. Scofield represents District 9, which is made up of Blount County, Madison County  and Marshall County.Be sure to check out Alabama Ag Credit and Alabama Farmers Federation.

One of the keys to vibrant communities is the presence of vibrant Parks and Recreation Agencies.  And, the leadership of these local government agencies is of paramount importance. Our guest today, Joe Huff is exemplary of effective leadership in a Parks and Recreation Agency.  Promoted to Executive Director of this consolidated agency  in 1983  he … Continue reading "Interview With Joe Huff, TRPA Fellow 2022, Maryville, Alcoa and Blount County Parks and Recreation (Episode 94)" The post Interview With Joe Huff, TRPA Fellow 2022, Maryville, Alcoa and Blount County Parks and Recreation (Episode 94) appeared first on Mark Fraley Podcast.

In today's episode, we talk with a teacher and interventionist from Blount County, TN, Erin Metz. She provides an in depth walkthrough of her district's K-2 instructional block time. She'll share her strategic approach to working with students and teachers during small group instructional time - modeling how to use this time to reinforce accuracy, automaticity, build vocabulary and knowledge in order to solidify comprehension, and more. ResourcesErin Metz Small Group Time YouTube VideoBeverly Tyner's Lesson PlansGreat Minds Wit & Wisdom ELA and GeodesWilson Language FundationsHeggerty Phonemic Awareness ILA Maximizing Small Group Reading Instruction Connect with usFacebook and join our Facebook Group Twitter Instagram Visit our website to stay connected with Melissa and Lori! Helping teachers learn about science of reading, knowledge building, and high quality curriculum. 

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Kevin Spacey Testifies Father Was “Homophobic Neo-Nazi” During his sexual misconduct trial, Kevin Spacey testified that his father was a homophobic Neo-Nazi. On Monday, Kevin Spacey testified in a New York courtroom to refute allegations made by actor Anthony Rapp that the Oscar winner made a sexual pass at him when they were both 14 years old. When confronted about Rapp's allegations that a 26-year-old Spacey picked him up like a groom would a bride after a party in 1986, the actor responded by calling himself "Kevin Spacey Fowler." Rapp said earlier in the trial that during the fully clothed encounter, he wriggled out from under Spacey and tried to run out of the flat, but Spacey followed him and asked if he was sure he wanted to leave. "They are not real," Spacey remarked of the claims. Then, he was questioned if, throughout his professional existence, he had been secretive about his personal life. "My loathing of bigotry and intolerance began" at that point, he claimed. According to Spacey, having friends over was "humiliating and terrifying" since he never knew what his father would say to them or to him. I couldn't tell anyone a word about what was going on inside that house. There was never a single conversation about it between us. I've never discussed this in open conversation before," he admitted. When asked about his interest in the theater, Spacey revealed that his father "used to rage at me at the possibility that I might be gay." Two hours after Rapp's attorneys ended their presentation of evidence, Judge Lewis A. Kaplan dismissed a claim of intentional infliction of mental distress, and Spacey took the stand to testify. According to Kaplan, Rapp's allegations of abuse and battery are repeated here. It was argued by Spacey's legal team that Rapp's lawyers couldn't substantiate their client's allegations, hence the lawsuit should be thrown out. Kaplan ruled that Rapp, a 50-year-old regular on "Star Trek: Discovery," can move through with his assault and battery charges in court. The Broadway production of "Rent" featured him as an original cast member. Oscar winner and "House of Cards" star Kevin Spacey, 63, saw his career cut short by allegations made by actor Anthony Rapp and others in 2017. When Rapp and Spacey first met in 1986, he was in "Precious Sons" at the Broadway Theatre. Before entering its third week on Monday, the trial has already heard testimony from Rapp over the course of several days. Unless a victim comes forward publicly, like Rapp has, the Associated Press does not typically identify those who make such allegations. 2 A missing Texas mother's body was located in Nebraska following a high-speed automobile chase with her son. On Sunday, following a high-speed police chase with the missing mother's son, the body of the mother was discovered in the trunk of the automobile. On October 13, the Harris County Sheriff's Office in Texas received a complaint of a missing teen named Tyler Roenz and his mother named Michelle. The pair's last known location is the 14700 block of Birch Arbor Court in Humble, Texas, around 11:40 a.m. The Harris County Sheriff's Office reportedly contacted Nebraska State Police on Friday, October 14, after receiving information that a vehicle they believed was connected in a killing was in the state at the time. Minutes after getting the call, the Nebraska State Police spotted the Roenzs' Mazda 3 heading west on Interstate 80. The Mazda apparently sped away from a traffic stop made by state police, prompting the officers to give chase. At "speeds in excess of 110 miles per hour," the Mazda apparently kept going down the road. Somewhere around mile 9, the vehicle apparently collided with a semitruck, careened off the road, and crashed into a tree. According to reports, upon arrival, troopers discovered the driver suffering from "severe" injuries. Furthermore, they found a woman's body in the car's trunk. Tyler Roenz, the driver, was sent to a local hospital for treatment. The victim in the trunk was confirmed to be Michelle Roenz on October 15 by the Nebraska State Police. For "ongoing treatment of injuries received when he crashed his vehicle," Tyler was moved from a local hospital to another in Omaha. 3 An Alabama doctor has been accused of promising to be a "sugar daddy" to a minor patient and engaging in sex trafficking. A 59-year-old physician is in jail after being accused of sex trafficking a 17-year-old patient. On October 4, the teen patient saw Dr. Janaki Earla, and the Birmingham Real-Time News reports that when listening to her heart, he accidentally placed the stethoscope on her breasts. Earla allegedly complemented the adolescent on her beauty and hair after the checkup, then asked for her number. The victim claims he texted her thereafter, saying, "You may text me whenever you feel like it." On Oct. 5, Earla sent the adolescent a text message inquiring about her mood and stating, "If you agree not to tell anyone, I'll be very grateful. Please don't take this the wrong way "What's going on in Birmingham right now, according to the Birmingham Real-Time News. Reports further indicate that he said, "Let's keep this between ourselves and I swear I won't tell anybody. Your parents have my utmost respect, but we need to keep this between the two of us." According to the Birmingham Real-Time News, the mother reported the event to the police on October 5 and gave them her daughter's mobile to investigate. According to the article, an undercover investigator from the FBI's Child Exploitation and Human Trafficking Task Force pretended to be the teen and carried on their conversation with the doctor. The undercover investigator claims that Earla texted him an explanation of the term "Sugar Daddy," which stated, "an older man who supports/provides for a younger woman (ex: financially) in return for companionship and/or sexual favors." In response, the operative in disguise allegedly wrote: "So are you my Suggar daddy?" in which Earla chimed in, "Yes. That's all I can say, sweetie." The undercover agent reportedly continued the conversation by asking Earla what he wanted to do to her, to which Earla allegedly responded, "Please take me and use me as you see fit. Take care of me like a lover would." The doctor "took a risk" by asking the adolescent to be his sugar baby, and he described himself as a "middle-aged unhappy man," as reported by the Birmingham Real-Time News. Earla reportedly asked to meet the teen victim, and they agreed to do so at a Days Inn in Oneonta. According to the Birmingham Real-Time News, on October 11 Earla visited the Days Inn with a box of condoms, Hpnotiq, José Cuervo, Jagermeister, a 12-pack of White Claw, and $386 in cash, all with the intention of giving the teenage girl $50. According to reports, police enforcement was waiting for Earla when he arrived, and he confessed to the crime right away. According to WBRC-TV, Earla was charged with first-degree human trafficking of a juvenile, and officials are still searching for additional potential victims. Jail records say he is still being held in the Blount County facility.

Kevin Spacey Testifies Father Was “Homophobic Neo-Nazi” During his sexual misconduct trial, Kevin Spacey testified that his father was a homophobic Neo-Nazi. On Monday, Kevin Spacey testified in a New York courtroom to refute allegations made by actor Anthony Rapp that the Oscar winner made a sexual pass at him when they were both 14 years old. When confronted about Rapp's allegations that a 26-year-old Spacey picked him up like a groom would a bride after a party in 1986, the actor responded by calling himself "Kevin Spacey Fowler." Rapp said earlier in the trial that during the fully clothed encounter, he wriggled out from under Spacey and tried to run out of the flat, but Spacey followed him and asked if he was sure he wanted to leave. "They are not real," Spacey remarked of the claims. Then, he was questioned if, throughout his professional existence, he had been secretive about his personal life. "My loathing of bigotry and intolerance began" at that point, he claimed. According to Spacey, having friends over was "humiliating and terrifying" since he never knew what his father would say to them or to him. I couldn't tell anyone a word about what was going on inside that house. There was never a single conversation about it between us. I've never discussed this in open conversation before," he admitted. When asked about his interest in the theater, Spacey revealed that his father "used to rage at me at the possibility that I might be gay." Two hours after Rapp's attorneys ended their presentation of evidence, Judge Lewis A. Kaplan dismissed a claim of intentional infliction of mental distress, and Spacey took the stand to testify. According to Kaplan, Rapp's allegations of abuse and battery are repeated here. It was argued by Spacey's legal team that Rapp's lawyers couldn't substantiate their client's allegations, hence the lawsuit should be thrown out. Kaplan ruled that Rapp, a 50-year-old regular on "Star Trek: Discovery," can move through with his assault and battery charges in court. The Broadway production of "Rent" featured him as an original cast member. Oscar winner and "House of Cards" star Kevin Spacey, 63, saw his career cut short by allegations made by actor Anthony Rapp and others in 2017. When Rapp and Spacey first met in 1986, he was in "Precious Sons" at the Broadway Theatre. Before entering its third week on Monday, the trial has already heard testimony from Rapp over the course of several days. Unless a victim comes forward publicly, like Rapp has, the Associated Press does not typically identify those who make such allegations. 2 A missing Texas mother's body was located in Nebraska following a high-speed automobile chase with her son. On Sunday, following a high-speed police chase with the missing mother's son, the body of the mother was discovered in the trunk of the automobile. On October 13, the Harris County Sheriff's Office in Texas received a complaint of a missing teen named Tyler Roenz and his mother named Michelle. The pair's last known location is the 14700 block of Birch Arbor Court in Humble, Texas, around 11:40 a.m. The Harris County Sheriff's Office reportedly contacted Nebraska State Police on Friday, October 14, after receiving information that a vehicle they believed was connected in a killing was in the state at the time. Minutes after getting the call, the Nebraska State Police spotted the Roenzs' Mazda 3 heading west on Interstate 80. The Mazda apparently sped away from a traffic stop made by state police, prompting the officers to give chase. At "speeds in excess of 110 miles per hour," the Mazda apparently kept going down the road. Somewhere around mile 9, the vehicle apparently collided with a semitruck, careened off the road, and crashed into a tree. According to reports, upon arrival, troopers discovered the driver suffering from "severe" injuries. Furthermore, they found a woman's body in the car's trunk. Tyler Roenz, the driver, was sent to a local hospital for treatment. The victim in the trunk was confirmed to be Michelle Roenz on October 15 by the Nebraska State Police. For "ongoing treatment of injuries received when he crashed his vehicle," Tyler was moved from a local hospital to another in Omaha. 3 An Alabama doctor has been accused of promising to be a "sugar daddy" to a minor patient and engaging in sex trafficking. A 59-year-old physician is in jail after being accused of sex trafficking a 17-year-old patient. On October 4, the teen patient saw Dr. Janaki Earla, and the Birmingham Real-Time News reports that when listening to her heart, he accidentally placed the stethoscope on her breasts. Earla allegedly complemented the adolescent on her beauty and hair after the checkup, then asked for her number. The victim claims he texted her thereafter, saying, "You may text me whenever you feel like it." On Oct. 5, Earla sent the adolescent a text message inquiring about her mood and stating, "If you agree not to tell anyone, I'll be very grateful. Please don't take this the wrong way "What's going on in Birmingham right now, according to the Birmingham Real-Time News. Reports further indicate that he said, "Let's keep this between ourselves and I swear I won't tell anybody. Your parents have my utmost respect, but we need to keep this between the two of us." According to the Birmingham Real-Time News, the mother reported the event to the police on October 5 and gave them her daughter's mobile to investigate. According to the article, an undercover investigator from the FBI's Child Exploitation and Human Trafficking Task Force pretended to be the teen and carried on their conversation with the doctor. The undercover investigator claims that Earla texted him an explanation of the term "Sugar Daddy," which stated, "an older man who supports/provides for a younger woman (ex: financially) in return for companionship and/or sexual favors." In response, the operative in disguise allegedly wrote: "So are you my Suggar daddy?" in which Earla chimed in, "Yes. That's all I can say, sweetie." The undercover agent reportedly continued the conversation by asking Earla what he wanted to do to her, to which Earla allegedly responded, "Please take me and use me as you see fit. Take care of me like a lover would." The doctor "took a risk" by asking the adolescent to be his sugar baby, and he described himself as a "middle-aged unhappy man," as reported by the Birmingham Real-Time News. Earla reportedly asked to meet the teen victim, and they agreed to do so at a Days Inn in Oneonta. According to the Birmingham Real-Time News, on October 11 Earla visited the Days Inn with a box of condoms, Hpnotiq, José Cuervo, Jagermeister, a 12-pack of White Claw, and $386 in cash, all with the intention of giving the teenage girl $50. According to reports, police enforcement was waiting for Earla when he arrived, and he confessed to the crime right away. According to WBRC-TV, Earla was charged with first-degree human trafficking of a juvenile, and officials are still searching for additional potential victims. Jail records say he is still being held in the Blount County facility.

If you think Democrats are the only perpetrators of election shenanigans, listen this week as our special guest, Mark Pulliam, describes his recent election to the Tennessee Republican State Executive Committee, only to be quickly removed by Establishment tricks. And if that is not enough of a treat for you as Halloween approaches, well then you might be further outraged by how Republicans in Blount County destroyed any pretense of honesty and fair play in order to maintain their precarious position of power. We also delve into the subject of financial institutions “de-banking” of customers whose views do not align with the powerful.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, we'll hear from Aaron, David, and Sharon about communication styles, followed by Tamara Miller with Isaiah 117 House and Corinne D'Aprille for Family Promise of Blount County.

In the 1920s residents of Maryville, in Blount County, Tennessee, were living in fear of being the victim of a violent home invasion by a mysterious man known as the Night Marauder. One man was arrested and charged with being the Night Marauder, Will Sheffey, and he was put on trial for several sexual assaults and two murders.Today we tell that story.You can subscribe to the Stories podcast at Apple Podcasts, Spreaker, Audible, Goodpods, Spotify, Stitcher or on your favorite podcast app.Thanks for listening and thanks for sharing our stories with your friends...For more information, go the Night Marauder Project here: https://thenightmarauderproject.com/

One Tool for Taking Back Your Local & State Government [Time Sensitive Interview]Many Tennesseans can tell you everything that happened in Washington, DC last week - but can't tell you squat about what happened in Nashville!This drives me crazy because you CAN make an immediate difference locally, just like Mark, Cheryl & Jennifer did in Blount County after attending The Tennessee Freedom Summit last year (which is only one week away now so you better get your tickets!)In this interview, you'll discover that you do not have to be politically savvy or a government expert to make things happen. But there is one thing you MUST do...Tune in to find out what it is.And, don't forget to join us in Nashville - live or virtually - for the 2nd Annual Tennessee Freedom Summit!See you soon!Get your tickets to the 2nd Annual Tennessee Freedom Summit Here >> https://bit.ly/3PlRCYcWatch the interview here >> https://bit.ly/3dmje29

This week on The Land Show: Stacy Lyn Harris joins us to discuss her recent trip to be a guest chef in Sitka, Alaska, and she also discusses her upcoming new shows as host of “The Sporting Chef” on the Outdoor Channel. www.stacylynharris.com Chris Hutzler, owner of Indian Creek Peach Farm, and Jonathan's brother-in-law, talks about their current peach harvest on their farm in Blount County. Randall Upchurch joins us from the road and talks about some of the great folks and kindred spirits in agriculture across the country. www.selandgroup.com/agents/Randall-Upchurch -Brian Watts discusses late season controlled burns in our Timber Talk segment. www.selandgroup.com/agents/Brian-watts

On social media after the announcement that One Knoxville would play the majority of its home games in Maryville, some folks questioned why the team would venture a 20-minute ride down the road in Blount County.What I (Brian) knew from my year of covering Maryville College men’s and women’s soccer in 2014 for The Daily Times was that Pepe Fernandez had been one of the sport’s familiar faces in East Tennessee for more than three decades. In 2015, when I wrote a magazine story about the culture and history of indoor soccer in Knoxville, we sat down for the first time, in his office, and talked about his time as both a coach at Maryville and for the Knoxville Force as well as a player for the Knoxville Impact, a semi-pro indoor soccer team from the ‘90s.In 33 seasons at the helm of Maryville College, Fernandez has won four USA South Tournament titles and led the men and women to 16 NCAA Division III Tournament appearances. He is ranked in the Top 10 for wins all-time in men’s DIII soccer.In this interview, we discuss:Why Pepe’s first name is not pronounced how you expect it to beHis history of playing soccer for Father Ryan High School, in the defunct Dixie Amateur Soccer League, and for Tennessee WesleyanWhat brought him and has kept him at Maryville College for more than three decadesHis and his current and former players’ contributions to soccer in the communityHis favorite coaching memoriesWhat makes soccer such a special sportWhether or not Knoxville is a soccer townEnjoy!Fernandez’s Maryville College bioOne Knoxville’s game scheduleThanks for listening! Subscribe to receive an email every time a new episode & post drops. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit knoxsoccerpodcast.substack.com

This week on The Land Show: -Captain Dave Hare, owner of Alex City Guide Service, talks to us from his fishing boat on Lake Martin. We get a real time look at the stripe bass bite, and Captain Dave has to leave us abruptly when they get 4 fish on at one time. http://www.alexcityguideservice.com John McRae joins us from Hazelrig Orchards in Blount County. He talks about the family history with the farm, and what fruits and produce they are growing this year. Tyler Bauer, agent with Southeastern Land Group, shares about his hometown area of Winchester, TN and north Alabama. He also discusses a great new property for sale. http://www.selandgroup.com/agents/tyler-bauer Randall Upchurch calls in from north Alabama after looking at a poultry farm to give us our Farmland Report. www.poultrysouth.com

In April 1865 a riverboat that carried cargo from Illinois south to New Orleans was hired to transport newly freed Union prisoners from Vicksburg, Mississippi, home.  Unfortunately, many of them would end up dying during this trip. Today we tell the story of the man claimed to be the last survivor of this ill-fated trip, a man born and raised in Blount County, Tennessee.