East Main: 101 Podcast News Summary

East Main: 101 | Lesson 45 ft. Beth Ann Simpson, Director of Jackson Downtown Development Corporation

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT

I sit down with the Director of Jackson Downtown Development Corporation Beth Ann Simpson to talk about how downtown has found new life within the past couple of years.

East Main: 101 | Lesson 44 ft. Keith Weddle, Traffic Signs Division

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT

I sit down with City of Jackson, TN Traffic Signs Division Director Keith Weddle to learn more about how his department creates and maintains the more than 8,000 signs across the city.

East Main: 101 | Lesson 43 ft. Kelly Clifton, Stormwater Operations

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT

City of Jackson, TN Stormwater Operations Director Kelly Clifton talks about his role with helping to maintain stormwater infrastructure throughout the city.

East Main: 101 | Lesson 42 ft. Dylan Middleton, Traffic Signals Department

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT

I sit down with the supervisor of our city's traffic signalization department to learn more about how his role in keeping travelers moving throughout our city.

East Main: 101 | Lesson 41 ft. Hilliard Baker III, Jackson, TN Parks & Rec (T.R. White)

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT

I'm joined with Hilliard Baker III to talk about his 2 decade career as Jackson, TN Parks and Rec Program Specialist at T.R. White Sportsplex.

East Main: 101 | Lesson 40 ft. Deputy Chief Gary Benton, Jackson Police Department

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT

I sit down with Jackson Police Department Deputy Chief Gary Benton to hear about his rise in ranks with the department and his love for racing.

East Main: 101 | Lesson 39 ft. Beth Bolton, CEO of Visit Jackson, TN

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT

I sit down with Beth Bolton, CEO of Visit Jackson, TN to talk about how her organization's role plays a vital part in the success of our city.

East Main: 101 | Lesson 38 ft. Debra "PeeWee" Williamson-Easley, South Jackson Community Center Director

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT

South Jackson Community Center Director Debra "PeeWee" Williamson joins me in studio to talk about how she helped shape the future of Jackson residents from their youth to adulthood.

East Main: 101 | Lesson 37 ft. LaShune Hicks, Carl Perkins Civic Center Director

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT

City of Jackson, TN Employee LaShune Hicks talks about her journey from one of the city's community centers to becoming the Director of the Carl Perkins Civic Center as well as the upgrades made to the facility.

East Main: 101 | Lesson 36 ft. Abby Palmer, City of Jackson, TN Service Innovation Director

Thu, 16 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Abby Palmer sits with me to talk about her journey from being an AmeriCorps Vista to becoming the city's new Service Innovation Director.

East Main: 101 | Lesson 35 ft. Jordan Alexander, Creative Services Manager, The Ned

Thu, 09 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Jordan Alexander sits down with me to talk about his role as Creative Services Manager at The Ned McWherter West Tennessee Cultural Arts Center.

East Main: 101 | Lesson 34 ft. Allyssa Miller, Jackson Parks & Rec Ceramics Instructor

Thu, 02 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Did you know we offer pottery and ceramics classes? Allyssa Miller, class instructor sits with me to talk about her love for the art and show some of the pieces her students create.

East Main: 101 | Lesson 33 ft. Stephanie Graham, Jackson Police Department Public Information Officer

Thu, 25 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT

I sit down with Jackson Police Department Public Information Officer Stephanie Graham to talk about why her love for community fits well with her role with the agency.

East Main: 101 | Lesson 31 ft. Roger "RC" Waddell, Director of Groundskeeping

Thu, 11 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT

City of Jackson, TN Groundskeeping Director RC Waddell and I discuss how his team works daily to maintain the grounds at city properties -- from parks to venues.

East Main: 101 | Lesson 30 ft. Melissa Gordon, Risk Management Claims Manager

Thu, 04 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT

City of Jackson, TN Claims Manager Melissa Gordon from our Risk Management Department talks about her role in handling internal and external insurance claims for The City.

East Main: 101 | Lesson 29 ft. Debra Click, 311 Call Center

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT

City of Jackson, TN 311 Call Center Team Lead Debbie Click joins me in studio to talk about her role in assisting residents with their city service requests.