Dale Welch works at the Monterey Depot Museum and is also a Putnam County historian.  I asked Dale to tell us some local folklore for Halloween week. Here are five stories Dale shared with me along with my interview about how he learned about all these tall tales.

Dale Welch

Tom Brown is a 40 year veteran of the fire service who currently serves as fire chief for Putnam County. He was diagnosed with leukemia and is currently receiving treatment in Nashville. The community would like to help the family with medical expenses. On Saturday, October 20^th at 4pm, there will be a soup dinner and silent auction at First Christian Church on Fairground Lane in Cookeville for a $5 donation. I had the chance of talking to his son, Adam Brown about his Dad.

Cookeville High School student, Caleb Stout, 14, learned some new skills this summer.  He was a participant in the Tennessee Highway Patrol youth Academy held for a week this summer. He also got the chance to see what his dad does on a daily basis as a Cookeville Police officer,Caleb’s parents,  Darrin and Ginger joined us on this interview with Caleb.  The academy is held in Nashville and is in it’s fifth year. It’s a free program but applicants need a letter of recommendation and will also be asked to write an essay.  Caleb tells us more about his experience in the interview below.

First pic: Caleb Stout at our Lite Rock studio

Second Pic: (Caleb’s Family) Ian, Ginger, Lt. Darrin Stout and Caleb

Third Pic:  (THP) Major Matt Perry, Lt Col Mark Proctor, Cadet Caleb Stout,  Lt Col Tony Barham, Lt Col James Hutcherson & Major Michael Hamilton

John Oates is one half of the best-selling duo of all time, Daryl Hall & John Oates, as well as an accomplished solo artist. A member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Songwriters Hall of Fame.  In addition to his solo shows, John Oates continues to tour with Daryl Hall, playing sold-out concerts around the world. I had the pleasure of speaking to him this week about his love of Nashville and how it’s influenced his music.

John Ward called play-by-play for the Vol Radio Network for over 30 years. He won numerous awards and accolades over his tenure. He passed away, Wednesday night, June 20th. Current Titans broadcaster Mike Keith remembers working with John Ward and shares some special memories about John.

Can you believe The Simpsons show has been on for 30 years? Writer Mike Reiss has been with the series since the very first episode. He’s written a new book,  Springfield Confidential.  I was honored to be able to interview Mike about his book and the show. He touches on why he thinks the show has been going for so long, behind the scenes secrets and why he loves his job.   Here’s my interview with Mike.

Cookeville Mayor, Ricky Shelton stopped in on the morning show to update the whereabouts of the black bear who has been seen in several areas of Cookeville and even in Overton County. Here’s what Mayor Shelton told us………..

Susan Lucci is famous for her role as Erica Cane on “All My Children” from 1970 to 2011, and she now stars on “Devious Maids” on Lifetime. She’s promoting her new QVC activewear line, the Susan Lucci Collection, which launched on April 13th. I discuss all of this with this beautiful star.   Here’s the interview.

Are your pets ready for flea & tick season? It’s upon us. Our pets can get Lyme Disease just like we can. They need to be on a yearly prevention. What are some of the ways you can help your pet avoid these parasites?  Veterinarian, Dr. Dan Markwalder is the founding partner of Companion Animal Hospital in Chicago. He lets us know what signs to look out for.

You remember Happy Days and the Mom everyone loved, “Mrs. C”.  She was played by the lovely Marion Ross. She talks to me about her new memoir, My Days: Happy and Otherwise. Here’s the interview if you missed it.