Having a background in the non-profit sector coupled with growing up in Cookeville, it seemed a natural fit for John Bell to serve as the Director for the Cookeville Regional Charitable Foundation. The Foundation has multiple arms of benevolence that reach all across our region. In this podcast, John touches on many of the different programs that Foundation provides to meet the practical and medical needs of our community. From free CPR training and the patient assistance programs, to the Pet Therapy program and remote area medical clinics, learn about all of the amazing things that the CRMC Charitable Foundation is doing in the Upper Cumberland.
After a diverse and storied career in law enforcement, Eddie Farris was elected as the Sheriff of Putnam County in 2014. Sheriff Farris immediately went to work assembling a team of dedicated officers who have been instrumental in the heaping strides that have been made in the Putnam County Sheriffs Office under his leadership. In this episode, Farris talks about how his career was a natural progression to where he is now, what has happened over the last four years, the struggles that our law enforcement face, and what every day life as the Sheriff looks like. It’s great to hear from the heart of the leaders in our community!
Natalie Stout is a born and raised Putnam County native. A Tennessee Tech alum, she began a career in real estate and within five years opened her own brokerage, The Realty Firm. Natalie’s upbeat personality, can do attitude, and tireless work ethic have propelled her to the front of the pack in Upper Cumberland real estate. In this podcast, Natalie talks about business development, the influences that have shaped her, and how she swore she would never sell real estate. Down to earth and matter of fact, Natalie’s episode holds great insight for both new and seasoned business owners alike
Mark Wilson has had a love for athletics and administration from an early age, which made a career as an AD a natural fit. Wilson moved to Cookeville in 2004 to take on that leadership role for TTU athletics. Since then, he has led the way on numerous improvements across the board, focusing heavily on academic achievement and facility enhancements. In this episode, Mark shares the story of his road to Cookeville, the mentors who have shaped the man that he is, and the exciting things on the horizon for TTU athletics.