Tennessee Tech University brought Bob and Gloria Bell to Cookeville in the 1970's, and Tennessee Tech is what has kept them here. Bob Bell began his tenure as a professor, climbing the ranks of higher education, becoming Tech's 8th president in July of 2000. While accumulating many accolades and setting numerous records at the helm of the university, Bell shares that his best memories of his time at Tech involve the relationships he's made along the way. In this episode, Bob talks to us about his time at Tech, he and Gloria's role in our community, and the tragedy they experienced when their home burned to the ground this summer. An integral part of the growth of our community, Bob Bell continues to serve in many capacities from the Boy Scouts to the chairman of Cookeville's Industrial Development board, and as a mentor to many.