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On My Mind

Doctor Shelley Griffith

Dr. Shelley Griffith is a retired physician and columnist who enjoys helping people understand more about their health. He also is a dedicated researcher who likes to share thoughts about many topics that might be of interest for the general population.

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46:35

Managing a city is a twenty-four/seven/365 effort.

On My Mind ·

2025/06/08

Join me this week as I talk with Randy Dowling, City Manager of Athens, TN, as he enlightens us on just how complex city government can be. Coordinating City Council, full-time and part-time staff, and the citizens of a community takes many skills, and a lot of dedication.

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45:43

Taking a look at food insecurity---a growing national...

On My Mind ·

2025/06/01

My. guest this week is Heidi King, Director of Table Graces, an Athens, Tennessee, food pantry. She is a dynamic, passionate person who leads a dedicated team of volunteers helping provide a significant service for the food insecure in our area. Comments; shelgrif@gmail.com or 423-368-3146.

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51:55

A businessman talks about what his hometown has to...

On My Mind ·

2025/05/25

Bobby Roseberry joins me this week to discuss his career and what Athens has to offer its citizens. He also shares interesting stories about a passion of his, old military planes and his involvement on a crew. Comments: shelgrif@gmail.com or 423-368-3146.

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38:24

Everyone, everywhere needs someone to move them...

On My Mind ·

2025/05/18

My good friend, Sam Stephens, sits down to discuss his long career in the family business. He has some great stories about moving folks to town and out of town that will impress you as to how hard the business can be at times. Comments to: shelgrif @gmail.com or 423-368-3146.

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41:29

Living a creative life

On My Mind ·

2025/05/11

I hope you folks will join me as I welcome a local artist to the show. Barbara Ensley has a very interesting life and career and she will share some insightful comments about how to be creative and true to yourself. She will describe her latest art show and I know you will want to see her works. Comments to: shelgrif@gmail.com or 423-368-3146.

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01:08:26

A long time friend talks about being a lawyer and a...

On My Mind ·

2025/05/04

Join me this week as I discuss an interesting career path with Jeff Cunningham. He has a unique perspective about the legal profession and the banking community, as he has served in both over many decades. Comments to: shelgrif@ gmail.com or 423-368-3146.

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55:56

A fraternity brother and long time friend talks about...

On My Mind ·

2025/04/27

I know you will want to join me for a lively discussion with Larry Rhodes, a six decades friend for an interesting discussion of his career and various community service projects he has been involved in. Comments to: 423-368-3146 or shelgrif@gmail.com

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42:33

A dear friend shares her marvelous musical career.

On My Mind ·

2025/04/20

Pam Thigpen, a living musical legend, is my guest this week as we discuss her career in professional music and education. She has given our community decades of great performances as a keyboardist, singer, and choral director, and we are forever grateful for the memories.Comments: 423-368-3146 or shelgrif@gmail.com

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17:00

Do you know these celebrities real names?

On My Mind ·

2025/04/13

It seems so many celebrities change their real names, or maybe the studios/publicists do it for them. Join me as I look at some of our most famous people and what name they were born with and what we know them as today. Comments: 423-368-3146 or shelgrif@gmail.com

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42:38

Reaching for the stars!

On My Mind ·

2025/04/06

Join me as I interview Natalie Leonesio, a freshman at Sarah Lawrence College, as she begins her life's journey to a career in theater. Her enthusiasm and passion for the arts is impressive and I have had the good fortune to watch her grow at our local arts center, and can't wait to see her on the biggest stages possible.For comments or questions: 423-368-3146 or shelgrif@gmail.com

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42:12

A firefighter shares his wisdom about fire prevention.

On My Mind ·

2025/03/30

I hope you will join me as we visit with Chad Baker, a firefighter in Fayetteville, Tennessee, as he describes his career. He will also talk about fire safety and what we can do to help prevent tragedies occurring around us.

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37:17

Everything happens on small town main streets

On My Mind ·

2025/03/23

I hope you will listen to our program as the Athens, Tennessee, Main Street Director, Sandra Kinney, joins me in a healthy discussion of what she feels makes our town a great place to live. She will also talk about future plans for the area that will hopefully create an even better hometown.

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35:42

A life of community service

On My Mind ·

2025/03/16

Please join me as I welcome a long time friend, Stanley Blair, to the program. He has an interesting career history and is one of the most dedicated community service leaders I have ever known.

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42:47

THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF TULIPS

On My Mind ·

2025/03/12

You must join me as I welcome Kristin and Nathan Lorenzen, owners of Lorenzen Farms near Dayton, Tennessee. They are anxiously awaiting the blooming of 200,000 tulips on their beautiful property, a you pick them operation. Their story is captivating about the work that goes into a successful endeavor like this, and the passion one must have to be on their life's journey.

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53:19

Vaccinations are vital to a healthier life

On My Mind ·

2025/03/09

Our expert on vaccines joins me for an in depth discussion about how vaccines prevent so many common illnesses. Laurel Wood, who has spent a long career studying the positive effects of vaccines, will provide you with the knowledge to insure a better way to a healthy you.

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38:46

An Education Administrator Looks at Today's Issues

On My Mind ·

2025/03/02

You will want to listen to David Pierce, a former McMinn County, Tennessee, Schools Supervisor, as he brings his long experience in public schools to our show. His take on the challenges and successes of public education is extremely informative.

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40:29

Talking Tennessee Tourism

On My Mind ·

2025/02/23

I hope you folks will join me as I chat with Brianna Baker, Director of Tourism for Athens/McMinn County, Tennessee. She brings a lot of experience and enthusiasm to her new position, and shares with us the many wonderful things our area has to offer our citizens and visitors.

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48:08

Discussing local government issues

On My Mind ·

2025/02/16

Join me as I visit with C. Seth Sumner, a government official in Cleveland, Tennessee, as we explore issues that affect local municipalities. He brings excellent insight from his years of experience and service to the citizens in our area.

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52:50

Professional arts enhancing small town living

On My Mind ·

2025/02/09

I hope you will join me tis week for a very informative interview with Lauren Brown, Executive Director of the Athens Area Council for the Arts (AACA). She will discuss programs at the Arts Center, volunteer activities and ways to support the arts community where you live.

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50:45

STORIES FROM A 93 YEAR OLD KOREAN CONFLICT VETERAN

On My Mind ·

2025/02/02

I hope you will join me as I have an interesting conversation with one of the last Buffalo Soldiers to serve in the Korean Conflict. William Prigmore is a delightful gentleman with a good bit to relate about his experience in the so-called "Forgotten War." For comments or questions please contact me at: shelgrif@gmail.com

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