News Talk 94.1 College Town Talk

College Town Talk

Each week, hosts Jonathan Frank and Shan Stout introduce listeners to Tech faculty, staff and students – as well as successful Tech alumni, local business owners and civic leaders – who are making a difference and living Wings Up in their community. College Town Talk is a celebration of the people and places that make Cookeville Tennessee’s College Town.
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21 Episodes
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Jennifer Williams Joins Jonathan Frank & Shan Stout To Discuss Father Tom's Pub

Jonathan Frank and Shan Stout sit down with Jennifer Williams—a two-time Tennessee Tech graduate, former educator, local arts leader, and owner of Cookeville’s beloved Father Tom’s Pub. Jennifer opens up about her journey to Tech, her passion for the arts, and her experiences building a community around her West Side…
16 Nov 2025 23 min

Joy McCaleb Poteet Joins Shan Stout & Jonathan Frank To Discuss Adjunct Instruction

Join us for a special episode featuring Joy McCaleb Poteet — local actress, former Upperman High School teacher, and current adjunct instructor at Tennessee Tech! From directing high school plays to stepping onto film sets like 911: Nashville and Scarpetta, Joy shares stories from the classroom, the stage, and the…
12 Oct 2025 22 min

Karen Lykins Joins Jonathan Frank & Shan Stout As They Discuss Enrollment & Communication

Join Jonathan Frank and Shan Stout as they sit down with Karen Lykins, the current Vice President for Enrollment and Communication at Tennessee Tech University. With 25 years of dedicated service, Karen shares insights from her diverse roles—including adjunct instructor, news director, and chief communication officer. Hear how her journey…
14 Sep 2025 21 min

Melissa Ellis Joins Shan Stout & Jonathan Frank To Discuss Bryan Symphony Orchestra

In this episode, Shan Stout and Jonathan Frank sit down with Melissa Ellis—a jazz enthusiast, accomplished vocalist and pianist, and proud Tennessee Tech alumna. Melissa serves as the Development Director for the Bryan Symphony Orchestra and is also the CEO of The Autumn Agency, a boutique consultancy supporting both businesses…
7 Sep 2025 24 min

Ricky Shelton Joins Shan Stout And Jonathan Frank To Discuss Tech Pride

Shan Stout and Jonathan Frank sit down with Tennessee Tech alumnus Ricky Shelton—former Mayor of Cookeville, owner of Shelton Consulting Solutions, and founder of Trackside Food Truck Park. Ricky shares what inspired him to open the food truck park: a vision to create a vibrant, community-centered space that supports local…
24 Aug 2025 24 min

Cheyenne Bare Joins Shan Stout and Jonathan Frank To Discuss TN Tech Student Gov.

Tennessee Tech Student Government President Cheyenne Bare joins our hosts Shan Stout and Jonathon Frank to speak on being president of Tennessee Tech, how she got there, and her interest for student government ever since elementary school. She shares stories about being out for dinner with friends on election night,…
17 Aug 2025 23 min

Brad Sells Joins Shan Stout And Jonathan Frank To Discuss Wood Sculpting

Brad Sells, Tennessee Tech alumnus and award winning sculptor joins Shan Stout and Jonathon Frank to discuss his story and how he got into wood sculpting. He walks us through his love and passion for being creative and working hands on, and shares some delightful insights into his life of…
10 Aug 2025 23 min
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