Crossville Souls: Recent Episodes
Chester Goad
Everyday people are the heart and soul of Crossville. Listen as Host Chester Goad introduces you to the stories of amazing people who live out their passions and do life together on the Cumberland Plateau.
In this Summer 2018 Bonus episode, Maria Suarez and Rachel Bruning of Avalon Center sit down with Crossville Souls producer and host, Chester Goad and share personal stories and highlights of Avalon Center. Check it out! Learn about two of the people who keep Avalon front and center in the Crossville and Surrounding area as one of the leading resources for community awareness, and prevention of domestic assault! Then go to iTunes and rate the show! Shownotes and Bios below!
BIOS:
Rachel Bruning is a 2008 graduate of the University of Tennessee at Knoxville, receiving a Bachelors of Arts in Political Science. Rachel has been an employee of the Avalon Center Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Program since October 2008. The majority of Rachel’s training is in responding to domestic violence and sexual assault survivors and the community and professional response to sexual assault and domestic violence. Rachel was instrumental in organizing the Cumberland County SART. In 2009, the Tennessee Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence presented Rachel with the HEART award for her exceptional contributions to the elimination of sexual violence through efforts in education and advocacy. Rachel graduated Nashville School of Law in 2013. She passed the Tennessee Bar and became the Staff Attorney in 2014. In May of 2015, Rachel became the Executive Director of the Avalon Center. Additionally, she is on the Board of Directors for Homeless Advocacy of Rural Tennessee, a Continuum of Care and serves as the Board Chairman.
Maria Suarez started with the Avalon Center Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Program part time as the Van Buren County Court Advocate and Child & Youth Advocate in April 2014. In July of 2015 Maria became the Lead Child & Youth Advocate and moved into her current position as the Director of the Child & Youth Program in August 2016. Maria is responsible for reforming the Children’s Program as a whole by creating and implementing services and programs that cultivate enrichment and growth for the clients served. Maria is certified as a “Level B Assessor” and is additionally certified in “Children’s Assessment of Needs and Strengths” (CANS), both are tools used to strengthen services provided in the Avalon Center. Through collaborating and strengthening relationships in the community, Maria has majorly enhanced our Pet Program, which is used to support victims and survivors who are fleeing violent situations with their pets. In April of 2018 Maria became a Certified Yoga Teacher and is currently working on designing a Yoga Program for the agency so that free yoga classes may be provided to the adult and child survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault.
MENTIONED ON THE SHOW: SHOW NOTES!
Hunter Grigg
Bri Murphy
Cole Kemmer
Grinder House
Pour House
Ah Mah & Son Asian Eatery
Hidden Valley Farm
TAD Center
Crossville has a lot of souls, but none quite like avid runner Penny Blaylock. Penny runs every race to win, on and off the beaten path. What do marathon runners eat? How do they go to the bathroom? Do they sleep during a race? Penny shares about her life and her faith, and her favorite quote.
ALSO MENTIONED ON THIS EPISODE:
Pistol Ultra: Ozone Endurence
Pistol Ultra: 100K Maryville
Pine Eden Baptist Church
Alabama Crimson Tide
Jalen Hurts
Coach John Wooden
Native Crossvillian, Lynsey Nail works in Human Resources but she also finds time for fitness competition. Check out Lynsey's take on her hometown, her philosophy on self-concept, food and more.
Also mentioned on this episode:
Gondola Pizza and Steakhouse
Stone Memorial High School
Tennessee Tech University
Jetset Magazine
Follow Lynsey on instagram for tips and recipes @msfitlyns
Local kid farmer-entrepreneurs Brody and Briggs, owner operators of B and B Farm, talk about their passion for farming, agriculture, business and our local community. Listen as the describe what it takes to live and farm in Cumberland County. Wait til you hear what they learn from farming and sports, and how they describe our local community. To be so young, these guys are wise souls. The most endearing, encouraging episode yet!
Also mentioned on the show:
Cumberland County 4-H Camp
Youtube B and B Farm
Rhode Island Red Chickens
Florida
Hiking in Wyoming
LaCosta
Sally Nash is known about town as a committed fitness instructor. Sally works for CMC Wellness and never misses an opportunity to talk fitness and health if given the opportunity. On this episode of Crossville Souls, Sally opens up to Host, Chester Goad about family, life before Crossville as an attorney, and how she came to Crossville and life on the Cumberland Plateau.
Also mentioned on the show:
CMC Wellness
What does a law enforcement investigator do in his spare time? On this episode of Crossville Souls, we talk to Cumberland County's own, Bo Kollros, Investigator with the Cumberland County Sheriff's department. Bo has a passion for preparing churches in the event of a dangerous active shooter. Listen in and learn more about that and more about Bo! Bo is loved in our community for his commitment to law enforcement, safety, and for support of our local youth and children.
Also mentioned on the show:
Cumberland County Sheriff Department
Rebecca Foster, is one of the busiest people we've met so far in recording the show. Rebecca works as Chief Nursing Officer for CMC Healthcare, and she's a mom, a worship leader, and wife to her best friend Allen. On this episode of Crossville Souls, Rebecca talks about serving in Cumberland County, her local church, her family and more. Who are her go-to people? Listen to find out!
Mentioned on the show:
Cumberland Medical Center/ CMC Healthcare
Tennessee Technological University
Oak Hill Baptist Church
Bread of Life Mission
Do you ever wonder where you local optometrist loves to get away? Dr. Zach Boyd talks about his life in Crossville, his faith, favorite places to eat and chill and more. Learn about how he and his wife Lori, also his partner in the practice came to live in Crossville and what's most important to them, and why they love Crossville.
Also mentioned on the show:
Boyd Family Eye Care
China King
Host Chester Goad, interviewed local organic farmer Tyler Schrade on location at Hidden Valley Farm. In this episode of Crossville Souls, Tyler talks about cattle, Animalpalooza and his support of Avalon Center, the history of the farm and more. By the way, what is an Animalpalooza?
ALSO MENTIONED ON THE SHOW:
Pour House Restaurant
Avalon Center
Simmental Cattle
Taste of Crossville (Coming up May 24, 2018)
Jim Young, local reporter talks about cutting his news reporting teeth locally, establishing what would become one of our local radio stations, interesting historical facts and more.
Also mentioned on the show:
Homestead Tower
Local cemetery's
Wow 102.5
Oak Ridge
Cas Walker
WBIR
Crossville Memorial Airport Fly in
The Palace Theater
On this episode of Crossvills Souls, your host Chester Goad sits down with local attorney Philip Burnett. Learn about Philip's raisin', some of his favorite places to eat. Also find out the many ways Philip supports the local community and get his impressions on life and giving back on the plateau. You don't wanna miss Philip's story.
ALSO MENTIONED ON THE SHOW:
BB's Deli
Forte's on the Square
United Fund
Bean, Smith & Burnett
Cumberland County Playhouse
Asa Reese of Grinder House Coffeeshop, shares how he and fiance'/ co-owner, Angela Chastain landed in Crossville. Listen as Host Chester Goad talks with Asa about growing up, his impressions of Crossville, his cheesecake and homemade biscuits and more. Learn how Grinder House Coffeeshop gives back to the community, and all about Friday night concerts. Also, find out the personal reason's Asa and Grinder House support the local Avalon Center. You don't wanna miss this episode of Crossville Souls.
ALSO MENTIONED ON THIS EPISODE:
Grinder House Coffeeshop
Grinder House Coffeeshop Facebook
Hale and Hale Attorney
Learn about Jerry J. (JJ) Thomas responsible for Friday night concerts!
Blazing Hope Ranch
Avalon Center
Hunter Grigg
Cumberland Mountain State Park
Ozone Falls
Burgess Falls
Host Chester Goad, on the background and purpose of Crossville Souls. Learn about the podcast format, what it's all about, how to support the podcast, how to join the podcast community, how to connect and even how to contribute to Crossville Souls stories and interviews!
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