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12-15-25 8 8:05 Hundreds of people showed up to put out wreaths Saturday at the Chattanooga national cemetery…..including chris flood who I met with his son….there was something about this guy., his kindness, spirit and the way he worked with his son to get as many wreaths placed as possible.     8:35 For years, people assumed travel agents were a thing of the past. With apps, booking sites, and DIY travel hacks, it seemed like the career had faded out. But in 2025, travel agents are not just back they’re thriving. understanding client needs: - Crafting unique itineraries: Navigating the complex world of travel. Good morning our show’s travel agent donna Henderson from Expedia cruises in Chattanooga

12-15-25 7 7:05 Tennessee executed Harold Wayne Nichols by lethal injection last week in Nashville for the 1988 rape and murder of Karen Pulley, a 20-year-old student at Chattanooga State Community College. Covering the trial was earl Freudenberg…earl, although he expressed remorse at trial, he admitted he would have continued his violent behavior had he not been arrested. He was sentenced to death in 1990.     7:20 Michael Kostiuk       7:35 The year is almost over and now A Chattanooga attorney Amanda jelks is making sure that people understand the importance of family planning when it comes to wills and estates. In Tennessee, a valid will simplifies the process of distributing assets after death and provides a simple path for loved ones. open Communication with family members will make sure that everyone is on the same page.

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12-11-25 9 9:05 Theirs is one of the most distinctive and recognizable sounds in the music industry. The four-part harmonies and upbeat songs of The Oak Ridge Boys from tn have spawned dozens of Country hits, earned them a ton of awards And are now attracting the attention of a younger audience. So why am I talking about the group. Well last week in the gym a man stopped me to tell me about his father in law by the name of tom cox he is now 88 and he once was part of the show.

12-11-25 8 8:05 WE ARE VERY FORTUNATE THAT EACH MONTH HAMILTON COUNTY SCHOOL SUPERINETENDENT DOCTOR JUSTIN ROBERTSON COMES INTO THE STUDIO TO TALK TO OUR LISTENERS…WE THANK YOU FOR ALWAYS USING OUR SHOW TO TALK ABOUT ISSUES IMPACTING US ALL. THIS WEEK SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS QUESTIONING whether the district needs an educator diversity policy. AND YOUR RESPONSE SAYING anything Hamilton County Schools does will follow the state and federal lawS WHAT ACTUALLY IS THE legislative agenda THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD WILL VOTE ON NEXT WEEK. WE HAVEN’T TALKED TO YOU SINCE THE BOARD VOTED TO APPROVE five COMPANIES for student mental health support   8:35 Lamar Thomas IS WITH THE Medal of Honor Heritage Center AND OF COURSE ALISON PRIOR IS WITH THE AQUAIRIUM. A UNIQUE PARTNERSHIP HAS FORMED ON THE DOWNTOWN PLAZA.

12-11-25 7 7:20 About 40 percent of families in Hamilton County this morning are having a tough time paying their electric bills…can you help out with just a donation of a dollar or more. It’s called the power share program as we welcome Angela Henry from epb   7:35 Does proper breathing matter for your workout…What about Eating before and after a workout. Is salt intake important and Does drinking milk actually make your bones stronger. A lot of questions for one of our favorite guests doctor Liz Hathaway, from utc’s Department of Health and Human Performance   7:50 Tomorrow is the day to bring us your used bikes all to help out Chattanooga’s white oak bicycle co-op it’s director is blake pierce.

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12-10-25 9 9:05 Hospice care and grief support during the holidays are essential for those navigating the emotional challenges of loss. If you need help get it when it comes to support and understanding, as we welcome Lexi Finkle with Chattanooga’s hearth hospice.   9:35 Adopting an animal for Christmas can be a meaningful way to give a new life to a pet in need. As we check in with heather woods the director of the PET PLACEMENT CENTER IN RED BANK.

12-10-25 8 8:05 MAURY nicely is a Chattanooga lawyer but he’s also an author of several books that puts the spotlight on this areas history. Two books are walking tour guides through Chattanooga and east Tennessee …one is about the history of the 1964 Chattanooga trial of jimmy Hoffa. And His newest endeavor delves into john wilder referred to as the father of modern Chattanooga. During the civil war, he was a union commander known for his leadership of the "Lightning Brigade"

12-10-25 7 7:20 It’s this Saturday at the Chattanooga national cemetery the annual wreaths across Chattanooga as we check in with our great friend Mickey McCamish 7:35 We all love entrepreneur stories of creativity and innovation, and Chattanooga isn’t short of them as we meet  Marisanne Cofer  Founder of Borrow Luxury  a new business where you can rent fine jewelry."

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12-9-25 9 9:05   Yes, we do this same introduction each month because it’s worth repeating……..the jed and jr show  hit the jackpot with this next guest . after two years of asking a veterinarian to come on our show on a regular basis and answer pet care concerns from our listeners, we welcome back Doctor Courtney Lewis who owns Chatt-Town Veterinary Care a clinic that is set to open in Chattanooga in a few months. She was an absolute hit last month and we thank her for returning.

12-9-25 8 8:05 It’s a multi billion dollar industry… The concern for skin care during winter has increased due to the harsh effects of cold temperatures and low humidity levels. What do we need to do to take care of the body’s largest organ without going broke. We welcome Jordan Jacobs from utc’s  Health Services     8:35 Twice a month we take you on a trip. Our tour guide is Donna Henderson with Chattanooga’s Expedia Cruises on Gunbarrel road….LAST WEEK’S JOURNEY WAS ALL about planning a family trip to Utah and Wyoming TO TAKE in the national parks….and WE TALKED ABOUT  an international destination a journey to Greece. TODAY WHERE ARE WE GOING…….

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12-8-25 9 9:35 he holiday season is a prime time for scammers looking to take advantage of busy shoppers and businesses. From fake delivery texts to gift exchange schemes, it's important to stay aware as we welcome our good friend from the better business bureau michelle mason

12-8-25 8 8:05 A recent report shows car repossessions are up to the highest number since the recession of 2009… U.S. companies are intensifying job cuts and workforce reductions, as they focus on cost savings and leaner operations amid a challenging economic environment. Target, ups Verizon just to name a few…..and this year total U.S. consumer debt reached a record high of more than 18 trillion dollars with significant increases in mortgage and credit card balances. As the Christmas gift buying season IS UNDERWAY some financial advice which would be good to hear right now from Dr. Howard Wall the director and chief economist of the Center for Regional Economic Research at UTC

12-8-25 7 7:25 The rise of online sports gambling has led to significant financial and emotional consequences for many PEOPLE. A recent survey found that 22% of Americans are dealing with severe financial consequences from sports betting losses, with many struggling to afford basic necessities like food and rent. THIS MORNING GETTING IT UNDER CONTROL AS WE WELCOME Megan McKnight the director of the UTC Center for Wellbeing AND DOCTOR . Tyler Oberheim, clinical coordinator of the UTC Counselor Education

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12-5-25 8 8:05 She’s an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse by day but when she leaves the river run health medical office after seeing dozens of patients each day she heads to another job this time there’s no one around..but there are thousands of flowers that await her incredible talent….it’s a way for Linda leach to relax and have some much needed stress relief. It’s a prescription for her patients and she tells everyone that any connection to nature is a great way to just soothe the mind   8:35 National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, will be this Sunday as it  commemorates the attack on Pearl Harbor 84 years ago on December 7th in Hawaii, during World War II. In just a few hours, more than 2,400 Americans were killed, and more than  1,000 were wounded. this morning a look back at this day from radio legend in Chattanoogan ben Cagle through the eyes of his late parents

12-5-25 7 7:35 The popularity of baseball cards has surged in recent years, driven by factors such as nostalgia, the historical significance of these items, and their role as alternative assets and now one Chattanoogan wants what you’ve collected. Welcome David Howell with Scenic City Cards

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12-3-25 8 8:05 Chattanooga will add more than 1,200 hotel rooms in the coming month…right now There are around 11,500 hotel rooms in Hamilton County, The new additions will increase the stock by more than 10%. Visitor spending in the county reached a record $1.8 billion last year a 4% increase from the year before, placing it at No. 5 among 95 Tennessee counties.and visitors will be in those beds this week as they come to the city  to watch the annual BlueCross Bowl state championships at finley stadium,..welcome  Barry White, CEO of the Chattanooga Tourism Co.   8:20 The city lost an incredible and very giving businessman this week. Chattanooga Funeral Home President Gene Pike died at the age of 87….. Mr. Pike had been with this company for 67 years and has buried some of our cities most prominent leaders. His claim to fame however, he buried Elvis. Well no one knew him better than our great friend and radio legend earl fredenberg. 8:35 In Dayton, tn you will find Blazing Hope Ranch a nonprofit that provides a safe space for survivors of human trafficking. Every year, the human sex trade forces thousands of women into a world of abuse. It’s good to know that  tn  has consistently been ranked among the best in the nation for its approach to this crime..good morning  Jo Haggard, who founded this place.

12-3-25 7 7:20 More than 5,000 volunteers helped the river cleanup nonprofit, Keep the Tennessee River Beautiful®, to reach a milestone of 1 million lbs. of trash removed from the Tennessee River. A huge thank you to everyone who pitched in including Thomas trouy, who works with the nonprofit  WaterWays which helps communities protect and restore local watersheds. This is really an unfortunate milestone as water sources like our river are being destroyed by trash   7:35 Maury Nicely is a Chattanooga lawyer but he’s also an author of several books that puts the spotlight on this areas incredible history. Two books are walking tour guides through Chattanooga and East Tennessee, and one book is about the history of the of the 1964 Chattanooga trial of Jimmy Hoffa. His newest endeavor delves into  John T. Wilder referred to as the “father of modern Chattanooga.” During the Civil War, he was the commander of a brigade of Indiana and Illinois infantry

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12-2-25 9 9:05 Medicare Misty answering your Medicare questions 9:35 Inga Fricke from McKamey Animal Center joins us for Giving Tuesday 9:45 The Tide gives us his story of hope with CADAS

12-2-25 8 8:05 Don’t be frustrated if there’s a gen z person in your family or at work. A recent study shows that Whether it’s a last-minute task requiring work outside business hours or do-or-die stress over a slide deck, some Gen Z workers are questioning the false sense of urgency ingrained in many workplaces. Pushing back on the everything-is-an-emergency approach ties into larger conversations about the role work plays in our lives. There was a time, perhaps for their parents’ generation or generations prior, where hard work and loyalty were rewarded Now, there’s no guarantee of employers ensuring you’re rewarded for going above and beyond. Welcome one of our best guests that we’ve found this year from utc DOCTOR Elizabeth O’Brien who heads up the school’s  behavioral healthcare training program…we just want to also congratulate you on your new title next year as vice provost for faculty affairs.

12-2-25 7 7:35 Once a month we dedicate a segment to heart health…the sponsor is  Husch Blackwell and they have been an invaluable supporter. The manager of that local law firm was a recipient of a heart and has since made it their mission to help others. Today we welcome cardiologist, Dr. Henry Chang from Chattanooga Heart Institute and Memorial Hospital. His topic cardiac amyloidosis... a disease in which a patient's liver overproduces a protein that deposits in organs such as the heart (causing heart failure), Early detection is critical.

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11-21-25 9 9:05 In our health segment this morning Whether you experience hip pain, knee pain, a shoulder injury, or other type of joint pain — recognizing when to seek medical attention can make a big difference in your overall health.welcome back to the show Drs. Keith and Summer Haviland from Patriot Physical Therapy in east brainerd.   9:35 winona

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11-21-25 7 7:10 Henry Glascock update on north Chattanooga property     7:20 Scoop for Soup tomorrow at Fort Oglethorpe Church of Christ 10-4. Plus shop in our FREE closet. 6 Harker Rd.