7:35 Enrollment in trade schools has significantly increased since the pandemic, and it’s only expected to continue over the next decade, according to high school career counselors. Gen Z, is now being called  the “toolbelt generation,” because more students want more for their money than just a four year degree. Welcome Dr. Olivia Bagby who runs Hamilton county schools future ready programs which includes technical education.

9:05 It’s time for Our  monthly call with our great friend and Chattanooga radio legend, Earl Freudenberg   9:35 Who didn’t love those great school trips years ago when you headed to the fire or police departments. IT’S Really the most common public interaction for these folks to deliver all kinds of safety messages…..and this weekend, The Signal Mountain Police and Fire Departments are allowing you to relive these memories but this time, bring your kids. Welcome sergeant David Holloway  With the Signal Mountain Police Department  

8:05 Pool Time with Pool Tech  Every Thursday at 8 join us and Pool Tech owner, Phil Waites 8:35 So, what’s up with the bourbon boom a trend that seems to show no sign of slowing. Bourbon sales Last year Reached an all-time high of more than five billion dollars worldwide. So now that warm weather is here that means bourbon cocktails are great for BBQs or sitting by the pool. But why the popularity as we check in with Tom Gautreaux, (Go Tro)  who co-owns South and Barrel Wine and Spirits on Signal Mountain.

7:35 Service, to us, is a mindset. It’s a resolve—a beacon of light amidst the fog of chaos—to bring equitable relief to vulnerable communities before, during, and after a disaster strikes. This statement defines Team Rubicon, a veteran-led humanitarian organization that serves communities all over the country before, during, and after disasters and crises. Its volunteer based, with more than 45 thousand people ready to help whenever needed. Welcome Neil Karp who represents the North Georgia area.  

9:05 This Sunday is Father's Day a time to acknowledge the contribution of dads to their families..a time to express love and respect and at the same time strengthen that all important father and child relationship that lasts a lifetime.. well one of our listeners comes to mind when I think of great dads…his name is Jesse young, who along with his wife amy, have had a total of 64 foster children in their home, adopting seven of them….after doing our remote last week from juvenile court we realized the importance of foster families in helping kids who are hurting…..so this is a great father’s day story.

8:35 It’s a non partisan organization that has been around for years…….the league of women voters of Chattanooga…..their goal these days is civic education teaching people about things such as immigration and understanding the Supreme Court’s power of judicial review., and Keeping power in the hands of the people …….Welcome Sandra McCrea president of our local chapter.

7:35 It’s inevitable…..when we get older many of us will face problems with speech often time due to a stoke. A lot of issues will deal with trouble swallowing and when it comes to dementia a speech therapist can actually help family members communicate more effectively with a loved one….welcome Eireann Blount, a speech therapist with life care center centers of America.   7:50 As we have been talking about all morning …… Out of Manchester, TENNESSEE get ready as  Tens of thousands of music fans descend on that town this week as the  Bonnaroo music festival kicks off tomorrow and runs through Sunday. Heat will not be a problem this year but it could be thunderstorms, especially on Saturday and Sunday. But like a postman, this guy will always show up at the festival no matter what is thrown his way. Welcome our great friend Barry courter….

9:05 We finally got one to come on the show. I’m talking a veterinarian who will take the time to help our listeners with their pets….. it’s seems that owning a pet these days is just too expensive with so many vet oractices being bought up by big coportations. As one pet owner said, Often times it seems "It's not about animals to them. It’s money…….well for the next hour we are thrilled to have Doctor Courtney Lewis who owns Chatt-Town Veterinary Care

8:05 A recent editorial in the Chattanooga free press talks about the Hamilton county republican party’s upcoming Lincoln day dinner where guests speakers will be Rome, ga congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene who is the past has supported conspiracy theories from  QAnon and once said that 9/11 was an inside job. and Knoxville congressman tim Burchett who voted against ousting former congressman George santos the articlke says are these the type of political leaders that the new republican party in our area feels represents the majority of republicans in Hamilton county. Let’s get a response from county party chair gail greene….   8:35 Pastor Bo wagner writes a national column on faith and is also a widely traveled evangelist from his church in north Carolina. His columns appear each Sunday in the Chattanooga times free press. A recent article talks about antisemitism being a never ending scourge saying it seems that jew season is always open among a certain mindset and is only getting worse…it’s great to have you on the show.

7:20 Well it seems to be a done deal……..the 100 year old historic Medical Arts building on McCallie Avenue will soon succumb to the wrecking ball despite a petition to save it,  and turn it into housing. First Presbyterian Church, which owns the property,  plans to replace it with a smaller, modern structure. One church member said the estimated cost to renovate the building was around $2 million more than it would cost to demolish it and build a new structure. So what’s next as we welcome Todd morgan from Preserve Chattanooga nonprofit that protects architectural heritage.   7:35 In our health segment this morning doctor Sam Jones heads up electrophysiology at the Heart Institute. He also had an interesting career as an Air Force Flight Surgeon before coming to Chattanooga.the doctor is also an active lobbyist in Nashville when it comes to issues of heart health with the chattanooga chapter of the American heart association……doctor welcome so let’s explain the heart’s electrical system.  Discuss sports cardiology and sudden cardiac death, why is it often associated with sports?   7:50 Tonight’s the night to celebrate women veterans in our area…all you have to do is enjoy  what’s called the Trailblazers Concert featuring  HunterGirl and Special Guests at chattanooga’s barrell house ballroom. It’s sponsored by FREEDOM SINGS USA which helps veterans heal through music therapy. Welcome Bobbie Allison-Standefer.

9:05 IT’S ALWAYS A PLEASURE when Kathy Goforth from Life Care Centers of America comes on the show each month. Today it’s a hiring fair and also the start of national certified nursing assistant week…welcome as well emily boshears who runs life center of red bank.   9:35 Have you ever visited the Chattanooga African American Museum, the Bessie Smith Cultural Center on mlking boulevard. I think you may be impressed at what’s has happened there these past few years……from the oral history project to programs specifically for students and families, why not plan a visit there this summer as we welcome the museum’s Elijah Cameron.   their saying……. History Has Been Made. It's Up To Us To Preserve It."

8:05 Change is coming, but it won't be in the form of a penny anymore. After 233 years of production, the U.S. Treasury Department announced that the production of the penny will come to an end, and soon, the only ones available will be pennies currently in circulation. Welcome our show’s business guru chris Hopkins from chattanooga’s apogee wealth partners whose recent article in the Chattanooga times free press was titled Penny-pinching gets real.   8:35 Whether it’s tiles, wallpaper, plumbing supplies, a lot of companies these days seem to face the same challenge of getting consumers to visit a a store or showroom. It seems customers prefer online browsing over in-store experiences. Now entering the market Mobile showrooms the next big thing in business trends where products are brought straight to your home. A showroom in your driveway. Welcome Chattanooga entrepreneur Joshua Gass who owns Mobile Flooring Showroom a franchise that part of floor coverings international

7:35 Last year 1 in 8 adults in the U.S. reported having tried a drug Ozempic a medicine for type 2 diabetes …It lowers blood sugar and reduces appetite, so it also commonly causes weight loss.it sounds too good to be true as Americans fight the obesity epidemic and weight dropds what are the downsides of this drug as the controversy continues over the astronomical cost of weight loss medications. Welcome back.Emily Maddux,  with the health and human performance depat at utc.   7:50 Some Republican Hamilton County school board members are discussing banning students' personal cell phones — again. The district's policy allows students to store their phones in backpacks, lockers and some other locations during the school day. School board Chair Joe Smith, says They need to go away.

9:05 Hixson Transmission & Total Car … East Ridge Transmission and Total Car Care…  speedy Oil And Auto…. grants Auto Trim…., radio host of the car clinic on these airwaves and just a really great guy…….we are talking about chuck miller who joins us now once a month to give advice on your vehicle….whatever you drive the guy just can’t be stumped…

8:05 Less may be more when it comes to summer vacations this year. Though travelers are still planning to get away, many are shifting their destinations amid ALL THIS economic uncertainty. AND ARE JUST STAYING HOME…..THERE SEEMS TO BE AN INCREASING DEMAND FOR MAKING TRAVEL CONVENIENT THESE DAYS AND THAT MAY MEAN A REVISIT TO OUR TN AQAURIUM. WELCOME ALISON PRIOR…….I MEAN COME ON WHY LEAVE CHATTABNOOGA IT’S penguin nesting season. YOU HAVE eggs!     8:35 YOU CAN BELEIVCE THE STATS IF YOU WANT….but right now - Nearly one in five men live with some type of mental health condition and . The rate of diagnosed depression in men is about half that of women. Guys you need to start taking better care of yourself and it may start this weekend in Chattanooga. welcome brandon clift. The event is called… M-PACT - “Where Men Connect” it’s not what you think…

7:35 The Tennessee Medical Association or TMA is there to advocate for laws and rules that promote healthcare. This legislative session issues impacting our state’s doctors dealt with issues surrounding abortion and  Medical Ethics. The leadership of this nonprofit group for this year hits close to home as we welcome Chattanooga doctor John McCarley. Congratulations on becoming president  

8:05 Songwriting is one of the most fulfilling parts of music, but it also can be the most frustrating. Like any skill, songwriting takes lots of time and practice to get good at IT AND TOMORROW NIGHT IS YOUR CHANCE AT STARDOM…EVERY FIRST THURSDAY OF THE MONTH WHY NOT TAKE IN a songwriter night in St Elmo. HOSTED BY Richard Daigle WHO WROTE THIS SONG ABOUT HIS CAJUN ROOTS….   8:35 When jolted awake by the blare of an alarm clock, it’s tempting to reach for the snooze button to catch a bit more shut-eye. BUT NOW There’s increasing debate about your snoozing habit, and whether or not it’s silently sabotaging your morning. YOU SEE “That first alarm may interrupt vital stages of sleep, and anything that you might be able to get after hitting the snooze alarm is probably going to be low quality and fragmented sleep. WELCOME TO THE SHOW Dr. Daniel Shults.  a primary care physician at CHI Memorial . I ALSO WANT TO TALK ABOUT  drinking coffee and caffeine throughout the day AND on our sleep habits. ALONG WITH sleep deprivation and heart problems.   8:50 I SAW THIS LETTER TO THE EDITOR YESTERDAY IN THE CHATTANOOGAN DOT COM. IT WAS WRITTEN BY FORMER CHATTANOOGA MAYOR RON LITTLEFIELD Who wrote the letter as a volunteer with AARP.....HE SAYSIN TN family caregivers work hard to put their parents, spouses and loved ones first. In Washington, the current administration is considering a solution — a federal tax credit — to put money back into these caregivers’ pockets and give them financial relief. RIGHT NOW OUR STATE HAS AROUND 900 THOUSAND family caregivers. GOOD MORNING MAYOR.

7:35 Disruptions are “always worse in the summer, according to one travel expert….Airports are busier, and some of the major airports ARE SEEING THE IMPACTS of understaffing …...that’s why Regional airports like chattanooga’s have taken on a new life offering short flights to many domestic destinations..and it starts today…………welcome Chattanooga Airport CEO APRIL CAMERON…SO NOW IT’S FORT LAUDERDALE, NEWARK AND ORLANDO. THANKS TO SPIRIT AIRLINES. IN NEWARK ONE OF THE HIGHJOOIGHTS OF YOUR VISIT SHOULD BE THE  Zombie Scavenger Hunt   7:50 75% 🏡 That’s how many prospective buyers are reportedly waiting for home prices and interest rates to drop before jumping into the real estate market. AND CHATTANOOGA IS GFETTING A LOT OF THESE PROSPECTIVE BUYERS BECAUSE A RECENT STUDY FROM U.S. News & World Report.RANKS THIS CITRY AS THE 20th most searched destination for relocation in the U.S. SO WHAT WILL THE SUMMER BRING……WITH OUR PREDICTION WE WELCOME REALTOR CINCI RICHARDSON FROM KELLER WILLIAMS

7:10 Volunteers did it once again on Saturday and in record time retired nearly 50 thousand flags from graves at the Chattanooga national cemetery. The next big event as we continue to honor our area’s veterans will take place on July 16th, the 10th anniversary of the fallen five in Chattanooga. good morning captain mickey McCamish   7:20 The outlook for commercial real estate in 2025 is positive, with the industrial sector performing well. And if you are looking at building Multifamily or retail check out what’s happening this Saturday in Cleveland….welcome henry Glascock.   7:35 Last month, we had a segment on the show that dealt with the correct ways to handle yourself if you are stopped by the police. That lead to a lot of discussion among our listeners about what to do in a dui situation in tn……what are your rights and what are themost recent changes in this state that is impacting drivers. He’s considered one of the best in our area when it concerns dui defense welcome Chattanooga attorney  matt brock……….. In 2024, there were more than 19 thousand DUI arrests (sober driving arrests)    

9:05 EACH MONTH, THE JED AND JR SHOW ALONG WITH THE CHATTANOOGA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FEATURE A BUSINESS IN OUR AREA AND TODAY WE WELCOME Bryan Hensley, the owner of Right at Home Chattanooga … The home care industry is one of the fastest-growing segments of health care, with a market size of MORE THAN 136 BILLION DOLLARS

8:05 UTC’S School of Nursing IS STARTING a new Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) program THIS FALL. THE MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS IS ALL OVER  THE COUNTRY AND IS ONLY EXPECTED TO GET WORSE. IN THIS STATE  one in four Tennessee children has a mental, emotional, developmental or behavioral disorder. GOOD MORNING DOCTOR, CHRIS SMITH THE SCHOOL’S Director, of Nursing.. PROVIDING psychiatric nurse practitioners. IS AN INVALUABLE MOVE BY THE SCHOOL AND I CONGRATULATE YOU AND YOUR STAFF.   8:35 STUDIES SHOW THAT Physical activity and exercise can be just as important as your medication to help you take control and manage PARKINSONS DISEASE. ONE OF THE MOST ACTIVE PLACES IN OUR CITY FOR THOSE WITH THE DISEASE IS AT THE NORTH RIVER YMCA. FROM BOXING TO PEDDLING BIKES THE PLACE IS PACKED WITH PEOPLE FINDING INSPIRATION AND TEAM WORK…..WELCOME TO THE SHOW Debbie & husband Gary. (A clinical trial is underway in Middle Tennessee testing whether a pill can help reduce involuntary muscle movements in people with Parkinson’s disease.)

7:20 Last month the Chattanooga region experienced a 25-year high of rainfall…great for the drought stricken area but when it comes to your pool, rain can significantly impact your pool’s chemical levels threatening those who swim in it. From pool tech Chattanooga welcome owner phil waites.   7:35 Last week President Trump bid farewell to Elon Musk who is  leaving his position spearheading the Department of Government Efficiency. This morning a look at what happened as the world’s richest man tried to root out waste and fraud in the federal budget. Good morning to our show’s business guru from Chattanooga’s apogee wealth partners in Chattanooga…….

7:05 You will be hearing this a lot so get used to it…..looking to hear some great free music this weekend…….just head on down tomorrow night to Ross’s Landing, for the annual river front nights concert series from 6-10. What a year it’s going to be with tribute bands delivering the sounds of the Eagles, Abba, Fleetwood mac the doobie brothers and a lot of great local acts like call me spinster and rick rushing and the blues strangers. Our jed and jr show correspondent and music aficionado bubba joins us now from ross’s landing with a look at tomorrow’s opening concert.   7:35 He’s getting closer to taking part in the  World's Toughest Row race next month as Chattanoogan jere Hartman prepares to spend 50 straight days in a rowboat in the Pacific Ocean. Traveling about 2,800 miles from Hawaii to California. A retired Army Ranger is on a mission to raise awareness for military veterans facing mental health challenges   7:50 It’s called project gallantly forward, a retreat in Graysville, tn to be enjoyed by veterans across the nation with their families all free of charge…it was started by two time Iraq war veteran lucas lewis and this weekend there will be quite a celebration tomorrow night.

8:05 Ben Sessoms is the Chattanooga times opinion page editor. This past Sunday he wrote an article titled the problem is low taxes, not spending…in it he writes spending is not the problem in Chattanooga and Hamilton county. It’s not supposed waste, fraud and abuse-popular buzz words with the political right at the national level…in reality, the problem is what too few elected officials have the courage to acknowledge……it’s low taxes……great to have you on the show ben (with education you refer to a recent study that says more investment in education results in higher adult wages) Doge type cuts we’ve been hearing when looked at closely may sound like a lot but over ten years really isn’t.   8:20 Last week we met a young man who will soon be a senior in high school by the name of  Colt Maughon…this member of the jrrotc  was on a mission last weekend to get volunteers to step up  and help place almost 50 thousand American Flags at the foot of every grave in the Chattanooga National Cemetery. It worked…more than 3 thousand volunteers showed up. Now it’s time to pick up and retire those flags this Saturday morning at 8…how are you colt…   8:35 Imagine being a teenager and being able to spend a year abroad during high school. We are talking true Cultural Immersion getting to experience a different culture and language. Well it happened for two girls who are in our studio right now meet elli and asia……I’m not attempting to pronounce their last names….i do know they spent the year at signal mtn h.s.

7:35 Homesickness is, above all, a normal feeling. It is the natural result of separating from home and loved ones. In a recent study, nearly 96 percent of all boys and girls who were spending two weeks or more at overnight camp reported some homesickness on at least one day. Almost all children (and grown-ups!) feel homesick when they’re away from home. People’s feelings simply vary in intensity. It’s summer and kids are headed to camp as we check in with lauren hall from Chattanooga’s first things first.  Also for college students soon heading off View New Experiences as Challenges, Not Threats

    8:35 It’s into the millions of views on social media………I'm talking about last week's video from McCallie school that has been seen all over the world where High School Seniors Answer Questions from Their 6th Grade Selves. The Results Are Funny and Emotional:  and if you don’t shed a tear at least remember the lesson of always Be Kind' hear it is…..     Welcome the person behind this idea at McCallie school Brandan Roberts