Episodes

  • 911’s (NOT) a joke & gaining some intelligence on A.I.
    Aug 28 2025

    Bryan, Karen, and Micah find themselves talking about…

    • All things 911 with Warren County 911 Director Chuck Haston.
    • What is A.I. and how does it work?
    • The latest on Wi-Fi Van community events, Channel 6, The Connection Magazine, and more!

    To give us feedback, questions, or ideas for future guests email us at blcpodcast@benlomand.net.

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    40 mins
  • Rock Island Trolley Stop—Above and Beyond Businesses
    Aug 15 2025

    Rock Island Trolley Stop has become a favorite ice cream and food stop in Middle Tennessee. The menu features fun treats at affordable prices for the whole family. The business focuses on customer comfort by adding outdoor seating, games and a heated igloo for year-round operations. Hear manager Robin Henley tell the story on this podcast episode.

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    30 mins
  • Stinson Jewelry Legacy—Above and Beyond Businesses
    Jan 31 2025

    The Stinson family has owned and operated a jewelry businesses for five generations. In addition to being excellent craftsmen, the family members have built a reputation of caring for customers’ jewelry needs and their precious purchases. The family’s thoughtfulness has created loyal customers who send their children and grandchildren to purchase precious jewels from the Stinsons.

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    30 mins
  • BigFoot Adventure – Above and Beyond Businesses
    Dec 6 2024

    BigFoot Adventure in beautiful Grundy county offers zip lining, disc golf, camping, hiking and more. Visitors of all ages are welcome to enjoy Tennessee’s natural landscape while laughing and smiling with their family and friends. Owner Andy Baggenstoss tells us why he started the park and how he keeps his clientele in mind when deciding what activities to develop.

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    28 mins
  • “Driving forward with Bridgestone…and then going ‘Wayback’!”
    Aug 30 2024

    Bryan, Karen, and Micah find themselves talking about…

    • All things Bridgestone with Bridgestone Morrison Plant Manager Tim Painter.
    • What is “The Wayback Machine” and what does it do?
    • The latest on community events, Channel 6, The Connection Magazine, and more!

    To give us feedback, questions, or ideas for future guests email us at blcpodcast@benlomand.net.

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    38 mins
  • A new “FiRST” for us!
    May 28 2024

    In our thirteenth episode Bryan, Karen, and Micah find themselves talking about…

    • Our FIRST video podcast (which can be found at our Ben Lomand Connect YouTube Channel) and all things FiRST National Bank of Middle Tennessee with President Pieter van Vuuren.
    • What is multi-Gig?
    • Micah’s Show and Tell: What is a Firewall and what does it do?
    • The latest at Channel 6, the Connection Magazine, and more!
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    57 mins
  • Buds & Blooms/Tristar Plants – Above and Beyond Businesses
    Feb 9 2024

    Buds & Blooms and Tristar Plants have greenhouses in Sparta, Tennessee, that sell plant varieties locally and nationally! Listen to Owner Allen Selby as he discusses the importance of small businesses helping one another during times of crisis and how he broadened his market when the opportunity presented itself.

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    38 mins
  • Mad Cow Running Company – Above and Beyond Businesses
    Nov 13 2023

    Mad Cow Running Company has been a wonderful asset to the McMinnville community. The store provides all the shoes, equipment, and encouragement you need to get outside and get moving! Owner Monica Moore joined the show to tell us her vision for the store and a healthier community.

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    21 mins