cityCURRENT Memphis Radio Show

Our cityCURRENT Radio Show airs each Sunday from 7-8 AM across all four Cumulus Media Memphis radio stations, which reach more than 750,000 listeners each week: Kix 106, 98.1 The Max, 98.9 The Roar, and 103.5 WRBO.

The show focuses on positives and features interviews with a mix of business and community leaders who discuss trends, efforts, lessons learned, and ways to get engaged and make an impact in the Mid-South.

 

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Mitch Gaylord shares lessons from his Olympic gold medal winning gymnastics career and keynotes

Host Jeremy C. Park interviews Mitch Gaylord, who discusses his Olympic gold medal winning gymnastics career, his transition into acting including roles in movies like Batman Forever, his keynote speaking, and his current work as a producer with Higginbotham Financial. Mitch shares his background, explaining that while he originally dreamed of playing football or baseball, his growth trajectory and the encouragement of his parents led him to discover his natural talent for gymnastics through tumbling and trampoline classes. He describes the feeling of “flying and defying gravity” that initially drew him to the sport. Mitch highlights what it takes to

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HopeWorks and their new Next Story, 21-bed transition facility in Memphis

Host Jeremy C. Park interviews Ron Wade, Executive Director of HopeWorks who discusses the nonprofit organization’s mission to provide “hope” in Jesus Christ and opportunities for sustainable “work” through education and lifelong services, along with their new Next Story facility. Ron explains that HopeWorks serves four main groups: individuals seeking high school equivalency diplomas, English language learners from 40 different countries, those experiencing generational poverty, and justice-involved individuals transitioning from incarceration. The organization operates across five locations in Memphis, including their Next Story, a new 21-bed transition facility for men coming directly out of prison, which aims to reduce recidivism

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Tennessee Ballet Theater, importance of Frayser Dance Project

Host Jeremy C. Park interviews Ashley Hannah Davis, Interim Director of Tennessee Ballet Theater and Director of Show for “901 Stories: Down on Beale,” who highlights the nonprofit organization’s recent performance and broader mission “to bring Memphis together through dance!” Ashley Hannah discusses her background in ballet, starting at age two and dancing with Ballet Memphis for many seasons before joining Tennessee Ballet Theatre in 2023. She talks about the power of dance in opening access to opportunities for youth and explains how ballet develops both physical and mental capabilities that are skills for success in life and business. Ashley

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Andrew Bartolotta discusses rapid growth and adoption of AI tools, how cityCURRENT is leveraging AI

Host Jeremy C. Park interviews Andrew Bartolotta, Director of Digital Media at cityCURRENT and Co-Host of the cityCURRENT show, who talks about AI technology and its applications. Andrew explains his role as Director of Digital Media at cityCURRENT, where he is responsible for creating, distributing, and amplifying stories about businesses, nonprofits, and leaders making positive impacts in the Mid-South, Middle Tennessee, and beyond. He describes how the small team of five handles approximately 300 events, numerous philanthropic initiatives and the production of television and radio shows by leveraging technology, including AI, to help manage high-volume content creation and distribution. Andrew

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How Women Connect Is Empowering Women Across the South

In this episode of the cityCURRENT Show, Andrew Bartolotta sits down with Lucy Miller, Founder and CEO of Women Connect, to discuss the power of authentic relationships, entrepreneurship, and building intentional community for women in business. What started in Franklin, Tennessee as a local networking group in 2020 has quickly grown into a thriving multi-state community serving women across Tennessee, Alabama, Kentucky, and Georgia through events, retreats, workshops, and the annual Women Connect LIVE conference. In this conversation, Lucy shares: • The story behind launching Women Connect• Why traditional networking often misses the mark for women• The importance of relationships,

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Delta Dental of Tennessee and Kids Dental Day 2026

Host Jeremy C. Park interviews Missy Acosta, Senior Vice President, Brand Experience with Delta Dental of Tennessee, who highlights Tennessee’s largest dental benefits carrier and their differentiation as a not-for-profit 501(c)4 with a mission of “Ensuring Healthy Smiles” and a focus on philanthropy and community investment. Missy talks about Delta Dental of Tennessee’s charitable arm, The Smile180 Foundation, which was founded in 2014 with three philanthropic pillars: to increase access to dental care for underserved communities, support children’s hospitals, and fund oral health education across Tennessee and beyond. Missy shares a number of examples how their support of charitable dental

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Soles4Souls, creating opportunity for people through shoes and clothing

Host Jeremy C. Park interviews Buddy Teaster, President and CEO of Soles4Souls, who discusses the organization’s 20-year history, transformation, and global impact. Buddy shares how Soles4Souls began in 2006 responding to disasters like the tsunami in Southeast Asia and Hurricane Katrina, but faced significant challenges from 2011-2012 including leadership issues and financial problems that led to his appointment as CEO. Under his leadership, the organization has grown to serve over 130 countries, distribute 116 million pairs of shoes and clothing, keep 112 million pounds out of landfills, and is on track to create a billion dollars in economic impact by

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How SongwritingWith:Soldiers Uses Music to Help Veterans Heal

In this episode of the cityCURRENT Show, Andrew Bartolotta sits down with Jordyn Hay, Program Director and Lead Facilitator at SongwritingWith:Soldiers, to explore the powerful connection between storytelling, music, and healing. SongwritingWith:Soldiers hosts nationwide retreats for veterans, active-duty service members, first responders, and their families, pairing participants with professional songwriters to help transform personal experiences into songs. Through creative expression, mindfulness, peer support, and community, the organization is helping people process trauma, build connection, and rediscover hope. A Harvard University pilot study found participants experienced a 77% increase in hope and optimism following retreats, and in 2024 alone, more than

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Inside The Hope Line | Supporting Students & Young Adults Through Mental Health Struggles

In this episode of the cityCURRENT Show, Andrew Bartolotta sits down with Tim Altman, President and CEO of The Hope Line, to discuss how the organization has become one of the nation’s leading resources for students and young adults facing crisis, loneliness, anxiety, depression, and emotional struggles. What began as a way to support listeners of the Dawson McAllister Live radio show has grown into a global nonprofit outreach providing free resources including live chat with Hope Coaches, email mentors, podcasts, blogs, eBooks, and crisis support tools designed to help people feel seen, heard, and supported. In this conversation, Tim

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