You will want to listen to our episode this week to hear Shady Hernandez, Program Director for Vive for a Dream, discuss what it means to be a refugee and how we can help make their lives more enriched in our country.

I am very excited to have as my guest, Dr. Trey Sullins, an Optometrist in a long standing practice started by his grandfather. He shares insights into taking care of our vision over a lifetime, and things we need to do to stay "eye healthy."

I know you folks will want to join me in welcoming Dr. Will Murray to the program as he shares his life and career as a member of the English department at Tennessee Wesleyan University.

Please join me as I welcome Crystal Sutton, Executive Director of Morning Pointe Assisted Living Center, to the program. She gives us important information about elder care and what assisted living means in our community.

I know you will want to listen to Mike and Michelle Dannel discuss their careers and their extensive contributions to the arts in Athens, TN. They have some wonderful stories and memories to share.

Please join me as I talk with Frances McMahan, the retired Director of CASA, and a city of Athens Councilwoman, as she discusses her life and career.

I am joined this week by Marilyn Miller, a Certified Public Accountant, who will discuss taxes and general accounting issues all of us need to know. She also shares her love of outdoor adventures and travel.

I am happy to welcome Maddie Curtis, a member of Tennessee's outstanding band to the program. She shares her story about the dedication and discipline it takes to participate in this internationally known group.