City of Jackson Tennessee

East Main: 101 is an idea from City of Jackson, TN Communications Director Kenneth Cummings that provides education to the community about City Government. Kenneth has a background in journalism previously working for The Jackson Sun newspaper. East Main: 101 is a play on the term for general education courses such as "English: 101" and our city hall address "101 E. Main St." This series will be an inside look at city government where viewers and listeners will learn more about Jackson, TN City Government and the people within the organization. New lessons uploaded every Thursday.

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East Main: 101 Lesson 18 ft. Sgt. Curtis Cozart

11/21/2024

Kenny sits down with Jackson, TN Police Sgt. Curtis Cozart to talk about his role within the Community Relations Division of the department. They also discuss what inspire him to become an officer, what it takes balancing personal life and work, as well as being a D.A.R.E instructor.

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East Main: 101 Lesson 17 ft. Haley Coble

11/14/2024

Kenny sits down with Haley Coble, Director of the City of Jackson, TN's Recovery Court to talk about the benefits of the program for the city and its residents. Joining Kenny and Haley is 2022 Recovery Court graduate Boris Shelton who opens up about his addiction and path to recovery.

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East Main: 101 Lesson 16 ft. Greg Rowland

11/07/2024

Kenny sits down with City of Jackson, TN Building and Codes Department Director Greg Rowland to talk about the importance of having a department that is one of the first steps in structure/building safety in our city.

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East Main: 101 Lesson 15 ft. Kenneth Cummings

08/22/2024

Today's lesson features Communications Director Kenneth Cummings speaking directly to the community about his role for the city of Jackson, TN.

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East Main: 101 | Lesson 14 ft. Claire Pierson

08/15/2024

Kenny sits down with City of Jackson, TN Community Development Coordinator Claire Pierson to talk about some of the Mayor's Office projects and innitiatives she oversees including Mayor's Youth Council, Public Art, and Neighborhood Academy.

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East Main: 101 Lesson 13 ft. Chief Thom Corley

08/08/2024

Kenny sits down with Jackson, TN Police Department Chief Thom Corley to talk about the importance of Community Policing and how it makes a difference in the progress of a city. THe pair also discuss the department's use of citizen engagement and technology with the goal of making the city even safer.

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East Main: 101 Lesson 12 ft. Stan Pilant

08/01/2024

For over 3 decades, Stan Pilant has been planning for the future of Jackson, TN. Kenny and Stan sit down to talk about the steps for development for the future of the city and to correct misinformation about who builds what in the city, as well as why certain areas over others.

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East Main: 101 Lesson 11 ft. Leilani Mills

07/25/2024

Kenny sits down with Health and Sanitation Director Leilani Mills to talk trash -- including process of our new green bins and the new bulk waste ordinance and guidelines.

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East Main: 101 Lesson 10 ft. Lauren Kirk

07/18/2024

Kenny sits down with City of Jackson, TN Chief Innovation Officer Lauren Kirk to talk about some of the key projects an initiatives happening with the Innovation Team including the new Men's Homeless Shelter and other projects.

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East Main: 101 Lesson 09 ft. David McCall

07/11/2024

From Theatre to Art Exhibits, The Ned R. McWherter West Tennessee Cultural Arts Center has it all. Kenny sits down with The Ned Director David McCall to talk about their love for the arts and many of the exciting happenings at The Ned.

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East Main: 101 Lesson 08 ft. LaTrell Billingsley

07/04/2024

For this special Independence Day 2024 Lesson of East Main: 101, Kenny sits down with the Fire Marshal for the City of Jackson, TN, LaTrell Billingsley who has served with JFD for nearly a decade and a half. The two discuss fire safety as well as what it takes to be a fire fighter.

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East Main: 101 Lesson 07 ft. Tyler Carr

06/20/2024

Kenny sits down with City of Jackson, TN Office of Financial Empowerment Director Tyler Carr to talk financial services including free financial counseling.

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East Main: 101 Lesson 06 ft. Austin Clark

06/13/2024

Austin sits down with Kenny to educate the public on public works issues such as stormwater, and the assessment being done in the city. Topics discussed also include the 3-1-1- Call Center, and more.

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East Main: 101 Lesson 05 ft. Christi David and Whitney Billingsley

06/06/2024

"The Dale Sisters" -- Christi David and Whitney Billingsley join East Main: 101 Podcast to discuss the progression of our city's recreation and parks department -- including new playgrounds, grant monies rewarded, and the importance of engaging with the community.

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East Main: 101 Lesson 04 ft. Zach Polk

05/30/2024

Kenny sits down with City of Jackson, TN Purchasing Director Zach Polk to talk about the process of procurement as it pertains to city government purchasing. Zach explains why it may take up to a month or more for services to be rendered or for a product to be delivered to the city. Zach also dives a bit into his personal life dealing with his love for the outdoors.

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East Main: 101 Lesson 03 ft. Whitney Owen

05/23/2024

In Lesson 3 of East Main: 101 Kenny sits down with the Director of the Jackson Animal Care Center to talk about the services provided by the center including pet adoption and spay/neuter assistance.

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East Main: 101 Lesson 02 ft. Danielle Wade

05/16/2024

Keep Jackson Beautiful Coordinator Danille Wade joins Kenny for Lesson 2 of East Main: 101. It takes a community to keep our city beautiful and Danielle has the tools to get anyone started when it comes to volunteering. Don't forget to stay through the end for your homework assignment.

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East Main: 101 Lesson 01 ft. Mayor Scott Conger

05/08/2024

Kenny sits down with City of Jackson, TN Mayor Scott Conger on the first lesson of East Main: 101. They discuss what it like to be Mayor of the city of Jackson; how the city navigated during the COVID pandemic and some of the projects happening in the city.

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East Main: 101 | Introduction with Kenneth Cummings

05/02/2024

East Main: 101 is a play on the term for general education courses such as "English: 101" and our city hall address "101 E. Main St." This series will be an inside look at city government where viewers and listeners will learn more about Jackson, TN City Government and the people within the organization.

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