"All Things Jessamine with Doug Fain"

Heathman's Grocery (with Billie Sue Heathman) - 12/29/18 - # 211

Join host Doug Fain as he talks with Billie Sue Heathman about Heathman's Grocery which was owned and operated by her father, Edgar, and her uncle, Poss. This is the 211th episode of the program "All Things Jessamine" broadcast on December 29, 2018 (originally broadcast on February 11, 2017 as episode # 113) on WNJK , 105.9 FM radio station in Nicholasville, Jessamine County, Kentucky. 

Old Time Radio Christmas - 12/22/18 - # 210

On this special edition of "All Things Jessamine" join host Doug Fain as he plays an hour of old time Christmas music dating from 1934 through 1962...Christmas songs that would have been popular in past days in Jessamine County. This program aired on WNJK, JessFM 105.9 on Saturday, December 22, 2018 and is the 210th episode. MERRY CHRISTMAS from the entire Fain family and everyone at JessFM! 

Teater & Cassity Farm Supply (with Buddy Teater) - 12/15/18 - # 209

Join host Doug Fain as he talks with Perry Lee "Buddy" Teater  about his family and the old Teater and Cassity Farm Supply. This is the 209th episode of the program "All Things Jessamine" broadcast on December 15, 2018 (originally broadcast as the 12th episode on March 7, 2015) on WNJK , 105.9 FM radio station in Nicholasville, Jessamine County, Kentucky.

Walker Montgomery - 12/8/18 - # 208

Join host Doug Fain as talks to lifetime Jessamine County Resident, and up and coming Country Music artist, Walker Montgomery. This is the 208th episode of the program "All Things Jessamine" broadcast on December 8, 2018 on WNJK , 105.9 FM radio station in Nicholasville, Jessamine County, Kentucky.

Mark Whitworth (with Asbury University) - 12/1/18 - # 207

Join host Doug Fain as talks to Mark Whitworth, a 1980 JCHS graduate, who served for many years as an Associate Commissioner of the Southeastern Conference. He is currently the Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics at Asbury University in Wilmore.  This is the 207th episode of the program "All Things Jessamine" broadcast on December 1, 2018 on WNJK , 105.9 FM radio station in Nicholasville, Jessamine County, Kentucky.

The Robert Sallee family (with Phyllis and Jon Sallee) - 11/24/18 - # 206

Join host Doug Fain as learns about the Robert Sallee family from Wilmore when he talks to Phyllis Sallee, a former Wilmore City Clerk and her son, Jon, the current Jessamine County Jailer. Robert Sallee was a former Jessamine County Deputy Jailer, Deputy Sheriff and Nicholasville and Wilmore City Police Officer.  This is the 206th episode of the program "All Things Jessamine" broadcast on November 24, 2018 on WNJK , 105.9 FM radio station in Nicholasville, Jessamine County, Kentucky.

Camp Nelson National Monument (with Jess. Co. Judge Exec. David West) - 11/17/18 - # 205

Join host Doug Fain as talks to Jessamine County Judge-Executive David West about our own Camp Nelson Heritage Park recently becoming a U.S. National Monument, the first in Kentucky. This is the 205th episode of the program "All Things Jessamine" broadcast on November 17, 2018 on WNJK , 105.9 FM radio station in Nicholasville, Jessamine County, Kentucky.

Gary Holobeck, former JCHS teacher, coach - 11/10/18 - # 204

Join host Doug Fain as talks to former Jessamine County High School teacher and basketball coach Gary Holobeck. This is the 204th episode of the program "All Things Jessamine" broadcast on November 10, 2018 on WNJK , 105.9 FM radio station in Nicholasville, Jessamine County, Kentucky.

Sheriff Bill Hager (with son, Rickey) - 11/3/18 - # 203

Join host Doug Fain as learns about former Jessamine County Sheriff Bill Hager when he talks to Bill's son, Rickey. This is the 203rd episode of the program "All Things Jessamine" broadcast on November 3, 2018 on WNJK , 105.9 FM radio station in Nicholasville, Jessamine County, Kentucky.

Nicholasville Baptist Church (with Wini Yunker) - 10/27/18 - # 202

Join host Doug Fain as he talks to Wini Mastin Yunker about the history of the Nicholasville Baptist Church. This is the 202nd episode of the program "All Things Jessamine" broadcast on October 27, 2018 on WNJK , 105.9 FM radio station in Nicholasville, Jessamine County, Kentucky.

Wm. Neal Cassity - 10/20/18 - # 201

Join host Doug Fain as he talks to William Neal Cassity, former Jessamine County Judge Executive. This is the 201st episode of the program "All Things Jessamine" broadcast on October 20, 2018 on WNJK , 105.9 FM radio station in Nicholasville, Jessamine County, Kentucky.

Jessamine County Radio (with Jonathan Smith) - 10/13/18 - # 200

Join host Doug Fain as he celebrtates the 200th episode of "All Things Jessamine"! Today he talks to JessFM radio station owner Jonathan Smith about radio history in Jessamine County.  The first airing of the program was December 20, 2014.  This is the 200th episode of the program "All Things Jessamine" originally broadcast on October 13, 2018 on WNJK , 105.9 FM radio station in Nicholasville, Jessamine County, Kentucky. 

Gwen Comley Lentz (Pollard) - 10/6/18 - # 199

Join host Doug Fain as he talks with Gwendolyn Comley Lentz about her book "It's A Long Way From Pollard". This is the 199th episode of the program "All Things Jessamine" broadcast on October 6, 2018 on WNJK , 105.9 FM radio station in Nicholasville, Jessamine County, Kentucky.

Father William C. Bush (St. Luke Catholic Church) - 9/29/18 - # 198

Join host Doug Fain as he talks with Father William C. Bush of the St. Luke Catholic Church. Father Bush is the longest serving Priest in the church's history. This is the 198th episode of the program "All Things Jessamine" broadcast on September 29, 2018 (This episode was originally broadcast on September 19, 2015 as episode # 40) on WNJK , 105.9 FM radio station in Nicholasville, Jessamine County, Kentucky.

John Harrod - Jess. Co. High Principal, Teacher and Coach - 9/22/18 - # 197

Join host Doug Fain as he talks to John Harrod,  former Jessamine County High School principal, teacher and football coach. This is the 197th episode of the program "All Things Jessamine" broadcast on September 22, 2018 on WNJK , 105.9 FM radio station in Nicholasville, Jessamine County, Kentucky.

High Bridge Spring Water (with Linda Griffin) - 9/15/18 - # 196

Join host Doug Fain as he discovers the history of High Bridge Spring Water and Kentucky Underground Storage when he talks to owner Linda Griffin whose father, Bill Griffin, founded the company. This is the 196th episode of the program "All Things Jessamine" broadcast on September 15, 2018 on WNJK , 105.9 FM radio station in Nicholasville, Jessamine County, Kentucky.

James H. "Tex" Madison - 9/8/18 - # 195

Join host Doug Fain as he discusses the life of James H. "Tex" Madison with his children, Kathy Madison Cobb, Monti Madison Kanatzer and Mike Madison.  This is the 195th episode of the program "All Things Jessamine" broadcast on September 8, 2018 on WNJK , 105.9 FM radio station in Nicholasville, Jessamine County, Kentucky.

Jay Buffin, coach of 1993 JCHS Girls Softball State Champs - 8/1/18 - # 194

Join host Doug Fain as talks to tacher and coach Jay Buffin. Jay coached the 1993 Kentucky state champions girls softball team, the first state championship in Jessamine County history. This is the 194th episode of the program "All Things Jessamine" broadcast on September 1, 2018 on WNJK , 105.9 FM radio station in Nicholasville, Jessamine County, Kentucky.

Chrisman Mill Winery and Vineyards (with owners Chris and Denise Nelson) - 8/25/18 - # 193

Join host Doug Fain as he discovers the history of the Chrisman Mill Vineyards and Winery when he talks to owners Chris and Denise Nelson.  This is the 193rd episode of the program "All Things Jessamine" broadcast on August 25, 2018 on WNJK , 105.9 FM radio station in Nicholasville, Jessamine County, Kentucky.

Little Hickman Christian Church (with Jay Webb) - 8/18/18 - # 192

Join host Doug Fain as he discovers the history of the Little Hickman Christian Church, one of the oldest in Jessamine County, when he speaks to Associate Pastor Jay Webb.  This is the 192nd episode of the program "All Things Jessamine" broadcast on August 18, 2018 on WNJK , 105.9 FM radio station in Nicholasville, Jessamine County, Kentucky.

Billy & Marilyn Bradshaw (Jess. Co. Fair) - 8/11/18 - # 191

Join host Doug Fain as he remembers Billy and Marilyn Bradshaw, long associated with the Jessamine County Fair. Doug will talk to their daughter Roxanne Bradshaw Sparks. This is the 191st episode of the program "All Things Jessamine" broadcast on August 11, 2018 on WNJK , 105.9 FM radio station in Nicholasville, Jessamine County, Kentucky.

Hager's Grocery (with Carmon Hager Poor) - 8/4/18 - # 190

Join host Doug Fain as he remembers Hager's Grocery when he talks to Carmon Hager Poor, the great-granddaughter of the original owner, and former Jesssamine County Sheriff, Vince Hager.  This is the 190th episode of the program "All Things Jessamine" broadcast on August 4, 2018 on WNJK , 105.9 FM radio station in Nicholasville, Jessamine County, Kentucky.

Bellman's Service Station (with Chris Bellman) - 7/28/18 - # 189

Join host Doug Fain as he remembers Bellman's Service Station and Bob and Joann Bellman of Wilmore when he talks to their son, Chris Bellman.  This is the 189th episode of the program "All Things Jessamine" broadcast on July 28, 2018 on WNJK , 105.9 FM radio station in Nicholasville, Jessamine County, Kentucky.

Sim's Drug Store (with Byron Sims and John McDaniel) - 7/21/18 - # 188

Join host Doug Fain as he remembers Sims Drug Store in Wilmore as he talks to current owner, John McDaniel, and past owner, Byron Sims.  This is the 188th episode of the program "All Things Jessamine" broadcast on July 21, 2018 on WNJK , 105.9 FM radio station in Nicholasville, Jessamine County, Kentucky.

Zeb Blankenship, JCHS Principal (with daughters, Kathy and Barbara) - 7/14/18 - # 187

Join host Doug Fain as he remembers Jessamine County High School Principal Zeb Blankenship "Mr. B" by talking to his daughters, Kathy and Barbara. This is the 187th episode of the program "All Things Jessamine" broadcast on July 14, 2018 on WNJK , 105.9 FM radio station in Nicholasville, Jessamine County, Kentucky.

Riney B Railroad (with George Dean) - 7/7/18 - # 186

Join host Doug Fain as he talks with George Dean about the old Riney B Railroad  that ran through Jessamine County a century ago. This is the 186th episode of  "All Things Jessamine" aired on July 7, 2018 on WNJK , 105.9 FM radio station in Nicholasville, Jessamine County, Kentucky.

Bill & Renlyn Foley (with granddaughter, Connie Royse McDonald) - 6/30/18 - # 185

Join host Doug Fain as he remembers Bill and Renlyn Foley when he talks to their granddaughter, Connie Royse McDonald. This is the 185th episode of  "All Things Jessamine" aired on June 30, 2018 on WNJK , 105.9 FM radio station in Nicholasville, Jessamine County, Kentucky.

WJHS Baseball coach Jody Hamilton - 6/23/18 - # 184

Join host Doug Fain as he talks to retiring West Jessamine High School and two-time Kentucky High School babseball championship coach Jody Hamilton. This is the 184th episode of  "All Things Jessamine" aired on June 23, 2018 on WNJK , 105.9 FM radio station in Nicholasville, Jessamine County, Kentucky.

Ky. Artist Howard Fain (with wife, Ruth Fain) - 6/16/18 - # 183

Originally broadcast 3/14/15 as the 13th episode, "All Things Jessamine" host Doug Fain interviews his own mother, Ruth Ann Rhorer Fain, about her husband and his dad, Kentucky Artist Howard Fain (1934-2007) about his life, artwork and legacy. This broadcast airs on WNJK, JessFM, 105.9 and is the 183rd program in the series. 

Squires Retreat -Byrdie & Grant Thomas (with son, David) - 6/9/18 - # 182

Join host Doug Fain as he remembers the Squires Retreat restaurant and it's owner, Byrdie Thomas, and her husband Grant and their family. This is the 182nd episode of  "All Things Jessamine" aired on June 9, 2018 on WNJK , 105.9 FM radio station in Nicholasville, Jessamine County, Kentucky.

Tourism in Jessamine County (with Tommy Cobb & Mitchell Pearson) - 6/2/18 - # 181

Join host Doug Fain as he talks to the newly formed Nicholasville-Wilmore-Jessamine County Tourism Commission Chairman Tommy Cobb and Executive Director Mitchell Pearson about tourism in our county, how it links to the past and what it means for the future.  This is the 181st episode of "All Things Jessamine" that aired on June 2, 2018 on WNJK , 105.9 FM radio station in Nicholasville, Jessamine County, Kentucky. www.visitnicholasville.com #visitjessamine 

Jessamine County Judge-Exec. Sherman Dean Jr. (with wife, Liddy) - 5/26/18 - # 180

Join host Doug Fain as he talks to Liddy Dean about her husband former Jessamine County Judge Executive Sherman Dean Jr. This is the 180th episode of  "All Things Jessamine" aired on May 26, 2018 on WNJK , 105.9 FM radio station in Nicholasville, Jessamine County, Kentucky.

The Sterling House (with Peter Brackney) - 5/19/18 - # 179

Join host Doug Fain as he talks to attorney and history buff Peter Brackney about The Sterling House , which used to be the second oldest home in Nicholasville, and it's tie to English royalty. This is the 179th episode of  "All Things Jessamine" aired on May 19, 2018 on WNJK , 105.9 FM radio station in Nicholasville, Jessamine County, Kentucky. Visit Mr. Brackney's blog and web site at www.kaintuckeean.com and www.brackneylaw.com . 

Rev. John Metcalf (with Peter Brackney) - 5/12/18 - # 178

Join host Doug Fain as he talks to attorney and history buff Peter Brackney about The Metcalf Place and Rev. John Metcalf who conducted the first survey and laid out and named Nicholasville back in the late 1700s. His home, known now as Metcalf Place and the oldest home in Nicholasville, still stands on South First Street.  This is the 178th episode of  "All Things Jessamine" aired on May 12, 2018 on WNJK , 105.9 FM radio station in Nicholasville, Jessamine County, Kentucky. Visit Mr. Brackney's blog and web site at www.kaintuckeean.com and www.brackneylaw.com. 

Bronce, Sanford and Walter Lowery (with Nancy Hicks) - 5/4/18 - # 177

Join host Doug Fain as he talks to Nancy Lowery Hicks about her family, most notably her dad, Sanford, and her uncles Walter and Bronce Lowery  This is the 177th episode of  "All Things Jessamine" aired on May 5, 2018 on WNJK , 105.9 FM radio station in Nicholasville, Jessamine County, Kentucky

The Farmer’s Bank and William S. Dale (with Landy Dale) - 4/28/18 - # 176

Join host Doug Fain as he talks to Landy Dale about his father, William S. Dale, a farmer who owned the Farmers Bank of Jessamine County for many years.  This is the 176th episode of  "All Things Jessamine" aired on April 28, 2018 (this episode was originally broadcast as episode number 68 originally broadcast on April 2, 2016 and as episode number 137 on July 29, 2017) on WNJK , 105.9 FM radio station in Nicholasville, Jessamine County, Kentucky

First Vineyard (with owner, Tom Beall) - 4/21/18 - # 175

Join host Doug Fain as he talks to Tom Beall, owner of the First Vineyard in Jessamine County which is located on the same property where the very first commercial vineyard was started in America in 1799.  This is the 175th episode of the program "All Things Jessamine" broadcast on April 21, 2018 on WNJK , 105.9 FM radio station in Nicholasville. (Originally broadcast as episode # 134 on July 8, 2017)

Sharon & Bill Reynolds (with daughter, Dora) - 4/14/18 - # 174

Join host Doug Fain as he talks to Dora Reynolds Johnson about her parents, Sharon and Bill Reynolds. Both native Jessamine Countians, Sharon was a nurse, nursing home administrator and long time Jessamine County Coroner.  This is the 174th episode of the program "All Things Jessamine" broadcast on April 14, 2018 on WNJK , 105.9 FM radio station in Nicholasville, Jessamine County, Kentucky.

Alice Walker and sons, Joe and Steve, Jess. Co. Sheriffs - 4/7/18 - # 173

Join host Doug Fain as he talks as he remembers the Walker Family. His guests will be Joe Walker, along with  Andrea and Matt Walker, the children of Joe's brother, Steve. Joe and Steve Walker both served as Sheriffs of Jessamine County and their mother, Alice Rainwater Walker, was very instrumental in that happening.  This is the 173rd episode of the program "All Things Jessamine" broadcast on April 7, 2018 ( originally broadcast on April 15, 2017 as episode # 122) on WNJK , 105.9 FM radio station in Nicholasville, Jessamine County, Kentucky.

Harold and Mary Lee Higgs (with son, Bill) - 3/31/18 - # 172

Join host Doug Fain as he talks to Bill Higgs about his parents, Harold, who was very involved in the community, and Mary Lee, a long time Jessamine County teacher.  This is the 172nd episode of the program "All Things Jessamine" broadcast on March 31, 2018 on WNJK , 105.9 FM radio station in Nicholasville, Jessamine County, Kentucky.

Gene and Grace Vanderpool (with son, Scotty) - 3/24/18 - # 171

Join host Doug Fain as he talks to Scotty Vanderppool about his parents, Gene and Grace Vanderpool. He worked for Gulf Oil; she baked for local restaurants. This is the 171st episode of the program "All Things Jessamine" broadcast on March 24, 2018 on WNJK , 105.9 FM radio station in Nicholasville, Jessamine County, Kentucky.

Wilbur and Clara Chaney Cobb (with sons, Eldon and Gerald) - 3/17/18 - # 170

Join host Doug Fain as he remembers Wilbur and Clara Chaney Cobb, he was a farmer and long time minister. Doug will be talking to two of their children, Eldon and Gerald Cobb. This is the 170th episode of the program "All Things Jessamine" broadcast on March 17, 2018 on WNJK , 105.9 FM radio station in Nicholasville, Jessamine County, Kentucky.

Scott Station Inn (with Bo and Sarah Quigg, owners) - 3/10/18 - # 169

Join host Doug Fain as he talks to owners Bo and Sarah Quigg, about the long history of the acclaimed Scott Station Inn, an award winning bed and breakfast in Wilmore, Kentucky. This is the 169th episode of the program "All Things Jessamine" broadcast on March 10, 2018 on WNJK , 105.9 FM radio station in Nicholasville, Jessamine County, Kentucky.

Richard Morton & Ruth Morton (with children, Tony Morton and Connie Morton Harvey) - 3/3/18 - # 168

Join host Doug Fain as he talks to Tony Morton and Connie Harvey Morton about their parents Richard "Dick" Morton and Ruth Morton. This is the 168th episode of the program "All Things Jessamine" broadcast on March 3, 2018 on WNJK , 105.9 FM radio station in Nicholasville, Jessamine County, Kentucky.

 

Dr. O.P. & Jean Moss Nicholson - 2/24/18 - # 167

Join host Doug Fain as he talks to Nancy Nicholson Case about her parents, dentist O.P Nicholson and his wife, teacher Jean Moss Nicholson. This is the 167th episode of the program "All Things Jessamine" broadcast on February 24,  2018 on WNJK , 105.9 FM radio station in Nicholasville, Jessamine County, Kentucky.

 

Russell & Reba Teater Guy (with children, Rusty and Sherry) - 2/17/18 - # 166

Join host Doug Fain as he talks to Rusty Guy and Sherry Guy Guerrero about their parents, Russell and Reba Teater Guy. This is the 166th episode of the program "All Things Jessamine" broadcast on February 17,  2018 on WNJK , 105.9 FM radio station in Nicholasville, Jessamine County, Kentucky.

Jessamine Hair Style (Marilyn Welch & Kelly Combs) - 2/10/18 - # 165

Join host Doug Fain as he talks to Marilyn Reynolds Welch and Kelly Welch Combs about Jessamine Hair Style and Hager's Beauty School. This is a 4th generation owned business in our town. This is the 165th episode of the program "All Things Jessamine" broadcast on February 10, 2018 on WNJK , 105.9 FM radio station in Nicholasville, Jessamine County, Kentucky. (Originally broadcast January 16, 2016 as the 57th episode) 

Shelby Combs (with children, Jayne & Rad Combs) - 2/2/18 - # 164

Join host Doug Fain as he interviews Jayne Combs and Rad Combs, children of Shelby and Bea Stumbo Combs. They owned and operated Martin's Department Store on Main Street in Nicholasville and Shelby was a past Nicholasville Mayor. This is the 164th episode of the program "All Things Jessamine" broadcast on February 2, 2018 on WNJK , 105.9 FM radio station in Nicholasville, Jessamine County, Kentucky. (Originally broadcast on June 20, 2015 as episode # 27)

Sam Corman, former Mayor, (with wife, Nancy Swope Corman) - 1/27/18 - # 163

Join host Doug Fain as he talks with Nancy Swope Corman about her husband, Sam Corman, former Mayor of Nicholasville.  This is the 163rd episode of the program "All Things Jessamine" broadcast on January 27, 2018 (originally broadcast on August 29, 0215 as the 37th episode) on WNJK , 105.9 FM radio station in Nicholasville, Jessamine County, Kentucky. 

Thompson's Foodtown - Cleveland & Elizabeth Thompson (with daughters, Carol and Ann) - 1/20/18 - # 162

Join host Doug Fain as he talks to Carol Thompson Brown and Ann Thompson Nicholson about their parents, Cleveland & Elizabeth Thompson, who owned and operated Thompson's Foodtown for many years. This is the 162nd episode of the program "All Things Jessamine" which aired on January 20, 2018 (It was originally broadcast as the 67th episode on March 26,  2016) on WNJK , 105.9 FM radio station in Nicholasville.