"All Things Jessamine with Doug Fain"

Faulkner Fain Company (with Paul Faulkner) - 1/14/18 - # 161

Join host Doug Fain as he talks with Paul Faulkner whose parents, Jim and Pauline Faulkner, owned and operated Faulkner-Fain Co., the oldest continuing manufacturer in Jessamine County. This is the 161st episode of the program "All Things Jessamine" broadcast on January 14, 2018, (originally broadcast as the 95th episode on October 8, 2016), on WNJK , 105.9 FM radio station in Nicholasville, Jessamine County, Kentucky. 

Clay's Barber Shop - Clay Tankersley - 1/7/18 - # 160

Join host Doug Fain as he talks with Clay Tankersley, owner of Clay's Barber Shop in Wilmore. Clay has been a barber there for 60 years. This is the 160th episode of the program "All Things Jessamine" broadcast on January 7, 2018. (originally broadcast on September 26, 2015 as episode # 41)  on WNJK , 105.9 FM radio station in Nicholasville, Jessamine County, Kentucky.

Walker Hotel (with Brenda Cobb) - 12/30/17 - # 159

Join host Doug Fain as he talks to Brenda Woods Cox Cobb whose uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs Vernon Walker, owned and operated the old Walker Hotel that sat in downtown Nicholasville. It was started in 1793 even before Nicholasville was an incorporated town and we were still part of Virginia. This is the 159th episode of "All Things Jessamine" aired on December 30, 2017 on WNJK , 105.9 FM radio station in Nicholasville, Jessamine County, Kentucky.

KCAL Old Time Radio Christmas ("ChristmasTiME in Nicholasville") - 12/23/17 - # 158

On this special Christmas season edition of "All Things Jessamine" join host Doug Fain as he brings you the audio from the past KCAL Old Time Radio Troupe 2017 Christmas show to benefit the Creative Art league of Jessamine County. This script was written especially for KCAL  and takes place at the old Ben Franklin store in downtown Nicholasville in 1952... you'll hear names of people, places and things that were real in our county! This program originally aired on WNJK, JessFM 105.9 on Saturday, December 23, Sunday, December 24 and Monday, December 25, 2017.  MERRY CHRISTMAS from the entire Fain family and all of us at JessFM! 

Yearwood's Drug Store - 12/16/17 - # 157

Join host Doug Fain as has a conversation about Thomas C. "Doc" Yearwood and Yearwood's Drug Store with one of his former employees, Deana Durham Cassity.  This is the 156th episode of the program "All Things Jessamine" broadcast December 16, 2017 (It was originally broadcast on August 8, 2015 as episode # 34)  on WNJK , 105.9 FM radio station in Nicholasville, Jessamine County, Kentucky.

Earl and Charlotte Hall (with children, Kathy and Sonny) - 12/9/17 - # 156

Join host Doug Fain as he talks to Kathy Blankenship and Sonny Hall about their parents, Earl and Charlotte Hall. Earl was a leader in working to establish the Jessamine County Youth Baseball League and the Lone Oak Country Club. This is the 156th episode of "All Things Jessamine" aired on December 9, 2017 on WNJK , 105.9 FM radio station in Nicholasville, Jessamine County, Kentucky.

"Miller Flats", Robt. and Jean Miller and the Miller family (with Cindy Miller Rhorer) - 12/2/17 - #155

Join host Doug Fain as he talks to Jessamine County native Cindy Miller Rhorer as she talks about "Miller Flats (Miller Town)" that was located on North Main Street, her parents, Robert and Jean Miller,  and the entire Miller family. This is the 155th episode of "All Things Jessamine" aired on December 2, 2017 on WNJK , 105.9 FM radio station in Nicholasville, Jessamine County, Kentucky.

Wilmore Hardware with owner, Gary Bailey (deceased) - 11/25/17 - # 154

This is a rerun of an original program (episode #108 that aired 1/7/17) with Gary Bailey, owner of Wilmore Hardware. Mr. Bailey died on November 15, 2017 and this rerun is to honor his memory. This is the 154th episode of "All Things Jessamine" aired on November 25, 2017 on WNJK , 105.9 FM radio station in Nicholasville, Jessamine County, Kentucky.

Buddy Hammond (with son, Mike) - 11/18/17 - # 153

Join host Doug Fain as he talks to Jessamine County native Mike Hammond, about his dad, Buddy, who was police chief in Nicholasville, and the entire Hammond family. This is the 153rd episode of "All Things Jessamine" aired on November 18, 2017 on WNJK , 105.9 FM radio station in Nicholasville, Jessamine County, Kentucky.

Benny Wayne , Little League World Series Championship Umpire - 11/11/17 - #152

Join host Doug Fain as he talks to Jessamine County native Benny Wayne who was chosen as the home plate umpire at the championship game of the 2007 Little League World Series. This is the 152nd episode of "All Things Jessamine" aired on November 11, 2017 on WNJK , 105.9 FM radio station in Nicholasville, Jessamine County, Kentucky.

Marvin Bartlett, Jess. Co. resident and Fox 56 news anchor - 11/4/17 - # 151

Join host Doug Fain as he talks to Marvin Bartlett, Jessamine County resident and anchorman of the Fox 56 10 o'clock news. This is the 151st episode of "All Things Jessamine" aired on November 4, 2017 on WNJK , 105.9 FM radio station in Nicholasville, Jessamine County, Kentucky.

Animal Forest Zoo (with Buddy Carter) - 10/28/17 - # 150

Join host Doug Fain as he talks to Buddy Carter who was a curator of the Animal Forest Zoo that operated on South 27 in Jessamine County back in the 50s and 60s.  This is the 150th episode of "All Things Jessamine" aired on October 28, 2017 on WNJK , 105.9 FM radio station in Nicholasville, Jessamine County, Kentucky.

McDonalds (with owner Al Nahra) - 10/21/17 - # 149

Join host Doug Fain as he talks to Al Nahra, owner and operator of McDonalds of Nicholasville. This is the 149th episode of episode of the program "All Things Jessamine" broadcast on October 21, 2017 on WNJK , 105.9 FM radio station in Nicholasville (It was originally broadcast as the 79th episode on June 18, 2016).

Ward's Bakery (with Jack Ward) - 10/14/17 - # 148

In honor of his and his wife Madeline's 70th wedding anniversary that took place on September 25, 2017, join host Doug Fain as he talks with Jack Ward, who owned and operated the beloved Ward's Bakery in downtown Nicholasville, about the history of the bakery. This is the 148th episode of the program "All Things Jessamine" broadcast on October 14, 2017 on WNJK , 105.9 FM radio station in Nicholasville, Jessamine County, Kentucky. (It was also broadcast on February 21, 2015 as the 10th episode).

Jessamine County Homemakers history (with Karli Jessie and Lorraine King) - 10/7/17 - # 147

Join host Doug Fain as he talks to Karli Jessie, county extension agent for Family and Consumer Sciences and Lorraine King, member, about the history of the Jessamine County Homemakers Club and it's contributions to our county. This is the 147th episode of "All Things Jessamine" aired on October 7, 2017 on WNJK , 105.9 FM radio station in Nicholasville, Jessamine County, Kentucky.

Bradie Teater (with daughter, Roberta Stinnett) - 9/30/17 - # 146

Join host Doug Fain as he talks to Roberta Stinnett about her father, Bradie Teater, a well known water hauler in Jessamine County. This is the 146th episode of "All Things Jessamine" aired on September 30, 2017 on WNJK , 105.9 FM radio station in Nicholasville, Jessamine County, Kentucky.

J.D. Crowe - 9/23/17 - # 145

Join host Doug Fain as he talks to Grammy award winner and renowned bluegrass musician J.D. Crowe who has lived most of his life here in Jessamine County. This is the 145th episode of "All Things Jessamine" aired on September 23, 2017 on WNJK , 105.9 FM radio station in Nicholasville, Jessamine County, Kentucky.

History of the Masonic Lodge in Jessamine County - (with Glen Teater) - 9/16/17 - # 144

Join host Doug Fain as he talks to Glen Teater, member of the Hart Lodge # 61, F. & A.M., about the history of the Masonic Lodge in Jessamine County which has been here for 197 years. This is the 144th episode of "All Things Jessamine" aired on September 16, 2017 on WNJK , 105.9 FM radio station in Nicholasville, Jessamine County, Kentucky.

Clyde and Mildred Bunch (with daughter, Donna Miller) - 9/9/17 - # 143

Join host Doug Fain as he talks to Donna Bunch Miller about her parents Clyde and Mildred Bunch. Clyde was a local historian of Jessamine County and Mildred was the first female elected to a position as Magistrate on the Jessamine County Fiscal Court. This is the 143rd episode of "All Things Jessamine" aired on September 9, 2017 on WNJK , 105.9 FM radio station in Nicholasville, Jessamine County, Kentucky.

John Sutherland - Sutherland Chevrolet (with son, Pete) - 9/2/17 - # 142

Join host Doug Fain as he talks to Nicholasville Mayor Pete Sutherland about his family who owned and operated Sutherland Chevrolet for many years. This is the 142nd episode of  "All Things Jessamine" aired on September 2, 2017  on WNJK , 105.9 FM radio station in Nicholasville, Jessamine County, Kentucky.

Eugene and Ruby Reed (with sons, Don and Randy) - 7/26/17 - #141

Join host Doug Fain as he talks to Don and Randy Reed about their parents Eugene and Ruby. Mr. Reed was a former County Clerk and Mail Carrier.  This is the 141st episode of  "All Things Jessamine" aired on August 26, 2017  on WNJK , 105.9 FM radio station in Nicholasville, Jessamine County, Kentucky.

The Warren Family (with Van Warren) - 8/19/17 - # 140

Join host Doug Fain as he talks to Van Warren, one of nine sons who all excelled in Jessamine County Sports.  This is the 140th episode of the program "All Things Jessamine" originally broadcast on August 19, 2017 on WNJK , 105.9 FM radio station in Nicholasville.

Hunter's Furniture and Ralph Watts (with Billye Sue Watts) - 7/12/17 - # 139

Join host Doug Fain as he talks to Billye Sue Watts about her husband, Ralph Watts, and the Hunter's Furniture store that they owned and operated.  This is the 139th episode of  "All Things Jessamine" which aired on August 12, 2017 on WNJK, 105.9 FM radio station in Nicholasville, Jessamine County, Kentucky.

First Baptist Church (with Pastor Moses Radford) - 8/5/17 - # 138

Join host Doug Fain as he talks to Pastor Moses Radford about the history of the First Baptist Church in Nicholasville.  In 2017 it celebrated it's 171st anniversary.   This is the 138th episode of  "All Things Jessamine" aired on August 5, 2017  on WNJK , 105.9 FM radio station in Nicholasville, Jessamine County, Kentucky.

The Farmer's Bank and William S. Dale (with Landy Dale) - 7/29/17 - # 137

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 137th episode of  "All Things Jessamine" aired on July 29, 2017 (this episode was originally broadcast as episode number 68 originally broadcast on April 2, 2016) on WNJK , 105.9 FM radio station in Nicholasville, Jessamine County, Kentucky

Harold Rainwater, Asbury College & Mayor of Wilmore - 7/22/17 - # 136

Join host Doug Fain as he talks with Harold Rainwater. Harold is the head of the Equine program at Asbury University and is also the long time Mayor of Wilmore.  This is the 136th episode of the program "All Things Jessamine" broadcast on July 22, 2017 on WNJK , 105.9 FM radio station in Nicholasville, Jessamine County, Kentucky. (It was also broadcast on July 25, 2015 as the 32nd episode) 

Dr. J.S. Williams (with son, Jim Cole Williams) - 7/15/17 - #135

Join host Doug Fain as he talks with Jim Coke Williams, son of Dr. J.S. Williams. Dr. Williams practiced in Jessamine County for many years and delivered over 3400 babies in our community. This is the 135th episode of "All Things Jessamine" broadcast on July 15, 2017 on WNJK, 105.9 FM radio station in Nicholasville, Jessamine County, Kentucky.  (It was originally the 31st episode of the program "All Things Jessamine" originally broadcast on July 18, 2015).

First Vineyard (with Tom Beall, owner) - 7/8/17 - # 134

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 134th episode of the program "All Things Jessamine" originally broadcast on July 8, 2017 on WNJK , 105.9 FM radio station in Nicholasville.

The Bill Floyd Family (with Charlie Floyd) - 7/1/17 - # 133

Join host Doug Fain as he talks to Charlie Floyd about his family...his grandfather was Bill Floyd who owned a junkyard in Nicholasville and his dad was Chester who was a Jessamine County Magistrate and the oldest of 13 children. This is the 133rd episode of the program "All Things Jessamine" originally broadcast on July 1, 2017 on WNJK , 105.9 FM radio station in Nicholasville.

J.D. Wells "The Milkman" tribute episode - 6/24/17 - # 132

Join host Doug Fain as he talks with J.D. Wells who served as a milkman for Southern Belle Dairy in Jessamine County for many years. J.D. passed away on June 14, 2017. This is a rebroadcast of the original show that aired September 24, 2016 (episode # 93) on the "All Things Jessamine" radio program on WNJK, 105.9 FM radio station in Nicholasville, Jessamine County, Kentucky.

Burch Hager (with daughter, Misty) - 6/17/17 - # 131

Join host Doug Fain as he talks Misty Hager,  daughter of Jessamine County Magistrate Burch Hager,  who died in March of 2017.  This is the 131st episode of the program "All Things Jessamine" originally broadcast on June 17, 2017 on WNJK , 105.9 FM radio station in Nicholasville.

Relay For Life (with Judy Lykins) - 6/10/17 - # 130

Join host Doug Fain as he talks to Judy Lykins about the Jessamine County/ American Cancer Society's 21st annual "Relay For Life". This is the 130th episode of the program "All Things Jessamine" originally broadcast on June 10, 2017 on WNJK , 105.9 FM radio station in Nicholasville.

Macedonia Baptist Church (with Pastor Reginald Davis) - 6/3/17 - # 129

Join host Doug Fain as he talks Pastor Reginald Davis of the Macedonia Baptist Church in Keene, Ky. where they will celebrate their 150th year anniversary in September 2017. This is the 129th episode of the program "All Things Jessamine" originally broadcast on June 3, 2017 on WNJK , 105.9 FM radio station in Nicholasville.

Kyle Waldrop, KIA - Viet Nam (with son, Barry) - 5/27/17 - # 128

In observance of Memorial Day, Join host Doug Fain as he talks to Nicholasville Police Chief Barry Waldrop. Barry's dad, Kyle, was killed in the line of duty during the Vietnam War when Barry, an only child, was only 15 years old. This is the 128th episode of the program "All Things Jessamine" broadcast on May 13, 2017 (it was originally brodcast as episode number 69 on April 9, 2016) on WNJK , 105.9 FM radio station in Nicholasville, Jessamine County, Kentucky. 

R.J. Corman (with son, Jay) - 5/20/17 - # 127

Join host Doug Fain as he talks to Jay Corman about his father, R.J. Corman, and the company and legacy he left behind. This is the 127th episode of the program "All Things Jessamine" originally broadcast on May 20, 2017 on WNJK , 105.9 FM radio station in Nicholasville.

All about Poortown, Camp Nelson and Hall (with Dexter Knight) - 5/13/17 - # 126

Join host Doug Fain as he talks to Dexter Knight about his memories of growing up in the southern Jessamine County communities of Camp Nelson, Poortown and Hall. This is the 126th episode of the program "All Things Jessamine" originally broadcast on May 13, 2017 on WNJK , 105.9 FM radio station in Nicholasville.

Von Grunigen Hardware (with Bobby Kanatzer) - 5/6/17 - # 125

Join host Doug Fain as he talks to Bobby Kanatzer who owned and operated Von Grunigen's Hardware on Main Street for many years.  This is the 125th episode of the program "All Things Jessamine" originally broadcast on May 6, 2017 (it was also run on May 14, 2016 as the 74th episode) on WNJK , 105.9 FM radio station in Nicholasville.

W. C. & Mary Carter (with son, Marlin) - 4/29/17 - # 124

Join host Doug Fain as he talks as he talks to Marlin Carter, a former teacher, about his parents, W.C. and Mary Carter. He was a teacher, she worked for the local ASCS office.  This is the 124th episode of the program "All Things Jessamine" originally broadcast on April 29, 2017 on WNJK , 105.9 FM radio station in Nicholasville, Jessamine County, Kentucky. 

Dr. C.R. and Ruth Hager (with son, Dr. David Hager) - 4/22/17 - # 123

Join host Doug Fain as he talks to Dr. David Hager about his parents Dr. C.R. and Mrs. Ruth Hager.  C.R. was a former Asbury University president and Superintendent of Jessamine County Schools.  Originally broadcast on April 22, 2017 as the 123rd episode and on April 23, 2016 as the 71st episode on WNJK , 105.9 FM radio station in Nicholasville, Jessamine County, Kentucky.

Joe, Steve and Alice Walker, Jess. Co. Sheriffs - 4/15/17 - # 122

Join host Doug Fain as he talks as he remembers the Walker Family. His guests will be Joe Walker, along with his brother, Steve's, children, Andrea and Matt. 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 122nd episode of the program "All Things Jessamine" originally broadcast on April 15, 2017 on WNJK , 105.9 FM radio station in Nicholasville, Jessamine County, Kentucky. 

Kevin Burton, Union College Coach/JCHS Grad - 4/8/17 - # 121

Join host Doug Fain as he talks as he talks to Kevin Burton, a 1990 Jessamine County High school graduate, who is now the head coach of Union College and just won the NAIA Div. II National Championship. This is the 121st episode of the program "All Things Jessamine" originally broadcast on April 8, 2017 on WNJK , 105.9 FM radio station in Nicholasville, Jessamine County, Kentucky. 

Spencer & Hazel Cobb ( with daughter, Joyce Blackford) - 4/1/2017 - # 120

Join host Doug Fain as he talks to Joyce Blackford about her parents, Spencer and Hazel Cobb. In 1962,  Hazel Cobb was the first female elected to the Kentucky State Senate and there is an interesting, but sad, story as to why that history was made.  This is the 120th episode of the program "All Things Jessamine" originally broadcast on April 1, 2017 on WNJK , 105.9 FM radio station in Nicholasville, Jessamine County, Kentucky. 

Brad & Billie Garrison (with son, Roger) - 3/25/17 - # 119

Join host Doug Fain as he remembers Brad and Billie Garrison..he was an attorney, she was a nurse. Doug will be joined by their son, Roger.  This is the 119th episode of the program "All Things Jessamine" originally broadcast on March 25, 2017 on WNJK , 105.9 FM radio station in Nicholasville, Jessamine County, Kentucky. 

Harry Miller/Sargent & Greenleaf (with Mark Miller) - 3/18/17 - # 118

Join host Doug Fain as he talks to Mark Miller about his grandfather, Harry Miller, who brought Sargent & Greenleaf to Jessamine County. This is the 118th episode of the program "All Things Jessamine" originally broadcast on March 18, 2017 on WNJK , 105.9 FM radio station in Nicholasville, Jessamine County, Kentucky. 

Providence Christian Church (with Pastor Carol Devine) - 3/11/17 - # 117

Join host Doug Fain as he talks to Pastor Carol Devine about the history of the Providence Christian Church. This is the 117th episode of the program "All Things Jessamine" originally broadcast on March 11, 2017 on WNJK , 105.9 FM radio station in Nicholasville, Jessamine County, Kentucky. 

Goebel & Violet Spurlock (with granddaughters, Cindy and Chrissie) - 3/4/17 - # 116

Join host Doug Fain as he remembers Goebel and Violet Spurlock, former teachers in Jessamine County - he at Jessamine County High and her at Wilmore Elementary, with their granddaughters, Cindy Miller and Chrissie Tyra. This is the 116th episode of the program "All Things Jessamine" originally broadcast on March 4, 2017 on WNJK , 105.9 FM radio station in Nicholasville, Jessamine County, Kentucky. 

Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church (with Basil Hall & Bert Jones) - 2/25/17 - # 115

Join host Doug Fain as he talks with Pastor Basil Hall and Deacon Bert Jones about the history of one of the oldest congregations in Jessamine County, the Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church in Keene, Ky.  This is the 115th episode of the program "All Things Jessamine" originally broadcast on February 25, 2017 on WNJK , 105.9 FM radio station in Nicholasville, Jessamine County, Kentucky. 

Charles Miller - 2/18/2017 - # 114

Join host Doug Fain as he talks with Charles Miller who is a 5th generation farmer in Jessamine County. This is the 114th episode of the program "All Things Jessamine" originally broadcast on February 18, 2017 on WNJK , 105.9 FM radio station in Nicholasville, Jessamine County, Kentucky. 

Heathman's Grocery (with Billie Sue Heathman) - 2/11/17 - # 113

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

Author Tonya Lowry Kappes - 2/4/17 - # 112

Join host Doug Fain as he talks with USA Today best selling author Tonya Lowry Kappes. She is the daughter of John Robert and Linda Lowry and was raised in Jessamine County.  This is the 112th episode of the program "All Things Jessamine" originally broadcast on February 4, 2017 on WNJK , 105.9 FM radio station in Nicholasville, Jessamine County, Kentucky. www.tonyakappes.com