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Oh No! Not... is a podcast about the lesser known recently deceased. Our goal is to shed light on the important people, places and things that may go by unnoticed.
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The Cedar Glades, which occur in the rocky and hardscrabble areas around Lebanon Tennessee, are among Tennessee’s most special places. They are home to many rare plants and plant communities adapted to these harsh conditions and which occur nowhere else in the world. The Tennessee Coneflower (Echinacea tennesseensis) is a prominent example of the b…
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Our guest today, Mark Tummons, received the coveted Fellow Award from the Tennessee Recreation and Parks Association in 2005. He is also a Past President of TRPA and a Lifetime Member. Mark has served the State of Tennessee in various roles over the years including Program Administrator for the Parks and Recreation Technical Advisory Service (PARTA…
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In the first couple of months of the Trump administration, the so-called Department of Government Efficiency has made numerous baseless claims about waste fraud and abuse in the Social Security program. They have also proposed several thoughtless changes to the way that the program is managed, as well as unwarranted cuts to program staff. In todays…
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Celebrating 50 years of Parks and Recreation in Gatlinburg, Interview with Marty Nicely and Laurence Evans (Episode 119)
It was April of 1975 when your host moved to Gatlinburg to start the Parks and Recreation Program for the City of Gatlinburg. Now 50 years later, this agency has become one of Tennessee’s best. Consistently winning statewide recognition for exceptional facilities and innovative programs. All the credit goes to my two guests, Marty Nicely (Director …
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It really does matter what you have growing in your yard! If you choose to grow native plants, trees and shrubs, you will be making a positive contribution to the ecology of our urban living space. Native plants make an attractive home for birds, pollinators and other wildlife. Neighbors for Natives is a non profit in Nashville which has as its pur…
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Interview with April Johnson, Assistant Director, Recreation Services, TN Dept Environment and Conservation (Episode 116)
Since the early 1950s, the State of Tennessee has had an interest in assisting Tennessee cities and counties in building strong communities through strong Parks and Recreation programs. Recreation consultancy services by the State to local governments continue today, and our guest April Johnson is at the forefront of that effort. April’s effort has…
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Interview With Michael Robertson, 2024 TRPA Fellow, Director of Field Operations, TN State Parks (retired) Episode 115
Our guest today is Michael Robertson the recent recipient of the TRPA Fellow Award. This award is given each year in recognition of significant and sustained contributions to the field of Parks and Recreation. Mike has recently retired as head of Tennessee State Parks operations. Tennessee State Parks are recognized as among the best in the nation.…
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Interview With Author and Naturalist Joanna Brichetto, This Is How A Robin Drinks. Essays on Urban Nature (Episode 114)
For her second appearance on the Mark Fraley Podcast, we interview Joanna Brichetto about her new book, This Is How A Robin Drinks, Essays on Urban Nature. Joanna is a Certified Tennessee Naturalist and the producer of the well known blog/Instagram called Sidewalk Nature. The book consists of 52 essays, arranged by seasons (Summer, Winter, Spring F…
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Interview with Michael Officer, Executive Officer Cuan Beo (Bay Life) organization, Galway Ireland (Episode 113)
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Today I talk with Michael Officer of the Cuan Beo organization in Galway, Republic of Ireland. Michael and his organization are involved with the restoration of the oyster fishery in the Galway Bay. There have a multifaceted approach to their work. Priority is given to managing the quality and volume of the fresh water entering the bay from the wat…
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Historic Overton Park in Memphis Tennessee, Melissa McMasters and Eric Bridges of the Overton Park Conservancy (Episode 112)
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Located in Mid Town Memphis, Overton park is a 342 acre gem. Established in 1902, this park is one of the rare local parks which predates the establishment of the State Park System and even predates the general enabling authority for Tennessee cities to have parks. Designed by George Kessler, it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places…
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Episode 43 - Oh No! Not Linda Brown, Hazel Smith, Arnaud Beltrame and H. Wayne Huizenga!
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On this week's episode we discuss the Brown from the Brown v the Board of Education, the person that coined the phrase "outlaw country," a real life French hero and the man that put Blockbuster Video on the map.By Dustin Caruso and Rick Paulas
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Episode 42 - Oh No! Not the 2018 Oscars Special!
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On this week's episode we discuss 10 individuals that the Oscars left off of their in memoriam presentation.By Dustin Caruso and Rick Paulas
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Episode 41 - Oh No! Not Catherine Wolf, Richard E Taylor, Lewis Gilbert and Barry Crimmins!
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On this week's episode we talk about a psychologist that helped develop voice recognition, a Canadian physicist, the director of three James Bond movies and a comedian activist!By Dustin Caruso and Rick Paulas
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Episode 40! Oh No! Not Bob Smith, Esmond Bradley Martin, Lin Bolen and Algia Mae Hinton!
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On this week's episode, we discuss the first openly gay comic to appear on the Tonight Show, an anti-poaching crusader. the woman who broke the glass ceiling at TV networks and one of the last blues greats.By Dustin Caruso and Rick Paulas
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Episode 39 - Oh No! Not Mark E. Smith, Naomi Parker Fraley, Connie Sawyer and Ursula K. Le Guin!
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On this week's episode we discuss the singer of The Fall, the real Rosie the Riveter, the former oldest living actress and an influential science fiction writer.By Dustin Caruso and Rick Paulas
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Episode 38 - Oh No! Not France Gall, Erica Garner, Fast Eddie Clarke and Dave Toschi!
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On this week's episode we discuss a 60's French music icon, a Black Lives Matter activist, the guitarist from Motörhead and the cop who hunted the Zodiac Killer.By Dustin Caruso and Rick Paulas
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