"Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs joins A Knoxville Podcast to discuss his unique journey from WWE superstar Kane to governing East Tennessee. We cover everything from growing up in Missouri, coming to Tennessee, watching Knoxville transform over the decades to his bold vision for nuclear energy's future."

Key topics covered:

• His transition from WWE entertainment to Knox County governance
• How East Tennessee has changed since the 1990s
• Why population growth is actually a compliment to our region
• Nuclear energy and Oak Ridge's role in America's future
• Housing challenges facing young East Tennesseans
• His travels around the world and favorite destinations
• The teamwork skills that translate from wrestling to politics

For more information on Glenn Jacobs: https://x.com/GlennJacobsTN or https://jacobsformayor.com/

Jessica Borden is famous. She's a Keller Williams "Kellebrity" known for being an all-around utility player in all things KW - an expert in the Keller Williams Technology Field, growing from an admin to assistant team leader, Coach, Presenter and much more! Friends with Rob since the early 2000s with an amazing story you won't want to miss!

Devin Pressley has had a very interesting journey into his career in real estate agency. We talk about it.

It's Leap Peeping Time in Tennessee! We talk about when folks decide to sell their home "As-Is" and what that can really mean. We go through our seasonal tune-up on the Heating and Air Systems at home, then go outside and wander around the Tennessee Valley A&I Fair! We get Cultural with visits to several playhouses around town, as well as telling tales of our visits to some of our other favorite spots within a couple hours drive of Knoxville. 

We talk about all the interesting changes in the Knoxville and East Tennessee real estate markets. We celebrate a wonderful triumph for Kathy and talk about the first time the Federal Reserve chooses not to raise interest rates after 10 straight raises in their past meetings. 

Special Guest Carrie Mays joins us to talk about our favorite spots to sit outside during the spring in Knoxville!

In this episode of A Knoxville Podcast with Hutch & Howard -  we hear stories from Kathy's vacation encounter with some people from Kentucky and one lady with an ear for her special East Tennessee dialect! We visit the Knoxville Convention and Visitor Bureau for the WDVX Blue Plate Special and special recent performances by Robinella, The Vibraslaps and Tin Roof Echo. Rob goes to see HAIR! at the Clarence Brown Theater on campus at the University of Tennessee and they both remember visits to Elkmont in the Great Smoky Mountains - camping, synchronized fireflies and a wedding at the Appalachian Clubhouse! Jakeypoo gets deep in that Yachting Life and Alex gets ENGAGED! Oh, and Rob turns 50 while Kathy tells us what's Way Down Yonder by the Paw Paw Patch!

Talkin' Country - Southernisms that we have loved throughout history! Memories of The Tennessee Valley Fair, Fair Food and Concerts , Endorsing all of our favorite Knoxville Pizza joints and the crazy nicknames that follow folks from school to the grave! Thanks to Adeem the Artist for the Hutch & Howard theme song closing music!