Small Town Pulse with Steve & Melissa
The podcast where the heart of small-town life beats loud and clear. Each week, we dive into the real stories behind the challenges and successes of living in a tight-knit community.
Episodes
26 episodes
Episode 23: Christmas on Main
We're talking with the committee heads for Christmas on Main taking place on the 2nd Saturday in December starting at 5pm. Learn what's in store for this FREE COMMUNITY EVENT here in Taylorsville! For more info contact:Sandy ...
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Episode 23
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Episode 22: Christmas Home Tour with Brian Brashear, State Farm Agent
Join us this week as we learn a little about our local, Spencer County State Farm Agent who gives back tremendously to this county and the Christmas Home Tour that is heading up for Taylorsville Main Street.Buy Tickets Online ...
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Episode 21: Food Bank Info plus your reminder to shop local this holiday season!
When our community pantry box gets wiped out in a day, there is a major need for food in our community. If you're in need, we discuss resources. If you're able to give, these are great organizations to support to ensure the food gets to where i...
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Episode 21
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Pulse Rundown, Events coming up between 11/3 and 11/15/25 in Spencer County
A quick rundown of local events, sales & charity opportunities coming up in your hometown of Spencer County, KY. No fluff, just right to the events, dates & times to kick off your week!
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Episode 20: The State of Spencer County Real Estate with Trevor & Sara Brown
On this week's episode, we had the pleasure of talking with Trevor & Sara Brown about Spencer County's real estate market, the Spencer County Educational Foundation and giving back to our community. Learn More About B...
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Pulse Rundown, Events coming up between 10/27 and 11/15/25 in Spencer County
A quick rundown of local events, sales & charity opportunities coming up in your hometown of Spencer County, KY. No fluff, just right to the events, dates & times to kick off your week!
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Episode 19: Felix Grundy Stidger Historical Preservation Foundation, Part 2
If you're from or currently live in Taylorsville, you've probably heard of Felix Grundy Stidger, "The Spy Who Saved The Union!". But do you know who he really was or what he really did that changed the tides of the civil war? After this two-par...
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Episode 20
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Pulse Rundown, Events coming up between 10/21 and 10/31/25 in Spencer County
We're throwing in a few quick episodes on Monday's just to make sure you know about events coming up in and around town soon! Let us know if you find this helpful!
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Episode 18: Felix Grundy Stidger Historical Preservation Foundation, Part 1
If you're from or currently live in Taylorsville, you've probably heard of Felix Grundy Stidger, "The Spy Who Saved The Union!". But do you know who he really was or what he really did that changed the tides of the civil war? After this two-par...
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Episode 18
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Episode 17: Veteran's Club Equine Assisted Mentoring in Spencer County
On this week's episode, we learn all about the Veteran's Club Equine Assisted Mentoring Program hosted right here in Spencer County by Scot Heath. To learn more about Veteran's Club, Sign up for an Event, Learn about Volu...
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Episode 17
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Episode 16: Small Town Tavern has new owners!
On today's episode we meet Small Town Tavern's new owner, Jay Koestel and learn what's in store at the new Small Town Tavern. Get ready for some fun nightlife here in Taylorsville, KY! Follow them on Facebook: https://www.facebook.c...
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Season 16
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Episode 2
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14:40
Episode 15: Taylorsville Main Street's Progressive Dinner Fundraiser
This week we welcome Terry Vaughn, president of the board for Taylorsville Main Street. We talk about the upcoming Progressive Dinner on Saturday, 9/27/25, upcoming beautification projects in the historic downtown area & more. <...
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Episode 15
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Episode 14: Taylorsville Tourism, Foody Fest & Other Upcoming Events in Town
Join us as we talk to Katherine Scott, the director of Taylorsville, KY Tourism. Learn all about Foody Fest, Foody Fest Kids Zone (9/20 at 10am at the Spencer County Extension Office), Main Street's Progressive Dinner and more!Help is wi...
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Episode 14
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Episode 13: From Small Town to the Grand Ol Opry with JD Shelburne
On the first episode of season 2, we had the privilege of talking with JD Shelburne, a local musician from our small town of Taylorsville, KY who is on a train of momentum like no other. We talk about everything from working a tobacco farm to p...
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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19:31
Episode 12: Season 1 Wrap-Up with Steve & Melissa
What did we learn about our community, our selves, recording a podcast & more in our Season 1 Wrap-Up? Head over to our new Facebook Page, Small Town Pulse with Steve & Melissa and give us your feedback on who you...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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Episode 11: Upcoming Events from the Spencer County Taylorsville Chamber of Commerce
This week we're here from Jenni Grant, Chairman Elect (and Melissa Osborne, Chairman) of the Spencer County-Taylorsville Chamber of Commerce about their upcoming events and what the Chamber is doing to support local busnesses....
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Episode 11
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32:53
Episode 10: Getting Stoned with Fear, A Small Town Author
This week we're talking to a small town, self published author, Fear about her new book, Getting Stoned with Fear, A beginner level walk through guide to gemstone & crystal energy utilization. In this fast paced convo, we talk about e...
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Episode 10
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34:54
Episode 9: Small Town Schools with Dr. Willie Foster
In today's episode we meet Dr. Willie Foster, the superintendent behind our amazing Spencer County School System. Get a peak behind the curtain of the struggles of running the school system in a growing, rural county. And of course, we're celeb...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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35:07
Episode 8: A Cleaner Kentucky with Whitney Lewis
On Episode 8 we meet Whitney Lewis, the incredible single mom on a mission for A Cleaner Kentucky. She tells her about her non-profit
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32:08
Episode 7: Small Town Politics
This episode features Spencer County KY’s county judge executive, Scott Travis. He doesn’t shy away from any topics and shares his goals for Spencer County’s future.
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Episode 7
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54:09
Episode 6: What’s in store when you visit Taylorsville Lake State Park
This week, we’re talking with Derrick Purvis from Taylorsville Lake State Park about everything this jewel in our backyard has to offer!
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Episode 6
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39:44
Episode 5: Small Town Tourism with Taylorsville KY Tourism
This week, we have a heartfelt conversation with Taylorsville KY Tourism director, Katherine Scott. We touch on everything from what is amazing about our small town, the scenery of Kentucky and what’s most important about traveling….meeting the...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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46:07
Episode 4: Small Town Non-Profits with Spencer County Humane Society
Meet Victoria Snyder, the Society Manager & Founder of Spencer County Humane Society. We discuss the good and the bad of operating a non-profit in a small town. Please help us in supporting our first ever humane society at
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Episode 4
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32:08
Episode 3: Small Town Medicine, Taylorsville Urgent Care Plus
Meet hometown doctor, Dr. Joseph Snider and hear about the exciting new U of L Shelbyville Hospital practice opening up here in Taylorsville, KY. Open House is 6/28/25 from 11:30-1pm. Stop by & see us at 847 Taylorsville Rd, Taylorsville, K...
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Episode 3
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29:28
Episode 2: Why is your Main Street important in a Small Town
A small town’s Main Street is the heartbeat of the town. Taylorsville is blessed to have one of Kentucky’s 22 accredited Main Streets. Today, we’re hearing from board president Terry Vaughn and executive director Beverly Ingram about their goal...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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