An international hand therapist by trade, this Brentwood resident is among only 10 people to have competed in the
Rock “n” Roll Marathon (either running the full or half) every year since 2000. Admittedly a late bloomer, the 66-year-
old explains her goal is to be the “last man standing,” Mary also reveals why her husband is her inspiration. Her streak
includes fighting adversity, at 7,000 feet, a heartful thank you to a police officer and which competitors should be
tasered (not really). AMONG THE TOPICS: KICKING THE HABIT, WHY IT’S IMPORTANT TO CHOOSE YOUR PARENTS
WISELY, WHY RUNNING ISN’T WHAT TAKES HER TO KENYA, AND HOW RUNNING CLEARS HER MIND.

Don’t throw a pity party for Chase, because he’ll just stand you up, even though he has a “dead leg” (Deadleg Media is the name of his company). Born with cerebral palsy, this Nashville native is leaning into his disability with humor and strength, explaining why misery is beautiful. (Yep, he actually makes a case). Breaking the social media code with recent YouTube videos going viral, this son of a musician chronicles his motorcycle life on the road with relatable tales. You can almost feel the wind in your face, while absorbing a life lesson or two from this likeable young man. Also, I bet he can bench more than you. AMONG THE TOPICS: RIDING TO SCHOOL LISTENING TO JOE ELVIS, WHAT IS JAZZ FUNK? NASHVILLE SHORES CELEBRITY SIGHTING, CLOSE CALLS ON A HARLEY, AND THE LONGEST TWO MINUTES OF A STAND-UP OF A WOULD BE COMEDIAN.

Few people can claim two elite professional careers in one lifetime. Moving from California to Covington, Tennessee at
an early age, Lisa toured the world as a flight attendant eventually assigned to professional sports teams’ charters. Gold
medal winners, college basketball champions and NBA world champions, are on her aviation resume and yes, the
Tennessee Titans. Pivoting to real estate, Lisa earned her way up through the ranks and now leads one of the top
commercial estate companies with a global footprint. AMONG THE TOPICS: OSAKA, JAPAN HERE I COME. I DO
KARAOKE BUT DON’T REALLY SING. I CAN GET YOU TO THE SUPER BOWL BUT CAN’T WIN IT FOR YOU, AND WY BEING
A WOMAN LEADER IS LIKE A COACH-PLAYER RELATIONSHIP.

Dan did his first weather forecast at age six and hasn’t stopped since (he is not kidding and has the tape to prove it). A
Boston area native, the Penn State student’s path to Nashville took more twists and turns than a wind-blown
tumbleweed in America’s heartland. A Captain in the U.S. Air Force, he didn’t land his then-ultimate assignment but
doesn’t regret any of his eight moves. Find out what life lesson Tom Brady taught him, while becoming one of the most
respected meteorologists in the country. AMONG THE TOPICS: HIS CRACKER BARREL EPIPHANY, DID HE GET HIS
AUTOGRAPH ORR NOT?, PARENTAL ADVICE FOR ALL YOUR EYES, THE MOMENT HE FELL IN LOVE WITH HIS WIFE, AND
WHY HE HAS A PALM TREE AT OPRYLAND HOTEL BUT DOESN’T KNOW WHERE IT IS.

Pamela’s Facebook page states: News Anchor, Writer, Voice Over Artist, Background Singer, Lover of God, Family,
Friends, Wine, and Men. Behind the mic by the age 14, the North Carolina native set her sights on becoming a gospel
songwriter. Her move to Nashville in 1990 led to a variety of careers, all centered on the radio and music industry. Her
voice and signature red hair (she’s been mistakenly for Wynonna) can be heard on SuperTalk 99.7 WTN along with her
duties with the Tennessee Radio Hall of Fame. She reveals her early influences and why she’s so passionate about
keeping news reporting above the fray. AMONG THE TOPICS: WHO TOLD HER TO “CHILL CHICK”, REMEMBERING A
BELOVED COLLEAGUE, WHY ATLANTA WAS ONE AND DONE, AND WHY A NORTH CAROLINA GIRL SAYS “ROLL TIDE.”

Charlie Mac, (also C-Mac), earned numerous accolades calling games for four SEC schools along with becoming a fan
favorite on WSMV-TV in Nashville. Not bad for a guy who never took a broadcasting class. Admitting that he wasn’t a
great student and driven by fear, the Mississippi native expounds anecdotes regarding some of the biggest names in
sports including Archie Manning and Walter Payton. Recently profiled in Delta Magazine, his career path, in a parallel
universe would have been in the music business, fronting several bands through the decades. AMONG THE TOPICS:
SERIOUS AS A HEART ATTACK, THE NUMBER ONE SONG THAT GOT AWAY, HIS B.S. RULE, AND HIS SPECIAL
RELATIONSHIP WITH SWEETNESS.

Many of us have concepts of starting a business from scratch, but few actually do it. Meet Chad Bottorff, a partner at
Eakin Partners Commercial Real Estate since 2001 and co-founder of TC CRAFT Tequila. Chad and his brother Todd were
determined to make an ultra-premium tequila with numerous international tasting awards to follow. Educated at MBA
and The University of the South, Chad began his professional path with the Tennessee Titans coordinating the NFL
team’s travel and training camp before plunging into the real estate development world and becoming a master distiller
or “jimadores.” AMONG THE TOPICS: THE REVIEW OF TOP 5 GOALS FOR 2024, COMING UP WITH A NAME FOR A
SPIRIT AIN’T EASY, PLAYING AGAINST EDDIE GEORGE IN HIGH SCHOOL, ULTIMATE DINNER GUESTS AND WHY CHAD’S
SECOND FAVORITE TEAM HAS TO BE THE TAMPA BAY BUCANEERS (HINT: HIS WIFE IS INVOLVED).

You would be hard pressed to find a Middle Tennessee sports entity that Johnny hasn’t had some
involvement with since the 1980’s. His passion and opinions are front and center, whether reflecting on
his first sports media job when he was a tween, to his chance encounter with Elvis (THEE, not Joe). With
more than 4,000 radio shows to his credit, the 2025 Tennessee Sportswriters Hall of Fame inductee isn’t
slowing down and soon could add author to his resume. AMONG THE TOPICS: MEETING THE BEAR
AND THE STARE, WHY “BALLPARK” AND OTHER ALIASES, A 5-WEEK HEISMAN STREAK AND WHY A
104.9 DEGREE FEVER DIDN’T KILL HIM.