Join Eric Whitener as he chats with Mike Hammond, Knox County Criminal Court Clerk, about community challenges, real estate, and local politics. Mike shares stories from his award-winning radio career, the intense experience of covering the 1996 tornadoes, and his journey into local government. Discover insights into managing public safety, addressing Knoxville's infrastructure issues, and promoting community growth. Mike also discusses his run for Knox County Mayor and the role of homelessness, addiction, and mental health in shaping community policy. Dive into the transformative events and leadership strategies that impact Knox County today.

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Join host Eric Whitener as he discusses with Derrick Furlow Jr., inspirational speaker and former Tennessee football star, on the importance of ego in helping others and supporting existing efforts. Derrick reflects on his incredible experiences playing under legendary coach Philip Fulmer and the lessons learned from balancing sports with education. They explore the realities and opportunities brought by the new NIL system for college athletes, and Derrick shares his journey from the field to academia. Dive into Derek’s insights on transitioning from athlete to civilian life, his motivations for writing "What's Next: How to Transition Like a Champion," and his work with Rise, an athlete mental health initiative. Discover how Derrick is making waves with EX Hunger to address food insecurity and his mentorship role with 100 Black Men of Knoxville, empowering the next generation.

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Welcome to The Den! In this episode, Eric Whitener, broker-owner of The Knox Fox Real Estate Group, sits down with Jeff Devlin, Fire Chief of Rural Metro, to delve into the workings of Rural Metro Fire Services in Knox County.

🔥 Topics Covered:

• History and origins of Rural Metro Fire Services
  
• How the subscription-based model works and why it's essential
  
• Common misconceptions debunked
  
• The importance of community support and subscriptions
  
• Comparison with other fire services
  
• Services offered, including Advanced Life Support and public education
  
• Challenges faced and future plans for growth
  
• Career opportunities and mental health support for firefighters
  
• How to subscribe to Rural Metro Fire Services
  

Protect your home and support your community by subscribing today. Visit ruralmetrofire.com or stop by your local fire station for more information.
Let's work together to keep Knox County safe!

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