Storytellers with Darren Leach

1992 Clinton High School - State Runner-Up Football Team

A look back at the Clinton High School 1992 Runner Up football team, celebrating the players, coaches, and unforgettable season that left a lasting mark on the school and community. This podcast revisits the hard work, standout moments, and legacy of a team that came up just short but is still remembered with pride.

Sid Spiva

We are honored to welcome Sid Spiva—a man whose life unfolds in powerful and unexpected chapters shaped by roots in East Tennessee, a deep love of music, a commitment to education, faith-driven service, and a lifelong desire to build things that last. Raised in Clinton, influenced early by family and a teacher who recognized his potential, Sid’s story begins in small classrooms and living-room jam sessions that quietly set the course for an extraordinary journey. That journey carried him from a steel guitar and the Tennessee Barn Dance to life on the road with Dolly Parton during some of the most influential years in country music history—along the way crossing paths with legends, collecting unforgettable stories, and learning the cost and reward of performing at the highest level. When the music chapter closed, Sid answered another call—finishing college, becoming a teacher, and eventually leading schools as a respected principal. His path later moved into ministry, where faith and leadership intersected, and then into licensed contracting, where building with his hands mirrored the work he had always done with people. Through it all—whether riding motorcycles, mentoring others, or reflecting on lessons learned—Sid’s life has been marked by curiosity, courage, and service. This conversation explores the roots, the road, the risks, and the reflections of a life well lived. Please welcome Sid Spiva to the Storytellers stage.

Mollie Farrar & Jenky Walker

Mollie Farrar and Jenky Walker join host Darren Leach on Storytellers to share their stories of family, creativity, and breathing new life into a historic space. As the sisters behind Hoskins in the Flat, located in the original 1930s Hoskins Drug Store in Clinton, Tennessee, they talk about honoring their family’s legacy while blending art, events, and community into a place where history and imagination meet.

Pastor Wayne Phillips

In this episode of Storytellers, we are honored to welcome Pastor Wayne Phillips—born in Wartburg, Tennessee, and shaped by a lifelong calling to ministry and community. A graduate of Lake City High School and Cumberland College, Pastor Wayne has faithfully served Main Street Church since 1985 alongside his wife, Joan. From Youth Pastor to Senior Pastor, his more than two decades of leadership have been marked by a passion for building a healthy New Testament church that lifts high the name of Jesus and impacts the world for God’s glory. Join us as Pastor Wayne shares his story, his calling, and his heart for transformation through the Gospel.

Jim Ern Medley

In this tenth episode of Storytellers, host Darren Leach welcomes a true Anderson County original — Jim Ern Medley. Born and raised right here in Anderson County, Jim’s life is one defined by service, leadership, and community. A lifelong educator, dedicated mentor, and retired Lieutenant Colonel in the United States Army, Jim has spent decades shaping lives both in the classroom and on the field of duty. Join us as Jim shares his remarkable journey — from his roots in Anderson County to his years of military service and the lessons learned along the way. It’s an inspiring conversation about dedication, integrity, and the power of giving back. Tune in to Storytellers — where we celebrate the lives and legacies of those who make Anderson County proud.