Tomorrow Town, Tennessee
Fox Chattanooga
Every town has a story. If we re-examine those stories, can we find a better path forward? On Tomorrow Town, Tennessee we are telling the stories of the people who call the Tennessee Valley home with a specific emphasis on military veterans.If you really pay attention, can you find answers that have been hiding in plain sight all along? Tomorrow Town, Tennessee is a production of NewsChannel 9, Fox Chattanooga, and Sinclair Broadcast Group Chattanooga.
Episodes
The story of Vietnam Veteran Bill Hudson
We are working on something special for this Veterans Day.The story of Vietnam Veteran William McGill Hudson.Bill Hudson was severely wounded during Operation Wheeler in the Battle of Sad Hill that took place in an artillery fire base on Hill 407 in October of 1967. I talked to his niece Angela Hudson Durham and her daughter Terra about life and service of William McGill Hudson.This is part one of a multi part series on Vietnam Veteran William McGill Hudson. Part 2 is coming soon.And we will have much more about Vietnam Veteran William McGill Hudson coming up on Veterans Day.Tomorrow Town, Tennessee is hosted, produced, engineered and edited by Josh Roe. This podcast is a production of NewsChannel 9, Fox Chattanooga and Sinclair Broadcast Group Chattanooga.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Remember The Lives Lost In The Terror Attacks On 9/11 With Vince Butler
Friday will mark 25 years since the terror attacks on September 11, 2001.A day that dramatically changed this country forever.On this episode I talk to Vince Butler at the Charles H. Coolidge National Medal of Honor Heritage Center in Chattanooga, Tennessee about his thoughts and memories of 9/11 and what the Center will do to remember the terror attacks and the lives lost and honor the sacrifices made since then.Tomorrow Town, Tennessee is hosted, produced, engineered and edited by Josh Roe. This podcast is a production of NewsChannel 9, Fox Chattanooga and Sinclair Broadcast Group Chattanooga.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Stories Of Taking Veterans Back To Vietnam With Col Martin Jeremy Bowling Of The Longest Climb Foundation
A couple years ago, I traveled to Vietnam with the family of Medal of Honor recipient Sgt Rodney Maxwell Davis to visit the battlefield where Sgt Davis was killed in action. One of the organizers of that trip was Chattanooga native and retired Army Colonel Martin Jeremy Bowling.On their first trip to Vietnam in 2019 they took a group of Veterans who fought at the Battle of Hamburger Hill back to that battle ground.Then in 2024 they visited the Que Son Valley where Sgt Davis sacrificed himself on a grenade to save five of his Marine Corps brothers.And since that trip Colonel Bowling, along with other organizers from those efforts, established a non-profit called the Longest Climb Foundation, and now that group has joined with several other groups and are working to take more veterans and their families on reconciliation trips back to important battle sites in Vietnam.On this episode, I talk to Colonel Bowling about the important work he and the others are doing to bring closure and healing for those Vietnam Veterans and their families.SHOW NOTES:You can learn more about the Longest Climb Foundation here: https://www.longestclimbfoundation.org/If you are interested in the book John Hollis wrote about Medal of Honor recipient Sgt. Rodney Maxwell Davis. You can learn more here: https://www.amazon.com/Sgt-Rodney-M-Davis-Making/dp/1936449919/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1M75AZ9FNKBRE&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.CTdbtEAcknvE4Qmh1-c78Q.FPwdVMXEmJKlYRDQiB2U05T6kcYy6PDq9MsSBtPGC9A&dib_tag=se&keywords=Rodney+Davis+John+Hollis+Book&qid=1787795244&sprefix=rodney+davis+john+hollis+book%2Caps%2C315&sr=8-1Here's a link to the video from the trip to visit the location Sgt. Davis was killed in action: https://youtu.be/YjPqYOOAINQ?si=l7d7NGXj5pHwXZ0gTo see more videos about Sgt Davis here's a link to that: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLhpN1QWxa4oqJORU51XkjGFo8G550vAoS&si=1anefXBDLQ91nnmPTomorrow Town, Tennessee is hosted, produced, engineered and edited by Josh Roe. This podcast is a production of NewsChannel 9, Fox Chattanooga and Sinclair Broadcast Group Chattanooga.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The WW2 Soldier & The Woman Who Never Forgot Him
Louis Varnell tells the story of WW2 Soldier William Mayo and his high school sweetheart, Clara and much more.William Mayo was killed in action during Operation Husky over Italy in World War 2.Tomorrow Town, Tennessee is hosted, produced, engineered and edited by Josh Roe. This podcast is a production of NewsChannel 9, Fox Chattanooga and Sinclair Broadcast Group Chattanooga.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
75th Ranger Battalion Reunion: Gerald Allday, Part 3
75th Ranger Battalion Reunion: Gerald Allday, Part 3A few weeks ago the 75th Ranger Battalion, the LRPS, Long Range Patrol veterans from the war in Vietnam held their annual reunion in Chattanooga and I had the unique opportunity to hear several of these warrior's incredible stories.Over the next few weeks, we are going to have a deep dive into stories from the legendary LRPs from the war in Vietnam. Today on the show we hear from Vietnam Veteran Gerald Allday.Tomorrow Town, Tennessee is hosted, produced, engineered and edited by Josh Roe. This podcast is a production of NewsChannel 9, Fox Chattanooga and Sinclair Broadcast Group Chattanooga.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
"We Begged Them Not To Go" Vietnam Veteran Gerald Allday, Part 2, 75th Ranger Battalion Reunion
The 75th Ranger Battalion, the LRPS, Long Range Patrol veterans from the war in Vietnam held their annual reunion in Chattanooga back in May and I had the opportunity to hear several of these warrior's incredible stories.In this episode, part 2 of my conversation with Vietnam Veteran Gerald Allday.Tomorrow Town, Tennessee is hosted, produced, engineered and edited by Josh Roe. This podcast is a production of NewsChannel 9, Fox Chattanooga and Sinclair Broadcast Group Chattanooga.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
75th Ranger Battalion Reunion: Vietnam War LRP Gerald Allday, Part 1
A few weeks ago the 75th Ranger Battalion, the LRPS, Long Range Patrol veterans from the war in Vietnam held their annual reunion in Chattanooga and I had the unique opportunity to hear several of these warrior's incredible stories.Over the next few weeks, we are going to have a deep dive into stories from the legendary LRPs from the war in Vietnam. Today on the show we hear from Vietnam Veteran Gerald Allday.Tomorrow Town, Tennessee is hosted, produced, engineered and edited by Josh Roe. This podcast is a production of NewsChannel 9, Fox Chattanooga and Sinclair Broadcast Group Chattanooga.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Celebrating America's 250th Talking About Those Who Served This Country
We are celebrating America's 250th Birthday.Just before this historic day I was invited to talk to a group of veterans and their families at American Legion Post 62 in Marion County, Tennessee.On this episode, I talk about the importance of telling the stories of Vietnam Veterans on this very important Independence Day.Tomorrow Town, Tennessee is hosted, produced, engineered and edited by Josh Roe. This podcast is a production of NewsChannel 9, Fox Chattanooga and Sinclair Broadcast Group Chattanooga.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Vietnam Veterans Jerry Harris and Jimmie Coley Talk About Their Experiences In Combat and PTSD
On a recent episode of our series The Price of Freedom, I talked to Vietnam Veteran Jerry Harris.He was a diesel mechanic in a land clearing company. He told me about his experiences in the war and his struggles in the years since with PTSD.On this episode, more with Jerry Harris and his friend Vietnam War Marine Jimmie Coley. We talk about the war and the realities of Post Traumatic Stress from the war in Vietnam.Tomorrow Town, Tennessee is hosted, produced, engineered and edited by Josh Roe. This podcast is a production of NewsChannel 9, Fox Chattanooga and Sinclair Broadcast Group Chattanooga.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Navy Commander Thelmar Rosarda's Lessons On Leadership
Chattanooga, Tennessee native Navy Commander Thelmar Rosarda visited his hometown recently.He spoke to a group of students considering careers in the U.S. military at the Coolidge National Medal of Honor Heritage Center.Tomorrow Town, Tennessee is hosted, produced, engineered and edited by Josh Roe. This podcast is a production of NewsChannel 9, Fox Chattanooga and Sinclair Broadcast Group Chattanooga.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Vietnam War LRP Dave Hill talks about his friend Medal of Honor recipient Larry Taylor
Vietnam Veteran Dave Hill visited the Medal of Honor Heritage Center in downtown Chattanooga, Tennessee recently.He spoke to an assembled crowd about the night of June 18, 1968 when he and his 4-man LRP team were rescued during a firefight by Cobra Pilot Larry Taylor.Tomorrow Town, Tennessee is hosted, produced, engineered and edited by Josh Roe. This podcast is a production of NewsChannel 9, Fox Chattanooga and Sinclair Broadcast Group Chattanooga.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
"Way More Than Happy" 101 Year Old WW2 Veteran Robert Moore Talks About His Incredible Life
We have been working to tell the story of 101 year old World War II Veteran Robert Moore over the past couple months.When I put together the full narrative of Mr. Moore's story I felt it was something you would want to hear.So, on this episode Robert Moore tells us his story.Tomorrow Town, Tennessee is hosted, produced, engineered and edited by Josh Roe. This podcast is a production of NewsChannel 9, Fox Chattanooga and Sinclair Broadcast Group Chattanooga.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
"Express Love To Everybody" Chris Edmonds tells the story of what it took to get his father the Medal of Honor
"Express Love To Everybody" Chris Edmonds tells the story of what it took to get his father the Medal of HonorSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The Incredible Story Of Roddie Edmonds' Heroic Actions In A Nazi POW Camp On January 27, 1945
Master Sgt. Roddie Edmonds was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor on March 2, 2026 for for his actions saving the lives of more than 200 Jewish-American soldiers at a Prisoner of War camp in Germany in World War 2.Roddie Edmonds’ son Chris was there in the East Room of the White House to accept the Medal of Honor on behalf of the Edmonds family. A few days ago I went to Blount County Tennessee to visit with Chris.We will have an extended version of this interview coming soon on the show, but on this episode I want to focus on one day in that camp.Master Sergeant Edmonds was awarded the Medal of Honor for actions from January 27th to March 30th 1945, but on this episode Chris Edmonds tells us the incredible story of what his father did on January 27th. A story that was almost lost forever, until a man named Lester Tanner, one of the more than 200 Jewish soldiers who were saved that day, told Chris this story 13 years ago.Tomorrow Town, Tennessee is hosted, produced, engineered and edited by Josh Roe. This podcast is a production of NewsChannel 9, Fox Chattanooga and Sinclair Broadcast Group Chattanooga.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Robert Moore tells stories of fighting in Italy in WW2, Part 2
101 year old World War 2 Veteran Robert Moore has lived a fascinating life.Last time on the show he told us stories about growing up in East Tennessee during the Great Depression. On this episode, Mr. Moore tells stories of fighting and Italy and how they celebrated when they learned the war was over.Tomorrow Town, Tennessee is hosted, produced, engineered and edited by Josh Roe. This podcast is a production of NewsChannel 9, Fox Chattanooga and Sinclair Broadcast Group Chattanooga.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
101 Year Old WW2 Veteran Robert Moore tells his story of growing up during the Great Depression and getting drafted to go fight in World War 2 - Part 1
I've talked to World War 2 Veteran Robert Moore several times over the last few years. His story is fascinating.I'm taking all of those interviews and put together an extended version of his story from growing up on a farm in East Tennessee during the Great Depression to serving in Italy during World War 2 and meeting his wife in Italy after the war was over and much more.In this episode Mr. Moore tells us about his childhood to hearing about the attack at Pearl Harbor when he was in high school and later being drafted to go fight in World War 2.Tomorrow Town, Tennessee is hosted, produced, engineered and edited by Josh Roe. This podcast is a production of NewsChannel 9, Fox Chattanooga and Sinclair Broadcast Group Chattanooga.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
58 Years After Operation Hue City With Vietnam Veteran Bill Tant
The Battle For Hue was fought 58 years ago.The official dates for the battle are January 31-March 2, 1968.On this episode, Josh Roe travels to Tuscaloosa, Alabama to talk to Bill Tant. Bill Tant fought with the Golf 2/5 Marines in the war in Vietnam.Tomorrow Town, Tennessee is hosted, produced, engineered and edited by Josh Roe. This podcast is a production of NewsChannel 9, Fox Chattanooga and Sinclair Broadcast Group Chattanooga.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The Tet Offensive Started 58 Years Ago This Week: The Battle That Changed Everything, Episode 6
This week marks 58 years since the Tet Offensive and the Battle at Hue City Started.January 31, 1968 was the deadliest day for U.S. Forces in the Vietnam War.The men who fought there have vivid memories of that fight that they will never forget. In episode 6 of our series on Operation Hue City, called The Battle That Changed Everything, we explore the impact Lieutenant Colonel Big Ernie Cheatham on the battle, plus how the fight was covered by journalists on the ground and we discuss events that happened on February 4 & 5, 1968 during Operation Hue City.Tomorrow Town, Tennessee is hosted, produced, engineered and edited by Josh Roe. This podcast is a production of NewsChannel 9, Fox Chattanooga and Sinclair Broadcast Group Chattanooga.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Richard And Becky Merriman talk about their lives before, during and after the Vietnam War
Vietnam War Marine Richard Merriman and his wife Becky have a fascinating story.Richard fought along the DMZ in late 1967 and 1968.He fought at Battle of Khe Sanh and his time in the war had a dramatic impact on his life and his wife, Becky.On this episode, a very open conversation with Richard and Becky Merriman about their lives before, during, and after the war.This is a conversation that will resonate will any combat veteran and is an opportunity for anyone to understand the realities for veterans, their spouses, and families in the years after the war is over.Tomorrow Town, Tennessee is hosted, produced, engineered and edited by Josh Roe. This podcast is a production of NewsChannel 9, Fox Chattanooga and Sinclair Broadcast Group Chattanooga.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Vietnam War Marine Richard Merriman AUDIO PODCAST
Vietnam War Marine Richard Merriman was fighting in the war when the Tet Offensive started.In this episode, a sneak peak at a future episode with Richard Merriman.We will have much more with Richard Merriman in our next episode in two weeks.Tomorrow Town, Tennessee is hosted, produced, engineered and edited by Josh Roe. This podcast is a production of NewsChannel 9, Fox Chattanooga and Sinclair Broadcast Group Chattanooga.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Freedom Sings USA Helps Veterans Heal
Freedom Sings USA is a national non-profit that offers a unique brand of music therapy.Nashville songwriters talk to a veteran about their story and then that veteran and those songwriters write a song about their story.Today on the show a look at how Freedom Sings USA helps veterans heal.Tomorrow Town, Tennessee is hosted, produced, engineered and edited by Josh Roe. This podcast is a production of NewsChannel 9, Fox Chattanooga and Sinclair Broadcast Group Chattanooga.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Talking Marine Corps Community Services with Master Gunnery Sgt. Michael Huff
We've had a big year here on the show and one great experience was attending the Military Influencers Conference in Atlanta back in September.And I came across an interview that I never released from the conference.So, in this episode a short conversation with Marine Corps Master Gunnery Sgt Michael Huff discussing the changes at Marine Corps Community Services.MGySgt Huff is the Senior Enlisted Advisor for the Business And Support Services Division at Marine Corps Community Services.Tomorrow Town, Tennessee is hosted, produced, engineered and edited by Josh Roe. This podcast is a production of NewsChannel 9, Fox Chattanooga and Sinclair Broadcast Group Chattanooga.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Wounded, Bleeding & Angry: The Battle That Changed Everything, Part 4 AUDIO PODCAST
This is Chapter 5 of our series on the battle for Hue in the Vietnam War.We call this series, the battle that changed everything and we call this episode Wounded, Bleeding and Angry.This is the story of 2 Marine Corps Legends at the Battle for Hue City, Sgt. Alfredo "Freddie" Gonzalez and SgtMaj John Canley.Most of the information in this series comes directly from the veterans I spoke to for this project, but I have done a lot of other research as well. This link below has a list of the primary resources that helped inform this reporting.https://newschannel9.com/features/tomorrow-town-tennessee/the-battle-that-changed-everything-they-were-all-shot-up#Tomorrow Town, Tennessee is hosted, produced, engineered and edited by Josh Roe. This podcast is a production of NewsChannel 9, Fox Chattanooga and Sinclair Broadcast Group Chattanooga.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The Truth Is Complicated: THE BATTLE THAT CHANGED EVERYTHING, Part 4
This is part 4 of our series examining the Battle for Hue in the Vietnam War.We call this chapter The Truth Is Complicated as we examine mysteries, misunderstandings, and disagreements on different aspects of the historic battle during the Vietnam War.Tomorrow Town, Tennessee is hosted, produced, engineered and edited by Josh Roe. This podcast is a production of NewsChannel 9, Fox Chattanooga and Sinclair Broadcast Group Chattanooga.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Rebuilding An Important Piece of Marine Corps History with retired USMC Colonel Ken Hopper - Audio Podcast
Retired USMC Colonel Ken Hopper is part of a group of people who are working to rebuild the historic bar where the Marine Corps was born. Colonel Hopper is a member of the Tun Legacy Foundation that is working to rebuild The Tun in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. That's the place that the United States Marine Corps got its start.If you want to see a full list of events planned for the USMC's 250th Birthday weekend in Philadelphia here's a link to The Tun's website: https://thetun.org/250th-usmc-birthday/If you want to see our video report on this story here's that link: https://youtu.be/jNDK0Ha7sCETomorrow Town, Tennessee is hosted, produced, engineered and edited by Josh Roe. This podcast is a production of NewsChannel 9, Fox Chattanooga and Sinclair Broadcast Group Chattanooga.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The Congressional Medal of Honor Society Celebration in Chattanooga, Tennessee
Last week the Congressional Medal of Honor Society celebrated the Medal of Honor and all of the Medal's recipients in a historic and unforgettable weekend in Chattanooga, Tennessee.In this episode, we look back on the week and hear from Medal of Honor recipients General Pat Brady and Captain Florent Groberg.You can find more content on the Congressional Medal of Honor Society Celebration and much more on my Youtube Channel: www.youtube.com/@joshroeTomorrow Town, Tennessee is a production of NewsChannel 9, Fox Chattanooga and Sinclair Broadcast Group Chattanooga.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
I Didn't See How We Were Going To Get Out Of This Alive with HUE CITY VETERAN RICHARD COBB- Audio Podcast
Marine Corps Veteran Richard Cobb tells the story of what he witnessed on the first day at the Battle at Hue City. Mr. Cobb fought with the Golf 2/5 Marines and was there every day of the battle. He made it the full 32 days at Hue with suffering any major injuries. This battle is remembered as one of the bloodiest and arguably the pivotal fight of the 10 year war in Vietnam. The U.S. Forces in Hue are clearly out numbered, they haven't been trained for urban environments, the rules of engagement in the battle are different than anything they've seen before, they continue being sent out on missions that are deadly and appear to be impossible, and the officers know that their command does not understand the situation on the ground in Hue. Listen to Richard Cobb's firsthand account being pushed to the limit in brutal urban combat. Tomorrow Town, Tennessee is a production of NewsChannel 9, Fox Chattanooga and Sinclair Broadcast Group Chattanooga.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Hue City Grunts: THE BATTLE THAT CHANGED EVERYTHING Episode #3, Audio Podcast
It's the second day of the Battle for Hue and it's quickly becoming clear to many of the Marines on the ground that this fight is different than what they experienced prior to this. They've lost dozens of Marines and Navy corpsmen who've been killed or wounded in the fight, they are clearly out numbered, they haven't been trained for urban environments, the rules of engagement in the battle are different than anything they've seen before, they continue being sent out on missions that are deadly and appear to be impossible, and the officers know that their command does not understand the situation on the ground in Hue.The Battle That Changed Everything is our special series on the Battle for Hue in the Vietnam War. This is chapter 3 of our story.This series is part of our podcast Tomorrow Town, Tennessee. This podcast is a production of NewsChannel 9, Fox Chattanooga, and Sinclair Broadcast Group Chattanooga.SHOW NOTES:You can find a list of the books and other materials that helped inform this reporting here: https://newschannel9.com/features/tomorrow-town-tennessee/the-battle-that-changed-everything-they-were-all-shot-up#And you can find lots of bonus content including extended interviews and more stories on the Battle for Hue on my YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/@joshroeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The First Marines To Join The Fight With Bill Purcell: THE BATTLE THAT CHANGED EVERYTHING
We have been telling the story of the Battle for Hue in the Vietnam War in early 1968 in our series titled The Battle That Changed Everything.Bill Purcell fought with Alpha 1/1. Alpha Company 1st Marine Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment. Alpha Company was the first company of Marines who were sent into Hue after NVA troops overran the city in the early morning hours of January 31, 1968.Bill Purcell was a big part of our first episode titled They Were All Shot Up.The Battle That Changed Everything is a special series of our podcast Tomorrow Town, Tennessee.Tomorrow Town, Tennessee is a production of NewsChannel 9, Fox Chattanooga, and Sinclair Broadcast Group Chattanooga.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
SPECIAL EPISODE: 20 Years After Hurricane Katrina With NewsChannel 9 Chief Meteorologist David Glenn
If you live in the Chattanooga area or watch NewsChannel 9 from someplace farther away, you likely know David Glenn.He grew up in the area, and he's been our Chief Meteorologist at NewsChannel 9 and Fox Chattanooga for about 19 years, but before that he worked in Mobile, Alabama and was there when Hurricane Katrina made landfall.Later this week, we will mark 20 years since Hurricane Katrina. So, on this episode I talk to David Glenn about his memories of covering Katrina.Tomorrow Town, Tennessee is a production of NewsChannel 9, Fox Chattanooga, and Sinclair Broadcast Group Chattanooga.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
AMBUSH CORNER: The Battle That Changed Everything
Our series The Battle That Changed Everything continues. This is our look at the Battle for Hue in the Vietnam War.In this episode we follow the Golf Company 2/5 Marines on the first day of the battle. On the afternoon of January 31, 1968, Golf Company is sent across the Perfume River bridge to rescue a South Vietnamese General who is surrounded inside a walled fortress on the north side of the city of Hue.What happens when Golf 2/5 is sent by their command into an ambush where they are outnumbered by thousands of NVA troops?Veterans tell the story of what happened when company of Marines is sent into an ambush where they are outnumbered by thousands of North Vietnamese troops?SHOW NOTES:You can find a list of the books and other materials that helped inform this reporting here: https://newschannel9.com/features/tomorrow-town-tennessee/the-battle-that-changed-everything-they-were-all-shot-up#And you can find lots of bonus content including extended interviews and more stories on the Battle for Hue on my YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/@joshroeTomorrow Town, Tennessee is a production of NewsChannel 9, Fox Chattanooga, and Sinclair Broadcast Group Chattanooga.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
BONUS EPISODE: How the Tet Offensive Changed The War In Vietnam With Marine Corps Veteran Grady Birdsong
Marine Corps Veteran Grady Birdsong .fought in the Vietnam War.We recently released our first episode of our special series on the Battle for Hue called The Battle that Changed Everything. Grady is part of our series.A conversation with Grady about the months leading up to the Tet Offensive, leadership during this period of the war, leadership changes after the war, and much more.Tomorrow Town, Tennessee is hosted, produced, edited and engineered by Josh Roe. This podcast is a production of NewsChannel 9, Fox Chattanooga, and Sinclair Broadcast Group Chattanooga.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
THE BATTLE THAT CHANGED EVERYTHING: "They Were All Shot Up"
We are starting a brand new series about the Battle for Hue in the war in Vietnam called The Battle That Changed Everything.In this episode we introduce you to some of the Marines you'll get to know through this journey, and we take you through the beginning hours of this historic battle.This series is part of our podcast, Tomorrow Town, Tennessee.SHOW NOTES:You can find a list of the books and other materials that helped inform this reporting here: https://newschannel9.com/features/tomorrow-town-tennessee/the-battle-that-changed-everything-they-were-all-shot-up#Tomorrow Town, Tennessee is a production of NewsChannel 9, Fox Chattanooga, and Sinclair Broadcast Group Chattanooga.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Introducing Our Special Series: The Battle That Changed Everything
In two weeks we will begin a special series we've been working on all year.The series is titled, The Battle That Changed Everything. The series is six main episodes looking at the Battle for Hue in the Vietnam War.We will also have lots of bonus content including extended interviews and more. The first episode will be released on July 31.In this preview episode I travel to Tuscaloosa, Alabama to talk to Marine Corps veteran Bill Tant who fought with the Golf 2/5 Marines at Hue.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
What the Marine Corps' 250th Birthday means to Lieutenant Colonel Lindsay Rodman
Marine Corps Lieutenant Colonel Lindsay Rodman has had a fascinating career.She has degrees from Duke and Harvard. She was a White House Fellow. She served as Deputy Legal Counsel to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. She deployed to Afghanistan and has had many other interesting stops and experiences along the way including being a USMC Ambassador for the Marine Corps' 250th Birthday.On this episode, Josh Roe talks to Marine Corps Lieutenant Colonel Lindsay Rodman about her career and the 250th Birthday.Tomorrow Town, Tennessee is hosted, produced, edited and engineered by Josh Roe. This podcast is a production of NewsChannel 9, Fox Chattanooga, and Sinclair Broadcast Group Chattanooga.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Remembering Air'ra
Cleveland Tennessee's Alvin Jackson fought in war in Vietnam.We told his story the first time in 2020, and we've told more of that story in the years since.Friends, loved ones, and non-profits learned that Alvin and his wife Zandra's home was in bad shape and over the last few years they built them a new one.The Jackson family finally got the keys to that home in the summer of 2023, but just a few months later Alvin lost his wife Zandra. She passed away after battling illnesses for several years.Then just a few days after that happened Alvin and Zandra's grand-daughter Air'ra Wilson was killed in a car crash.She was just weeks away from her high school graduation.On what would have been her 18th birthday, I went to talk to her friends and loved ones.They wanted to celebrate what Air'ra Wilson meant to them.On this episode of Tomorrow Town, Tennessee we hear from friends and loved ones sharing their memories of Air 'ra Wilson.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Honoring Major Donald J. Reilly: The War Hero Father She Never Really Knew
In late 1965, Marine Corps Major Donald J. Reilly was the most decorated Marine in the war in Vietnam. Major Reilly flew rescue missions in a Huey Helicopter. On December 9th of that year Donald Reilly flew his final mission.He killed and action and buried near his family in Memphis, Tennessee, but as the years and people's lives moved forward no one else was buried in that cemetery along side Major Reilly. So after her mother passed away, Major Reilly's Daughter, Allison Reilly Gorman, took up the task to try to move her father's remains to Arlington National Cemetery.Tomorrow Town, Tennessee is a production of NewsChannel 9, Fox Chattanooga, and Sinclair Broadcast Group Chattanooga.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Flying Missions Into Laos During The War In Vietnam With Captain Ray Lewis
There are many ways to learn about history. One of the best ways is to listen to the people who lived it.On this episode we listen to Marine Corps Veteran Captain Ray Lewis. Captain Lewis joined the Marines in 1966. He flew missions as a pilot of A-4E Skyhawk in 1970 in the War in Vietnam.Tomorrow Town, Tennessee is a production of NewsChannel 9, Fox Chattanooga and Sinclair Broadcast Group Chattanooga.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Marine Combat Veteran and Co-founder of Grunt Style Tim Jensen
On this episode, a conversation with Marine combat veteran, co-founder of the apparel company Grunt Style and another of those outstanding ambassadors for the Marine Corps' 250th birthday, Tim Jensen.The Marines will celebrate 250 years on November 10, 2025.Tomorrow Town, Tennessee is a production of NewsChannel 9, Fox Chattanooga, and Sinclair Broadcast Group Chattanooga.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Healing The Wounds Of Vietnam Veterans & Taking Them Back To The Battlefields W/Chuck Casey
On this episode Josh Roe talks to retired Marine Corps Major Chuck Casey.If you have listened our past episodes I've posted about our trip to Vietnam in the fall of last year you may remember Major Casey.He was one of the organizers of that trip and I'll share a couple of personal observations and he has worked for years to bring Vietnam Veterans back to the battlefields of that war.In this episode, you'll hear two separate conversations. The first conversation happened a few days before our trip to the site where Medal of Honor recipient, USMC Sgt. Rodney Maxwell Davis was killed in action. The second conversation happened the day after our visit to that battle site.Tomorrow Town, Tennessee is a production of NewsChannel 9, Fox Chattanooga, and Sinclair Broadcast Group Chattanooga.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Marine Corps Veteran & Student Veteran Advocate E.J. Goodroe
On this episode a conversation with Marine Corps Veteran E.J. Goodroe. E.J. is the Director of the Office of Military and Veteran Services at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi and he is also ... a Marine Corps Ambassador for the 250th birthday. The Marines will turn 2 hundred and 50 years old November 10, 2025.Tomorrow Town, Tennessee is a production of NewsChannel 9, Fox Chattanooga, and Sinclair Broadcast Group Chattanooga.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
A Legendary Cobra Helicopter Pilot From The War In Vietnam Tells His Story
The Charles H. Coolidge National Medal of Honor Heritage Center will soon unveil a new exhibit that tells the legendary story of Medal of Honor recipient, Vietnam War Cobra Helicopter Pilot Larry Taylor.Back in October 2018, I sat down with Captain Taylor as he told me the incredible story of the night he rescued 4 soldiers on June 18, 1968.This conversation happened 50 years after that combat action and 5 years before he was awarded the Medal of Honor.Tomorrow Town, Tennessee is a production of NewsChannel 9, Fox Chattanooga, & Sinclair Broadcast Group Chattanooga.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
He Was Part Of The First Bombing Mission Over Hanoi In The War In Vietnam
An incredible story one Vietnam War fighter pilot told Josh Roe about his role in a dangerous mission in the skies over North Vietnam.Kit Smith's was a fighter pilot in the war and was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for his role in the first bombing mission over Hanoi. Tomorrow Town, Tennessee is a production of NewsChannel 9, Fox Chattanooga, and Sinclair Broadcast Group Chattanooga.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Olympic Hopeful & 250th USMC Ambassador Captain Riley Tejcek
Riley Tejcek has accomplished a lot in a short period of time.The 28 year old is a captain in the Marine Corps and an ambassador for the Marine Corps’ 250th Birthday.She's a former collegiate softball player at George Washington, and right now as this podcast is being released she is competing to make the Team USA Olympic Bobsled Team. If she gets to the games she would be the first female Marine to compete in the Olympics.Also last week she released her first children's book where she wants to empower young girls.Tomorrow Town, Tennessee is hosted by Josh Roe and is a production of NewsChannel 9, Fox Chattanooga and Sinclair Broadcast Group Chattanooga.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Celebrating the Marine Corps' 250th Birthday with Ed Cutshall
2025 is a big year for the United States Marine Corps.The Marine Corps will celebrate its 250th birthday on November 10, 2025.On this episode of Tomorrow Town, Tennessee I talk to Ed Cutshall. He is a Marine Corps veteran, a Tennessee native, and currently Ed is the Director of the Marine Corps' Business and Support Services Division and CEO of Marine Corps Community Services.Tomorrow Town, Tennessee is a production of NewsChannel 9, Fox Chattanooga, and Sinclair Broadcast Group Chattanooga.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
WWII Pilot Major John Lucky Luckadoo
On this episode, a conversation with World War II pilot Major John "Lucky" Luckadoo.Major Luckadoo flew with the 8th Air Force's 100th Bomb Group also known as the Bloody Hundredth.The TV Show Masters of the Air tells the story of pilots who flew with the Bloody Hundredth over Europe leading up to the D-Day invasion at Normandy.Tomorrow Town, Tennessee is a production of NewsChannel 9, Fox Chattanooga, and Sinclair Broadcast Group Chattanooga.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Battle Of Hue City Veteran Nick Warr
The Battle of Hue City during the American war in Vietnam started at the very beginning of the Tet Offensive on January 31st 1968. That is 57 years ago this week.On this episode a conversation with a man who was there, Nick Warr.He wrote an outstanding book on what he witnessed in the battle called Phase Line Green.I traveled to Vietnam in September and Nick Warr was on that trip. We visited Hue City as well as the location where Medal of Honor recipient Rodney Maxwell Davis was killed in Action.This conversation took place on our last full day in Vietnam.Tomorrow Town, Tennessee is a production of NewsChannel 9, Fox Chattanooga, and Sinclair Broadcast Group Chattanooga.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The Battle of Missionary Ridge & Chattanooga National Cemetery with General B.B. Bell
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A Vietnam Veteran tells the story of a legendary rescue in 1968
Recently, I had the honor of listening to Vietnam Veteran Dave Hill tell his story of what happened the night Medal of Honor Recipient Larry Taylor rescued Hill and 3 others during the war in Vietnam.Mr. Hill also told the story of the work he, along with several others, did to help get Taylor the Medal of Honor. Today on the show Dave Hill tells his story in his own words.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Chattanooga will host the 2025 Medal Of Honor Convention, Remarks From Kyle Carpenter
In the fall of 2025 Chattanooga and the Coolidge National Medal Of Honor Heritage Center will host the annual Medal Of Honor Convention.All Living Medal of Honor recipients will be invited to town with dozens in attendance.Recently there was a kick off event with guest speaker Medal of Honor recipient Kyle Carpenter. On this episode, Kyle Carpenter's remarks from the official announcement of the Medal of Honor Celebration in Chattanooga.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.