From the Volunteer State is a podcast hosted by Matt Herriman and Ross Bradley featuring thoughtful conversations with the people shaping Tennessee and beyond. From leadership, business and public policy to faith, culture, community and everyday life, Matt and Ross sit down with compelling guests to educate, inform and entertain — while telling stories rooted in the Volunteer State.
Sen. Bill Hagerty: Tennessee, Business, Diplomacy & the U.S. Senate
Originally released on August 21, 2026 as an episode of the Rutherford County GOP Podcast.
United States Senator Bill Hagerty joins Matt Herriman and Ross Bradley for a wide-ranging conversation about Tennessee, Washington, economic growth, American leadership and foreign policy. Before his election to the U.S. Senate, Hagerty built a career in business and investment, served as Tennessee Commissioner of Economic and Community Development, and represented the United States as Ambassador to Japan.
This episode is part of the archive that preceded From the Volunteer State.
16 Jun 2026
Brent Taylor: Public Safety, Memphis & His Path to Congress
Originally released on June 16, 2026 as an episode of the Rutherford County GOP Podcast.
Tennessee State Senator Brent Taylor joins Matt Herriman and Ross Bradley for a conversation about crime, public safety, Memphis, state government and his approach to public service. Since this episode was recorded, Taylor has become the Republican nominee for Tennessee’s redrawn 9th Congressional District, which Cook Political Report currently rates Solid Republican with an R+9 partisan voting index.
This episode is part of the archive that preceded From the Volunteer State.
9 Jun 2026
Chris Jones: Powering Middle Tennessee’s Explosive Growth
Originally released on June 9, 2026 as an episode of the Rutherford County GOP Podcast.
Middle Tennessee Electric President and CEO Chris Jones joins Matt Herriman and Ross Bradley for a conversation about electricity demand, infrastructure, broadband, economic development and the challenges that come with Middle Tennessee’s rapid growth. Jones is a longtime MTE leader and just the fifth CEO in the cooperative’s history; his tenure has also included MTE’s acquisition of United Communications and expansion of rural broadband service.
This episode is part of the archive that preceded From the Volunteer State.
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