Hometown Voices – by Hometown View shares authentic conversations with everyday people doing extraordinary things across small-town America. Hosted by Jeff Bennett, each episode highlights stories that celebrate community, purpose, and hometown pride—from local dreamers and doers to lifelong neighbors. Real talk, front-porch style—warm, genuine, and inspiring. Where every story has a place to call home.
007. My 100-Pound Truth: A Personal Journey Toward Health and Healing
In this episode, I share the most personal story I’ve told so far — a journey I’ve been walking quietly since April 2025. I open up about growing up in a small town where food meant love, my dad’s “push away from the table” mindset, and the silent shame that came with struggling with my weight for years.
I talk about how I finally decided to take my health seriously, the role Zepbound has played as a tool (not a crutch), and how I’ve lost 40 pounds in seven months by making steady, sustainable changes.
I also share the biggest surprise of all — my back pain disappearing — and offer encouragement for anyone who feels behind, stuck, or unsure where to start.
This is an honest, vulnerable conversation straight from the heart.
Thanks for listening.
23 Nov 2025
006. A Hidden Train Museum in Small-Town Tennessee | Fiddlers Grove with Ron Selliers
In this episode of Hometown View, I take you inside a hidden small-town gem — the Train Museum at Fiddlers Grove in Lebanon, Tennessee.
I’m joined by volunteer and model train enthusiast Ron Selliers, who shares his passion for trains, walks us through detailed model railroad displays, and gives us an inside look at the historic train depot and caboose that are preserved on the Fiddlers Grove grounds.
This episode is a love letter to small-town history, the people who keep it alive, and the stories that deserve to be heard.
If you love railroads, hidden history, or small-town America, this one’s for you.
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16 Nov 2025
005. The Bell Witch: America’s Most Haunted Legend | A Conversation with Paranormal Author Pat Fitzhugh
For more than 50 years, author and paranormal researcher Pat Fitzhugh has studied The Bell Witch — a haunting so famous it became known as America’s most documented ghost story.
In this episode of Hometown Voices, I sit down with Pat to explore the chilling legend that began in 1817 in Adams, Tennessee. We talk about the mysterious “Disturbance Period,” the eerie Bell Witch Cave, and why this haunting still captures imaginations today.
But it’s not all about ghosts — Pat also shares how his journey as a researcher led him to meet incredible people and uncover unforgettable stories along the way.
🎙️ Hometown Voices is a storytelling series from Hometown View — exploring the people, legends, and small-town stories that shape America.
📚 Learn more about Pat Fitzhugh:
PatFitzhugh.com (https://PatFitzhugh.com)
BellWitch.org (https://BellWitch.org)
Books:
– The Bell Witch: The Full Account → https://a.co/d/iMjkPwm (https://a.co/d/iMjkPwm)
– Ghostly Cries from Dixie → https://a.co/d/dhkosCw (https://a.co/d/dhkosCw)
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9 Nov 2025
004. The Moments In Between | A Hometown View Reflection
Sometimes life moves so fast that we forget the beauty of the ordinary days — the quiet spaces between the big events.
In this heartfelt episode of Hometown Voices by Hometown View, Jeff Bennett reflects on “the moments in between” — those slower, quieter days between holidays, milestones, and new beginnings.
From childhood memories of riding to McDonald’s with his dad and smelling the coffee, to the calm between fall and winter in small-town America, this episode is a gentle reminder that the in-between seasons aren’t empty at all — they’re sacred.
🎙️ Tune in for a story about slowing down, noticing the beauty in simple things, and finding purpose in the pause.
#HometownVoices #HometownView #JeffBennett #TheMomentsInBetween #SmallTownStories #Faith #Reflection #SmallTownAmerica
1 Nov 2025
003. It’s Already November… And You Still Haven’t Hung That Porch Décor?
Ever bought something with the best intentions… and then left it leaning against a wall for a month? In this solo episode of Hometown Voices, Jeff reflects on how a simple front porch project turned into a life lesson about procrastination, pressure, and showing up in your own story. It’s already November — are you still putting off your 2025 goals? Grab your coffee and let’s talk.
26 Oct 2025
002. If it ain't broke...
In this special solo episode of Hometown Voices, I reflect on a broken heater, soft floors, and the surprising life lessons tucked into everyday repairs. From thermostats that don’t work to the wisdom of not over-fixing what’s still solid, this episode is about trusting what’s already working, focusing on what really needs attention, and knowing when the “old way” is still the right way.
Join me as I sip coffee, share stories, and offer a few words of wisdom from my own home.
19 Oct 2025
001. Carol Coats
In the debut episode of Hometown Voices, Jeff Bennett sits down with neighbor Carol Coats, whose journey from oil-industry geophysicist to the Girl Scouts is a masterclass in purpose and community. Hear how her father’s encouragement and her love of service shaped a life dedicated to helping others find confidence — one story, one girl, one hometown at a time.
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