De La Torre’s Stories
Listen in as local legends, interesting people, and business owners share their stories and perspectives. Hosted by Grant De La Torre. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok.
Episodes
31 episodes
#29 Nic Tilton - Tennessee Elk Hunter 2025
Nic Tilton was one of the lucky people drawn for a 2025 Tennessee Elk Tag. Listen in as he shares his experience and what he learned throughout the process. Nic talks about the excitement of that first email, scouting, and the ins and outs of t...
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Episode 29
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1:10:24
#28 Daniel Simpkins - Mental Health Professional & Hockey Player/Former Sports Writer
Daniel Simpkins is the owner and therapist at From The Ashes Therapeutic Services. He graduated from the University of Tennessee with a Masters in Social Work and a graduate certificate in Gerontology. He has been a practicing Therapist for 15 ...
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Episode 28
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1:13:07
#27 Dylan Dalton - Candidate For 2nd District Constable
Dylan Dalton is a candidate for constable in Fentress County’s 2nd district. If you are a voter in the 2nd district listen in to see why Dylan believes he should be your constable. If you aren’t in the 2nd district then still listen in to hear ...
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Episode 27
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1:24:29
#26 Ray Jackson - Retired Semi Truck and Bus Driver
Ray Jackson is a man known by many at Clarkrange High School. For years he donated his time and skills to driving the bus on trips for FFA, FCCLA and ROTC. Many trips they wouldn’t have got to go on if Ray hadn’t volunteered. Prior to his time ...
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Episode 26
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1:07:21
#25 Hunter Fowler - Candidate For Fentress County Sheriff
Hunter Fowler is a candidate for the upcoming election for Fentress County Sheriff. He is currently serving as chief deputy of the department. Listen in to hear why you should vote for Hunter and what he is going to do to improve the Sheriff’s ...
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Episode 25
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1:22:28
#24 Ethan Horst - Marathoner, Triathlete, Lamborghini Super Trofeo Race Team Member.
Ethan Horst is Marathoner, Triathlete, and Lamborghini Super Trofeo Race Team Member. He has completed multiple marathons with his current PR being 3:54:20. He is also a Triathlete who completed the sprint distance with a time of 1:19:37. Ethan...
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Episode 24
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1:18:58
#23 Haylee Martin - Fentress Forward
On this week’s episode we sit down with Haylee Martin who is the President of the new non-profit Fentress Forward. Fentress Forward is a non-profit organization that is focused on community development projects. On top of the project list is a ...
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Episode 23
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54:50
#22 Ms. Vickie McDonald - Educator
Ms. Vickie McDonald has been dedicated to improving the lives and education of the kids of Fentress County throughout her life. She was a full time teacher, vice principal and principal for 35 years and still works part time in the school syste...
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Episode 22
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1:48:52
#21 Hidden Paradise Farms
Enjoy the conversation as I sit down with the owners of Hidden Paradise Farms, Matt and Jessica Hinton. They tell their incredible journey from Hawaii and California to small town Clarkrange, TN. Matt and Jessica met in 2019 while serving in th...
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Episode 21
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1:34:23
#20 Thelma York - 91 Years of Wisdom
At 91 years of age Thelma York has accumulated a lifetime of stories and wisdom that she shares on this episode. She was born in 1934 in Byrdstown Tennessee and moved to Clarkrange at the age of 5. Listen in as we talk about what it was like gr...
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Episode 20
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2:09:15
#19 The Stephens Experience
Husband and wife duo Briley and Jaycee Stephens join the podcast alongside my wife Brianna De La Torre ( Formerly Stephens ) to bring you the Stephens Experience. We dive into a wide array of topics including lessons learned in marriage and lif...
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Episode 19
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2:20:03
#18 Jason Kilby, PhD.
Jason Kilby is a long time friend and the true definition of a local legend. He amassed multiple degrees from Tennessee Tech University across his 48 semesters including a PhD in exceptional learning with a literacy concentration. He is also th...
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Episode 18
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1:45:43
#17 Josh Cantrell - Pastor
Bro. Josh Cantrell is the Pastor at both Springs Chapel Methodist Church and Mt. Gilead Methodist Church. He ended up on drugs at 16 and went down the path of addiction until life changing events at the age of 21. He then found himself called t...
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Episode 17
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2:08:52
#16 Ethan Worley - Grimsley Gun & Knife
Ethan Worley is the owner of Grimsley Gun & Knife located at 5580 S. York Hwy in Grimsley, TN. They are an FFL licensed gun store that stocks all kinds of guns and knives new and old. They also have ammo and are looking to acquire their paw...
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Episode 16
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53:01
#15 Aubri & Adi De La Torre - My two oldest daughters age 5 & 4
A very special Father’s Day release episode for me as I welcome my two oldest daughters onto the podcast! Aubri (Age 5) and Adi (Age 4) have been wanting to do a podcast for a while so listen in and enjoy all there funny, cute and sweet answers...
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Episode 15
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40:05
#14 Jimmy Johnson - Fentress County Executive/Mayor
Jimmy Johnson is in his second term as Fentress County Executive. He also served a term as a county commissioner before becoming County Mayor. Jimmy is the youngest of 15 children. He is dedicated to serving all citizens of Fentress County and ...
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Episode 14
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1:02:29
#13 Logan Lamb - Chiropractor & Exercise Physiologist
Logan Lamb is a movement focused Chiropractor & Exercise Physiologist based in Cookeville, Tennessee. Logan’s credentials include Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science, Baker University 2020Master's degree in Exerc...
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Episode 13
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1:28:21
#12 Garry Clark - Sports Announcer & Radio Personality
Garry Clark is a local legendary sports announcer and radio personality. He graduated from MTSU with a degree in Communications in 1985 and has been in the radio business ever since. He has been with 103.9 WDEB for well over 30 years covering n...
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Episode 12
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2:05:02
#11 Mason Cravens - Body Builder & 2023 Mr. Tennessee
Mason Cravens is a body builder who won the title of Mr. Tennessee in 2023. He is an aspiring pro who is hoping to earn that professional status this year. Listen in as we dive into what it takes to grind as a body builder and much more!
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Episode 11
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1:37:37
#10 Jakob Daniel - PODNASTICS!
Jakob Daniel is the creator and host of Podnastics gymnastics podcast. On Podnastics they interview top Olympic and college gymnasts from around the world to get their stories and perspectives. Jakob is also long time friend of our frequent co-...
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Episode 10
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1:08:16
#9 Homero Gonzalez - Harmacy Hot Sauce Co.
Homero Gonzalez is the owner and sauce boss of Harmacy Hot Sauce Co. Based in Cookeville Tennessee, Harmacy Hot Sauce is an award winning premier hot sauce company with some of the best hot sauce in the world. Enjoy listening to the...
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Episode 9
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58:45
#8 Tyler Arms & Kim Stewart - New Horizon Athletics
Tyler Arms and Kim Stewart are the new owners on New Horizon Athletics in Jamestown, TN. New Horizon Athletics is a cross training higher intensity workout gym that offers group classes as well as personal training. Kim and Tyler also recently ...
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Episode 8
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1:17:02
#7 Byron Matthews - Birdies Lounge
Byron Matthews is the owner of the golf simulator sports bar, Birdies Lounge in Jamestown, TN. He grew up in Jamestown before moving to South Dakota and flying drones for the Air Force. After his military stint he returned home and opened Birdi...
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Episode 7
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2:16:51
#6 Kaylie & Kassie Monday - Twin Basketball Superstars
Listen in as we dive into to the careers and future plans for twin basketball stars Kassie & Kaylie Monday. They both had stellar high school and college careers leading Clarkrange High School to 3 State Tournaments. They then went on to he...
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Episode 6
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2:17:20