The Local Click

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Aug 2026

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Learn more about fun local events and interesting people throughout the heart of Middle Tennessee. We also talk about the latest in tech gadgets and internet happenings. Our focus is primarily on Cannon, DeKalb, Smith, Rutherford, and Wilson counties, but all are welcome to subscribe and enjoy. This podcast is produced by the high-speed fiber internet experts at DTC Communications. TheLocalClick.com

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September 2, 202655 min

In Gear and Off the Wire

Welcome to the Season 4 kickoff of The Local Click! First up, we chat with J.J. Winchester, owner of Rocky Ground Auto Sales in Liberty, TN. J.J. shares how he got started in the pre-owned auto industry and what it takes to curate quality vehicles for customers. Then, we shine our monthly employee spotlight on Carl Byford, Engineering Clerk at DTC Communications. Carl gives us a peek behind the scenes at the mapping, logistics, and planning required to build out and maintain our local fiber network before field crews ever lay a single line. Plus, in this month's segment of Before the Wi-Fi, Justin takes a nostalgic look back at the days of snail mail versus the modern speed of email, exploring how communication across our rural communities transformed over the decades. www.TheLocalClick.com

August 5, 202658 min

Boutiques & Gigabytes

August is here! Let’s chat small-business flair and the customer care that keeps our neighborhoods plugged in. We sit down with Aimee Harmon, owner of Modern Revival in Watertown, to talk about bringing unique style and local items to Main Street and what it takes to grow a local business, alongside Sasha Patterson, Customer Experience Representative with DTC Communications, who shares how personal, local service makes all the difference when helping our neighbors stay seamlessly connected. Plus, Justin turns back the clock for our Before the Wi-Fi segment to look at how we used to get our daily news before instant feeds. www.TheLocalClick.com

July 1, 202659 min

Tacos, Tech, and Teamwork

Grab a cup of coffee and settle in for the July episode of The Local Click! Ever thought about a cross country trip in an EV? We talk about the possibilities and the problems. For guests this month, Maria Pérez from Los Braseros Mexican Grill stops by to share updates from one of our favorite local dining spots. Then DTC Communications technician Terry Manning joins us to talk about the hands-on work of building and fixing our local internet infrastructure. The Tech Translator is back with Justin as he deciphers QR codes for normal people—no tech-head jargon allowed. Learn how to use them safely and easily. www.TheLocalClick.com

June 3, 202659 min

Plotlines & Fiber Lines

June is busy in a good way, and we’re here to share those ways with you! We even talk about the Dan Tyminski Band appearing at this year's Smithville Fiddlers' Jamboree next month. We sit down with Kathy Hendrixson from the Justin Potter Library to get the scoop on the 2026 Summer Reading Program and upcoming community events, alongside Leah Gregory, Engineering Clerk at DTC Communications, who pulls back the curtain on the mapping, planning, and teamwork it takes to bring fiber internet straight to your front door. Plus, Justin takes us back in time for our Before the Wi-Fi segment to relive the nostalgia—and the minor headaches—of the way we all used to listen to music before streaming took over. www.TheLocalClick.com

May 6, 202659 min

The Mobile Connection

We’re kicking off May with big news for your devices and a look back at our legacy. We start the show with DTC CEO Kasey Krueger as he introduces a major addition to our services: Trilight Mobile. As our 75th Anniversary celebration continues, we’re proud to premiere a special commemorative video featuring our CEO and all ten members of the DTC Board of Directors. Then, we sit down with DTC Network Administrator Chris Young, who shares the story behind his career path and what led him to the world of technology. Finally, Justin closes out the program by keeping us up to speed with the latest headlines in our Tech News Roundup. www.TheLocalClick.com

March 31, 202659 min

Fiber, Future, and the County Line

It’s more than wires…it’s about the connections throughout our communities. Wilson County Mayor Randall Hutto joins us to share updates on current county happenings and upcoming celebrations. Then we get an under-the-hood glimpse of fiber installation and maintenance with DTC Outside Plant Technician Johnathon Puckett. Justin dives deep into the current state of streaming trends. www.TheLocalClick.com

March 4, 202658 min

Seeing is Believing

Help your vision be the best it can be. We welcome David and Hunter Foutch with Foutch Eye Care in Smithville for their insight about your eyesight. Following that, Mindy Griffith of DTC talks about what it means to be the Regulatory & Accounting Specialist at a cooperative as DTC’s celebration of 75 Years continue. Ever wonder about Airplane mode on your phone? Justin breaks it down simply with The Tech Translator. www.TheLocalClick.com

February 5, 202659 min

Whatcha Got Cookin’ in Watertown?

Enjoying some amazing food choices close to home has never been easier. Join us as we chat all things cuisine with Matthew Jammes and Amberly Stewart with Randolph’s 1320. Then we continue our retrospective look into DTC’s 75 successful years with a visit from Outside Plant Supervisor, Tim Cantrell. Justin brings us two fun NEW segments this month - The Tech Translator AND Before the Wifi. www.TheLocalClick.com

January 7, 202655 min

75 Years Strong

We’ve got even more to celebrate than just starting the new year. 2026 is a very special year for DeKalb Telephone Cooperative (DTC Communications) because it marks the 75th Year in business. We take a retrospective look at how life has changed since those early years, as well as where things are today. Join us for fun interviews with DTC’s Chief Executive Officer Kasey Krueger, as well as Construction Coordinator Louie Jack Medley. Tech Tips abound as well with Justin’s advice on avoiding those pesky telemarketing calls on your cell phone. www.TheLocalClick.com

December 3, 202555 min

Let’s Celebrate the Christmas Season!

The end of the year is near, which must mean that Christmas time is here. We start this special Christmas episode by pulling some serious strings so we could welcome the guest who has traveled the farthest for our podcast…Santa Claus from the North Pole! Then we speak with Bill Gash to learn about the amazing supportive mission and helping opportunities of Live and Let Live in Smithville. Of course we still have plenty of helpful tech talk too, including Justin explaining the convenience of remote access. www.TheLocalClick.com