Heart of the City
Heart of the City
Podcast Description
Heart of the City is a podcast about the people behind the places you love. Hosted by Amy Walters, each episode is an honest, bold conversation with entrepreneurs, makers, and community builders who’ve poured everything into building something of their own.
We go beyond the storefronts and into the story—talking about the why behind the work, the highs and lows of starting something from scratch, and the moments that change everything. It’s raw, unfiltered, and as real as it gets.
Small Business. Big Stories.
New episodes weekly.
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Content Themes
The podcast explores themes of entrepreneurship, community impact, and personal journeys, with episodes like the debut featuring Charlie and Courtnay McGinness discussing their shoe store's challenges and triumphs, emphasizing the emotional nuances of starting a business and the resilience required to overcome obstacles.
Heart of the City is a podcast about the people behind the places you love. Hosted by Amy Walters, each episode is an honest, bold conversation with entrepreneurs, makers, and community builders who’ve poured everything into building something of their own.
We go beyond the storefronts and into the story—talking about the why behind the work, the highs and lows of starting something from scratch, and the moments that change everything. It’s raw, unfiltered, and as real as it gets.
Small Business. Big Stories.
New episodes weekly.
Chattanooga is on the cusp of its next great renaissance—and Emily Mack is helping shape what comes next. As President & CEO of River City Company, Emily has a unique perspective on what makes a city thrive, what Chattanooga gets right, and why she believes this moment could define its next chapter.
We talk about her path to Chattanooga, how she thinks about growth and change, and what it’s like to have a hand in shaping the way people experience a city. Emily shares why Chattanooga continues to capture attention, where she sees its greatest potential, and why she believes we’re on the verge of a major resurgence.
And, of course, we dive into the project everyone is talking about: the reimagining of Chattanooga’s riverfront. Emily takes us inside the vision, the realities of the transition ahead, what she’s most excited for, and why the end result could fundamentally change the way Chattanooga experiences its river.
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