Kickin' It With Kincannon
Kickin' It With Kincannon
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Kickin’ It with Kincannon is a monthly podcast hosted by City of Knoxville Mayor Indya Kincannon. Each episode features real conversations with community members, City leaders, and local changemakers about what’s happening in Knoxville from city projects and public safety to student voices and neighborhood stories.Tune in for a behind-the-scenes look at the people and priorities shaping our city.
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The podcast covers a range of topics relevant to the Knoxville community, including city projects, public safety, educational initiatives, and neighborhood stories. Episodes like 'Back to School & Bold Ideas' spotlight student leaders discussing their perspectives and ideas for the future, emphasizing the importance of youth involvement in local governance.
Kickin’ It with Kincannon is a monthly podcast hosted by City of Knoxville Mayor Indya Kincannon. Each episode features real conversations with community members, City leaders, and local changemakers about what’s happening in Knoxville from city projects and public safety to student voices and neighborhood stories.
Tune in for a behind-the-scenes look at the people and priorities shaping our city.
In this special Valentine’s edition of Kickin’ It with Kincannon, Mayor Indya Kincannon welcomes a very special guest to the Mayor’s Suite, her husband of more than 30 years, First Gentleman Ben Barton.
From college at Haverford to raising two daughters in Knoxville, this episode offers a heartfelt and often hilarious look at love, partnership, and public service. The Mayor and Ben reflect on how they met, the early days of marriage, and the unexpected journey that brought them to Knoxville without knowing a single person. What began as a trailing spouse story turned into deep roots in a city they now proudly call home.
Throughout the episode, Ben speaks candidly about supporting a spouse in public life, the pride he feels watching the Mayor lead, and the balance that partnership requires behind the scenes. The Mayor reflects on gratitude, longevity, and the joy of building both a family and a community together.
Whether you are celebrating Valentine’s Day or simply appreciating the people who stand beside you, this episode is a warm and honest conversation about love, leadership, and life in Knoxville.
Tune in for a meaningful and memorable look at partnership in public service and the story behind the Mayor and the First Gentleman.
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