What is a Judge Executive? The Kentucky Constitution of 1850 created the role of an Executive Branch of Government in each KY County. Joe Pat Covington, Scott County Judge Executive, joins the podcast to discuss the explosive growth of Scott County, the challenges ahead for the next decade, nearing completion on a project to provide broadband internet for the entire county and the challenge for water that faces many Kentucky counties in the near future.

Ryan Lemond, co-host of Kentucky Sports Radio, the number 1 show in the state of KY in every major demographic as well as a Top 10 nationally streamed podcast on iHeart and Apple Podcasts, joins Tim Cooper to discuss the rise of KSR, his small town beginnings, being a college athlete in a small town and his passion for adoption and the foster system.

Athletics play a huge role in small towns. This week we are joined by Jim McKee, State Champion Head Football Coach from Scott County High School in Georgetown, KY. Jim has coached for a long time and has impacted thousands of students. What does it take to be a champion on the field and in life? How does it feel to walk on the field for the first time each season? What is it like to coach and coach with your own kids? What does a small town mean to local teams? All that and more on this edition of Small Towns Big Ideas!

What happens when a small town Mayor dreams big? Join Host Tim Cooper as he travels down US27 to Somerset, KY, for a conversation with Mayor Alan Keck about leadership, creativity, taking chances- and why he chose to come home to his small town.   Sponsored by Birds On A Wire Media. Learn more about bestselling Kentucky author, Georgia Curtis Ling, at georgiacurtisling.com

Behind every thriving small town is a BIG idea. Join Tim Cooper as he travels the state of Kentucky looking for the big ideas that transformed small towns and fueled local economies. Hear the stories from small business owners, politicians, community leaders, athletes, coaches and more starting July 15! Who knows? Maybe you'll be inspired for your next big idea!