For Henderson

A podcast celebrating the people building a great Henderson. Real stories from local leaders, creators, and community builders shaping our city’s future.

For Henderson is a society podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 26 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Unknown Host hosts For Henderson, a society show with 26 episodes published.

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  Henderson's Lost Bourbon is Back | Reviving Silk Velvet Whiskey with Zach Hargis

  Aug 14, 202650 min

  More than a century ago, Silk Velvet Whiskey was one of Henderson, Kentucky’s major bourbon brands. Then Prohibition hit, the family behind it passed away, and the brand disappeared for more than a century.Until...Zach Hargis and his family found it.Zach joins the For Henderson Podcast to tell the remarkable story of discovering old Silk Velvet bottles, labels, receipts, and artifacts, and how a curiosity quickly became a mission to bring a piece of Henderson's heritage back to life.Zach shares the original Silk Velvet story dating back to the 1880s, Henderson’s surprisingly significant place in Kentucky bourbon history, and what it takes to resurrect a heritage whiskey brand today. He also takes us behind the scenes of barrel selection, explains why every Silk Velvet single barrel is a little different, and shares how the family launched with “four barrels and a dream” before expanding well beyond Kentucky.But this conversation is also about something bigger: building a thriving Henderson by supporting the local businesses, ideas, and people taking risks to make our community better.Because great cities don’t just happen...they’re built.Follow Silk Velvet: https://www.silkvelvetwhiskey.com/Find Silk Velvet Near You: https://www.silkvelvetwhiskey.com/where-to-buy

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  Can Better Journalism Bring Henderson Together? feat. Vince Tweddell from The Hendersonian

  Aug 7, 202648 min

  After more than 20 years away from Henderson, including stops in Louisville, Frankfort, Oregon, Germany, and six years in China, Vince Tweddell came home with a broader view of the world and an idea he’d carried for years: I want to start a monthly magazine. That idea became The Hendersonian , a growing nonprofit local news organization working to give Henderson County accurate, trustworthy journalism when our community needs it most. In this episode of the For Henderson Podcast , Vince shares the origin story of The Hendersonian, what it’s like operating a largely one-person newsroom, and why good local reporting requires much more than repeating what shows up on Facebook. We explore journalism as the “first draft of history,” the importance of giving residents a common factual starting point, and how better information might lead to healthier conversations...even when Hendersonians might disagree. Vince also shares his vision for expanding The Hendersonian, hiring additional local reporters, and building a community newspaper Henderson residents truly feel belongs to them. It’s a conversation about truth, criticism, community, leadership, and what it means to genuinely be For Henderson, Kentucky . https://the-hendersonian.com/ Contact Vince: news@the-hendersonian.com

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  Every Kid Has the Potential to Succeed feat. Travis Brantley of South Heights Elementary

  Jul 31, 202645 min

  Travis Brantley may be best known as an award-winning kindergarten teacher at South Heights Elementary, but his impact reaches far beyond the classroom. In this episode of the For Henderson podcast, Travis shares how his love for people has led him to serve Henderson through education, hospitality, local restaurants, Aloha Snow, and the Cocktail Carriage. He explains why he considers people his passion (and even his hobby) and how every interaction offers an opportunity to make someone feel valued. The conversation goes deeper into the culture of South Heights, the stigma that has historically surrounded East End schools, and the lesson that transformed Travis’s approach to teaching: children and families do not need to be “saved,” they need to be empowered. Travis also discusses the essential partnership between parents and teachers, what families can expect when their child enters kindergarten, and why he treats every student as part of his own family. This episode is a powerful look at education, hospitality, community leadership, and the people investing in the future of Henderson, Kentucky. Because building a great city begins with seeing the potential in every person...and choosing to help them develop it. South Heights: https://www.facebook.com/The1199 Cocktail Carriage: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091939395585

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  How Henderson's Businesses Can Work Together feat. Stephanie Chrisman and Ryan Langford from the Henderson Kentucky Small Business Alliance

  Jul 24, 202642 min

  What if the local business, service, or experience you’ve been looking for is already here in Henderson and you simply haven’t heard about it yet? In this episode of the For Henderson podcast, Stephanie Chrisman and Ryan Langford introduce the Henderson Kentucky Small Business Alliance, a growing grassroots effort designed to help local businesses find one another, collaborate, and thrive. Stephanie, owner of Quantum Revive Henderson and a longtime local real estate agent, and Ryan, part of the team behind the Speakeasy Barbershop on Main Street, share how a conversation that began almost as a joke quickly gained hundreds of followers and connected more than 100 area businesses. They discuss why supporting local can be as simple as checking in on Facebook, sharing a meal, referring a trusted business, or telling a neighbor about a place they may have overlooked. They also explore Henderson’s potential, the importance of giving younger residents reasons to stay in Henderson, and their vision for a community where businesses support one another instead of growing alone. Because Henderson’s future won’t be built by one organization...it will be built by neighbors choosing to show up for each other.

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  The WILD Story Behind Henderson's MESSIEST Experience feat. Mandy Ashby from Wild at Art

  Jul 17, 202629 min

  Mandy Ashby didn’t set out to build one of Henderson’s most unique attractions...but one unexpected discovery changed everything. Mandy and her daughters dreamed of opening an art studio. Then they stumbled across a pile of hazmat suits (leftovers from that thing in 2020), and the idea for Wild at Art was born. In this episode, Mandy shares the story behind Henderson’s splatter paint studio, how creativity and a willingness to take risks helped bring an unconventional business to life, and why people travel from across Kentucky, Indiana, Illinois, and beyond just to throw paint. We also talk about moving Wild at Art into downtown Henderson alongside Whims & Wishes, supporting local businesses through the Henderson Small Business Alliance, creating experiences that are accessible for people of all ages and abilities, and why Henderson’s spirit of collaboration is helping the community continue to grow. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, a parent looking for something fun to do with your family, or someone who simply loves seeing local people build great things, this conversation is a reminder that sometimes the wildest ideas become the most meaningful ones. Book a session at Wild at Art: https://www.bewildatart.com/splatter-sessions

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