Hayden Goode and her Grandmother Ann Farris discuss her life and growing up Greek.

In this interview, conducted in December 2019 in Memphis, Tennessee, I interviewed my grandmother Ann Farris, whom I call Yia Yia. We discussed growing up in Memphis, Tennessee and coming from a very Greek family. I learned more about my...

Interview with Alexus Tate

Alexus and I talked about her experience of moving to Knoxville from Crossville, Tennessee and living in East Tennessee. We also talked about Appalachian stereotypes and her experience of them as well as some of the reasons that she loves...

Understanding the Simple Life

In this interview conducted in Knoxville TN on November 25th 2018, Max Fields (17) interviews his step-grandmother Virginia Swaggerty about her childhood, family, faith, and the world today. Mrs. Swaggerty shares stories about growing up and her life through the...

Shirley Lowe and her great nephew Andrew Cook talk about growing up in the Great Depression

In this interview, conducted on November 22nd 2018 in Knoxville, Tennessee. Andrew Cook (17) interviews his great aunt, Shirley Lowe (80) about her childhood during the Great Depression and how the world has progressed. She also talks about the technological...

My Interview Project by Kelsi Sharkey

This summary was about my mother and father and how they feel America can improve

A priest who listens and talks paint off barns

After more than 20 years in the ordained priesthood, Paulist Father Charlie Donahue has a lot of insights about prayer, faith, love and community. And he wanted to be a priest even as a child, so he's been articulating religion...

Interview with Dad

I had a chat with my dad today about his self reflection on life.

Interview with Linda Jacobs

An interview with my grandmother, Linda Faye Marlin Jacobs, about her life, career, marriage, and family.

This is an interview I conducted with my Mom, Amy Pemberton.

The main focus of this interview was the past. My mother reflected on childhood memories, goals, etc. Also, included in this interview was some advice for future generations. This interview took place on 11/26/17 at our family home in Ashland...

Mercy For Women

“Mercy for Women” is a common phrase used my the Mercy Sisters and Associates. They are an international religious order who serve the poor women and children in their community and advocate (through marches and letters to their senators) for...

An Interview with Steve Montgomery

Steve Montgomery, the head pastor of Idlewild Presbyterian, takes a look back at his 18 years of service and shares his lessons learned and wisdom from ministry.

Larry Lemieux

Interview with Larry Lemieux about losing his family dog.

Nancy Colvin on Her Life

I talk to my grandmother about growing up, having kids, moving, and her purpose in life.

Jayda and Mom

During the interview I asked my mom about her childhood, memories, and other relatives.

“There’s a force that’s with me…”

On the occasion of Fr. James "Jim" Haley's 50th anniversary of becoming a priest with The Paulist Fathers, we learned about his life in the community. “Looking back, I wouldn't change it for anything. I mean, how can a shy...

“Very Very Fortunate”

This is an interview with my dad, Bruce McMullen, where we talked about his childhood and present day things.