A New American Town - Bentonville, Arkansas

Meet Coach Kyle Lem, head softball coach at the University of Arkansas at Monticello and champion behind the return of the Alvy Early Memorial Classic Softball tournament. He and Visit Bentonville CEO, Kalene Griffith, joined us to talk about softball, women's sports, and the amazing amenities here in Bentonville. From the economic impact of sports on a destination and why Visit Be

Meet Lauren Pickman, businesswoman, race director, cancer survivor, wife, mother, and voice behind OZ Trails and Will Eubanks, experienced arts leader in bringing world-class, community-oriented experiences to Northwest Arkansas. They give us a general overview of the Send it South Bike and Music Festival coming to Bentonville, AR this February 7-9, 2025. Find more information abou

Join us for a look into Bentonville's cultural hotspot, as we chat with the Momentary about the upcoming season of indoor and outdoor concerts, the nightclub series, art, and more. We'll unveil the 2025 lineup featuring artists like Megan Maroney, Real Estate, and Shemedia Copeland. Discover the family-friendly FreshGrass Festival, a celebration of American global roots and folk mu

What happens when two passionate cyclists with backgrounds in racing come together to create a life-changing camp and initiative? Ryan Petry and Alexey Vermeulen, founders of From the Ground Up, share their inspiring journey that began during the pandemic. Their unique program started with a massive bike tour in Colorado, focusing initially on the Leadville 100 mountain bike race,

Meet Joseph Nguyen, a manicurist by day and influencer by night. Discover how he channels his passion for food and cycling into the Instagram sensation, the Hangry Pedaler NWA. Listen as he shares the story behind the catchy name, and how it perfectly reflects his dual loves—cycling + food. Joseph gives us a behind-the-scenes look, sharing how he manages to keep his content fresh

Curious about what it takes to run a half marathon? Join us as we chat with Christian Moore from Bentonville Parks and Recreation about Run Bentonville. Celebrating its 15th year, this event has it all— a half marathon, a 5k, and a two-person relay, fun atmosphere, live music, and a supportive community. Christian shares his journey from Fayetteville to California and back and st

AJ Baird and Chef Rob Nelson share stories of the opening of Brother's Meethouse—a place for community, good food and live music. AJ takes us through his culinary evolution from fast-food to the dynamic world of Good Gravy Group and Chef Rob reflects on the success of Tusk and Trotter, and how its growth opened the doors for a broader hospitality adventure. Together, they share t

Step behind the curtain into Bentonville's newest secret, Callisto-- a speakeasy that combines modern flair with a tropical twist, tucked away through the Midnight Gallery. Dive into our engaging chat with the curator at Midnight Gallery and discover how Callisto's vibrant menu of 31 innovative cocktails, complemented by off-menu surprises and boozy ice creams, has captured the hea

Join Betzy Boche, the general manager of Climb Bentonville, as she shares her passion for health and wellness and the vision for the gym. Get an insider's look at Climb Bentonville, a hub for fostering a love for climbing and fitness in Northwest Arkansas. Betsy highlights the facility's offerings, including day passes and a fresh lineup of yoga and fitness classes. Whether you're

Discover how Bentonville turned an unexpected opportunity into a major milestone for its cycling community! After a hurricane forced the cancellation of the 2024 Mountain Bike Collegiate National Championship in North Carolina, quick thinking and teamwork brought this prestigious event to our town. We chat with Kalene Griffith from Visit Bentonville and Eric Bennett from USA Cyclin