ABOUT THIS PODCAST 🔗
Welcome to Inside Matthews, the podcast that brings you closer to the people, places, and organizations that make Matthews the vibrant town it is today. Hosted by Jim Taylor, former four-term Mayor, longtime Commissioner, and devoted champion of the community, this show pulls back the curtain on life in Matthews, from its small-town roots to its exciting future.
Jim knows Matthews inside and out, not just from the Boardroom or the Mayor's chair, but from years of listening, serving, and celebrating alongside his neighbors. With his trademark blend of passion, humor, and down-to-earth storytelling, Jim guides conversations that highlight what makes Matthews special, whether it's a beloved local tradition, a thriving business, or the stories of everyday residents shaping the town's future.
Each episode, you'll discover insights you won't find anywhere else: how Matthews has grown from a cotton and railroad town into a destination all its own, and what lies ahead for this thriving community. It's about connection, pride, and keeping everyone in the loop.
Whether you've lived here all your life, just moved in, or simply love the charm of small-town stories with big heart, Inside Matthews will make you feel right at home. Tune in, join the conversation, and experience Matthews, from the inside, out.
Jim knows Matthews inside and out, not just from the Boardroom or the Mayor's chair, but from years of listening, serving, and celebrating alongside his neighbors. With his trademark blend of passion, humor, and down-to-earth storytelling, Jim guides conversations that highlight what makes Matthews special, whether it's a beloved local tradition, a thriving business, or the stories of everyday residents shaping the town's future.
Each episode, you'll discover insights you won't find anywhere else: how Matthews has grown from a cotton and railroad town into a destination all its own, and what lies ahead for this thriving community. It's about connection, pride, and keeping everyone in the loop.
Whether you've lived here all your life, just moved in, or simply love the charm of small-town stories with big heart, Inside Matthews will make you feel right at home. Tune in, join the conversation, and experience Matthews, from the inside, out.
Hosts:
Update frequency:
monthly
Average audio length:
52 minutes
Guest interviews
English
United States
25 episodes
since April 9, 2021
episodic
LATEST EPISODE 🔗
In this episode of Inside Matthews, host Jim Taylor welcomes three downtown entrepreneurs who've helped transform Matthews' food and nightlife scene: Adam Reed of Sante, Bob Klein of Stumptown Station, and Brandon Mills of The Portrait Gallery.
Adam shares his journey from New York to Matthews, ta…
PREVIOUS EPISODES 🔗
In this episode of Inside Matthews, host Jim Taylor sits down with current mayor John Higdon, the town's 19th mayor, to reflect on Matthews' progress, challenges, and future. The conversation explores how the town has transformed from a quiet, small community to a vibrant destination full of energy…
After a few years away, Inside Matthews is back! In this relaunch episode, host Jim Taylor, former four-term Mayor of Matthews, reunites with producer and co-host Chris Melton to reflect on the show's history, community impact, and their renewed vision for the podcast.
Jim and Chris revisit the or…
Inside Matthews is the podcast about all of the wonderful people, places and organizations that make Matthews, Matthews. Periodically, Former Mayor Jim Taylor sits down with civic, business and political leaders to have a conversation about what's happening, Inside Matthews.
Hazen Blodgett serv…
Inside Matthews is the podcast about all of the wonderful people, places and organizations that make Matthews, Matthews. Periodically, Former Mayor Jim Taylor sits down with civic, business and political leaders to have a conversation about what's happening, Inside Matthews.
In this installm…
The Town of Matthews has quite a few fantastic parks. From our "premier" event park, Stumptown Park, to small pocket parks like Country Place and KP Parks, there's a place for everyone. In this episode of Inside Matthews, Jim sits down to talk to the Director of the Town of Matthews Parks, Recreati…
Thanks for listening to the award -winning Inside Matthews podcast, voted by the readers of the Matthews-Mint Hill Weekly as their favorite local podcast. Jim is back in the studio this week having a conversation with an outstanding member of the "Matthews Family", Tina Whitley.
Tina has been i…
Jim invited Chris back from behind the computer to in front of the microphone to talk about the Inside Matthews podcast and share a few, little know historical facts about the Town of Matthews like, why is so much named Fullwood around here and where the Matthews name originated from. Our two hosts…
Our hometown theater group in Matthews, NC is Matthews Playhouse of the Performing Arts and since 1995, they've "enriched the lives of children, adults and families by inviting them to participate in the world of the performing arts and education".
Earlier, in our 6th episode, we met June Bayle…
For folks in Matthews, NC, Stumptown AC is our local, hometown soccer team. As a member of the National Independent Soccer Association (NISA), Stumptown AC plays at the "crown jewel" of the athletic world in Matthews, the Mecklenburg County owned, Sportsplex at Matthews.
Earlier this fall, the tea…
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