TMA Group

Air Care TV Show

Air Care, in its sixth year of production, is a family-oriented, half-hour, television series addressing transportation, air quality, and other environmental issues. Guests discuss environmental issues that affect everyone living in Williamson County and the Middle Tennessee region. Transportation, Environmental, and Healthcare professionals offer views suggestions on way to help reduce traffic congestion, diminish air pollution, care for the environment, and protect their health; along with ways to save money on transportation costs and energy expenses. The program is co-hosted by Williamson County Mayor, Rogers Anderson, and Debbie Henry, Executive Director of The TMA Group. Clean Air Spokesperson is Taylor Ware. Air Care is funded, in part, by the U.S. Department of Transportation and the Tennessee Department of Transportation through the Nashville Area Metropolitan Planning Organization. Air Care can be seen on Williamson County CH 3 on Wednesdays at 8:00 AM, 1:00 PM, and 6:00 PM; also on NewsChannel5+ Sundays at 4:00 CST.

Air Care 92 – March 2012

The March Air Care includes:

Paul Latture, President of the Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce, discusses the Rutherford County’s growing number of “green” businesses and the Chamber’s new, energy-efficient building.
Cyril Stewart, President of the Williamson County Heritage Foundation, talks about the Franklin Theatre’s restoration and LEED’s (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Silver Certification.
Dan Hays, Director of the Franklin Theatre, talks about upcoming events, movies and live performances; plus the Theatre’s “Green Night” project.
Co-host Mayor Anderson and Diane Thorne, TMA’s Chief Regional Transportation Director, discuss her newly elected office: President of the Southeast Chapter of the Association for Commuter Transportation. ACT is an international association that supports individual mobility management professionals and organizations in their efforts to reduce traffic congestion, conserve energy and improve air quality.

Air Care 91 – February 2012

February Program features:

Kerry Perkinson, Oil Analyst and Vice President of Tennessee Bank and Trust discusses oil production and pricing for 2012.
Dodd Galbreath, Executive Director of Lipscomb’s Institute for Sustainable Practice, talks about the Universities programs, future for graduates in the private-sector, and shows off his “green home” with electric bills that average $10 a month.
A report on Transit Planning and how cities, large and small, can plan ways to reduce sprawl, traffic and save energy.
Kevin Guenther, founder of Design Resource and the Sustainable Living Guild,talks about suburban farming with a Farm in a Box, and raising backyard animals.

Air Care 90 – January 2012

January Program features:

Coverage of the Clean Air Partnership of Williamson & Rutherford Counties Partner Recognition, with keynote speaker, Dr. Shari Meghreblian, Deputy Commissioner, Tennessee Department of Environment & Conservation (TDEC), and presentation of Outstanding Partner awards to:
- E3 Innovate, LLC; Franklin Marriott Cool Springs; Sims Recycling Solutions, LaVergne; and Centennial High School & Williamson County Schools.
Highlights from 2011 programs with the following guests:
- John Schroer, Commissioner, Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT).
- Tim Ross, Chief Meteorologist & Morning News Anchor for WSM radio.
- Dr. Pierre Massion, Ingram Associate Professor of Cancer Research, Associate Professor of Medicine Division of Allergy, Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine at Vanderbilt Medical Center.
- State Senator Jack Johnson at the kick-off of the Williamson County Clean Screening pilot program.

Air Care, co-hosted by Williamson County Mayor Rogers Anderson and Debbie Henry, Executive Director of The TMA Group, is broadcast Sundays at 4pm on NewsChannel 5+ (Comcast CH250) and on Wednesdays at 8am, 1pm, and 6pm on Williamson County TV (Comcast CH3 and Charter CH96).

Air Care 89 – December 2011

December Program features:

Mayor Rogers Anderson talks with Jamie Melton, Fire & Life Safety Educator, and Richard Hasley, Franklin Fire Department about fire hazards during the holidays and the dangers of carbon monoxide.
Lynn Borum Energy Service Coordinator, Middle Tennessee Electric (MTECC) has tips on inexpensive ways to winterize your home and reduce utility bills.
Dave Pelton, Air Care Energy Consultant, visits with “green” vendors at the Franklin Farmers Market at The Factory in downtown Franklin.
Dave also talks with Charlie and Charles Hatcher about the Hatcher Family Dairy in Williamson County. Five generations of the Hatcher family have been providing dairy products to the area since 1831; the farm is a Registered Tennessee Century Farm.
For information about MTSU Center for Historic Preservation’s Tennessee Century Farms Program visit: www.TNCenturyFarms.org
Learn about products that prevent pollution and protect our environment at www.epa.gov/greenerproducts

Air Care 88 – November 2011

November Program features:

Dr. Pierre Massion talks with Mayor Anderson on lung cancer prevention, research and the Nashville Lung Cancer Screening Trial. Dr. Massion is the Ingram Associate Professor of Cancer Research, Associate Professor of Medicine in the Division of Allergy, Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine and Associate Professor of Cancer Biology at Vanderbilt Medical Center. He is also Chief of the Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine section at the Nashville VA Medical Center.
John McFadden, Executive Director of the Tennessee Environmental Council discusses how their organization plans to plant 100 million trees, native to TN, in the next few years.
Brian Corwin, Director of Williamson County Department of Sewage Disposal tells “how not to poison your septic system and pollute the soil and air.”
Debbie and Karen Darnell, Regional Sales Manager, with Sims Recycling Solutions in LaVergne, TN, discuss the importance of safely disposing and recycling commercial and residential electronics.

Air Care 87 – October 2011

October Program features:

Mayor Anderson interviews Light Wave Solar about the energy-saving benefits of residential solar power.
Dave Pelton takes a ride on one of Alexander’s Extreme Green Vehicles; and talks with RAMMO True Green Solutions about their non-toxic products for removing mold and mildew, for home cleaning, and their drug-free healing solutions for animals.
Debbie discusses organic bedding, from crib to king mattresses, with Debbie Savage, owner of Nature’s Greenlife.
Willow Creek Alpacas in Williamson County, shows off Alpaca fleece and products, and invites the public to tour their Alpaca farm.
Air Care also visits the children’s Eco-Circle … a hands on learning experience on recycling and energy use.

Air Care 86 – September 2011

September Program features:

Mayor Anderson talks with Dr. John Overholt, Board Certified Allergist/Immunologists, about allergies, asthma and air pollution.
Gail Bost, Development Director, for the American Lung Association TN, reports on the toxic chemicals in cleaning and paint products that are not only polluting our indoor air but are harmful to our health.
Chris Yura …former Notre Dame football player, a successful New York fashion model, and founder of SustainUclothing … discusses how his company is saving energy and water by producing collegiate clothing from recycled cotton and plastic drink bottles.
Dave Pelton, Energy Consultant, shows off NoGas electric vehicles … scooter, pickups, and mini-vans … that are produced in Nashville, TN.

Air Care 85 – August 2011

August Program features:

Mayor Anderson talks with Dr. John Overholt, Board Certified Allergist/Immunologists, about allergies, asthma and air pollution.
Tim Ross, Guest Meteorologist and Chief Meteorologist and Morning News Anchor for 95.5 FM-WSM discusses Ozone and cancer-causing UV rays.
Lacey Hardin, Assistant Director, for TDEC’s Division of Air Pollution Control, reports on the new Greenhouse Gas regulations and how they will affect local businesses.
Ben Bolton, Environmental Specialist for ENSAFE, Discusses Tennessee’s new Waste Requirements for Mercury-added Consumer Products.

Air Care 84 – July 2011

July Program features:

Coverage of TDOT Commissioner John Schroer’s presentation at the recent “Breakfast with the Mayors.”
Williamson County Mayor, Rogers Anderson, talks with legislators and Envirotest Systems’ staff about the County’s “Clean Screen” pilot program
and shows a demonstration of how the sensing equipment can test a vehicle’s emission when it drives by the test units. Includes interviews with:

State Representative Charles Sargent
State Senator Jack Johnson
Mark San Fratello, President & CEO, Environmental Systems Products
Stuart Say, General Manager, Envirotest Systems

Tim Ross, Guest Meteorologist, and holder of the coveted Seal of Approval from the American Meteorological Society, discusses Ozone and how
hurricanes can help to clean our air.
Debbie talks with Stan Higgs, Sales & Account Manager, The TMA Group, on ways week-day commuters can save thousands of dollars by joining a
TMA vanpool.

Air Care 83 – June 2011

The June Air Care program includes:

Meteorologist Tim Ross, The Weather Guy, joins Air Care for a summer series on air quality.
Dr. Ken Moore, Mayor – City of Franklin, discusses the city’s sustainability projects and their plans for the future.
Dave Pelton, Air Care’s Energy and Transportation Specialist, talks with Tracy Martin, Producer of the Living Well Sustainable Marketplace, and some of their alternative-vehicle exhibitors. Interviews include:

Josh Womack, owner of VerdeGoh! Electric Vehicles, Franklin
Bill Pomakoy, President of Rhoades Bicycle Car, Hendersonville
Chris Smith, Certified Bike-fit Specialist, Harpeth Bicycles, Franklin

Air Care 82 – May 2011

The May Air Care program includes:

Andy King, City of Franklin Fire Marshal discusses outdoor burning regulations, outdoor burning and hazardous products that should never be burned.
A look at the new user-friendly TMA Group’s website, with added interactive components and informational tools.
The Williamson County TN Bloom ‘N Garden Expo and talks with exhibitors about organic products, landscaping bushes that produce edibles, bamboo plants that can be grown in TN, Herb gardens anyone
can grow, and the eco-friendly way to rid mosquitoes.

Air Care 81 – April 2011

April Air Care features include:

Mike Hynes, Vice President Rates and Regulatory TVA, and Chris Jones,
Vice President of Communications & Member MTEMC, discuss the new
rate structure for area electric utilities.
Ben Bolton, Environmental Scientist with EnSafe, Inc. answers questions about Greenhouse Gases.
Tracy Martin discusses the Living Well Sustainable Marketplace and Lipscomb’s Green Business Summit at the Nashville Convention Center on April 22-23.
Becki Zills, American Lung Association TN, discusses the “Fight for Air Walk” scheduled for May 21 at Nashville’s Public Square Park. Free Asthma testing will also be available.

Air Care 80 – March 2011

March Air Care features include:

Aubrey Preston, Interim Managing Director of the Franklin Theatre, previews the renovated Franklin Theatre and discusses its application for LEED’S (Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design) certification.
David Koellein, Chair of the Interior Design Department at O’More College of Design, in Franklin, talks with Mayor Anderson about the college’s Sustainability Design curriculum and their Zero Landfill project.
Diane Thorne, Chief Regional Transportation Director, The TMA Group, Continues the Telework series with “Telework Benefits for Employees.”
- Ed Van Voorhees, CitruSolution of Middle TN, discusses the company’s carpet cleaning services and non-toxic products that are manufactured from citrus fruit