The City of Frankfort Podcast

Deputy Director of Public Works, Matt Noonan joins the City of Frankfort Podcast with host, Kenton Bottoms, to debunk common stormwater myths and explain how flooding, combined sewers, and groundwater affect our city. Learn what the public can do and what the city does to keep waterways clear.
Together, they discuss upstream flooding, design storm limits, why storm drains don’t treat water, home maintenance tips, and city programs like leaf collection and drain cleaning.

Join Alex and Juniper Hills Golf Course Superintendent Adam Kirk as they go behind the scenes of Frankfort’s parks. Hear how crews maintain 800 acres- mowing greens, cleaning bathrooms, repairing vandalism, and learn about the odd discoveries they’ve encountered, from rescued puppies and baby doll heads to wildlife and unexpected lost items.
Adam shares challenges, favorite moments, and simple ways visitors can help keep parks beautiful: pick up trash, respect fields, and be patient while crews do their work. A short, friendly look at the hard work and humor that keep Frankfort’s parks welcoming year-round.

Live from Frankfort, this episode captures the historical conversations of the Liberty Haller Music Festival, blending local music with reflections on Frankfort's significance in America's 250-year history.
Speakers honor the region’s Indigenous past, explore Frankfort’s founding and bourbon heritage, and introduce a lineup of bluegrass and Americana acts celebrating Kentucky’s cultural roots.

Join Blair for the Frankfort 15 — a concise roundup of July in Kentucky's capital, featuring the Liberty Holler America 250 Music Festival, July 4th fireworks, summer concerts, pool nights, and National Night Out.
Blair also covers city commission meeting dates and board meetings, downtown infrastructure updates, trash schedule changes, and how to stay connected with city alerts and resources.

This episode gathers a diverse panel of Frankfortians to reflect on Juneteenth, the June 19, 1865 moment in Galveston that symbolizes delayed freedom and the ongoing struggle for equity.
Panelists include community leaders, historians, museum staff, activists, and a message from the governor. Together, they discuss personal backgrounds, local history, education, and actions communities can take to teach this history honestly and move toward justice.
The conversation emphasizes the need for continued learning, community participation, and meaningful steps to confront the long arc of racial inequality.

Following National Garbage Workers Appreciation Day, hosts Sarah, Byron Roberts, and Ally Hall take listeners behind the scenes of Frankfort and Franklin County’s solid waste system. They discuss daily operations, safety, recycling, yard waste, e‑waste drop‑offs, and ways residents can help make collection more efficient.
The episode also covers tools and resources like the FrankWaste app, local drop‑off options, community events, and tips for proper disposal — celebrating the crews who keep the city clean.

Fire Marshal Marshall Marshall sits down with host Kenton to walk through essential summer safety for Frankfort: home fire prevention, smoke alarm and CO detector programs, grilling and fireworks safety, heat precautions, and family escape plans.
Find out how to request free smoke alarms, where to place detectors, common causes of house fires, and why big fireworks belong to professionals.Plus end the episode with some rapid fire including Marshall's favorite Kroger, his thoughts on the safest building in town, and an upcoming Fall Frankfort Fire event!

In this episode, Blair delivers the Frankfort 15 for June, covering city commission and board meeting dates, Juneteenth observance, and public meeting access. Stay informed on grant opportunities and upcoming developments like the new Target at the paddocks.
Plus community events and park updates, Kentucky History Day, summer concerts (including Bourbon Week), Juneteenth activities and a community conversation, and park highlights such as Juniper Hill Aquatic Center hours, new tennis and pickleball courts, and the Dolly Graham splash pad.

With river and creek season arriving in the region, this episode dives into everything that makes Kentucky's waterways worth exploring — from beginner-friendly floats to the rich history flowing through Frankfort's rivers.
Nathan Deppenbrock shares his journey from zoo keeper to co-owner of Canoe Kentucky and Kentucky River Tours, explaining how a three‑generation family business grew into the region’s largest outfitter.
He discusses the Elkhorn and Kentucky River’s appeal, safety tips for paddlers, and the creation of the Bourbon Boat and River House to connect locals and visitors with Frankfort’s waterways and history.

Host Scott sits down with Frankfort veteran Daryl Casey to trace his 33-year military career and his work since retirement to support fellow veterans through the VFW and the Veteran Resource Center.
In this episode:- Helping veterans file disability claims- Mental health and housing initiatives- The VFW’s community traditions like the Fourth of July fireworks- Daryl’s new role as a riverboat captain on the Kentucky River- How you can get involved plus more!
Listen in and learn how the VRC helps local veterans, future plans for permanent housing, and ways community members can get involved.