The Extra Mile Podcast | Oxford Mayor Robyn Tannehill

October 3, 2022 • 20 Minutes

Oxford Mayor Robyn Tannehill

Oxford Mayor Robyn Tannehill joined The Extra Mile podcast to talk about why she ran for mayor, MDOT projects in the city, the Double Decker Arts Festival, the explosion of growth in Oxford and more.

Show intro, introducing Oxford Mayor Robyn Tannehill - 00:29
Why did she run for Mayor of Oxford? - 01:41
On the many roundabouts in Oxford and why they work for the city - 03:58
Any other MDOT projects that Oxford Mayor Robyn Tannehill wants to highlight - 06:34
On the explosion of growth in the City of Oxford - 07:35
On the "We Get to Live Here" hashtag - 09:20
Gameday traffic and parking - 09:49
On the public transit system in Oxford - 11:39
Oxford Mayor Robyn Tannehill on creating the Double Decker Arts Festival - 13:50
On the mayor's favorite place to eat in Oxford or when she's traveling outside of the city - 16:15
What's the secret sauce for Oxford, Mississippi? - 17:30
Plug for Holly Jolly Holidays in Oxford - 18:19
Show outro - 18:58

Creators and Guests

Host

Paul Katool

Paul Katool joined the Mississippi Department of Transportation Public Affairs Division in 2016 as the agency’s first Social Media Strategist. In 2019, he was promoted to Digital Media Manager, where he led the creation of MDOT’s nationally award-winning Extra Mile Podcast. In 2022, Paul assumed the role of Deputy Director of Public Affairs, which includes helping to run the day-to-day operations of the division.

Host

Will Craft

Will Craft joined MDOT in 2018 after serving on Senator Thad Cochran’s and Senator Hyde Smith’s staffs. Beginning in the Government Affairs role at MDOT, Will assisted executive leadership in matters of policy, stakeholder engagement, legislative affairs, and external communications. Since joining the Public Affairs team in 2023, Will is most often recognized as one of the “podcast guys”. The Award Winning Extra Mile Podcast is hosted by Will and Paul Katool, and produced by Drew Hall.

Producer

Drew Hall

Drew Hall is a media producer with experience in video production and journalism. He currently works in the Public Affairs Division of the Mississippi Department of Transportation, where he shoots and edits a range of content, including producing the award-winning podcast The Extra Mile. Drew holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communication from Mississippi State University and has received industry recognition, including an AASHTO Best Audio Production Award. Previously, Drew worked as a photojournalist for News Channel 12 and Fox 40 News, developing his skills in visual storytelling and news production. Drew is married to Courtney Ann Hall, of Corinth, MS, and has one son, Jackson.