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Join Mark Fraley for conversations touching on conservation, family history, gardening, and music. Thoughtful discussions on the issues that matter.

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About Mark Fraley

Mark Thomas Fraley is a retired lawyer based in Nashville, Tennessee. Prior to his legal career, Mark was a pioneer in the field of Parks and Recreation, serving as the first Director for the cities of Gatlinburg and Sevierville, and later as Assistant Commissioner of Conservation for the State of Tennessee.

With a background in Philosophy from the University of Cincinnati and a Doctor of Jurisprudence from the Nashville School of Law, Mark brings a unique, analytical, and humanistic perspective to every interview.

Education

Nashville School of Law & Univ. of Cincinnati

Experience

Law, Public Affairs & Conservation

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Recent Episodes

Explore the latest conversations and insights.

Public Affairs

Threats to Social Security

A discussion with Attorney William Benjamin (Episode 118) debunking falsehoods regarding the Social Security program and analyzing proposed management changes.

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Conservation

Neighbors4Natives.org

Interview with Bethany Crandell, Co-Founder of Neighbors4Natives (Episode 117). Exploring the importance of native plants in our local ecosystems.

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Parks & Rec

TN State Parks Operations

Interview With Michael Robertson, 2024 TRPA Fellow and retired Director of Field Operations for Tennessee State Parks (Episode 115).

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