Inside Matthews
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.
- Update frequency
- every 20 days
- Average duration
- 49 minutes
- Episodes
- 23
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
Back in the Loop: Jim Taylor Relaunches Inside Matthews
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’…
Retired Town Manager, Hazen Blodgett
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 polit…
Amy Carr - Matthews Free Medical Clinic
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 polit…
Matthews Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Department
Tina Whitley
Jim and Chris Talk About Inside Matthews
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, …
Sarah Baumgardner with Matthews Playhouse
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…
Stumptown AC
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 …
Matthews Human Services Council and Natisha Rivera-Patrick
The Matthews Human Services Council, in essence, connects community non-profits in and around Matthews, NC. Their mission is to “enhance the quality of life for the people living in the Matthews area…
Commissioner Jeff Miller
Earlier this year, Commissioner Jeff Miller made the decision to not seek re-election to the Town of Matthews Board of Commissioners. Not including his time on the Park & Recreation Advisory Committe…
Nate Huggins and Blessed Assurance Adult Daycare
For well over twenty years, Nate Huggins has been a fixture in the Matthews Community. Always having a contagious, positive attitude, Nate embodies what we at Inside Matthews love to share; the speci…
Season 2 Kickoff with Chris Melton
We're thrilled to kick of the second season of our award winning podcast that features the special people and organizations that make Matthews, Matthews. In this episode, Jim takes you behind the sce…
The Matthews - Mint Hill Weekly
Justin Vick and Adrian Garson are the editor and publisher of our community's local newspaper, The Matthews - Mint Hill Weekly. Each week, they're responsible for publishing and distributing thousand…
Matthews Police Department
Chief Clark Pennington has led the Matthews Police Department since January, 2018 and, in this episode of Inside Matthews, Jim has a conversation with Chief Pennington about his background in law enf…
The 18th Mayor of Matthews, Paul Bailey
Paul Bailey served the citizens of the Town of Matthews for 30 years, most recently as the 18th Mayor of the Town. In this episode of Inside Matthews, Jim talks to Paul about his role as a charter me…
Matthews Alive!
Matthews Alive! is returning in this Labor Day Weekend and in this episode of Inside Matthews, Jim sits down to have a conversation with Executive Director Lee Anne Moore and the Chairperson of the M…
Matthews Fire & EMS
Jim is back on the road for this episode of Inside Matthews to have a conversation with the current and a few of the previous Chiefs of Matthews Fire & EMS. Recorded on-site at Station 1 on South Tra…
Matthews Playhouse of the Performing Arts
"Matthews Playhouse of the Performing Arts began in January of 1995 with the idea to create a theatre for children in the Matthews area. The original Board of Directors consisted of parents, theatre …
The Historic Reid House & Matthews Historical Foundation
The Matthews Historical Foundation was formed in 1987 by a group of local citizens and currently owns and operates the Historic Reid House and the award winning Matthews Heritage Museum. In this spec…
The 16th Mayor of Matthews, Lee Myers
Lee Myers, a life-long resident of Mecklenburg County, served as the Mayor of the Town of Matthews for 18 years, from 1991 to 2009. Prior to his election as Mayor, Lee was a member of the Board of Co…