Person of the Week: Kori Plunkett

Q.) Where did you grow up?

A.) I was born in Memphis, but we moved to Hohenwald a couple of weeks before my 4th birthday.

Q.) What is one of your fondest childhood memories?

A.) Playing in the woods, runningwith my cousins, swinging on grapevines, playing in the creeks, riding horses, and floating the Buffalo.

Q.) What did you want to be as a kid? What did you actually become?

A.) I never knew what I wanted to be when I grew up. I just knew I wanted a husband and a happy life. I am thankful I have that right now. I became a local radio personality, which is STILL such a huge, God given Blessing to my life.

Q.) Who was/is your biggest role model?

A.) My Dad, Phil Thomas, was always such a huge role model and an inspiration in my life.

Q.) What are some of your favorite hobbies/ how do you like to spend your free time?

A.) Listening to music, sitting outside ,enjoying nature, social media, petting and playing with my puppy, Tucker-boy, and laughing and having fun with my husband, Michael.

Q.) If you could go anywhere, in or out of the states, where would it be? Why?

A.) Hawaii would be nice, if I could just snap my fingers and be there, like in Bewitched. I’m really not much of a traveler, but if I got the chance to go to Mar-A-Lago and meet President Trump, I would have to go!

Q.) What is “your” song?

A.)There’s no way I could pick ONE song! haha. “The Shade” written by Dad and cut by John Conlee would be way up on my list though.

Q.) What do you enjoy most about your job?

A.) My job is such a sweet gift and blessing. Growing up with family in the music business, it’s like I get to be a part of that too. Love the music and all my listeners!!

Q.) Do you have a nickname?

A.) Kokomo has always been my pet name sice I was a baby. I think Dad put that on me.

Q.) If you could spend one day as a TV character, who would it be?

A.) I’m not sure about the TV character haha. That’s a thinker.

Q.) Is there any life advice you could give to our readers?

A.) Work hard, be self-disciplined, stand up for yourself and what you believe in and trust God with everything!