Full Flights, Full Hearts: The Busy Holiday Travel Season at TYS

Episode Description

Thanksgiving kicks off the busiest time of year at airports around the U.S. and McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) is no different. With the increase in passenger traffic, TYS offers unique programs to entertain and educate travelers. One program in particular, ChariTrees, highlights local nonprofit organizations and allows them to share their message and mission to the travelers of East Tennessee. In this episode, learn about the unique airport programs available during the holiday season and hear from two nonprofit organizations, Big Brothers Big Sisters of East Tennessee and Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee, about how they are involved in the hustle and bustle of holiday travel.

Guest in this Episode

Brent Waugh (left) is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Big Brothers Big Sisters of East Tennessee
Elaine Streno (right) is the Executive Director of Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee

Mentioned in this Episode

For Packing Tips: TSA’s ‘What Can I Bring?’ Tool
Sounds of the Season Caroling Program at TYS
ChariTrees at TYS
Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS)
- BBBS is celebrating its 50th Anniversary in 2020
  - Goal: Make 1,000 Matches!
- BBBS of America
- Volunteer with BBBS
Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee
- Feeds 1.1 million people a month
- Feeding America
- Senior Feeding Program
  - Partners with ETHRA
- Mobile Food Pantry
- Food Deserts