Tom Owen is well known in Louisville, both for being an incredible storyteller and the city’s chief historian. A fixture in local government for many years, Tom can now be found giving walking tours, digging through archives at the University of Louisville or telling stories on his YouTube channel. Last year his son, Andrew Owen, followed in his father’s footsteps and ran successfully for a seat on Louisville’s Metro Council.

On this episode of Inside Louisville, Kelsey Starks talks with the dynamic family duo about their love for Louisville. 

Inside Louisville 
KET Sunday, Jan. 28 • Noon/11 am
KET2 Monday, Jan. 29 • 7/6 pm
Watch on-demand at KET.org and on the PBS App

Inside Louisville, hosted by Kelsey Starks, is a KET production that features conversations with Louisville’s biggest newsmakers and personalities, celebrating the people, places and traditions that make the River City such a vibrant and diverse community. The half-hour weekly program also features stories that explore Kentucky’s largest city, spotlighting its neighborhoods, nightlife and noteworthy attractions.

For behind-the-scenes footage and photographs, be sure to follow Inside Louisville’s Instagram feed at Instagram.com/KETinLou.

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