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‘Guthrie, America’ with Heady Coleman

Oct 31, 2022
Heady Coleman, a community leader and pastor who grew up in Guthrie, discusses the challenges of preserving Guthrie's character, growing up in a predominantly white town, the importance of specialized skills in small towns, a cozy coffee shop in Guthrie called Hoboken, and their fame in a small town and hopes for the future.
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Quick takeaways

  • Guthrie, Oklahoma is working to balance tourism and growth while maintaining its small-town charm.
  • Community advocate Heady Coleman is leading efforts to revitalize Guthrie through campaigns and local shopping promotion.

Deep dives

The Charm of Guthrie: Preserving History and Embracing Growth

Guthrie, Oklahoma, a small town with a rich history, is facing the challenge of balancing influx of tourists and new residents with retaining its small-town charm.

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