Explore Greene County in a new WTIU documentary

Tuesday, July 20, 2021

All photos courtesy of WTIU

A new documentary from WTIU Public Television explores the natural beauty, small-town hospitality and beloved traditions of one tightly-knit Indiana community. ‘Spirit of Greene County’ premieres Monday, Aug. 16 at 8 p.m. on WTIU and simultaneously streams on Facebook Live.

Director Reuben Browning chats with Jeremy Wagler, owner of Wagler Motorsports Park, about the many different ways the Waglers are investing in their community.
Legendary Bloomfield basketball coach Ron McBride shares his thoughts on the basketball culture of Greene County. McBride coached in and around Bloomfield for 48 years.
Eastern Greene County is a hilly and heavily-wooded region with breathtaking views around each bend of the road.
Videographer Jacob Lindsay braves freezing temperatures and fresh snow to film maple tree tapping at Four Flag Farms near Bloomfield.

Videographer Saddam Al-Zubaidi sets his camera before the "gassers" take off down the 1/8 mile track at Wagler Motorsports Park in Lyons.
1960's-era "gassers" get ready to race down the strip at Wagler Motorsports Park.
The Bloomfield Lady cardinals take on the White River Valley Lady Wolverines during the "Greene Game," an event highlighting awareness towards the mental health and well-being of high schoolers in the area.
The Linton Miners took on the Eastern Greene Thunderbirds in front of a stunning summer sunset.
The Yoho General Store in Solsberry has been a pillar in the community for 100 years, and continues to serve great food and ice cream.
Videographer Jacob Lindsay adjusts lights before an interview at the Tulip Trestle observation deck.
Interviewing Dane Strahle of the Friends of Goose Pond.
Beautiful fall colors invite you to explore the quiet country lanes around the county.
Binoculars outside the Goose Pond Fish and Wildlife Area Visitor Center offer sprawling views of the marsh below.
Fall colors reflect off Richland Creek near the Outdoor Sculpture Trails Museum.