Above the Emergency: Inside LifeFlight with Greg Johnson and Frank Edwards

Oct 31, 2025 at 12:01 am by WGNS News



MIDDLE TENNESSEE - (Click Play Above to Hear the Podcast): On this episode of On the Air with WGNS, host Scott Walker sits down with Greg Johnson and Frank Edwards from Vanderbilt LifeFlight—two veteran medical professionals who’ve spent more than a decade flying into emergencies across Tennessee.

They open up about the emotional highs and lows of their work: from the heartbreaking scenes they can’t forget to the deeply rewarding moments when they save a life and change a family’s future forever. Hear firsthand about the real dangers on Tennessee’s roads, how seconds can mean the difference between life and death, and what it takes to stay calm under pressure while hovering above the chaos.

This episode also shines a light on the entire emergency response network—from paramedics and nurses to doctors and dispatchers—whose teamwork ensures that hope often arrives by helicopter. Tune in for a candid, inspiring look at the courage, compassion, and resilience of the LifeFlight crew.

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