Tommy Carroll

Grand Rapids

Program Director and Host at WGRD-FM (Grand Rapids, MI)

Program Director/Afternoon Drive/Concert Promoter @ WGRD. Loves Rock, Hunting, Fishing, Riding my Harley and most importantly...spending time with my son!

Articles

Massive Spartan Letters Up for Grabs

5 days ago | wgrd.com | Tommy Carroll

Spartan Stadium Scoreboard Letters Up For AuctionSpartan Stadium Scoreboard Letters Up For AuctionMike Mulholland/Getty ImagesShare on FacebookShare on TwitterMichigan State is auctioning off its iconic Spartan Stadium letters, perfect for any diehard fan’s collection. Sports Superfan and "Man Cave"Gregory Shamus/Getty ImagesMost sports teams have superfans, whether it's professional, college, or semi-professional teams.
Shots Fired After IHOP Dine and Dash in Michigan

5 days ago | wgrd.com | Tommy Carroll

Dashers Open Fire After Skipping Out on BillDashers Open Fire After Skipping Out on Billcanva.comShare on FacebookShare on TwitterA group of people left a local restaurant without paying their bill, and instead of going to their car to get their wallet to pay, shots were fired at the establishment. Dine and Dashcanva.comMost people have gone out late at night with friends and grabbed some food after being at a club or event. You sit around and talk while eating your meal.
TommyC Evergreen

6 days ago | wgrd.com | Tommy Carroll

Michigan’s Ties To ESPN’s 10 Unbreakable CFB RecordsMichigan’s Ties To ESPN’s 10 Unbreakable CFB RecordsESPN recently listed college football's 10 most unbreakable records, and a few of the records have ties to Michigan. a day agoLocal Love: GR’s Coolest Buildings Ranked by ResidentsLocal Love: GR’s Coolest Buildings Ranked by ResidentsThe City of Grand Rapids, Michigan, is 175 years old and has several iconic buildings. Recently, locals shared their opinions on the coolest buildings in town.
College Football

1 week ago | wgrd.com | Tommy Carroll

canva.comShare on FacebookShare on TwitterESPN recently listed college football's 10 most unbreakable records, and a few of the records have ties to Michigan. College Footballcanva.comcanva.comCollege Football is such an exciting sport to watch. Players are young, the students in the stands are young, and there is so much energy on the field, and winning is all in the name of school pride.
Gordie Howe Bridge Appears on Google Maps Early

1 week ago | wgrd.com | Tommy Carroll

Gordie Howe Bridge Now Visible on Google MapsGordie Howe Bridge Now Visible on Google MapsBy Erik Behrens - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=144039983Share on FacebookShare on TwitterThe Gordie Howe Bridge isn't open yet, but it's already been mappedâ€”appearing on Google before its official launch in 2025.
Detroit’s Must-See Record Store & Live Venue

1 week ago | wgrd.com | Tommy Carroll

Third Man Records: Detroit’s Hidden Concert GemThird Man Records: Detroit’s Hidden Concert GemTravel Channel YouTube ChannelShare on FacebookShare on TwitterThird Man Records in Detroit doesn't just press and sell vinyl; they are also a live music venue. Third Man RecordsRick Diamond/Getty ImagesThird Man Records was founded by and is owned by Jack White, Ben Blackwell, and Ben Swank. There are three locations: Detroit, Nashville, and Soho in London.
NASCAR Fines Hocevar $50K Over Mexico Comment

1 week ago | wgrd.com | Tommy Carroll

Michigan NASCAR Driver Fined, Fight Nearly Breaks OutMichigan NASCAR Driver Fined, Fight Nearly Breaks OutMeg Oliphant/Getty ImagesShare on FacebookShare on TwitterNASCAR’s Carson Hocevar was fined $50K for calling Mexico City a slur and now faces a physical threat from another driver over on-track incidents. NASCAR Driver Carson HocevarMeg Oliphant/Getty ImagesNASCAR driver Carson Hocevar is from Portage, Michigan. Hocevar graduated from Gull Lake High School in 2021.
Michigan's Top City? It’s Not Detroit or Ann Arbor

1 week ago | wgrd.com | Tommy Carroll

Best-Run City in Michigan? It’s Grand RapidsBest-Run City in Michigan? It’s Grand Rapidscanva.comShare on FacebookShare on TwitterA list of the best and worst cities in America was released, and Grand Rapids is ranked as the best city in Michigan and one of the best in the country. The City of Grand Rapidscanva.comLong before I began working in downtown Grand Rapids and living in the area, I was a traveling musician who performed around the country and in Michigan.
Dan Campbell Wanted a Real Lion as Lions Mascot

1 week ago | wgrd.com | Tommy Carroll

Lions Wanted Real Lion On Sidelines, NFL Said NoLions Wanted Real Lion On Sidelines, NFL Said NoNic Antaya/Getty Images/canva.comShare on FacebookShare on TwitterDan Campbell wants a real lion on the sidelines, but the NFL won’t allow it—despite other teams using live animals as mascots. NFL Teams With Live MascotsDoung Pensinger/Getty ImagesThere are several NFL teams that utilize live animals as mascots.
Coolest Buildings in Grand Rapids, Picked by Locals

1 week ago | wgrd.com | Tommy Carroll

Local Love: GR’s Coolest Buildings Ranked by ResidentsLocal Love: GR’s Coolest Buildings Ranked by Residentscanva.comShare on FacebookShare on TwitterThe City of Grand Rapids, Michigan, is 175 years old and has several iconic buildings. Recently, locals shared their opinions on the coolest buildings in town. City of Grand Rapidscanva.comGrand Rapids was established as a city in 1850, but it was first settled in 1826 as a village.