About

About IN Town

Indiana Town is a media and consulting platform dedicated to telling the real stories of Indiana—and helping its people, institutions, and communities make better decisions for the future.

At its core, Indiana Town exists to listen well, ask better questions, and surface insights that don’t always make the highlight reel. From town halls to church pews, from college campuses to small businesses, Indiana Town is built around one belief: strong communities start with understanding.

Founded by Travis Smith, a higher education professional with over 15 years of experience across Indiana colleges and universities and a doctorate in higher education, Indiana Town blends storytelling, faith, education, and research into a single statewide platform.


IN Town

IN Town is a traveling interview series where Travis visits communities across Indiana to sit down with local leaders, coaches, elected officials, business owners, educators, and everyday residents.

These conversations go beyond headlines and social media soundbites, offering honest, grounded perspectives on:

  • Community challenges and opportunities
  • Leadership and decision-making
  • Education, sports, faith, and local economies

IN Town is about understanding Indiana—town by town.


Godly Town

Faith, leadership, and the local church

Godly Town is a companion series focused on churches and faith leaders across Indiana. Travis travels to Indiana churches to interview pastors and ministry leaders about:

  • Leading faithfully in their communities
  • Navigating cultural and generational change for Revival
  • The role of the local church in education, family life, and civic engagement

This show reflects Indiana Town’s belief that faith remains a central pillar of many Indiana communities—and deserves thoughtful, respectful conversation.