News Talk 94.1 Local Matters

Local Matters

Education, Sports, Faith & Everything In Between

Originating from News Talk 94.1 the show deals with community issues and interests that affect listeners closer to home. With topics from major events across the nation and how they impact our area to interesting people and figures from across the Upper Cumberland. Local Matters is where local, matters.

Covering the issues that matter to you. Every weekday.
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1,335 Episodes
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George Halford & Mayor Laurin Wheaton

George Halford sits down with Mayor Laurin Wheaton. They talk all about Mayor Wheaton's upbringing, how she came to be the Mayor of Cookeville, the kind of work she does now, and more! Listen to the Local Matters Podcast today.
24 Sep 5PM 33 min

Ben Rodgers & Fire Chief Jeff Hicks

Ben Rodgers meets with the Fire Chief in Cookeville, Jeff Hicks! They talk all about his past, how he became the fire chief, developments in Putnam County, and more! Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast today.
19 Sep 10AM 32 min

Tiffany Anton and Caleb Looper from Looper Detailing

Tiffany Anton talks to Caleb Looper who is a former HVAC worker who know owns a detailing business! They talk all about how the business venture came to fruition, his interest in music and performing, the future of Looper detailing, and more! Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast today.
19 Sep 10AM 32 min

George Halford & Dr. Troy Smith from TnTech

George Halford sits down with Dr. Troy Smith from TnTech University. He works in the history department at tech, and he teaches several Native American courses. In this episode they discuss their backgrounds, Native American interests and clubs, and more! Listen to the Local Matters Podcast today.
17 Sep 11AM 33 min

George Halford & Serial Entrepreneur Tank Stone

George Halford sits down with Tank Stone, who has his hands in multiple businesses across the nation. Some of them include pharmacies, others are diabetic shoe companies and more. Hear also about some of the work he wants to do locally with faith based companies across the UC. Listen to…
10 Sep 11AM 33 min

Tiffany Anton and Anna Dunn from Soulcraft Coffee

Tiffany Anton talks to Anna Dunn who is the owner of Easy Tiger coffee roasting, and Soulcraft Coffee and who also works as a realtor for Highlands Real Estate. They talk all about her story, what brought them to the location they are in today, the second Soulcraft Coffee building,…
3 Sep 11AM 33 min

Buddy Pearson & Headmaster Nick Duncan

Buddy Pearson sits down with the Headmaster of Highland Rim Academy, Nick Duncan. They discuss the processes of HRA, what the day to day looks like of their school, how the Lord works in their education, and more! Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast today.
3 Sep 11AM 33 min

George Halford & CEO Jeff Brown

George Halford sits down with Jeff Brown, the owner and CEO of the Biz Foundry here in Cookeville. They talk all about his life story, upbringing, how he got into the business, and more! Listen to the Local Matters Podcast today.
3 Sep 11AM 33 min

Tiffany Anton and Billie Davis from Upper Cumberland Tourism

Tiffany Anton talks to Billie Davis who represents Canoe The Caney, JBeez Watercraft, and Upper Cumberland Tourism! They talk all about tourism in the Upper Cumberland, the work that she does to stim tourism in certain areas, upcoming events, and more! Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast today.
27 Aug 1PM 33 min

Buddy Pearson & Judy Schinbeckler, Alma Anderson

Buddy Pearson sits down with the Putnam County Supervisor for Professional Development and Licensure, and Alma Anderson who is the principal at Avery Trace. First up, hear about the Grow Your Own program that will help teachers with development and licenses. Also check in with Alma Anderson on current events…
27 Aug 12PM 34 min

George Halford & Bob Terry

George Halford sits down with Bob Terry, the retired police chief of Putnam County. They talk all about his life: the past, present and future! Listen to the Local Matters Podcast today.
27 Aug 12PM 33 min

Ben Rodgers & Mayor Danny Holmes, Student Lila Naugle

Ben Rodgers meets with the Mayor of Baxter, Danny Holmes and Lila Naugle, who is a full time student at Tech and works for The Power of Putnam. They talk all about POP, how Lila's classes help with the development of new processes, what they do as a whole to…
27 Aug 12PM 33 min

Tiffany Anton and Jack Sherell from The Asphalt Team

Tiffany Anton talks to the owner of The Asphalt Team, Jack Sherell. They talk all about how he got in to business, what their team does, future plans, and more! Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast today.
22 Aug 10AM 33 min

George Halford & Barbara Rosensteel

George Halford sits down with Barbara Rosensteel. They talk all about the topic of Christian nationalism, as well as their history and current occupations. Listen to the Local Matters Podcast today.
21 Aug 1PM 33 min

Buddy Pearson & Attendance Supervisor Chris Pierce

Buddy Pearson sits down with the Putnam County Attendance Supervisor, Chris Pierce. They talk all things attendance: from Truancy Intervention, to what prepared him to work with kids, and what the effects of being late to school have on a child. Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast today.
20 Aug 11AM 34 min

George Halford & Sheriff Eddie Farris

George Halford sits down with Sheriff Eddie Farris. They talk all about his past, what led him in to the position he is in now, future plans, and more! Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast today.
19 Aug 11AM 33 min

Ben Rodgers & Senator Mark Pody

Ben Rodgers meets with the District 17 senator Mark Pody. They discuss the drama with the seat that he holds in senate, redrawing county lines, certain bills that Pody has worked on in education, and more! Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast today.
15 Aug 1PM 33 min

Ben Rodgers & White County Commissioner Kyle Goff

Ben Rodgers meets with a County Commissioner from White County district 7, Kyle Goff! They talk about how he became the commissioner, the work he does on a federal and local level, health and safety resolutions, and more. Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast today.
15 Aug 1PM 32 min

Buddy Pearson & Director of Schools Corby King

Buddy Pearson sits down with Corby King. He is the Director of Putnam County Schools. They discuss the first week of school, all of the excitement and changes coming, fresh starts, new carlines and communication platforms, and more! Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast today.
13 Aug 12PM 33 min
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