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.
Daily English United States Society & Culture · Education
1,524 Episodes
1440 – 1460

Dr. Bob Bell & TTU College of Business

On today’s Local Matters Podcast, Dr Thomas Payne, Dean of the College of Business at TTU, talks with Bob Bell about the many programs they offer students and the work they do that connects them to business owners in the community.Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by Office…
15 May 2018 4PM 24 min

Judy Duke & This Is Living Ministries

On today’s Local Matters Podcast, Judy Duke speaks with Lindsay Holloway, the executive director for this is living ministries. They discuss the choices she made that lead her to drug abuse, imprisonment and the faith that brought her to use her experiences to begin a ministry to help others.Listen to…
14 May 2018 4PM 24 min

Dwight Henry & Choosing Life Now

On today’s Local Matters Podcast, join your hosts Dwight Henry and Pastor Ron Allen as they continue their series on faith based phrases and what they mean in your daily life. On today's show they discuss the idea of Choosing Life Now.Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by…
11 May 2018 4PM 24 min

Sam Brooks & Clay County School System Director

On today’s Local Matters Podcast, host Sam Brooks sits down with the Director of the Clay County School System, Matt Eldridge. They discuss his career from his days playing as a Golden Eagle to becoming a coach and educator.Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by Office Mart…
10 May 2018 4PM 24 min

Matt Swallows & Crossville City Manager

On today’s Local Matters Podcast, we're talking all things Crossville as Matt Swallows and Crossville City Manager Greg Wood discuss Crossville's plans for various projects. From developing and attracting more retailers to downtown and other areas to the planned Dog Park in memorial to their fallen canine officer, K-9 Kane.Listen…
9 May 2018 4PM 24 min

Dr. Bob Bell & The Mass Casualty Response Training Program

On today’s Local Matters Podcast, Dr Bob Bell discusses the new Mass Casualty Response training program being offered by the Cookeville Regional Charitable Foundation today with Executive Director Jon Bell along with other programs they offer our community.Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by Office Mart…
8 May 2018 4PM 24 min

Judy Duke & Tennessee Tech's Archivist

On today’s Local Matters Podcast, Tennessee Tech archivist Megan Atkinson joins today's host Judy Duke. The two to talk about her life and the work she does, along with some of the displays and items she helps to maintain and include in their archives.Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast…
7 May 2018 4PM 24 min

Dwight Henry & Feed America First

On today’s Local Matters Podcast, Dwight Henry is joined by Pastor Mike Womack who works with Feed America First. Mike talks about the beginnings of the program, what it provides rural areas across Tennessee and in hurricane affected areas.Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by Office Mart…
4 May 2018 4PM 24 min

Sam Brooks & Former Player to Volunteer Coach

On today’s Local Matters Podcast, Sam Brooks interviews former player and local business owner Danny Brooks about his time at Tennessee Tech as a volunteer coach and the work he does now helping students prepare for college sports.Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by Office Mart…
3 May 2018 4PM 24 min

Matt Swallows & Cookeville's Economic Development Projects

On today’s Local Matters Podcast,  we look at the work being done by Cookeville’s Economic Development with coordinator Melinda Kiefer. Matt Swallows talks with her about the recently announced business Colorobbia and other projects...Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by Office Mart…
2 May 2018 4PM 24 min

Dr. Bob Bell & The Student Success Center at Tennessee Tech

On today’s Local Matters Podcast, host Bob Bell is joined by Julie Galloway who is the Director of the Student Success Center at Tennessee Tech. They discuss the role it plays in helping to further students in the College of Business at TTU.Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented…
1 May 2018 4PM 24 min

Judy Duke & A Local Craftsman And His Missionary Work

On today’s Local Matters Podcast,Judy Duke talks with local craftsman Earl Stephens about his life as an electrician and missionary work traveling to Peru, Syria and the United Arab Emirates helping to rebuild hospitals.Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by Office Mart…
30 Apr 2018 4PM 24 min

Dwight Henry & Servant Leadership

On today’s Local Matters Podcast, Dwight Henry and Pastor Ron Allen offer some insight into phrases of faith you may hear, but don’t really know or understand. They discuss “Servant Leadership” today in their ongoing series examining faith based phrases.Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by Office Mart…
27 Apr 2018 4PM 24 min

Sam Brooks & Local Player Turned TTU Coach

On today’s Local Matters Podcast, Sam Brooks interviews local player turned coach, Taylor Hennigan. They look at his experiences with a well known father who coached, his time playing and his recent addition as an assistant coach at TTU.Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by Office Mart…
26 Apr 2018 4PM 24 min

Matt Swallows & Van Buren County Mayor

On today’s Local Matters Podcast, after receiving a few grants and approval on projects, Van Buren County Mayor Greg Wilson talks to host Matt Swallows about the status of planned walking trails, community centers, and the recently opened shooting park. Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by Office…
25 Apr 2018 4PM 24 min

Dr. Bob Bell & WCTE and Putnam County Schools Educational Programs

On today’s Local Matters Podcast, Host Bob Bell is joined by WCTE’s Avery Hutchins and Putnam County School’s Ready To Learn Manager, Cindy Putman. They discuss the ongoing educational programs and projects they offer the community.Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by Office Mart…
24 Apr 2018 4PM 24 min

Judy Duke & Former State Representative to Local Attorney

On today’s Local Matters Podcast, Judy Duke talks with local attorney Henry Fincher about his travels and hobbies in our latest podcast. They’ll also talk about his family life and career as an attorney and being a former state representative.Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by Office Mart…
23 Apr 2018 4PM 24 min

Dwight Henry & What Generosity Means

On today’s Local Matters Podcast, Dwight Henry and Pastor Ron Allen offer some insight into phrases of faith you may hear, but don’t really know. They discuss “What Generosity Means” today in their ongoing series examining faith based phrases.Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by Office Mart…
20 Apr 2018 4PM 24 min

Sam Brooks & Star Player To School Director

On today’s Local Matters Podcast, before starting a life long career in Education, Putnam County School Director Jerry Boyd was a student athlete and star player. He talks with Sam Brooks about his experiences and choosing to pursue education over sports.Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by Office…
19 Apr 2018 4PM 24 min

Matt Swallows & The Burgess Falls Window Cliffs

On today’s Local Matters Podcast, one year after opening the Window Cliffs natural area, Matt Swallows talks with Park Ranger and Manager Bill Summers about the impact it's had on tourism at Burgess Falls and the current upgrades they're making.Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by Office Mart…
18 Apr 2018 4PM 24 min
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