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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1,524 Episodes
960 – 980

Lewis Matheney & Painting And Lake Life

Lewis Matheney meets with local artist and painter Norma Martin. They discuss how she learned and developed her art and painting skills, her involvement in lake life, what it's like living on the water, and the activities that her and her husband enjoy taking part in. Listen to the latest…
2 Nov 2020 4PM 25 min

Dwight Henry & Staying Encouraged During Hard Times

Pastor Ron Allen and Dwight Henry discuss spiritual matters and how they impact daily life. With so much going on this year, they discuss staying encouraged during hard times, and avoiding pity and pouting when the stresses of life seem to be piling up. Listen to the latest Local Matters…
30 Oct 2020 4PM 25 min

Tiffany Anton & MECCA Mini Music Fest

Tiffany Anton meets with Jill Stalnaker, found of the MECCA Mini Music Festival. They discuss the origins of the MECCA Mini Music Fest, how it aims to help local musicians, its purpose in the community, and why local businesses are involved. Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by…
28 Oct 2020 4PM 25 min

Bob Bell & Teacher Education And Country Music

Bob Bell sits down with Dr. James Akenson, a professor at Tennessee Tech University in Cookeville. They discuss TTU's fall start up, the classes and types of students that he teaches, and his love and knowledge of country music. Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by Office Mart.
27 Oct 2020 4PM 25 min

Lewis Matheney & Executive Director Of Cookeville CityScape

Lewis Matheney sits down with Holly Lane Freeman, Executive Director of Cookeville CityScape. They discuss her recent experiences working as CityScape's Executive Director, how COVID-19 has affected the organization, and what the events that they're continuing to plan for the community despite the ongoing pandemic. Visit them at 215 S…
26 Oct 2020 4PM 25 min

Tiffany Anton & PhotoArt Studio & Gallery

Tiffany Anton talks with Ron Baker, owner of PhotoArt Studio & Gallery in Cookeville. They discuss what his studio brings to the community, as well as what it's like bringing the various art communities of the Upper Cumberland together through his studio. Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented…
21 Oct 2020 4PM 25 min

Bob Bell & Algood Middle School And Teaching

Bob Bell talks with Shannon Auberson, science teacher at Algood Middle School. They discuss how teaching and classroom learning has changed this year due to COVID-19, how teaching science has been impacted, and what Algood Middle is doing to help keep students safe. Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast…
20 Oct 2020 4PM 25 min

Lewis Matheney & Sewing And Interior Design

Lewis Matheney talks with Cookeville local Nancy Pardue. They discuss her involvement with the Girl Scouts in Putnam County, how she learned how to sew, how she became involved in interior design, and the creative communities that she's currently involved in. Visit them at 215 S Jefferson Ave in Cookeville…
19 Oct 2020 4PM 25 min

Tiffany Anton & Cookeville Weather Guy

Tiffany Anton meets with Michael Detweiler, community advocate and also known as The Cookeville Weather Guy. They discuss his love politics, where his interest in meteorology comes from, and how it led to him becoming The Cookeville Weather Guy. Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by Office Mart.
14 Oct 2020 4PM 25 min

Bob Bell & Tennessee Tech Board Of Trustees

Bob Bell meets with Thomas Lynn, newly appointed member of the Tennessee Tech University Board of Trustees. They discuss the recent Board of Trustees meeting, school budgets, and the impact of COVID-19 on the university, its students, and faculty. Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by Office Mart.
13 Oct 2020 4PM 25 min

Lewis Matheney & Lazy G Ranch

Lewis Matheney meets with Frida Gaw, Cookeville Boat Dock, and Lazy G Ranch in Cookeville. They discuss the bison that they keep on the Ranch, how they came to owning bison, and what the experience has been like for her and her husband. Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast…
12 Oct 2020 4PM 11 min

Tiffany Anton & Algood City Council

Tiffany Anton sits down with Luke Hill, Chief Legal Counsel for Cookeville Regional Medical Center, and Algood City Councilman. They discuss the story of his education and career, and how he became involved in the Algood City Council.  Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by Office Mart.
7 Oct 2020 4PM 25 min

Bob Bell & Warren County Schools And COVID-19

Bob Bell talks with Grant Swallows, Director of Warren County Schools. They discuss his background and career, as well as Warren County Schools and how they are adapting to the COVID-19 pandemic in and out of the classroom. Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by Office Mart.
6 Oct 2020 4PM 25 min

Lewis Matheney & Nature Photography

Lewis Matheney talks with local photographer and artist Helga Skineer. They discuss how she got her start in photography, the subjects that she enjoys capturing in her pictures, and her shop and studio in Cookeville. Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by Office Mart.
5 Oct 2020 4PM 25 min

Tiffany Anton & Serial Entrepreneurship

Tiffany Anton talks with serial entrepreneurs April and Nick Patterson. They discuss the history behind some of their various endeavors including Honest Abe Log Homes and The Mill Storehouse, and the importance of making an impact on their communities. Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by Office Mart.
30 Sep 2020 4PM 25 min

Bob Bell & Whitson-Hester School Of Nursing

Bob Bell sits down with Dr. Barbara Jared, Director of Tennessee Tech's Whitson-Hester School Of Nursing. They discuss the school's programs, the various careers its students can go into, and the simulations they offer to nursing students. Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by Office Mart.
29 Sep 2020 4PM 25 min

Lewis Matheney & P-Dilly's Cupcakes

Lewis Matheney meets with Machelle Staggs, owner of P-Dilly's Cupcakes in Cookeville. They discuss how P-Dilly's Cupcakes got its start, the story of her career and what led her to take up baking, and the importance of the ingredients that they use to bake with. Listen to the latest Local…
28 Sep 2020 4PM 25 min

Dwight Henry & Staying Connected While Social Distancing

Pastor Ron Allen and Dwight Henry discuss spiritual matters and how they impact daily life. This week, they discuss staying connected with others while social distancing despite having to wear a mask, and stay apart from friends and family. Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by Office Mart.
25 Sep 2020 4PM 25 min

Tiffany Anton & Academics & Entrepreneurship

Tiffany Anton sits down with Dr. Steve Canfield, professor at Tennessee Tech University in Cookeville. They discuss his background and career, and his experience combining academics, entrepreneurship, and research. Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by Office Mart.
23 Sep 2020 4PM 25 min

Bob Bell & Putnam County Schools COVID-19 Update

Bob Bell talks with Corby King, Director of Putnam County Schools, and Melanie Bussell, Student Services Supervisor for Putnam County Schools. They discuss the current COVID-19 situation in Putnam County Schools, as well as what the hybrid school setup is like for students, and how students are adjusting to changes…
22 Sep 2020 4PM 25 min
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