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
1,345 Episodes
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Ben Rodgers & Executive Director Katelyn Steakley

Ben Rodgers meets with Katelyn Steakley who is the executive director of the Putnam Education Partnership. They talk all about how the foundation impacts the community around us, our kids, and our future. They also talk about different fundraising efforts and student sponsors, and more! Listen to the latest Local…
25 Oct 3PM 33 min

George Halford & Dwight Henry, Former Mayor

George Halford sits down with Dwight Henry, who was the former Mayor, State Representative, Chamber Seat, and more. He is an amazing community and regional leader and on this episode you can hear all about his values, who he is, his family, what's going on, and more! Listen to the…
22 Oct 12PM 32 min

Ben Rodgers & Senior Executive for Access and Community Outreach Robert Owens

Ben Rodgers meets with Robert Owens who is the Senior Executive For Access And Community Outreach at Tennessee Tech. They talk all about the capital projects at Tech including the new athletic performance center and stadium, the recently opened Ashraf Engineering building, upcoming projects, and more! Listen to the latest…
18 Oct 10AM 32 min

George Halford & Eric Harris from TnTech

George Halford sits down with a professor of music at Tennessee Tech, Eric Harris. He is also the director of the new Live Audio Engineering Program at the school. They talk about this new program, as well as his background and how he found himself in this position. Listen to…
14 Oct 5PM 33 min

Tiffany Anton and Shawn Simono From Fire & Ice Cryo Med Spa

Tiffany Anton talks to Shawn Simono who is the owner of Fire & Ice Cryo Med Spa, as well as the S'irene Head Spa here in Cookeville. They discuss the ins and outs of her business, why she has opened another, and more! Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast…
9 Oct 3PM 33 min

George Halford & Doc Stone from TnTech

George Halford sits down with the guitar professor at Tennessee Tech, Doc Stone. He has played about 1600 spots at the Grand Ol Opry. Hear all about who he is, where he came from, where he's at now, and more! Listen to the Local Matters Podcast today.
7 Oct 5PM 33 min

Buddy Pearson & Principals Deborah Robbins and Kathy Koughan

Buddy Pearson sits down with the new principals at Sycamore and Cane Creek Elementary. They talk all about how things will change now that they are in these positions, why the previous principals stepped down, upcoming events, and more! Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast today.
2 Oct 5PM 33 min

George Halford & Outdoor Experience Owner Heather Call

George Halford sits down with the owner of Outdoor Experience, Heather Call! They talk all about her upbringing in Spring Hill, how she got into the local business scene, updates with The Outdoor Experience, and more! Listen to the Local Matters Podcast today.
1 Oct 12PM 33 min

Ben Rodgers & TnTech COB Development Director Cheryl Montgomery

Ben Rodgers meets with the Director of Program Development and Engagement at the College of Business at Tennessee Tech. They discuss her background, how she came to this position, everything she does for the College of Business, upcoming events, and more! Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast today.
27 Sep 1PM 33 min

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 4PM 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 9AM 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 9AM 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 10AM 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 10AM 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 10AM 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 10AM 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 10AM 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 12PM 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 11AM 34 min
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