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Double Springs Utility District & Board
This week, host Ben Rodgers is joined by President Lynn McHenry, and Vice President Larry Rodgers of the Double Springs Utility District & Board in Putnam County. They discuss the history of the board and the needs that led to its inception, how utility districts work in Putnam County, as…
TSSAA Blue Cross Bowl
This week, host Ben Rodgers is joined by Molly Brown, Executive Director of the Cookeville-Putnam County Visitors' Bureau. They address some of the questions and safety precautions surrounding the upcoming TSSAA Blue Cross Bowl football tournament in Cookeville, how to become involved and volunteer for the multi-day event, and they…
Highlands Residential Services
This week, host Ben Rodgers is joined by Highlands Residential Services Executive Director Dow Harris, and Director Of Operations Chris Cassetty. They discuss the services that they provide to the citizens of the Upper Cumberland, the various counties that they serve, as well as the history of the organization and…
Leadership Putnam
This week, host Ben Rodgers is joined by Jenny Spurlock with Leadership Putnam They discuss details about their leadership classes, how they help people grow and help their community, their recent Healthcare Day event, as well as some of the previous class projects that have impacted the community. New episodes…
Putnam County Parks And Recreation
This week, host Ben Rodgers is joined by Putnam County Parks and Recreation Director, John Ross Albertson. They discuss the services provided by the Parks and Recreation department, the department's budget and funding sources, the state of community sports and tournaments/events due to COVID-19, and more. New episodes every Friday…
Van Buren County Commissioners
This week, host Ben Rodgers is joined by Van Buren County Commissioners and Budget Committee members Will Maxwell and Henry Seamons. They discuss the new county budget passed this year, adjustments made during the process of creating the budget, and the new property tax increase in Van Buren County. New…
State & Putnam County Updates
This week, host Ben Rodgers is joined by Senator Paul Bailey, and Putnam County Mayor Randy Porter. They discuss recent developments in the state and in Putnam County including special legislature sessions, state revenue, and economic and community growth throughout the state and the Upper Cumberland. New episodes every Friday…
Habitat For Humanity
This week, host Ben Rodgers is joined by Katelyn Steakley with Habitat For Humanity. They discuss her work during the March 3rd tornado relief efforts and involvement with the Cookeville Strong Facebook page, her recent career change working with Habitat For Humanity, affordable housing, and ways people can contribute to…
Cookeville-Putnam County Visitors' Bureau
This week, host Ben Rodgers is joined by Molly Brown, Executive Director of the Cookeville-Putnam County Visitors' Bureau. They discuss the roles and services the County Visitors' Bureau provide, how they market and help attract visitors and tourists to the area, and how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted tourism. New…
Naifeh Center For Effective Leadership
This week, host Ben Rodgers is joined by Macel Ely, Executive Director of the Naifeh Center for Effective Leadership. They discuss what the Naifeh Center for Effective Leadership does, the various types of training and services they provide, and how they train public servants to be better leaders and members…
Congressman John Rose
This week, host Ben Rodgers is joined by Congressman John Rose, U.S. Representative for Tennessee's 6th congressional district. They discuss the CARES Act, stimulus packages, Coronavirus relief funds, and get to know more about his life and career. New episodes every Friday at 8am on News Talk 94.1.
Byrdstown Mayor
This week, host Ben Rodgers is joined by Byrdstown Mayor Sam Gibson. They discuss his time working in education, upcoming outdoor Labor Day weekend events in Byrdstown, the town's relationship with county law enforcement, and more updates regarding recent events in Byrdstown. New episodes every Friday at 8am on News…
Putnam County School Reopenings
This week, host Ben Rodgers is joined by Putnam County School Board Vice Chair Celeste Gammon, and Board Member Kim Cravens. They discuss the School Board's 2020-2021 fiscal year budget, the decision making process of opening schools back up, and safety protocols for bus riders and in person classes. New…
Baxter Mayor & Chief Of Police
This week, host Ben Rodgers is joined by Baxter Mayor John Martin, and Chief Of Police Danny Holmes. They discuss city operating budgets for the 2020-2021 fiscal year, current events and operations for the city of Baxter, and the challenges surrounding those operations given recent events in the Upper Cumberland…
White & Jackson County Mayors
This week, host Ben Rodgers is joined by White County Mayor Denny Wayne Robinson and Jackson County Mayor Randy Heady. They discuss county operating budgets for the 2020-2021 fiscal year, expected tax increases or changes, and the challenges surrounding developing those budgets given recent events in the Upper Cumberland. That's…
Fentress County Executive & Smith Couny Mayor
This week, host Ben Rodgers is joined by Fentress County Executive Jimmy Johnson, and Smith County Mayor Jeff Mason. With deadlines quickly approaching, they discuss county operating budgets for the 2020-2021 fiscal year, expected tax increases or changes, and the challenges surrounding developing those budgets given recent events in the…
The Office Of The Tennessee Comptroller Of The Treasury
This week, host Ben Rodgers is joined by Betsy Knotts, Director of Local Government Finance, and John Greer, Utilities Specialist with the Office of the Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury. With the June 30th deadline quickly approaching, they discuss county operating budgets for the 2020-2021 fiscal year, the office that…
Putnam County Tornado Relief Committee
This week, host Ben Rodgers is joined by Putnam County Tornado Relief Committee members Melinda Keifer, John Bell, and Bob Bell. They discuss how the Committee came to be as a result of the March 3rd Putnam County Tornado, their mission and goals, and how the Committee has assisted those…
Warren County Executive
This week, host Ben Rodgers is joined by Warren County Executive Jimmy Haley. The discuss how the County has been and their proactive response to the COVID-19 pandemic, an increase in sales tax numbers for the month of April in the County, and what brings people to visit Warren County…
Cookeville-Putnam County Chamber Of Commerce President & CEO
This week, host Ben Rodgers is joined by newly appointed Cookeville-Putnam County Chamber Of Commerce President & CEO Amy New. They discuss the journey of her career, the Highlands Partnership between Putnam, White, Jackson, and Overton Counties, as well as what the Cookeville-Putnam County Chamber Of Commerce is currently up…