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Cumberland County Mayor & COVID-19

This week, host Ben Rodgers is joined by Cumberland County Mayor Allen Foster. They discuss how COVID-19 is impacting Cumberland County and their operations, the introduction of new technology to assist county government, and the adjustments that the county has made to continue to function and serve the public. That's…
24 Apr 2020 44 min

Putnam County Assessor of Property & COVID-19

This week, host Ben Rodgers is joined by Putnam County Assessor of Property Steve Pierce. They discuss how COVID-19 has affected the functions of the office and employees in the Property Assessor department, including Governor Lee’s extended stay at home order through April 30. That's #TRENDING New episodes every Friday…
17 Apr 2020 43 min

Putnam County Circuit Court Clerk & COVID-19

This week, host Ben Rodgers is joined by Putnam County Circuit Court Clerk Jennifer Wilkerson. They discuss how the current COVID-19 outbreak is affecting certain functions in county government, and what's going on in the Circuit Court Clerk's Office as they adapt to best serve the community's needs. That's #TRENDING…
10 Apr 2020 44 min

Tennessee General Assembly & COVID-19

This week, host Ben Rodgers is joined by State Senator Paul Bailey. They discuss the state legislature, and the General Assembly’s recess. They also discuss COVID-19 - how city and county governments are moving forward during the pandemic, and the steps they are taking to help flatten the curve. That's…
27 Mar 2020 45 min

Putnam County Coronavirus & Tornado Relief Updates

A lot has transpired in Putnam County over the course of the past several weeks. This week, host Ben Rodgers is joined by Putnam County Mayor Randy Porter to offer updates on what's been going on in Putnam County. They discuss the county's response to COVID-19 (Coronavirus), how it could…
20 Mar 2020 45 min

March 3rd Tornado Emergency Responders

This week, host Ben Rodgers is joined Emergency Management Agency Director Tyler Smith, and Assistant 911 Director Brandon Smith. They discuss and recap the events of the Tuesday, March 3rd tornadoes in Putnam County, what goes into the process of preparing for sever weather, and for preparing the relief and…
13 Mar 2020 43 min

Upperman Campus Community Council

This week, host Ben Rodgers is joined by several members of the Upperman Campus Community Council - Upperman High School Principal Billy Stepp, Chairman of the Board Eric Brown, and Vice Chairman Lynn McHenry. They discuss the inception of the Council, as well as the Upperman High School Veterans Memorial…
6 Mar 2020 43 min

Putnam County Construction Projects

This week, host Ben Rodgers discusses 2 construction projects currently being discussed for Putnam County - a new Pre-K through 8 school, and a jail and court expansion in downtown Cookeville - with Putnam County Mayor Randy Porter, Interim Director Of Schools Corby King, and Putnam County Sheriff Eddie Farris…
21 Feb 2020 43 min

Putnam County Highway Superintendent

This week, Putnam County Highway Superintendent Randy Jones joins host Ben Rodgers to discuss his 11th year in office, the responsibilities and services provided by his office, and how recent tax increases have gone to benefit his office and its personnel. That's #TRENDING New episodes every Friday at 8am on…
14 Feb 2020 43 min

DeKalb County Clerk

This week, DeKalb County Clerk Jimmy Poss joins host Ben Rodgers to discuss his time and experiences in public service, the roles and services that the County Clerk's Office provides for the county, and what he's looking to accomplish as the County Clerk to DeKalb County. That's #TRENDING New episodes…
7 Feb 2020 44 min

Smith County Commissioner

This week, Smith County Commissioner Erika Ebel joins host Ben Rodgers to discuss her first 15 months as county commissioner, the previous and current fiscal years for Smith County, tough decisions made last year in the county such as the property tax increase, and issues coming up on the March…
31 Jan 2020 43 min

Speaker Of The House

This week, the 83rd Speaker Of The House of the Tennessee House Of Representatives Cameron Sexton joins host Ben Rodgers to discuss the recently reconvened 111th Tennessee General Assembly, what the first few weeks have been like for him transitioning into the role of Speaker Of The House, his history…
24 Jan 2020 44 min

Judge Wesley Bray

This week, newly appointed 13th Judicial District Criminal Court Judge Wesley Bray joins Ben Rodgers to discuss the past six months of his time as a judge, the roles that he performs as a judge in the counties that he serves, and the transition from private practice to becoming a…
10 Jan 2020 44 min

City Of Livingston Mayor

This week, City of Livingston Mayor Curtis Hayes joins Ben Rodgers to discuss his history in local government from what made him run for mayor 14 years ago to the roles that he currently serves, Livingston's budget going into the new year, and the history and development of Livingston's park…
3 Jan 2020 44 min

Putnam County Year End Review

This week, City of Cookeville Mayor Ricky Shelton, City of Cookeville Economic Development Coordinator Melinda Keifer, and Putnam County Mayor Randy Porter join Ben Rodgers to discuss the year that Putnam County has had, McAlister's Deli coming back to Cookeville, the Tennessee ThreeStar Program, and more as Putnam County gets…
27 Dec 2019 44 min

Putnam County School Board

This week, Putnam County School Board Chair Dr. Dawn Fry, and Board member Kim Cravens join Ben Rodgers to discuss the location and design for a new school in Putnam County, the school systems budgets, and the priorities of the Putnam County School System going into the new year. That's…
20 Dec 2019 45 min

Cannon County Executive

This week, meet first time Cannon County Executive Brent Bush as host Ben Rodgers discusses growth in Cannon County, the growing service expectations that come as a result, financial struggles within the county along with other challenges Brent has faced, and learn more about his public service career and time…
13 Dec 2019 44 min

City Of Cookeville Vice Mayor

This week, meet Cookeville Vice-Mayor Laurin Wheaton as Ben discusses her first year in office, the city budget, UT Football, and what led her to decide to become a public servant. That is all on this episode of #TRENDING New episodes every Friday at 8am on News Talk 94.1.
6 Dec 2019 43 min

Clay County Pt 2

This week, we continue the discussion with Clay County Sheriff Brandon Boone and Clay County Mayor Dale Reagan as Ben explores the process of building a new jail and the hospital opening in Clay County. That's #TRENDING New episodes every Friday at 8am on News Talk 94.1.
22 Nov 2019 44 min

Clay County

This week, meet Clay County Sheriff Brandon Boone and Clay County Mayor Dale Reagan as Ben discusses with them their history of public service, the financial troubles in 2006 when Mayor Reagan took office, their adoption of the hotel/motel tax in 2009. That's #TRENDING New episodes every Friday at 8am…
15 Nov 2019 44 min
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