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Senator Paul Bailey
The next legislative session for the general assembly will begin in just about two months. This week, Ben Rodgers sits down with Senator Paul Bailey. They discuss the regions issues, the journey to becoming a legislator, campaigning and funding, and Senator Bailey's experience as a Senator in the Tennessee General…
Putnam County Schools
This week, Ben discusses with Putnam County Director Of Schools Jerry Boyd and School Board Member Lynn McHenry the land the county just purchased, discussion of a new school and where it would be built, schools across the county that have been identified as reward schools, receiving state awards for…
Van Buren County Mayor
Van Buren County is a beautiful area in the Upper Cumberland... Home of Fall Creek Falls, the most visited state park in the southeast United States, however, Van Buren, like other rural counties, does have struggles. Greg Wilson, Mayor of Van Buren County discusses his lifetime residency and commitment to…
Fentress County Executive
Ben Rodgers talks all things Fentress County this week on #TRENDING. Fentress County is one of the largest counties per square mile in the Upper Cumberland, along with being one of the most beautiful. Fentress County Executive Jimmy Johnson discusses Fentress County, current projects, his first year in office, off-setting…
Putnam County UT Ag Extension Office
This week, Ben Rodgers visits with Michelle Parrott to discuss her role as director of the Putnam County UT Ag Extension office, the unification of the Institute For Agriculture with the University Of Tennessee, Knoxville and how that will effect the county and state and also, Ben and Michelle discuss…
Putnam County Fairgrounds Pt 2
The discussion of relocating the fairgrounds, the tracts of land proposed for purchase, how Putnam County would pay for the purchase... This week, Ben Rodgers talks with Putnam County Mayor Randy Porter, Parks and Rec Director John Ross Albertson, Fair Board Chairman John Allen, Fair Board Member Wes Roberson and Glen…
Putnam County Fairgrounds
A topic of discussion for the last few years in Putnam County has been relocating the fairgrounds. This week, Ben Rodgers talks with Putnam County Mayor Randy Porter, Parks and Rec Director John Ross Albertson, Fair Board Chairman John Allen, Fair Board Member Wes Roberson about the history of the…
Cumberland County Budget And Revenue Opportunities
Almost half of the county mayors just finished serving their first year in office as new mayors. Today's guest is Cumberland County Mayor Allen Foster. No stranger to county government, Allen Foster previously served as a county commissioner and school board member. Mayor Foster discusses the reasons he chose to…
Smith County Taxes
It's been said this is the year of property tax increases in the Upper Cumberland. All counties adopted budgets by the state deadline. Some of those adopted budgets came with a property tax rate. Today, Ben Rodgers talks Smith County government with County Mayor Jeff Mason discussing his first year…
Sparta & White County Taxes
Trending this summer in the Upper Cumberland - Increased Property Taxes. Recently the City of Sparta has put a sales tax rate increase on the referendum. City of Sparta Mayor Jeff Young and White County Administrator of Elections Dorcas Markum discuss that decision and the process. That's #TRENDING. New episodes…
Charlie Curtiss
This week - meet current Executive Director of the Tennessee County Commissioners Association and former State Representative Charlie Curtiss. From serving his country in the Marine Corps at age 19 to holding several positions in local and state government, Charlie Curtiss has been a public servant for the majority of…
Putnam County Circuit Court Clerk
Jennifer Wilkerson served in the non-profit world for many years before running for the office of Circuit Court Clerk a year ago. This week, meet Jennifer Wilkerson, learn about why she chose to run for office, the responsibilities of her office and future plans on #Trending. New episodes every Friday…
Baxter Growth & Development
This week, Ben Rodgers sits down with Baxter Mayor John Martin and Baxter Police Chief Danny Holmes about the growth of Baxter, projects like the new amphitheater, the sewer and water system and proposed rate increases, and new industry development in the area on #Trending. New episodes every Friday at…
Putnam County Property Assessor
This week, Ben Rodgers discusses the Assessor of Property's role, what the property tax increase means for the county, and growth of the office with Putnam County Assessor of Property Steve Pierce on #Trending. New episodes every Friday at 8am on News Talk 94.1.
Putnam County Budget & Tax Increases
Putnam County Mayor Randy Porter and Director of Schools Jerry Boyd join Ben Rodgers to discuss the passing of Putnam County's budget and the impact on the county, property tax increases, schools, and the sheriff's department in this week's episode of #Trending. New episodes every Friday at 8am on News…
Jackson County Budget
Jackson County Mayor Randy Heady discusses being Chairman of the County Commission and Mayor, the budget, capital projects, the airport, and growth and development for Jackson Country in this week's episode of #Trending. New episodes every Friday at 8am on News Talk 94.1.
City Of Cookeville Budget And Retail Growth
City of Cookeville Mayor Ricky Shelton discusses the recent passing of Cookeville's 2019-2020 fiscal year budget, and Cookeville's continuing industrial and retail growth with host Ben Rodgers on #Trending. New episodes every Friday at 8am on News Talk 94.1.
White & Overton County Budgets Pt 2
Ben Rodgers discusses county budgets, and introduces you to White County and Overton County Executives Ben Danner and Denny Wayne Robinson to discuss the budgets they have passed for the 2019-2020 fiscal year on #Trending. New episodes every Friday at 8am on News Talk 94.1.
White & Overton County Budgets
Ben Rodgers discusses county budgets, and introduces you to White County and Overton County Executives Ben Danner and Denny Wayne Robinson to discuss the budgets they have passed for the 2019-2020 fiscal year on #Trending. New episodes every Friday at 8am on News Talk 94.1.
Putnam County Jail Budget
Ben Rodgers speaks with Putnam County Sheriff Eddie Farris and Chief of Administration Michael Ronczkowski on the needs of the Putnam County Sheriff's Office, and their budget for the next fiscal year on #Trending. New episodes every Friday at 8am on News Talk 94.1.