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
1,623 Episodes
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Josie Cook Joins Tiffany Anton To Discuss The Uniqueness Of Play Land Pals

Tiffany sits down with Josie Cook, owner of Play Land Pals—an indoor playroom and cozy coffee shop built with both kids and parents in mind. After moving from California to Tennessee, Josie found her way to Smithville in search of true small-town community, and she’s created a welcoming space where…
18 Feb 9AM 32 min

Gannon Richesin Joins George Halford To Discuss How Faith Fuels His Work

George Halford sits down with Gannon Richesin, a Philadelphia, Tennessee native whose heart for service fuels both his ministry and community leadership. Gannon shares his path from Loudon High School to becoming a vocational minister and pastor of Three Rivers Church, as well as the director of Matthew 25 Ministries…
9 Feb 9AM 32 min

Jennifer Wilson Joins Drs. Mabry & Lee As They Discuss National Blood Donor Month

Drs. Mabry and Lee sit down with Jennifer Wilson, Account Manager for Blood Assurance in Cookeville, in honor of National Blood Donor Month. Jennifer explains her role with the local nonprofit, which serves as the sole blood provider for Cookeville Regional Medical Center, and highlights why blood donations are so…
29 Jan 9AM 32 min

Trey Upchurch Joins Jeremy Wendt To Discuss His Lifelong Passion For Education

Jeremy Wendt sits down with Trey Upchurch, Supervisor of Coordinated Health and Student Services for the Putnam County School System, to talk about the journey that shaped his passion for education. Growing up in Jamestown, Tennessee, Trey followed his family’s long line of teachers before studying education at Roane State…
27 Jan 9AM 33 min

Chris Cassety Joins Ben Rodgers To Discuss His Lifetime Passion For Local Government

Ben Rodgers talks with Putnam County Commission Chairman Chris Cassety, a lifelong public servant whose passion for local government runs in the family. Cassety shares how his father’s example—and the legacy of longtime commissioner Reggie Shanks—shaped his path to representing District 6. He breaks down the county budget, the dynamics…
23 Jan 9AM 32 min

Charla McPeake Joins Dr. Lee Gives Tips To Keep Your Children Safe During The Cold Months

Dr. Emily Lee talks with Charla McPeake, Clinical Coordinator at Tennessee Tech University, about keeping children safe during the colder holiday months. Charla draws on her nursing experience to highlight common seasonal injuries, home and travel safety tips for families with infants, and accident prevention around decorations, breakable ornaments, and…
22 Jan 9AM 33 min
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