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.
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1,364 Episodes
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Jeremy Wendt & Dr. Danielle Collins From The Dekalb County School System

Jeremy Wendt sits down with Dr. Danielle Collins who is the Federal Programs Supervisor for the Dekalb County School System. They talk all about how she came into this position, the position she left, her plans for the future, and more! Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast today.
26 Nov 1PM 32 min

George Halford & Hogeye Leader James Massengille

George Halford sits down with James Massengille, who is the vice president of sales at Swallows Insurance here in Cookeville. Hear all about his past, where he is now, and where he will be at in the future! Listen to the Local Matters Podcast today.
26 Nov 1PM 33 min

Ben Rodgers & Putnam County School Board Chairman Lynn McHenry

Ben Rodgers meets with chairman Lynn McHenry at the Putnam County School Board. They talk all about Governor Bill Lee's voucher bill for public schools, how Lynn came to his current position, his perspective on unified bills in general, and more! Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast today.
22 Nov 4PM 32 min

Jeremy Wendt & Dr. Martha Howard From TnTech

Jeremy Wendt sits down with Dr. Martha Howard who is a faculty member at Tech and is a professor of Early Childhood Education. They talk all about her past, how she came into this position, the importance of early childhood education, working with young children, and more! Listen to the…
19 Nov 4PM 32 min

George Halford & Young Musician Andrew Buckner

George Halford sits down with Andrew Buckner, who is a young musician here in the Upper Cumberland (Monterey). They talk all about him: who he is, growing up, friends, and more. Also hear about where he is today, and where he is going! Listen to the Local Matters Podcast today.
18 Nov 7PM 32 min

Ben Rodgers & Smith County Mayor Jeff Mason

Ben Rodgers meets with Mayor Jeff Mason from Smith County. They talk all about updates from Smith county, events coming up, Vols football, and more! Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast today.
18 Nov 7PM 32 min

Tiffany Anton and Phillip Baker from Farm Bureau

Tiffany Anton sits down to talk to Phillip Baker, who has been a Farm Bureau insurance agent for 33 years. He works at the branch on Willow Ave. here in Cookeville. They talk all about how he got into the game, different types of insurance, their coverages, what all is…
13 Nov 4PM 34 min

Jeremy Wendt & Instructional Support Specialist Lance Key

Jeremy Wendt sits down with Lance Key who is the Instructional Support Specialist for Putnam County Schools. They talk all about his past, the VITAL program in Putnam County, other technology in education, and more! Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast today.
12 Nov 1PM 32 min

George Halford & Operation United Hope Founder Winn Koehler

George Halford sits down with Winn Koehler, who is the founder of Operation United Hope. He also speaks with Ray Gould, who has retired from the military. Operation United Hope is a program that allows citizens to donate and help those who are in active duty, veterans, and their immediate…
12 Nov 1PM 33 min

Ben Rodgers & Putnam County Mayor Randy Porter

Ben Rodgers meets with Mayor Randy Porter. They talk all about Christmas On The Square, other events this holiday season, county happenings, and more! Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast today.
8 Nov 3PM 32 min

Tiffany Anton and John Deane from Wildwood Marina

Tiffany Anton talks to John Deane who owns Honest Abe's, Wildwood Marina, Mrs. Sally's Market, Honest John's Custard, and Hair on The Square. Hear all about his past, what brought him to be an entrepreneur, the rigorous steps, fun steps, upcoming events, and more! Listen to the latest Local Matters…
5 Nov 6PM 32 min

Jeremy Wendt & HR Director for PCSS Angie Knight

Jeremy Wendt sits down with Angie Knight who is the HR Director for the Putnam County School System. They talk all about open job positions for the area, her history, how she became the HR director, and more! Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast today.
5 Nov 4PM 32 min

Ben Rodgers & Monterey Mayor Alex Garcia

Ben Rodgers meets with Alex Garcia who is the new mayor of Monterey! They talk all about the services he has provided for the school system, info on Monterey city workings, future processes, and more! Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast today.
4 Nov 5PM 32 min

George Halford & Former Mayor Matt Swallows

George Halford sits down with Matt Swallows, who is a former mayor from the area. They talk all about his history, family, work, and more! Listen to the Local Matters Podcast today.
4 Nov 4PM 33 min

Meet The Candidates From November 1st

Meet the men and women across the Upper Cumberland that want to serve you! Tune in to hear from Ken Yager running for Senate District 12, Daniel Hawthorne running for House district 40, Ryan Williams for House district 42, Matt Adcock for Dekalb Referendum, and JH Graham for Crossville city…
1 Nov 3PM 40 min

Meet The Candidates From October 31st

Meet the men and women across the Upper Cumberland that want to serve you! Tune in to hear from Ken Yager running for Senate District 12, Daniel Hawthorne running for House district 40, Ryan Williams for House district 42, Matt Adcock for Dekalb Referendum, and JH Graham for Crossville city…
31 Oct 4PM 41 min

Meet The Candidates From October 30th

Meet the men and women across the Upper Cumberland that want to serve you! Tune in to hear from Wayne Steele running for Senate district 16, Cam Sexton running for House district 25, Ed Butler House district 41, and Kristopher Cole for Crossville city council. Listen live at noon Wednesday…
30 Oct 4PM 44 min

Jeremy Wendt & Oakley STEM Center Director, Dr. Derek Potter

Jeremy Wendt sits down with Dr. Derek Potter who is the director of TnTech's Oakley STEM center, and who is also an assistant professor of exercise science. They talk all about how the STEM center is making an impact on our community, how Derek became the director, upcoming events, how…
29 Oct 10AM 33 min

George Halford & County Attorney Jeff Jones

George Halford sits down with Jeff Jones, who is the county attorney for Putnam County. Hear all about his past, his family, the extent of his stay in Cookeville, all of the work he has done for the city, his future plans, and more! Listen to the Local Matters Podcast…
28 Oct 5PM 33 min

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 4PM 33 min
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