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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State Rep Ryan Williams On TN Government

During this episode, our host Ben Rodgers sits down with Ryan Williams who is the state representative for most of our area in Putnam County. They discuss all things Tennessee Government including term lengths, his background, introduction to government, future plans, and more! Listen To The Local Matters Podcast Today!
4 Apr 1PM 33 min

Dr. Erin Rohman On Allergies

Listen in as our hosts Dr. Jennifer Mabry and Dr. Emily Lee sit down with Dr. Erin Rohman to talk about seasonal allergies, how some allergens are prevalent throughout the year, and more! Dr. Rohman is from the Allergy, Asthma, and Sinus center here in Cookeville. Listen To The Local…
4 Apr 12PM 33 min

Buck Parsons On Dental And Oral Health

Today, our hosts Dr. Jennifer Mabry and Dr. Emily Lee visit with Dr. Buck Parsons who is a local dentist in our area. They talk about why it's important to think about oral health, and how it is impacted throughout different seasons. Hear about how to keep your smile healthy…
3 Apr 1PM 34 min

Roxy Selzer And Optimal IV Hydration And Wellness

During this episode, our host Tiffany Anton sits down with small business owner Roxy Selzer, who owns Optimal IV Hydration And Wellness. This is a hydration and vitamin shop that provides services for several categories of people in our area. Hear about her challenges over the past year, where she's…
2 Apr 12PM 32 min

Mark Farley And UCHRA Education Involvement

Our host Jeremy Wendt sits down with Mark Farley who works with the UCHRA and UCDD, and how his position is intertwined with education in our area. He has been in government for his whole career and has always lived in the UC area. Hear about the impact that the…
1 Apr 1PM 32 min

The Story Of Dungeon Master Joshua Flansburg

Our host Geroge Halford sits down with Joshua Flansburg who works at WoodmenLife as an insurance agent. They talk all about his past, day to day now, and future plans as well as Dungeons and Dragons and what brought him to be a Dungeon Master for the game. Listen To…
31 Mar 1PM 33 min

Captain Larry Crips And Our Country's Challenges

During this episode, host George Halford listens to the life story of Captain Larry Crips. Hear all about his upbringing in Blue Springs (Dekalb County), how he was drafted to service in the Navy, good stories from his time in the service, and more! Listen To The Local Matters Podcast…
26 Mar 3PM 33 min

State Representative Ed Butler And New Legislation

Hear our host Ben Rodgers as he sits down with state representative Ed Butler to talk about which districts he serves, legislation updates for this year, how these changes happen, introducing students to Mock meetings of the house, and more! Listen To The Local Matters Podcast Today!
21 Mar 1PM 32 min

Dr. Holly Bundrant On Making Healthy Food Choices

Hear our host Dr. Jennifer Mabry and Dr. Emily Lee as they discuss Nutrition with Dr. Holly Bundrant from Hope and Health Nutrition here in Cookeville Tennessee. They talk all about National Nutrition Month, her role as a registered dietician in the Upper Cumberland, what makes healthy eating habits important,…
20 Mar 3PM 33 min

Tyler Brown On The Eagle Network And Media Clubs

During this episode with host Jeremy Wendt, teacher Tyler Brown from Van Buren County talks about the programs that he teaches revolving around media and broadcasting. He has an extensive background with media relations and is now teaching kids methods that he has used in the past. Hear all about…
20 Mar 12PM 33 min

Gage & Allison Farmer On Entrepreneurship In Spencer

During this episode, our host Tiffany Anton sits down with Gage and Allie Farmer. Gage is the Vice Chairman of the Economic Development And Tourism Council in Spencer, Tennessee. Together Gage and Allie own Folk Stays and The Southern Folk businesses in Spencer. Hear all about their entrepreneurship journey, why…
19 Mar 2PM 32 min

Jessica Hinton And The Youth Entrepreneurship Fair

During this episode of Local Matters, our host Tiffany Anton sits down with Jessica Hinton from the Clarkrange Youth Entrepreneurship Fair that is taking place on April 26th. They talk all about this event for children that inspires youth to pursue their hopes and dreams, how the event will function,…
19 Mar 9AM 33 min

Deborah Robbins On Sycamore Elementary School

During this episode of Local Matters - Education Edition, hear our host Jeremy Wendt sit down with the principal of Sycamore Elementary School, Deborah Robbins. They talk all about her past, favorite teachers growing up, events and day to day tasks at Sycamore, and more! Listen To The Local Matters…
18 Mar 12PM 23 min

Chad McDonald On Cookeville Leisure Services

Our host George Halford visits with Chad McDonald who is from Harriman Tennessee and serves as the assistant director of the leisure services department in Cookeville. They talk all about his family, upbringing, the enjoyment of golf, moving back to Cookeville after serving as an EMT, and more! Listen To…
17 Mar 9AM 33 min

Emily Bouchette On Poppy & Pearl

Host Tiffany Anton sits down with Emily Bouchette who purchased the old Borden's Jewelry building in downtown Cookeville. Emily plans on turning this building into Poppy & Pearl, which is a beauty, cosmetic, and personal care business serving notable celebrity clients, numerous weddings, photoshoots, and more. She focuses on mainly…
12 Mar 9AM 32 min

Justin Campbell And Offerings From Upperman High School

Our host Jeremy Wendt sits down with Justin Campbell who is the head principal at Upperman High School. They talk about who inlfluenced him to become a teacher, the work he did at Prescott South Middle School, differences in his role at Upperman High School, offerings from Upperman for students,…
10 Mar 11AM 32 min

Dianne Peterson Talks Forensic Handwriting Analysis

Host George Halford sits down with Dianne Peterson who is a Baxter native and current Forensic Document Examiner. Hear about her history, day to day work, family, world travels, cases that she has worked on, her future, and more! Listen To The Local Matters Podcast Today!
10 Mar 9AM 34 min

Amber Flynn-Jared and Sherri Smith On Housing And Affordability

Our host Ben Rodgers sits down with Sherri Smith and Amber Flynn-Jared to talk all things real estate in the Upper Cumberland. Sherri was born and raised in Algood Tennessee, she got in to real estate in 2008, and is now a realtor with the Real Estate Professionals of Tennessee…
7 Mar 12PM 34 min

Robert Stewart On UC Sonic Locations

Our host Tiffany Anton sits down with Robert Stewart who is a partner of multiple Sonic locations around our region - about 15 locations. He works mainly with the two locations in Cookeville and the one in Algood. They talk about how he got in to the restaurant business, partnering…
5 Mar 10AM 33 min

Katherine Smith And Natalie Beaty On The National Merit Scholarship

Our host Jeremy Wendt sits down with two finalists for the National Merit Scholarship, Katherine Smith and Natalie Beaty who are both students at Cookeville High School. Hear all about their achievements, the scholarship, and more! Listen To The Local Matters Podcast Today!
5 Mar 10AM 33 min
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