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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1,413 Episodes
100 – 120

Tiffany Anton and Machelle Graham from Pdilly's Cupcakes

Tiffany Anton talks to Machelle Graham, the owner of Pdilly's Cupcakes in Cookeville. They sit down to discuss Machelle's past, everything she has to offer, how she broke into entrepreneurship, and more! Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast today.
7 Aug 2024 10AM 24 min

Buddy Pearson & Melanie Bussell, Kassie Hunley

Buddy Pearson sits down with Melanie Bussell and Kassie Hunley from the Putnam County School System! Melanie is the learning loss and RTI supervisor, and Kassie is the new behavior specialist both for Putnam County. They discuss behavior in children and how they both intervene with students daily. Listen to…
6 Aug 2024 11AM 33 min

George Halford & Putnam County Clerk Wayne Nabors

George Halford sits down with Wayne Nabors. They talk about his life. Hear all about his past, current, and future plans. All of his likes, passions, politics and more! Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast today.
6 Aug 2024 11AM 33 min

Ben Rodgers & Tourist Development Manager Ashley DeRossett

Ben Rodgers meets with the Middle Tennessee Division Manager at the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development. They discuss her background, the value that she has brought to the state within her tourism/economic development work, and more! Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast today.
1 Aug 2024 12PM 33 min

Meet The Candidates From July 31st

Tomorrow morning is when voting opens in the Upper Cumberland! This is your forum to hear from the candidates who want to serve you. They discuss why they are running, changes they will make, and more!
31 Jul 2024 2PM 39 min

Tiffany Anton and Jeremy Rivera from SEO

Tiffany Anton talks to Jeremy Rivera from Jeremy Rivera SEO! They discuss his education, the work he does now, all things Google Search Engine Optimization, and more! Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast today.
31 Jul 2024 1PM 33 min

Meet The Candidates From July 30th

This is the week for August elections in the Upper Cumberland. This is your forum to hear from the candidates who want to serve you. They discuss why they are running, changes they will make, and more!
31 Jul 2024 11AM 41 min

Meet The Candidates From July 29th

We are one week away from the August election in the Upper Cumberland. This is your forum to hear from the candidates who want to serve you. They discuss why they are running, changes they will make, and more!
30 Jul 2024 12PM 36 min

George Halford & Actor/Leader Pat Frank

George Halford talks with Pat Frank. They discuss his past, present, and future as well as the work he has done in the community, and abroad. Hear also about his role in the Cookeville Theatre Program's recent production of Fiddler on The Roof. Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast…
29 Jul 2024 11AM 32 min

Meet The Candidates From July 26th

We are one week away from the August election in the Upper Cumberland. This is your forum to hear from the candidates who want to serve you. They discuss why they are running, changes they will make, and more!
26 Jul 2024 1PM 48 min

Meet The Candidates from July 25th

We are one week away from the August election in the Upper Cumberland. This is your forum to hear from the candidates who want to serve you. They discuss why they are running, changes they will make, and more!
26 Jul 2024 1PM 52 min

Ben Rodgers & Vice Mayor Luke Eldridge

Ben Rodgers meets with the Vice Mayor of Cookeville, Luke Eldridge. They discuss his position as the director of Title 1 services as well as the Career Team in Cookeville, people getting back into the work force, the homeless population, and more! Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast today.
23 Jul 2024 10AM 32 min

Buddy Pearson & New Parkview School Principal Mel Presley

Buddy Pearson sits down with Mel Presley, the new principal at the new Parkview School. They talk about the transition into the new space, where their facilities are located, best practices for traveling to the school and more! Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast today.
23 Jul 2024 10AM 33 min

George Halford & Community Leader Bob Sotis

George Halford sits down with Bob Sotis. They talk about his history, upbringing, working in ministry, and more. Also hear about his work with the youth and now the seniors as well! He does event planning, outreach, etc.. Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast today.
19 Jul 2024 11AM 33 min

Ben Rodgers & Penny Foister, Josh Womack

Ben Rodgers meets with the director and assistant director of the 911 dispatch center of Putnam County, Penny Foister and Josh Womack. They discuss open job positions, issues in the past, updates to the uninterrupted power supply, and more! Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast today.
19 Jul 2024 10AM 21 min

Ben Rodgers & Sheriff Eddie Farris

Ben Rodgers meets with the Sherriff of Putnam County, Eddie Farris. They discuss the addition to the jail, the ins and outs, issues, and more! Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast today.
11 Jul 2024 12PM 33 min

Tiffany Anton and Jennifer Greene from Aligned Insights

Tiffany Anton sits down with Jennifer Greene from Aligned Insights! They talk about her new local business, how she approaches life coaching, best practices and more! Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast today.
10 Jul 2024 11AM 33 min

George Halford & Director of Business Development Stephen Crook

George Halford sits down with young professional and economic partner Stephen Crook. They talk about his story, the work that he has been doing in Tullahoma and Manchester with their chamber of commerce, as well as Cookeville's and across the state. Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast today.
8 Jul 2024 12PM 33 min

Ben Rodgers & Cookeville Visitor Center's Shan Stout

Ben Rodgers meets with the owner of the Cookeville Visitor's Center and Cookeville Chamber Member Shan Stout. They discuss how tourism is shining in the Upper Cumberland, how Cookeville plays a roll in direct visitor spending, and more! Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast today.
3 Jul 2024 1PM 33 min
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