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
1,413 Episodes
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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 2024 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 2024 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 2024 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 2024 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 2024 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 2024 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 2024 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 2024 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 2024 4PM 33 min

George Halford & Dwight Henry, Former Mayor

George Halford sits down with Dwight Henry, who was the former Mayor, State Representative, Chamber Seat, and more. He is an amazing community and regional leader and on this episode you can hear all about his values, who he is, his family, what's going on, and more! Listen to the…
22 Oct 2024 1PM 32 min

Ben Rodgers & Senior Executive for Access and Community Outreach Robert Owens

Ben Rodgers meets with Robert Owens who is the Senior Executive For Access And Community Outreach at Tennessee Tech. They talk all about the capital projects at Tech including the new athletic performance center and stadium, the recently opened Ashraf Engineering building, upcoming projects, and more! Listen to the latest…
18 Oct 2024 11AM 32 min

George Halford & Eric Harris from TnTech

George Halford sits down with a professor of music at Tennessee Tech, Eric Harris. He is also the director of the new Live Audio Engineering Program at the school. They talk about this new program, as well as his background and how he found himself in this position. Listen to…
14 Oct 2024 6PM 33 min

Ben Rodgers & Cultural Administrator Of Monterey, Rafferty Cleary

Ben Rodgers meets with Rafferty Cleary who is the Cultural Administrator of Monterey! They talk about the work he does with the Mayor, tourism and economic development, community events, and more! Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast today.
11 Oct 2024 4PM 33 min

Tiffany Anton and Shawn Simono From Fire & Ice Cryo Med Spa

Tiffany Anton talks to Shawn Simono who is the owner of Fire & Ice Cryo Med Spa, as well as the S'irene Head Spa here in Cookeville. They discuss the ins and outs of her business, why she has opened another, and more! Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast…
9 Oct 2024 4PM 33 min

George Halford & Doc Stone from TnTech

George Halford sits down with the guitar professor at Tennessee Tech, Doc Stone. He has played about 1600 spots at the Grand Ol Opry. Hear all about who he is, where he came from, where he's at now, and more! Listen to the Local Matters Podcast today.
7 Oct 2024 6PM 33 min

Buddy Pearson & Principals Deborah Robbins and Kathy Koughan

Buddy Pearson sits down with the new principals at Sycamore and Cane Creek Elementary. They talk all about how things will change now that they are in these positions, why the previous principals stepped down, upcoming events, and more! Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast today.
2 Oct 2024 6PM 33 min

George Halford & Outdoor Experience Owner Heather Call

George Halford sits down with the owner of Outdoor Experience, Heather Call! They talk all about her upbringing in Spring Hill, how she got into the local business scene, updates with The Outdoor Experience, and more! Listen to the Local Matters Podcast today.
1 Oct 2024 1PM 33 min

Ben Rodgers & TnTech COB Development Director Cheryl Montgomery

Ben Rodgers meets with the Director of Program Development and Engagement at the College of Business at Tennessee Tech. They discuss her background, how she came to this position, everything she does for the College of Business, upcoming events, and more! Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast today.
27 Sep 2024 2PM 33 min

George Halford & Mayor Laurin Wheaton

George Halford sits down with Mayor Laurin Wheaton. They talk all about Mayor Wheaton's upbringing, how she came to be the Mayor of Cookeville, the kind of work she does now, and more! Listen to the Local Matters Podcast today.
24 Sep 2024 5PM 33 min

Ben Rodgers & Fire Chief Jeff Hicks

Ben Rodgers meets with the Fire Chief in Cookeville, Jeff Hicks! They talk all about his past, how he became the fire chief, developments in Putnam County, and more! Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast today.
19 Sep 2024 10AM 32 min
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