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Inside Putnam County

Join Putnam County Mayor Randy Porter each week for a new episode of Inside Putnam County. He'll introduce new guests and community leaders, as well as county projects and programs that will affect our day to day lives.

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16 Episodes

Tammy Phillips On Prayer Circles

Monterey's own Tammy Phillips on this week's "Today in Putnam County" show. Tammy tells her amazing story of surviving Breast Cancer and how that terrible journey allowed her to touch the lives of almost 2,000 people with what she calls "Prayer Circles" that she makes by hand. Her story will…
20 Mar 25 min

Andrew Buckner And His Life Story

Andrew Buckner joins host Randy Porter to talk about all of the things Andrew has done in his life and how that led to him being successful in our area. He is the managing editor of the Cookeville Lifestyle magazine and a spectacular guitar player. Being able to go to…
5 Mar 26 min

Cookeville High School Class Of 1974

During this episode of Inside Putnam County, hear all about the 50 year class graduation reunion from four members of that graduating class from Cookeville High School. They talk about how they feel after 50 years, the planning of the reunion, the date of the reunion, and more! Listen To…
28 Feb 25 min

Kathryn Wisinger And Cindy Putman On The Putnam County Library

Hear all about our Putnam County Library system from director Kathryn Wisinger and Cindy Putnam who is on the board. How the library serves as a hub for our community to learn and grow despite the digital boom of our century. Also hear about the new additions coming from the…
28 Feb 27 min

Steve Chatman And Rising Above Ministries

Steve Chatman, Vice President of Ministry Advancement and Pastoral Care with Rising Above Ministries meets with our host and Mayor Randy Porter. They discuss the services provided to families with special needs children. The ministry is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. Very informative interview on a great ministry!
21 Feb 27 min

Shan Stout On The Putnam County Convention Center

Hear our host and Mayor Randy Porter talk to the director of tourism for Putnam County, Shan Stout. They discuss the grand opening of our new Convention Center and tourism in our great county. Very informative interview with one of our county department heads!
21 Feb 28 min

Jim And Bridgett Jolly On New Businesses In Putnam County

During this episode, hear all about new businesses in our area, what attracts large corporations to our area, what attracts customers to these locations, and more. This information comes from our host Randy Porter, and today's guests Jim and Bridgett Jolly who own the Texas Roadhouse here in Cookeville. Listen…
6 Feb 26 min

Chelsea Dartez And Cookeville Lifestyles

On this episode of Inside Putnam County, Mayor Randy Porter talks with the publisher of the Cookeville Lifestyles magazine: Chelsea Dartez. During this episode, hear all about how Chelsea launched this magazine, the first issue on to the tenth that will be coming soon, how the idea formed to create…
6 Feb 26 min

Jonathan West On Telecommunications

This episode is all about telecommunications in our area, and our host Randy Porter is joined by the CEO of Twin Lakes: Jonathan West. He got started by being intrigued by the internet and communications in general. He studied mechanical engineering at Tennessee Tech, then got a job at Twin…
6 Feb 37 min

Mayor Porter On Business Updates

This is Mayor Porter's update show on all of the construction, new businesses, completions of projects, and more! Listen to the Inside Putnam County podcast today!
6 Feb 26 min

Economic Development In Putnam County

Amy New is the CEO of the Cookeville/Putnam County Chamber of Commerce and Jon Wart who is the Community Development Director for the city of Cookeville. They join Mayor Randy Porter to talk about upcoming changes in the new year, the backgrounds of Amy and John, how to compare our…
3 Jan 27 min

Be The One Suicide Prevention Program

My interview with Jennifer Dupont and Skip Ritter with the American Legion Post 135 on Inside Putnam County. We discuss the American Legion's "Be the One" program to help with suicide prevention, especially with Veterans. Suicide is now the #2 cause of death in Veterans under the age of 45…
23 Dec 2024 25 min

Episode 3: Mayor Randy Porter and Guests Jeff Hicks, Coty Nash

Welcome to the third episode of Inside Putnam County with Mayor Randy Porter and guests Jeff Hicks and Coty Nash of the Cookeville Fire Department. They discuss the construction of new fire stations, delivery of new trucks and the overall improvement of the fire service over the past several years,…
7 Oct 2024 26 min

Episode 2: Mayor Randy Porter and Guest Mandy Perhay

Welcome to the second episode of Inside Putnam County with Mayor Randy Porter and guest Mandy Perhay who is the executive director of the YMCA in Cookeville. They talk all about the great things that the Y has to offer, along with a future expansion of the facility. Take a…
7 Oct 2024 27 min

Episode 1: Mayor Randy Porter and Guest Mitch Harrington

Welcome to the first episode of Inside Putnam County with Mayor Randy Porter and guest Mitch Harrington who retired from our police department and founded Harrington For Hope. They host Camp Hope which is a camp for child burn survivors which is funded by private donations and Harrington For Hope…
20 Sep 2024 24 min