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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1,635 Episodes
1060 – 1080

Ben Rodgers & Double Springs Utility District And Board

Ben Rodgers sits down with President Lynn McHenry, and Vice President Larry Rodgers of the Double Springs Utility District & Board in Putnam County. They discuss the history of the board and the needs that led to its inception, how utility districts work in Putnam County, as well as addressing…
20 Nov 2020 10AM 34 min

Dr. Charles Womack & The Benefits Of Exercise

Dr. Charles Womack talks with Michael Cooper and Katie Neal, public health educators with the Putnam County Health Department. They discuss the benefits of exercise, and offer exercise recommendations for people in the Upper Cumberland, including seniors and children. Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by Office Mart.
19 Nov 2020 10AM 34 min

Tiffany Anton & Local Business Resource Collective

Tiffany Anton sits down with Jeff Brown, President of the Biz Foundry, Michael Aikens, Director of the Center For Rural Innovation at Tennessee Tech University, and Tyler Asher, Director of the Small Business Development Center. They discuss how the Local Business Resource Collective came to be, and the resources that…
18 Nov 2020 10AM 34 min

Bob Bell & Tennessee Tech Interdisciplinary Studies

Bob Bell sits down with Dr. Steven Frye, Director of the School of Interdisciplinary Studies at Tennessee Tech University. They discuss the goals of the Interdisciplinary Studies program, its students, community college partnerships, as well as religious studies. Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by Office Mart.
17 Nov 2020 10AM 34 min

Michael Detwiler & Meet Phil Adams

Michael Detwiler meets with Phil Adams, Director of Sales at J&S Construction in Cookeville, and Chairman of the Putnam County Election Commission. They discuss why he came to Cookeville from Texas, the projects that he has going on at J&S Construction, and the work that he does as Chairman of…
16 Nov 2020 10AM 34 min

Dwight Henry & How To Increase In Your Life

Pastor Ron Allen and Dwight Henry discuss spiritual matters and how they impact daily life. This week, they discuss how to increase and grow to achieve your visions in life through faith, and the lessons taught in scripture. Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by Office Mart.
13 Nov 2020 7PM 25 min

Tiffany Anton & BRIK Nutrition

Tiffany Anton meets with B.J. Sullivan, owner of the new BRIK Nutrition in Cookeville. They discuss some of the shakes that they offer, their nutritional value, and what the opening experience was like for this new business. Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by Office Mart.
11 Nov 2020 7PM 25 min

Bob Bell & Algood Elementary School Principal

Bob Bell talks with Patience Cannon, Principal of Algood Elementary School. They discuss her career in education, the adjustments and procedures the students and faculty have taken to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as how parents can stay connected with what's going on at the school. Listen to…
10 Nov 2020 7PM 25 min

Lewis Matheney & R-Cubed Environmental Solutions

Lewis Matheney sits down with Jason McCormick, owner of R-Cubed Environmental Solutions in Cookeville. They discuss what R-Cubed Environmental Solutions is,  how the business got its start, as well as Jason's art and how he got started creating art. Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by Office Mart.
9 Nov 2020 7PM 25 min

Dwight Henry & Vision For Your Future

Pastor Ron Allen and Dwight Henry discuss spiritual matters and how they impact daily life. This week, they discuss the word "vision," what it means, the difference between vision and goals, and how it applies to your faith and your future. Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by…
6 Nov 2020 7PM 25 min

Tiffany Anton & The Window Tint Company

Tiffany Anton talks with Jason and Suzy Petty of The Window Tint Company in Cookeville. They discuss how the company got started, how Jason became involved in the window tinting industry, and the processes they use to tint various surfaces. Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by Office…
4 Nov 2020 7PM 25 min

Lewis Matheney & Painting And Lake Life

Lewis Matheney meets with local artist and painter Norma Martin. They discuss how she learned and developed her art and painting skills, her involvement in lake life, what it's like living on the water, and the activities that her and her husband enjoy taking part in. Listen to the latest…
2 Nov 2020 7PM 25 min

Dwight Henry & Staying Encouraged During Hard Times

Pastor Ron Allen and Dwight Henry discuss spiritual matters and how they impact daily life. With so much going on this year, they discuss staying encouraged during hard times, and avoiding pity and pouting when the stresses of life seem to be piling up. Listen to the latest Local Matters…
30 Oct 2020 7PM 25 min

Tiffany Anton & MECCA Mini Music Fest

Tiffany Anton meets with Jill Stalnaker, found of the MECCA Mini Music Festival. They discuss the origins of the MECCA Mini Music Fest, how it aims to help local musicians, its purpose in the community, and why local businesses are involved. Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by…
28 Oct 2020 7PM 25 min

Bob Bell & Teacher Education And Country Music

Bob Bell sits down with Dr. James Akenson, a professor at Tennessee Tech University in Cookeville. They discuss TTU's fall start up, the classes and types of students that he teaches, and his love and knowledge of country music. Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by Office Mart.
27 Oct 2020 7PM 25 min

Lewis Matheney & Executive Director Of Cookeville CityScape

Lewis Matheney sits down with Holly Lane Freeman, Executive Director of Cookeville CityScape. They discuss her recent experiences working as CityScape's Executive Director, how COVID-19 has affected the organization, and what the events that they're continuing to plan for the community despite the ongoing pandemic. Visit them at 215 S…
26 Oct 2020 7PM 25 min

Tiffany Anton & PhotoArt Studio & Gallery

Tiffany Anton talks with Ron Baker, owner of PhotoArt Studio & Gallery in Cookeville. They discuss what his studio brings to the community, as well as what it's like bringing the various art communities of the Upper Cumberland together through his studio. Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented…
21 Oct 2020 7PM 25 min

Bob Bell & Algood Middle School And Teaching

Bob Bell talks with Shannon Auberson, science teacher at Algood Middle School. They discuss how teaching and classroom learning has changed this year due to COVID-19, how teaching science has been impacted, and what Algood Middle is doing to help keep students safe. Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast…
20 Oct 2020 7PM 25 min

Lewis Matheney & Sewing And Interior Design

Lewis Matheney talks with Cookeville local Nancy Pardue. They discuss her involvement with the Girl Scouts in Putnam County, how she learned how to sew, how she became involved in interior design, and the creative communities that she's currently involved in. Visit them at 215 S Jefferson Ave in Cookeville…
19 Oct 2020 7PM 25 min

Tiffany Anton & Cookeville Weather Guy

Tiffany Anton meets with Michael Detweiler, community advocate and also known as The Cookeville Weather Guy. They discuss his love politics, where his interest in meteorology comes from, and how it led to him becoming The Cookeville Weather Guy. Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by Office Mart.
14 Oct 2020 7PM 25 min
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