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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1,633 Episodes
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Ben Rodgers & Overton County Trustee

Ben Rodgers visits with Peggy Smith, the Overton County Trustee. Peggy talks about her first campaign experience and how she became trustee, what the county trustee does, and paying property taxes and how tax relief works. Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by Office Mart. Visit them at…
9 Sep 2022 10AM 34 min

Sam Brooks & Pro Golfer Will Brooks

Sam Brooks talks to his son and professional golfer, Will Brooks. Will talks about what played into the decision of jumping into pro golf even though having a year of eligibility left in college,  the amount of support and people that wanted to be involved when he announced he was…
8 Sep 2022 10AM 34 min

Bob Bell & Algood Middle School

Bob Bell meets with Rusty Darley, the principal at Algood Middle School. Rusty talks about his background coming to Algood Middle School from Cookeville High School then previously Lebanon High School, what is important in terms of the growth of a student beyond the classroom, and how the pandemic changed…
6 Sep 2022 10AM 34 min

Ben Rodgers & Putnam County Chamber Of Commerce President

Ben Rodgers talks to Putnam County Chamber of Commerce President Amy New. They discuss what the Chamber does and what's inside,  Amy talks about her staff and the wonderful job that they do, and the upcoming events that the Chamber has scheduled. Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented…
2 Sep 2022 10AM 34 min

Sam Brooks & Upperman Bees' Pitcher

Sam Brooks sits down with Upperman Bees' Alec Wilson and his dad Matt Wilson. They go over the earliest Matt Wilson can remember Alec playing baseball, the decision to go to Upperman High School and winning a state title in the first year of high school, and Alec's thoughts on…
1 Sep 2022 10AM 34 min

Bob Bell & Prescott South Elementary School

Bob Bell visits with Principal Dr. Catherine Jones and Media Specialist Laura Shaver of Prescott South Elementary School. They discuss their background as teachers, how the students have adapted over the last two years with the pandemic, and the number of different partnerships the school has. 
30 Aug 2022 10AM 34 min

Ben Rodgers & Putnam County Health Department

Ben Rodgers meets with down with Putnam County Health Director Lisa Bumbalough. After a quick introduction Lisa talks about how the health department is funded, what services are provided to the public, the amount of people the department sees on a daily basis. Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast…
26 Aug 2022 10AM 33 min

Sam Brooks & Cookeville High School Athletic Director

Sam Brooks sits down with Cookeville High School Athletic Director Adam Kefauver. They discuss his early life growing up in Madisonville, TN, and the various activities and sports he was interested in, the idea that kids don't change, and that there's a different expectation that they grow up with now,…
25 Aug 2022 10AM 34 min

Bob Bell & Tennessee Tech University Exchange Programs

Bob Bell talks with Senior Associate Provost for Academic Affairs, and Dean of the College of Graduate Studies at Tennessee Tech University, Dr. Mark Stephens. They discuss his background and how he got to TTU, why international students are important to TTU, as well as discussing some of TTU's exchange…
23 Aug 2022 10AM 34 min

Caroline Moore & Glass Tangerine

Caroline Moore meets with Emma Crabtree, owner of the indoor plant shop Glass Tangerine in Cookeville. They discuss her background moving around a few times, the different paths she found herself on as she grew up, why she went into the indoor plants business, as well as when the idea…
22 Aug 2022 10AM 34 min

Ben Rodgers & Newly Elected City Of Cookeville Council Member And Vice-Mayor

Ben Rodgers sits down with newly elected City Of Cookeville Council Member, and Vice-Mayor, Luke Eldridge. They discuss his background and what made him decide to run for City Council, the homeless population in Cookeville, and the ways to work with them and help them out, as well as the…
19 Aug 2022 10AM 34 min

Sam Brooks & Meet Dr. Rob Owens

Sam Brooks talks with Dr. Rob Owens, Chief Diversity Officer at Tennessee Tech University. They discuss his background and role as Chief Diversity Officer at TTU, his time growing up in Murfreesboro, his family's background in sports, as well as his experiences playing a sport in high school while also…
18 Aug 2022 10AM 34 min

Bob Bell & Highlands Economic Partnership And Workforce Development

Bob Bell meets with Ryan Barnhart, Director of Workforce Development for the Highlands Economic Partnership. They discuss his background and what brought him to Cookeville, workforce development within the Highlands Economic Partnership, challenges within the existing industry and job needs across the Upper Cumberland, as well as the new Highlands…
16 Aug 2022 10AM 34 min

Caroline Moore & Meet Local Educator Luke Anderson

Caroline Moore talks with local educator Luke Anderson. They discuss his background growing up in Edmond, Oklahoma, what made him decide to be a teacher later than some people, as well as what it was like coming to Cookeville High School as a new teacher. Listen to the latest Local…
15 Aug 2022 10AM 34 min

Ben Rodgers & Newly Elected City Of Cookeville Mayor

Ben Rodgers talks with new elected City Of Cookeville Mayor Laurin Wheaton. They discuss how the City of Cookeville elects the next mayor compared to other cities, possible reasons for the low voter turnout during the most recent election cycle, as well as some of the first things that her…
12 Aug 2022 10AM 34 min

Sam Brooks & New Cookeville High School Assistant Athletic Director

Sam Brooks sits down with Cookeville High School Girls' Basketball Head Coach and new Assistant Athletic Director Jamie Gillies. They discuss her thoughts on last year's successful season for the Lady Cavaliers, their experiences going through summer camp with this year's team, her new role as CHS's Assistant Athletic Director,…
11 Aug 2022 10AM 34 min

Bob Bell & Education Majors At Tennessee Tech University

Bob Bell talks with Dr. Jeremy Wendt, Chairman of the Department of Curriculum and Instruction in the Tennessee Tech University College of Education. They discuss his background coming from Coalfield, TN and Morgan County, his time at TTU, what the typical life of an Education Grad from TTU is like,…
9 Aug 2022 10AM 34 min

Caroline Moore & Meet Local Artist, Reverend And American Legion District Comman

Caroline Moore meets with local artist, reverend, and American Legion District Commander Skip Ritter. They discuss his background growing up in Madison and Milwaukee, Wisconsin, his early employment as a consulting engineer, how he became involved with the American Legion, as well as the various local projects that the American…
8 Aug 2022 10AM 34 min

Ben Rodgers & Macon County 2022 Budget Updates

Ben Rodgers sits down with Macon County Mayor Steve Jones, and fellow UT CTAS County Government Consultant Wesley Robertston. They discuss their respective backgrounds, highlights of Macon County's recently passed budget, as well as various projects taking place within the county. Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by…
5 Aug 2022 10AM 34 min

Sam Brooks & Meet Former TTU Golden Eagle Football All-star Thomas Squires

Sam Brooks talks with former Tennessee Tech University Golden Eagle Football all-star Thomas Squires. They discuss his background and upbringing in eastern North Carolina, advice for young student athletes, especially those who might be getting key playing time early in high school, as well as the coaching staff at TTU…
4 Aug 2022 10AM 34 min
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