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
1,520 Episodes
1000 – 1020

Tiffany Anton & The Iron Kitchen

Tiffany Anton talks with Jaden Flynn from The Iron Kitchen in Cookeville. They discuss his motivations for starting a business, his entrepreneurial journey, the benefits of his meal prep services, and what he's working on next. Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by Office Mart.
5 Aug 2020 7PM 25 min

Lewis Matheney & Mila Mason And Family Music

Lewis Matheney talks with singer-songwriter Mila Mason. They discuss starting her own record label, working with her family musically and creating music with her children, as well as stories from her musical career. Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by Office Mart.
3 Aug 2020 7PM 25 min

Dwight Henry & Winning The Battle Of The Lockdown Mentality

Pastor Ron Allen and Dwight Henry discuss spiritual matters and how they impact daily life. This week, they discuss winning the battle of the lockdown mentality during the COVID-19 pandemic, and how the story of David and Goliath relates to our current situation. Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast…
31 Jul 2020 7PM 25 min

Tiffany Anton & Cookeville Creative

Tiffany Anton sits down with Luke Ramey and Casey Lemons from Cookeville Creative. They discuss the digital services and resources they provide for local businesses, and what's next for the business and how they would like to expand in the future. Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by…
29 Jul 2020 7PM 25 min

Bob Bell & Jackson County Schools And Reopening

Bob Bell talks with Kristy Brown, Director of Jackson County Schools. They discuss school startup in Jackson County, the reopening process for dealing with COVID-19, and the hybrid learning strategies schools may implement. Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by Office Mart.
28 Jul 2020 7PM 25 min

Dwight Henry & Living Fear Free In A COVID World

Pastor Ron Allen and Dwight Henry discuss spiritual matters and how they impact daily life. This week, they discuss how God's word can set you free of the fear surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic while also not rejecting the reality of the situation. Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented…
24 Jul 2020 7PM 25 min

Tiffany Anton & Upper Cumberland Small Business Development Center

Tiffany Anton talks with Tyler Asher, Director of the Upper Cumberland Small Business Development Center. They discuss how the Small Business Development Center works with entrepreneurs, and the importance of networking for small business owners. Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by Office Mart.
22 Jul 2020 7PM 25 min

Lewis Matheney & Country Music Legend Mila Mason

Lewis Matheney talks with singer-songwriter Mila Mason. They discuss stories of their history together, their love of music and collecting rare finds, and the upcoming venue at Harper's Rare Books & Collectibles in Cookeville. Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by Office Mart.
20 Jul 2020 7PM 25 min

Dwight Henry & Overcoming Life's Hurtful Situations

Pastor Ron Allen and Dwight Henry discuss spiritual matters and how they impact daily life. This week, they discuss overcoming life's hurtful situations using practical scriptural principles to help overcome and get through pain, and be a better person overall. Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by Office…
17 Jul 2020 7PM 25 min

Tiffany Anton & Cookeville CityScape

Tiffany Anton meets with Holly Freeman, Executive Director of Cookeville CityScape. They discuss the journey of her career, and what Cookeville CityScape does to promote economic development, and help the community. Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by Office Mart.
15 Jul 2020 7PM 25 min

Bob Bell & COVID-19, CRMC, And School Safety

Bob Bell meets with Bob Bell talks with Scott Lethi, Chief Nursing Officer at Cookeville Regional Medical Center. They discuss the current COVID-19 situation at CRMC, reopening schools in the fall, and ways parents can help keep their kids safe and healthy. Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented…
14 Jul 2020 7PM 25 min

Bob Bell & Reopening Of Putnam County Schools

Bob Bell talks with Corby King, Director of Putnam County Schools, and Melanie Bussell, Student Services Supervisor for Putnam County Schools. They discuss the recently announced plan to reopen Putnam County Schools for the fall semester, and what precautions will be taken for children's safety. Listen to the latest Local…
14 Jul 2020 7PM 25 min

Lewis Matheney & City Of Cookeville Mayor

Lewis Matheney meets with City Of Cookeville Mayor Ricky Shelton. They discuss the many challenges Cookeville and Putnam County have had to face in the past several months, as well as Cookeville's Red, White, and Boom Fourth of July celebration. Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by Office…
13 Jul 2020 7PM 25 min

Dwight Henry & Activating God's Grace In Times Of Pressure

Pastor Ron Allen and Dwight Henry discuss spiritual matters and how they impact daily life. This week, they discuss activating God's grace in times of pressure to help you do the things that find yourself struggling to do on your own. Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by…
10 Jul 2020 7PM 25 min

Tiffany Anton & Cookeville Locally Grown

Tiffany Anton talks with Randy Dodson and Jim Stockton with Cookeville Locally Grown. They discuss how they are working with and supporting local farmers to create a local food system, and what the process has been like for them. Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by Office Mart.
8 Jul 2020 7PM 25 min

Bob Bell & Upper Cumberland Local Workforce Board

Bob Bell meets with Becky Hull, Executive Director of the Upper Cumberland Local Workforce Board. They discuss her career, the Pathways to Prosperity program, the Highlands Economic partnership, and various partnerships across the Upper Cumberland. Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by Office Mart.
7 Jul 2020 7PM 25 min

Lewis Matheney & Judy Duke And Acting

Lewis Matheney sits down with local actor and former Local Matters host, Judy Duke. They discuss the journey of her acting career, and the story of her popular and iconic Aunt Mattie character. Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by Office Mart.
6 Jul 2020 7PM 25 min

Tiffany Anton & Cultured Image Grooming Studios

Tiffany Anton sits down with Terrence Paige with Cultured Image Grooming Studios in Cookeville. They discuss how he got his start in the barbering world, his experience branching out into clothing, and how he hopes to influence the community around him. Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by…
1 Jul 2020 7PM 25 min

Bob Bell & Leadership Putnam's Leadership Development Program

Bob Bell talks with Jenny Spurlock, Executive Director of Leadership Putnam. They discuss Leadership Putnam's leadership development program, what its curriculum is like, who the program is for, and how to join one of Leadership Putnam's classes. Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by Office Mart.
30 Jun 2020 7PM 25 min

Lewis Matheney & WCTE And Digital Media

Lewis Matheney talks with Brent Clark, Director of Content and Digital Media at WCTE in Cookeville. They discuss the journey of his career, his time working at CNN, and Cookeville's upcoming Red, White, and Boom Fourth of July Celebration. Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by Office Mart.
29 Jun 2020 7PM 25 min
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