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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1,522 Episodes
1100 – 1120

Lewis Matheney & Director Of Annual Giving & Stewardship

Lewis Matheney sits down with Kristie Phillips, Director of Annual Giving and Stewardship at Tennessee Tech University in Cookeville. They discuss the roles that her position plays at Tennessee Tech, the role that she plays in Tennessee Tech Athletics, and the importance of gratitude. Listen to the latest Local Matters…
20 Jan 2020 7PM 25 min

Dwight Henry & Unpacking Truth Pt 24

Pastor Ron Allen and Dwight Henry discuss spiritual matters and how they impact daily life. They continue to look at unpacking the truth this week by discussing Jesus Christ, the game changer, and his “I am” statements in the Book of John. Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented…
17 Jan 2020 7PM 25 min

Tiffany Anton & Lagniappe Spice Company

Tiffany Anton sits down with Amanda and John Brantley, owners of Lagniappe Spice Company. They discuss the origins behind the company and its name, the various spice blends that they make, and how those blends came to be in relation to local demand and feedback. Listen to the latest Local…
15 Jan 2020 7PM 25 min

Lewis Matheney & Tennessee Performing Arts Center

Lewis Matheney talks with Lakeland Gordon, a wardrobe supervisor for the Tennessee Performing Arts Center in Nashville. They discuss how she got started in the field of performing arts, and how she learned to design costumes for various theatrical productions. Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by Office…
13 Jan 2020 7PM 25 min

Dwight Henry & Establishing Your Identity In Christ Pt 2

Pastor Ron Allen and Dwight Henry discuss spiritual matters and how they impact daily life. They continue their discussion on establishing your identity in Christ, and believing what God says about you opposed to what you say about yourself. Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by Office Mart.
10 Jan 2020 7PM 25 min

Tiffany Anton & Red Silo Brewing Company

Tiffany Anton talks with Elijah Thomen from Red Silo Brewing Company in Cookeville. They discuss what led to the creation of Red Silo Brewing Company, the company's involvement with the community, and local business growth and development in downtown Cookeville. Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by Office…
8 Jan 2020 7PM 25 min

Bob Bell & Tennessee Tech Athletics

Bob Bell meets with Mark Wilson, Director of Athletics at Tennessee Tech University. They discuss current issues inside of the NCAA currently affecting student athletes, as well as TTU's emphasis on education for their student athletes. Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by Office Mart.
7 Jan 2020 7PM 25 min

Lewis Matheney & Local Songwriting

Lewis Matheney sits down with Jake Hoot, Rick Jones, and Alejandra Cisneros-Conohan. They discuss songwriting, and how it ties into the Upper Cumberland's strong cultural and performing arts scenes, as well as how it ties into the Impact Leadership program. Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by Office…
6 Jan 2020 7PM 25 min

Dwight Henry & Establishing Your Identity In Christ Pt 1

On today's Local Matters…Pastor Ron Allen and Dwight Henry discuss spiritual matters and how they impact daily life. They begin a discussion on establishing your identity in Christ, and believing what God says about you opposed to what you say about yourself. Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented…
27 Dec 2019 7PM 25 min

Dwight Henry & Have A Merry Mary Christmas Pt 2

Pastor Ron Allen and Dwight Henry discuss spiritual matters and how they impact daily life. With Christmas coming soon, they continue their discussion on the Virgin Mary, and the lessons that can be learned to avoid being stressed this season. Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by Office…
20 Dec 2019 7PM 25 min

Tiffany Anton & TriStar Brew Works

Tiffany Anton talks with Brian Thiesen of TriStar Brew Works in Cookeville. They discuss his self-made entrepreneurial journey from working in banking, to powder coating, to branching out and designing all kinds of custom craft works for local breweries. Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by Office Mart.
18 Dec 2019 7PM 25 min

Bob Bell & Warren County Schools

Bob Bell meets with Director of Warren County Schools Bobby Cox. They discuss the Warren County School System as a whole, incorporating technology in high school curriculum, and college and career readiness in Warren County. Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by Office Mart.
17 Dec 2019 7PM 25 min

Judy Duke & Judy's Final Show

Judy Duke hosts her final Local Matters show, and brings on a special repeat guest - Lewis Matheney. Get to know Lewis better as he prepares to take Judy's place in interviewing the many fascinating and interesting people from across the Upper Cumberland. Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast…
16 Dec 2019 7PM 25 min

Dwight Henry & Have A Merry Mary Christmas Pt 1

Pastor Ron Allen and Dwight Henry discuss spiritual matters and how they impact daily life. With Christmas coming soon, they begin a discussion on the Virgin Mary, and the lessons that can be learned to avoid being stressed this season. Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by Office…
13 Dec 2019 7PM 25 min

Tiffany Anton & P.E.T.S. LLC

Tiffany Anton meets with Kyle Peterson, owner of P.E.T.S. LLC. They discuss how the rescue dog transportation company came to be, his and his wife's other entrepreneurial endeavors across the Upper Cumberland, and offer advice for aspiring entrepreneurs. Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by Office Mart.
11 Dec 2019 7PM 25 min

Bob Bell & First National Bank

Bob Bell talks with Thomas Lynn, Chairman of the Board of First National Bank. They discuss the roles and support that banks provide across all levels of education, as well as the importance and value of extracurricular activities both educationally and professionally. Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented…
10 Dec 2019 7PM 25 min

Tiffany Anton & Content And Design Coordination

Tiffany Anton talks with Ashley Michael, Content and Design Coordinator of The Biz Foundry in Cookeville. They discuss her career at The Biz Foundry, writing for their Start Here Magazine, and her experiences coordinating the Made Here Market. Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by Office Mart.
4 Dec 2019 7PM 25 min

Bob Bell & Cookeville First United Methodist Church

Bob Bell meets with Shannon Auberson, Director of Children's Ministries at Cookeville First United Methodist Church. They discuss the topics of Sunday school and church education, as well as the importance of childhood reading and writing skills. Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by Office Mart.
3 Dec 2019 7PM 25 min

Judy Duke & Thanks Judy

Judy Duke will soon host her final Local Matters show. This week, Larry Stone turns the tables on Judy and interviews her to learn more about and celebrate one of the most interesting and fascinating people in the Upper Cumberland. Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by Office…
2 Dec 2019 7PM 25 min

Tiffany Anton & Entrepreneurship And Leadership

Tiffany Anton sits down with Zach Buckner, a local serial entrepreneur. They discuss how he became an entrepreneur after being inspired by his father growing up, as well as the many entrepreneurial endeavors he’s started and been a part of.
27 Nov 2019 7PM 25 min
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