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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1,507 Episodes
180 – 200

Tiffany Anton and Billie Davis from Upper Cumberland Tourism

Tiffany Anton talks to Billie Davis who represents Canoe The Caney, JBeez Watercraft, and Upper Cumberland Tourism! They talk all about tourism in the Upper Cumberland, the work that she does to stim tourism in certain areas, upcoming events, and more! Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast today.
27 Aug 2024 1PM 33 min

Buddy Pearson & Judy Schinbeckler, Alma Anderson

Buddy Pearson sits down with the Putnam County Supervisor for Professional Development and Licensure, and Alma Anderson who is the principal at Avery Trace. First up, hear about the Grow Your Own program that will help teachers with development and licenses. Also check in with Alma Anderson on current events…
27 Aug 2024 12PM 34 min

George Halford & Bob Terry

George Halford sits down with Bob Terry, the retired police chief of Putnam County. They talk all about his life: the past, present and future! Listen to the Local Matters Podcast today.
27 Aug 2024 12PM 33 min

Ben Rodgers & Mayor Danny Holmes, Student Lila Naugle

Ben Rodgers meets with the Mayor of Baxter, Danny Holmes and Lila Naugle, who is a full time student at Tech and works for The Power of Putnam. They talk all about POP, how Lila's classes help with the development of new processes, what they do as a whole to…
27 Aug 2024 12PM 33 min

Tiffany Anton and Jack Sherell from The Asphalt Team

Tiffany Anton talks to the owner of The Asphalt Team, Jack Sherell. They talk all about how he got in to business, what their team does, future plans, and more! Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast today.
22 Aug 2024 10AM 33 min

George Halford & Barbara Rosensteel

George Halford sits down with Barbara Rosensteel. They talk all about the topic of Christian nationalism, as well as their history and current occupations. Listen to the Local Matters Podcast today.
21 Aug 2024 1PM 33 min

Buddy Pearson & Attendance Supervisor Chris Pierce

Buddy Pearson sits down with the Putnam County Attendance Supervisor, Chris Pierce. They talk all things attendance: from Truancy Intervention, to what prepared him to work with kids, and what the effects of being late to school have on a child. Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast today.
20 Aug 2024 11AM 34 min

George Halford & Sheriff Eddie Farris

George Halford sits down with Sheriff Eddie Farris. They talk all about his past, what led him in to the position he is in now, future plans, and more! Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast today.
19 Aug 2024 11AM 33 min

Ben Rodgers & Senator Mark Pody

Ben Rodgers meets with the District 17 senator Mark Pody. They discuss the drama with the seat that he holds in senate, redrawing county lines, certain bills that Pody has worked on in education, and more! Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast today.
15 Aug 2024 1PM 33 min

Ben Rodgers & White County Commissioner Kyle Goff

Ben Rodgers meets with a County Commissioner from White County district 7, Kyle Goff! They talk about how he became the commissioner, the work he does on a federal and local level, health and safety resolutions, and more. Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast today.
15 Aug 2024 1PM 32 min

Tiffany Anton and Zach Stephens from ZDStephens Company

Tiffany Anton talks to Zach Stephens from ZDStephens Company. They talk all about his business and consulting, campaign management, education, and more! Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast today.
14 Aug 2024 10AM 33 min

Buddy Pearson & Director of Schools Corby King

Buddy Pearson sits down with Corby King. He is the Director of Putnam County Schools. They discuss the first week of school, all of the excitement and changes coming, fresh starts, new carlines and communication platforms, and more! Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast today.
13 Aug 2024 12PM 33 min

Ben Rodgers & Smith County Commissioner Matthew Inyart

Ben Rodgers meets with a County Commissioner from Smith County District 4, Matthew Inyart. They talk all about his past, the Cumberland River, re-districting, and more! Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast today.
7 Aug 2024 10AM 32 min

Tiffany Anton and Machelle Graham from Pdilly's Cupcakes

Tiffany Anton talks to Machelle Graham, the owner of Pdilly's Cupcakes in Cookeville. They sit down to discuss Machelle's past, everything she has to offer, how she broke into entrepreneurship, and more! Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast today.
7 Aug 2024 10AM 24 min

Buddy Pearson & Melanie Bussell, Kassie Hunley

Buddy Pearson sits down with Melanie Bussell and Kassie Hunley from the Putnam County School System! Melanie is the learning loss and RTI supervisor, and Kassie is the new behavior specialist both for Putnam County. They discuss behavior in children and how they both intervene with students daily. Listen to…
6 Aug 2024 11AM 33 min

George Halford & Putnam County Clerk Wayne Nabors

George Halford sits down with Wayne Nabors. They talk about his life. Hear all about his past, current, and future plans. All of his likes, passions, politics and more! Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast today.
6 Aug 2024 11AM 33 min

Ben Rodgers & Tourist Development Manager Ashley DeRossett

Ben Rodgers meets with the Middle Tennessee Division Manager at the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development. They discuss her background, the value that she has brought to the state within her tourism/economic development work, and more! Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast today.
1 Aug 2024 12PM 33 min

Meet The Candidates From July 31st

Tomorrow morning is when voting opens in the Upper Cumberland! This is your forum to hear from the candidates who want to serve you. They discuss why they are running, changes they will make, and more!
31 Jul 2024 2PM 39 min

Tiffany Anton and Jeremy Rivera from SEO

Tiffany Anton talks to Jeremy Rivera from Jeremy Rivera SEO! They discuss his education, the work he does now, all things Google Search Engine Optimization, and more! Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast today.
31 Jul 2024 1PM 33 min
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