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
1,519 Episodes
980 – 1000

Dwight Henry & Staying Above The Frays Of Life

Pastor Ron Allen and Dwight Henry discuss spiritual matters and how they impact daily life. This week, they discuss staying above the frays of life - those attacks, losses, and tribulations in life that bring despair and stress. Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by Office Mart.
11 Sep 2020 7PM 25 min

Tiffany Anton & First Volunteer Bank

Tiffany Anton meets with Kelly Sullivan, Branch Manager at First Volunteer Bank in Cookeville. They discuss the journey of her career, her time at First Volunteer Bank, as well as how they help out the community. Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by Office Mart.
9 Sep 2020 7PM 25 min

Bob Bell & Tennessee State Board of Education And COVID-19

Bob Bell talks with Lillian Hartgrove, Chair of the Tennessee State Board of Education, and former Vice President of the Highlands Initiative. They discuss changes at the state level of education, as well as the challenges that teachers are currently facing due to COVID-19 and adapting to new technology. Listen…
8 Sep 2020 7PM 25 min

Dwight Henry & The Power Of Goals

Pastor Ron Allen and Dwight Henry discuss spiritual matters and how they impact daily life. This week, they discuss the topic of the power of goals, what it means, and how to not become deterred in times of great hardship. Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by Office…
4 Sep 2020 7PM 25 min

Tiffany Anton & The Sculpting Spa

Tiffany Anton sits down with Natasha Jain with The Sculpting Spa in Cookeville. They discuss her family's history of entrepreneurship, how she got her start running her own business, and how The Sculpting Spa came to be. Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by Office Mart.
2 Sep 2020 7PM 25 min

Bob Bell & iCube At Tennessee Tech University

Bob Bell talks with Kevin Liska, Director of the iCube at Tennessee Tech University. They discuss what the iCube program is and what it stands for at TTU, iCube's involvement with the Tennessee Aquarium, and iCube's traffic safety campaigns. Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by Office Mart.
1 Sep 2020 7PM 25 min

Lewis Matheney & Comedy And Comfort Food

Lewis Matheney meets with Cookeville Waffle House and local comedic icon, Mushroom. They discuss her life and growing up, where her comedic talents and influences come from, and her experience overcoming serious health issues. Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by Office Mart.
31 Aug 2020 7PM 25 min

Tiffany Anton & The Pizza Machine

Tiffany Anton talks with Dylan Neumann, owner of The Pizza Machine food truck in Cookeville. They discuss how The Pizza Machine got its start, his family's history making pizza, and what went into outfitting a school bus into a kitchen. Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by Office…
26 Aug 2020 7PM 25 min

Bob Bell & TTU's College Of Business And School Start Up

Bob Bell talks with Dr. Tom Payne, Dean of the College of Business at Tennessee Tech University. They discuss school start up for the College of Business for the fall semester, as well as what will be different for students this year in light of current events. Listen to the…
25 Aug 2020 7PM 25 min

Lewis Matheney & Putnam County Mayor

Lewis Matheney talks with Putnam County Mayor Randy Porter. They discuss the story of his life including where he grew up, his professional career, and how he came to be mayor of Putnam County and all that entails. Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by Office Mart.
24 Aug 2020 7PM 25 min

Dwight Henry & This Is Living Ministries

Dwight Henry sits down with Lindsay Holloway, founder of This Is Living Ministries, and Ashley England. They discuss This Is Living Ministries' mission, and hear Ashley's testimonial and experiences being in the ministry's program. Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by Office Mart.
21 Aug 2020 7PM 25 min

Tiffany Anton & Putnam County Veterans Service Office

Tiffany Anton meets with Michael Glass, Veteran Benefit Representative with the Putnam County Veterans Service Office. They discuss his military career, the jobs he's held since then, and the services that he provides for veterans through the Putnam County Veterans Service Office. Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented…
19 Aug 2020 7PM 25 min

Bob Bell & Putnam County Reopenings And The VITAL Program

Bob Bell meets with Sam Brooks, Personal Learning Supervisor and Director of the VITAL Program for Putnam County Schools. They discuss Putnam County's school reopening process, the resources students will use this semester, and how the VITAL Program ties into everything. Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by…
18 Aug 2020 7PM 25 min

Lewis Matheney & Middle Tennessee Jewelry

Lewis Matheney sits down with Marty Perkins, owner of Middle Tennessee Jewelry in Cookeville. They discuss the journey of his career, how he got his start in jewelry, his training, and the importance of keeping business personal with clients to help them find what they're looking for. Listen to the…
17 Aug 2020 7PM 25 min

Dwight Henry & Christ - The Constant During Change

Pastor Ron Allen and Dwight Henry discuss spiritual matters and how they impact daily life. This week, they discuss how everyone's world has been touched and changed in some way due to current events, and how Christ and faith remain constants no matter what. Listen to the latest Local Matters…
14 Aug 2020 7PM 25 min

Tiffany Anton & R-Cubed Environmental Solutions

Tiffany Anton sits down with Jason McCormick, owner of R-Cubed Environmental Solutions in Cookeville. They discuss what R-Cubed Environmental Solutions is, the services they provide, and how the business got its start. Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by Office Mart.
12 Aug 2020 7PM 25 min

Bob Bell & Director Of Workforce Development And Education

Bob Bell talks with Kaitlin Salyer, member of the Cookeville-Putnam County Chamber of Commerce and the Highlands Initiative. They discuss her role as Director of Workforce Development & Education, as well as the Highlands Pathway to Prosperity program. Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by Office Mart.
11 Aug 2020 7PM 25 min

Lewis Matheney & Fractal Designs

Lewis Matheney meets with local artist and woodworker Joseph Lewis. They discuss what fractal designs are, how he goes about creating them in wood using electricity, as well as the dangers and safety precautions required for attempting fractal designs. Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by Office Mart.
10 Aug 2020 7PM 25 min

Dwight Henry & Living Confident During Transformation

Pastor Ron Allen and Dwight Henry discuss spiritual matters and how they impact daily life. This week, they discuss what it means to transform and live in a transformative time given recent events, and going through a transformation doesn't mean having to live without hope. Listen to the latest Local…
7 Aug 2020 7PM 25 min

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
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