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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1,429 Episodes
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John Sanders And Rhiannon Allison At The Register Of Deeds Office

During this episode of the Local Matters Podcast, our host Ben Rodgers sits down with two executives of the Putnam County Register Of Deeds Office, John Sanders and Rhiannon Allison. They talk all about the MyLandAlert software, updating the public about deed transferring letters, and more! Listen To The Local…
25 Apr 1PM 33 min

Whitney Talks All Things Whitney Root Gardens

During this episode, our host Tiffany Anton visits with owner of Whitney Roots Gardens, Whitney Roots. They discuss all things gardening, the services that Whitney provides (pollinators, soil, landscape, slope of yard), and more! Listen To The Local Matters Podcast Today!
25 Apr 12PM 32 min

Melissa Geist And Cary Cass On Public Health

Our hosts Dr. Emily Lee and Dr. Jennifer Mabry sit down to discuss national public health week, focusing on prevention, access to care, and environmental factors that affect our health. Their guests are Dr. Geist and Mrs. Cass from Tennessee Tech University. They also discuss their background in nursing, and…
24 Apr 12PM 33 min

Darren Reed Talks The Fresh Rinse

Tiffany Anton, our host, sits down with realtor and business owner Darren Reed who owns The Fresh Rinse here in Cookeville. They talk all about how the business came together, what they do, why they decided to open the business, and more! Listen To The Local Matters Podcast Today!
23 Apr 11AM 32 min

The World Of Kindergarten Teachers

Host Jeremy Wendt sits down with several Kindergarten and Pre-K teachers to discuss all of the ins and outs of the classroom. Hear about the day to day life, certain events, organization, making progress throughout the year, and more! Listen To The Local Matters Podcast Today!
22 Apr 11AM 33 min

Ed Bray Talks Service, Racing, And Work

Ed Bray sits down with our host George Halford to talk about his upbringing as a child, his young year, middle age history, and current day to day. From military to racing and HVAC, Ed Bray has experience across the spectrum. Listen To The Local Matters Podcast Today!
21 Apr 9AM 33 min

Dr. Robert Owens And Boys State

Our host Ben Rodgers sits down with Dr. Robert Owens who is the Tennessee Tech University Senior Executive for Access, Belonging, and Community Outreach. They discuss all things Boys State: dates, regions, ages of kids, programs, and more! Listen To The Local Matters Podcast Today!
21 Apr 9AM 33 min

Jodi Pitts On The Small Business Conference

Our host, Tiffany Anton, joins with Jodi Pitts to discuss the upcoming Small Business And Entrepreneurship Conference that lasts all day. Also hear about her experience with the Small Business Development Center, The Business Collective, Magnolia Marketing, and more! Listen To The Local Matters Podcast Today!
16 Apr 9AM 32 min

Dr. Kinsey Simone And The Impact Of Research

During this episode with host Jeremy Wendt, Dr. Kinsey Simone from Tennessee Tech's College of Education and Sciences talks on how research skills are developed through the classroom, how they may be missing, what teachers can do, and more! Listen To The Local Matters Podcast Today!
16 Apr 9AM 33 min

Meika McClendon And Karen Callahan From Community Options

During this episode of the Local Matters podcast, discover the Impact of Community Options and Service Groups in the Upper Cumberland as our host George Halford sits down with Meika McClendon And Karen Callahan. They talk all about how Community Options serves the area, how they work with people who…
14 Apr 10AM 32 min

Stephanie Nelson On TN Virtual Junior High

During this episode, our host Jeremy Wendt sits down with Stephanie Nelson who is the functioning principal of a virtual school here across Tennessee. They talk all about what a virtual school is, what Stephanie does as the functioning principal, who they partner with, how to access the school, and…
11 Apr 12PM 31 min

Dr. Stephen Franklin On Infantry To Adolescence

On this episode of our Local Matters podcast, our hosts Dr. Emily Lee and Dr. Jennifer Mabry sit down with local pediatrician Dr. Stephen Franklin from Cookeville Pediatric Associates. They talk on insights of promoting the growth of children and their wellness, the importance of checkups and vaccinations, and common…
11 Apr 9AM 33 min

Dr. Summer Weary On Foot Health

Did you know that April is National Foot Health Awareness month?🩺 Hear from Jennifer Mabry and Emily Lee with Dr. Summer Weary, who has been providing podiatric care to the Cookeville area since 2012. Foot health is important and Dr. Summer Weary is here to help you! Catch all the…
10 Apr 9AM 34 min

Steve And Paula Hines On P.S. Paws Pet Bakery

The owners of P.S. Paws Pet Bakery, Steve and Paula Hines, sit down with our host Tiffany Anton to talk all about their local business! Hear about what they offer, where they began, how they operate on a day to day basis, and more! Listen To The Local Matters Podcast…
9 Apr 9AM 32 min

Bob Young And White County Schools

During this episode, Bob Young sits down with our host Jeremy Wendt to talk about insights into the school board in White County. Bob is a chairman of the White County School Board. They talk about their responsibilities and roles, policies, financial reviews, and more! Listen To The Local Matters…
9 Apr 9AM 32 min

The Life Story Of Archivist Glen Jones

Our host George Halford visits with Glen Jones who is the first archivist for Putnam County. In 2008 Glen became Putnam County's first archivist and created Putnam's Archives and Putnam's Veterans Hall. Hear about his upbringing, current and future plans, and more! Listen To The Local Matters Podcast Today!
7 Apr 9AM 33 min

State Rep Ryan Williams On TN Government

During this episode, our host Ben Rodgers sits down with Ryan Williams who is the state representative for most of our area in Putnam County. They discuss all things Tennessee Government including term lengths, his background, introduction to government, future plans, and more! Listen To The Local Matters Podcast Today!
4 Apr 12PM 33 min

Dr. Erin Rohman On Allergies

Listen in as our hosts Dr. Jennifer Mabry and Dr. Emily Lee sit down with Dr. Erin Rohman to talk about seasonal allergies, how some allergens are prevalent throughout the year, and more! Dr. Rohman is from the Allergy, Asthma, and Sinus center here in Cookeville. Listen To The Local…
4 Apr 11AM 33 min

Buck Parsons On Dental And Oral Health

Today, our hosts Dr. Jennifer Mabry and Dr. Emily Lee visit with Dr. Buck Parsons who is a local dentist in our area. They talk about why it's important to think about oral health, and how it is impacted throughout different seasons. Hear about how to keep your smile healthy…
3 Apr 12PM 34 min

Roxy Selzer And Optimal IV Hydration And Wellness

During this episode, our host Tiffany Anton sits down with small business owner Roxy Selzer, who owns Optimal IV Hydration And Wellness. This is a hydration and vitamin shop that provides services for several categories of people in our area. Hear about her challenges over the past year, where she's…
2 Apr 11AM 32 min
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