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
1,600 Episodes
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Kayla Jackson Joins Drs. Mabry & Lee To Talk On Mental Health Care

In recognition of Suicide Prevention Month, Dr. Mabry welcomes Dr. Kayla Jackson from the Mental Health Cooperative to talk about the importance of mental health care in the Upper Cumberland and beyond. A Cookeville native and Tennessee Tech graduate, Dr. Jackson shares what inspired her to pursue a career in…
18 Sep 2025 9AM 33 min

Cayce Williams Joins Tiffany Anton To Discuss The Vision Behind Cavin Haus

In this episode, Upper Cumberland native Cayce Wallace joins Tiffany Anton to share the inspiration and vision behind Cavin Haus — a thoughtfully designed unisex boutique and event space. What was once a laundromat is now being reimagined through Cayce’s strategic use of her marketing expertise and her husband’s hands-on…
17 Sep 2025 9AM 32 min

Vicky Brummitt Joins Jeremy Wendt To Discuss Being A Literary Specialist

Jeremy Wendt sits down with Vicky Brummitt, a Secondary 9-12 Literacy Specialist in the Putnam County School System, to explore her journey into teaching. Vicky opens up about her passion for education, her philosophy of “No one will fail my class as long as they do the work,” and how…
16 Sep 2025 9AM 30 min

Jason & Rachelle Kerr Join George Halford To Discuss Their Calling

George Halford sits down with Jason and Rachelle Kerr to share their powerful journey from personal struggles to spiritual transformation—and how it all led to the founding of The Community House in Fentress County. Jason, a former voice actor turned pastor, and Rachelle, a lifelong believer with deep roots in…
15 Sep 2025 9AM 33 min

Amanda Looper Joins Tiffany Anton To Discuss Buckeye Home Medical

Amanda Looper, Director of Retail and Strategy for Buckeye Home Medical, recently sat down with Tiffany Anton to share the company’s journey and future goals. What began as a small business in Jamestown, TN, has grown into a thriving operation with 11 locations across Tennessee, and plans to expand into…
10 Sep 2025 9AM 32 min

Ben & Lesley Herron Join Jeremy Wendt To Discuss Being Principal

In this episode, Jeremy Wendt sits down with Ben Herron, Principal of White Plains Academy, and Lesley Herron, Principal of Avery Trace Middle School, to discuss their unique paths to education leadership. Lesley shares how teaching wasn’t initially in her plans, while Ben talks about how coaching football led him…
9 Sep 2025 9AM 33 min

Nicole Guerrero Joins Tiffany Anton To Discuss The Inspiration To Start Tiny Tots Detailing

Nicole Guerrero recently joined Tiffany Anton to discuss her new business venture, Tiny Tots Detailing—a specialized cleaning service focused on deep-cleaning toddler products such as car seats, strollers, highchairs, and more. Nicole shared what inspired her to start the business and emphasized the importance of using child-safe, effective products—carefully chosen…
3 Sep 2025 9AM 32 min

Rachel Mortenson Joins Drs. Mabry And Lee To Discuss Diana Health

Guest Rachel Mortenson joins Drs. Mabry And Lee to discuss Diana Health, located in Cookeville, Tennessee. Mortenson started her journey at Louisville Hospital as a Labor and Delivery nurse, and is now apart of the wonderful Diana Health. In this episode, she discusses the journey she took to get into…
28 Aug 2025 9AM 33 min

Kate Prichett And Jennifer Officer With Tiffany Anton Discuss The Story Of Keaton Place

Mother-daughter duo Jennifer Officer and Kate Pritchett recently sat down with Tiffany Anton to share the story behind their boutique, Keaton Place, located in Livingston, TN. The store offers everything from back-to-school items to home décor, jewelry, and bags. Jennifer opened the shop while balancing life as a full-time mom,…
27 Aug 2025 9AM 33 min

Teresa Ogletree And Jeremy Wendt Discuss Teaching Throughout The Years

Jeremy Wendt sits down with Jessica Eldridge, Director of Advocacy for Educated Play, to talk about her transition from educator to champion of inclusive outdoor learning spaces. With a background as a teacher, special education teacher, principal, and RTI coordinator, Eldridge now works with a recreation company that builds inclusive…
26 Aug 2025 9AM 33 min

Melinda Leftwich And George Halford Discuss The Passion Behind Game On Accessible Tennis

Melinda Mott Leftwich, founder of Game On Accessible Tennis, joins host George Halford to discuss her inspiring, no-cost tennis program designed for children and adults of all abilities and skill levels. In this heartwarming conversation, Melinda shares how her initiative is breaking down barriers and creating a more inclusive space…
25 Aug 2025 9AM 32 min

Tyler Brandes Joins Ben Rodgers To Discuss His Love For Being A Reserved Officer

Tyler Brandes joins Ben Rodgers to share his unique path from being a dive master in the Caribbean—working with physically handicapped individuals—to serving as a Reserve Officer with the Sparta Police Department. Originally from St. Petersburg, Florida, Tyler recounts how he met his wife in college and eventually settled in…
22 Aug 2025 9AM 32 min
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