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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1,421 Episodes
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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

Meet The Candidates From July 30th

This is the week for August elections 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 11AM 41 min

Meet The Candidates From July 29th

We are one week away from the August election 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!
30 Jul 2024 12PM 36 min

George Halford & Actor/Leader Pat Frank

George Halford talks with Pat Frank. They discuss his past, present, and future as well as the work he has done in the community, and abroad. Hear also about his role in the Cookeville Theatre Program's recent production of Fiddler on The Roof. Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast…
29 Jul 2024 11AM 32 min

Meet The Candidates From July 26th

We are one week away from the August election 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!
26 Jul 2024 1PM 48 min

Meet The Candidates from July 25th

We are one week away from the August election 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!
26 Jul 2024 1PM 52 min

Ben Rodgers & Vice Mayor Luke Eldridge

Ben Rodgers meets with the Vice Mayor of Cookeville, Luke Eldridge. They discuss his position as the director of Title 1 services as well as the Career Team in Cookeville, people getting back into the work force, the homeless population, and more! Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast today.
23 Jul 2024 10AM 32 min
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