Local Matters

Listen in as host George Halford sits down with the Founder of Cooperative Aid, Michele Wyatt. She has a passion for serving God by working through her nonprofit to lead mission trips and reach people across the globe. Hear about her family, upbringing, faith, work, fundraising, what landed her in our area, and more! Listen To The Local Matters Podcast Today! News Talk 94.1

Hear our host Ben Rodgers speak with the new Mayor of Baxter, Danny Holmes. They talk about what has been improving in Baxter, the opinions of the citizens and city employees, upcoming growth updates, Danny's perspective on transitioning into the role, and more! Listen To The Local Matters Podcast Today! News Talk 94.1

Listen in as Dr. Jennifer Mabry and Dr. Emily Lee sit down with Sara Johnson. This episode raises awareness about communication disorders, and the importance of early intervention and access to care. Sara owns her own speech pathology practice in Cookeville, and she speaks on her experience in the field as it relates to Speech, Language, Hearing, and communication in general. Listen To The Local Matters Podcast Today! News Talk 94.1

During this episode, our host Tiffany Anton sits down with Tate Craig who is the owner of Mint To Be in Cookeville. Mint To Be is a wedding chapel and venue service that is brand new. Hear about Tate's passion, how she created her space and business, and more. Listen To The Local Matters Podcast Today! News Talk 94.1

During this episode, our host Jeremy Wendt sits down with Clif Matlock, who is currently serving at Upperman Middle School. He has been in the education sector for decades and today, we hear about his legacy and how it's based on the success of his students. Listen To The Local Matters Podcast Today! News Talk 94.1

During this episode, our hosts Dr. Jennifer Mabry and Dr. Emily Lee sit down with Julie Randolph to talk about bedwetting. Julie discusses her journey into pediatric urology... how she began, the work she does now, etc. and shares her insight into bedwetting. Listen To The Local Matters Podcast Today! News Talk 94.1

Our host Tiffany Anton sits down with Bruce Helton And Zach Sing who work at Print Link Printing. This is a commercial printing company that is local to Cookeville. They started off as a print broker then bought equipment and began working on their own. Hear all about how printing has changed across 29 years, the work Bruce and Zach do for the company, it's future, and more! Listen To The Local Matters Podcast Today! News Talk 94.1

During this episode, our host Jeremy Wendt sits down with Renee Craig who is a teacher at Upperman High School. She teaches theater, drama, yearbook, English, and more! They discuss how she became a teacher, her education, work in the theater department, how she develops performances, and more! Listen To The Local Matters Podcast Today! News Talk 94.1

Zach Ledbetter is the Director Of Outreach And Engagement for the department of tourism in Cookeville - Putnam County. He sits down with our host, George Halford, to discuss him growing up here, his friends/passions, hobbies, family, faith, and more! Listen To The Local Matters Podcast Today! News Talk 94.1

Our host Ben Rodgers sits down with the City Administrator for Algood, Keith Morrison. They talk all about what's going on in the city. Budgeting, planning, timelines, and more. Listen in for all of your important up-to-date Algood information. Listen To The Local Matters Podcast Today! News Talk 94.1

During this episode, hear about the experience that Ashley Coon has had as a nurse practitioner at the Cookeville Health Department. More specifically, hear about the education that she pours into women, especially those who are under insured/without insurance. This episode is all about nursing as a profession! Listen To The Local Matters Podcast Today! News Talk 94.1

During this episode, our host Tiffany Anton talks to the owner of Simply Screens, Paul Krupa. Simply Screens keeps the bugs OUT with the highest quality screen solutions - originally in Knoxville, but now serving the Crossville and Cookeville area. Hear about business challenges, development, expertise, and more! Listen To The Local Matters Podcast Today! News Talk 94.1

Listen with us as host Jeremy Wendt sits down with Dr. Catherine Jones who is the principal at Prescott South Elementary School. They talk all about her story: how she has gone from Tech Campus School, to opening Northeast and Prescott Central, as well as the new Prescott Elementary. Also hear all things STEM and fun at Prescott South Elementary, strengthening literacy, and more! Listen To The Local Matters Podcast Today! News Talk 94.1

Host George Halford sits down with Gene Gant, who is the CEO of Eventa LLC. Eventa provides complex respiratory care, along with other services and is based in Livingston. Hear about Gene's life story and more! Listen To The Local Matters Podcast Today! News Talk 94.1

Host Ben Rodgers sits down with Holly Williams and Kelly Clarkson to talk about the Area Agency On Aging And Disability here at the UCDD in Cookeville. Hear about their life stories, what led them to this position, the people they help, requirements, etc. Listen To The Local Matters Podcast Today! News Talk 94.1

During this episode, our hosts Dr. Jennifer Mabry and Dr. Emily Lee sit down with Dr. Barbara Reynolds to discuss the impact of public health nursing, the significance of advocacy in health care, and how nurses make a difference in rural communities like ours. Listen To The Local Matters Podcast Today! News Talk 94.1

Hear an exclusive interview from host Tiffany Anton and guest Brad Taylor who owns The Ugly Mug Bar And Grill. They discuss the final opening, challenges Brad and the team may face, how the area impacts business, and more! Listen To The Local Matters Podcast Today! News Talk 94.1

During this episode, our host Jeremy Wendt sits down with Kim Sells who is the nutrition supervisor for the Jackson County School System. They talk all about school nutrition system, how she came to be in the position she's in, her education, how the school nutrition system operates, and more! News Talk 94.1

One of the most multi-talented young professionals in our area, Zach Buckner, sits down with our host George Halford to talk all about his story. Listen To The Local Matters Podcast Today! News Talk 94.1

During this episode, our host Ben Rodgers talks with TN State Representative Michael Hale about bills that he has sponsored, committees and legislation, wrap up on the general assembly's session, special sessions, and more! Listen To The Local Matters Podcast Today! News Talk 94.1

During this episode, our hosts Dr. Jennifer Mabry and Dr. Emily Lee sit down with Amber Hoffert to recognize National Melanoma and Skin Cancer Awareness Month. Hear about the risks of Melanoma, the importance of taking care of your skin, signs to look for, and more! Listen To The Local Matters Podcast Today! News Talk 94.1

During this episode, our host Jeremy Wendt visits with Heather Tinch. She is the principal at Burks Elementary School in Monterey! They talk all about how her career has developed, what it's like working in Monterey, about her family, past and present plans, and more! Listen To The Local Matters Podcast Today! News Talk 94.1

Our host George Halford is joined by David Provau who has served in multiple capacities across his lifetime. Hear specific stories of his, about his past, upbringing, and current day to day. Listen To The Local Matters Podcast Today! News Talk 94.1

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 Matters Podcast Today! News Talk 94.1

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! News Talk 94.1

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 what they currently work on. Listen To The Local Matters Podcast Today! News Talk 94.1

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! News Talk 94.1

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! News Talk 94.1

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! News Talk 94.1

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! News Talk 94.1

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! News Talk 94.1

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! News Talk 94.1

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 have intellectual disabilities, and more! Listen To The Local Matters Podcast Today! News Talk 94.1

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 more! Listen To The Local Matters Podcast Today! News Talk 94.1

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 health concerns. Listen To The Local Matters Podcast Today! News Talk 94.1

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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 Today! News Talk 94.1

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 Podcast Today! News Talk 94.1

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! News Talk 94.1

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! News Talk 94.1

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 Matters Podcast Today! News Talk 94.1

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 with Dr. Parsons from Upper Cumberland Family Dentistry. Listen To The Local Matters Podcast Today! News Talk 94.1