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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1,590 Episodes
1160 – 1180

Hannah Davis & Quit 4 Life Smoking Cessation Program

Hannah Davis sits down with Randy Todd, founding member of Quit 4 Life in Cookeville. They discuss the dangers of nicotine, cigarettes, and vaping, and the resources that are available to help you quit smoking through the Quit 4 Life Smoking Cessation Program. Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast…
30 Jan 2020 7PM 25 min

Tiffany Anton & Stroud's Barbeque

Tiffany Anton meets with Slade Stroud, owner of Stroud's Barbeque in Cookeville. They discuss the family history behind the Stroud's Barbeque name, the benefits of investing in your employees, and how marketing has changed over the years. Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by Office Mart.
29 Jan 2020 7PM 25 min

Bob Bell & Living Wills

Bob Bell sits down with Scott Williams, Chief Operating Officer of Cookeville Regional Medical Center. They discuss what living wills are, and why they are important for the hospital, its patients, and their families. Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by Office Mart.
28 Jan 2020 7PM 25 min

Lewis Matheney & Corvette Collecting

Lewis Matheney meets with Cookeville local Frank Skold. They discuss their shared love of Corvette cars, how and where he fell in love with Corvette cars, and where the cars in his collection have come from and the differences between the models. Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented…
27 Jan 2020 7PM 25 min

Dwight Henry & Unpacking Truth Pt 25

Pastor Ron Allen and Dwight Henry discuss spiritual matters and how they impact daily life. They continue to look at unpacking the truth this week by discussing Jesus Christ, the game changer, and his “I am” statements in the Book of John. Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented…
24 Jan 2020 7PM 25 min

Hannah Davis & Diets And Nutrition

Hannah Davis talks with Allison Barlow, registered dietitian with Cookeville Regional Medical Center. They discuss diets, nutrition, and exercise in the new year, and finding the right program and diet for your lifestyle. Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by Office Mart.
23 Jan 2020 7PM 25 min

Tiffany Anton & Honest Handyman & Remodel Services

Tiffany Anton talks with Kyle Romine, owner of Honest Handyman & Remodel Services in Cookeville. They discuss the services that Honest Handyman provides, and how the company got started, as well as the strength in making connections and building personal relationships to grow your business. Listen to the latest Local…
22 Jan 2020 7PM 25 min

Bob Bell & Principal Of White County High School

Bob Bell talks with Grant Swallows, Principal of White County High School in Sparta. They discuss Governor Bill Lee's recent visit to the school, the school's mechatronics programs, and the advantages of the school's block scheduling for classes. Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by Office Mart.
21 Jan 2020 7PM 25 min

Lewis Matheney & Director Of Annual Giving & Stewardship

Lewis Matheney sits down with Kristie Phillips, Director of Annual Giving and Stewardship at Tennessee Tech University in Cookeville. They discuss the roles that her position plays at Tennessee Tech, the role that she plays in Tennessee Tech Athletics, and the importance of gratitude. Listen to the latest Local Matters…
20 Jan 2020 7PM 25 min

Dwight Henry & Unpacking Truth Pt 24

Pastor Ron Allen and Dwight Henry discuss spiritual matters and how they impact daily life. They continue to look at unpacking the truth this week by discussing Jesus Christ, the game changer, and his “I am” statements in the Book of John. Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented…
17 Jan 2020 7PM 25 min

Tiffany Anton & Lagniappe Spice Company

Tiffany Anton sits down with Amanda and John Brantley, owners of Lagniappe Spice Company. They discuss the origins behind the company and its name, the various spice blends that they make, and how those blends came to be in relation to local demand and feedback. Listen to the latest Local…
15 Jan 2020 7PM 25 min

Lewis Matheney & Tennessee Performing Arts Center

Lewis Matheney talks with Lakeland Gordon, a wardrobe supervisor for the Tennessee Performing Arts Center in Nashville. They discuss how she got started in the field of performing arts, and how she learned to design costumes for various theatrical productions. Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by Office…
13 Jan 2020 7PM 25 min

Dwight Henry & Establishing Your Identity In Christ Pt 2

Pastor Ron Allen and Dwight Henry discuss spiritual matters and how they impact daily life. They continue their discussion on establishing your identity in Christ, and believing what God says about you opposed to what you say about yourself. Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by Office Mart.
10 Jan 2020 7PM 25 min

Tiffany Anton & Red Silo Brewing Company

Tiffany Anton talks with Elijah Thomen from Red Silo Brewing Company in Cookeville. They discuss what led to the creation of Red Silo Brewing Company, the company's involvement with the community, and local business growth and development in downtown Cookeville. Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by Office…
8 Jan 2020 7PM 25 min

Bob Bell & Tennessee Tech Athletics

Bob Bell meets with Mark Wilson, Director of Athletics at Tennessee Tech University. They discuss current issues inside of the NCAA currently affecting student athletes, as well as TTU's emphasis on education for their student athletes. Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by Office Mart.
7 Jan 2020 7PM 25 min

Lewis Matheney & Local Songwriting

Lewis Matheney sits down with Jake Hoot, Rick Jones, and Alejandra Cisneros-Conohan. They discuss songwriting, and how it ties into the Upper Cumberland's strong cultural and performing arts scenes, as well as how it ties into the Impact Leadership program. Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by Office…
6 Jan 2020 7PM 25 min

Dwight Henry & Establishing Your Identity In Christ Pt 1

On today's Local Matters…Pastor Ron Allen and Dwight Henry discuss spiritual matters and how they impact daily life. They begin a discussion on establishing your identity in Christ, and believing what God says about you opposed to what you say about yourself. Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented…
27 Dec 2019 7PM 25 min

Dwight Henry & Have A Merry Mary Christmas Pt 2

Pastor Ron Allen and Dwight Henry discuss spiritual matters and how they impact daily life. With Christmas coming soon, they continue their discussion on the Virgin Mary, and the lessons that can be learned to avoid being stressed this season. Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by Office…
20 Dec 2019 7PM 25 min

Tiffany Anton & TriStar Brew Works

Tiffany Anton talks with Brian Thiesen of TriStar Brew Works in Cookeville. They discuss his self-made entrepreneurial journey from working in banking, to powder coating, to branching out and designing all kinds of custom craft works for local breweries. Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by Office Mart.
18 Dec 2019 7PM 25 min

Bob Bell & Warren County Schools

Bob Bell meets with Director of Warren County Schools Bobby Cox. They discuss the Warren County School System as a whole, incorporating technology in high school curriculum, and college and career readiness in Warren County. Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by Office Mart.
17 Dec 2019 7PM 25 min
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