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
1,590 Episodes
1520 – 1540

Matt Swallows & Van Buren County Mayor

On today’s Local Matters Podcast, after receiving a few grants and approval on projects, Van Buren County Mayor Greg Wilson talks to host Matt Swallows about the status of planned walking trails, community centers, and the recently opened shooting park. Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by Office…
25 Apr 2018 7PM 24 min

Dr. Bob Bell & WCTE and Putnam County Schools Educational Programs

On today’s Local Matters Podcast, Host Bob Bell is joined by WCTE’s Avery Hutchins and Putnam County School’s Ready To Learn Manager, Cindy Putman. They discuss the ongoing educational programs and projects they offer the community.Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by Office Mart…
24 Apr 2018 7PM 24 min

Judy Duke & Former State Representative to Local Attorney

On today’s Local Matters Podcast, Judy Duke talks with local attorney Henry Fincher about his travels and hobbies in our latest podcast. They’ll also talk about his family life and career as an attorney and being a former state representative.Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by Office Mart…
23 Apr 2018 7PM 24 min

Dwight Henry & What Generosity Means

On today’s Local Matters Podcast, Dwight Henry and Pastor Ron Allen offer some insight into phrases of faith you may hear, but don’t really know. They discuss “What Generosity Means” today in their ongoing series examining faith based phrases.Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by Office Mart…
20 Apr 2018 7PM 24 min

Sam Brooks & Star Player To School Director

On today’s Local Matters Podcast, before starting a life long career in Education, Putnam County School Director Jerry Boyd was a student athlete and star player. He talks with Sam Brooks about his experiences and choosing to pursue education over sports.Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by Office…
19 Apr 2018 7PM 24 min

Matt Swallows & The Burgess Falls Window Cliffs

On today’s Local Matters Podcast, one year after opening the Window Cliffs natural area, Matt Swallows talks with Park Ranger and Manager Bill Summers about the impact it's had on tourism at Burgess Falls and the current upgrades they're making.Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by Office Mart…
18 Apr 2018 7PM 24 min

Dr. Bob Bell & Tennessee Tech Nursing Program

On today’s Local Matters Podcast, Bob Bell is joined by Dr. Kim Hanna and Becky Tolbert. They talk about the work they have done and continue to do through Tennessee Tech's Nursing Program. They also talk about the plans for honoring the upcoming Nurses Week...Listen to the latest Local Matters…
17 Apr 2018 7PM 24 min

Judy Duke & Retired Pro Golfer Bobby Greenwood

On today’s Local Matters Podcast, Judy Duke talks with retired pro golfer Bobby Greenwood and his daughter Viola. They talk about his career as a player and now as her coach and mentor. They'll also discuss her faith and her goals of joining the LPGA.Listen to the latest Local Matters…
16 Apr 2018 7PM 24 min

Dwight Henry & What Contentment Means

On today’s Local Matters Podcast, Dwight Henry and Pastor Ron Allen offer some insight into phrases of faith you may hear, but don’t really know. They discuss “What Contentment Means” today in their ongoing series examining faith based phrasesListen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by Office Mart…
13 Apr 2018 7PM 24 min

Sam Brooks & Team Sports Impact on Career

On today’s Local Matters Podcast, Sam Brooks talks to local business owner and former basketball player Chad Crouch about his time playing for Tennessee Tech. He shares his experiences and how playing team sports impacts his career now.Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by Office Mart…
12 Apr 2018 7PM 24 min

Matt Swallows & Upper Cumberland Farmers Markets

On today’s Local Matters Podcast, Matt Swallows talks with Economic Development Coordinator Melinda Kiefer, Algood Mayor Kirk Dyer and Pickett County UT Extension Agent Jason Loftis about their experiences and efforts in bringing a Farmers Market to their hometowns and communities. Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by…
11 Apr 2018 7PM 24 min

Bob Bell & TCAT Of Livingston

On today's Local Matters Podcast, Host Bob Bell sits down with Dr Myra West as they talk about her choice to go into education and eventual return to Livingston to become the director for the Tennessee College of Applied Technology...Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by Office Mart…
10 Apr 2018 7PM 24 min

Judy Duke & The Community of Nameless

On today’s Local Matters Podcast, Judy Duke talks with Davis Watts who grew up in the community of Nameless. They discuss the old country store his family owned and all the things it offered then, and the traditions still carried on in Nameless...Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented…
9 Apr 2018 7PM 24 min

Dwight Henry & Impact Local

On today’s Local Matters Podcast, Local business owner and community leader Phillip Baker discusses Impact Local with Dwight Henry. They explain what the event will offer and why Stevens Street Baptist Church in Cookeville is putting it on this weekend.Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by Office Mart…
6 Apr 2018 7PM 24 min

Sam Brooks & TTU's Offensive Coordinator

On today’s Local Matters Podcast, Sam Brooks talks to former Tennessee Tech Quarterback turned Offensive Coordinator, Trey Lamb. He looks back at his time leading the Golden Eagles to an Ohio Valley Conference win to his future hopes for the team.Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by Office…
5 Apr 2018 7PM 24 min

Matt Swallows & Training For Active Shooting Situations

On today’s Local Matters Podcast, Matt Swallows and Putnam County Sheriff Eddie Farris discuss the programs being developed for Active Shootings situations and the training officers go through in Putnam County to be ready if the need arises.Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by Office Mart…
4 Apr 2018 7PM 24 min

Dr. Bob Bell & The New Appointee to Tennessee Tech's Board of Trustees

On today’s Local Matters Podcast, Dr. Bob Bell talks with Barbara Fleming about her roles with the Tennessee Board Of Regents and her appointment to Tennessee Tech’s Board of Trustees by Governor Haslam and her career in education.Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by Office Mart…
3 Apr 2018 7PM 24 min

Judy Duke & The Beginnings of Foglight Foodhouse

On today’s Local Matters Podcast, Judy Duke talks with restaurant owner and local business leader Edward Philpot. They discuss the family connections and beginnings for the Foglight Foodhouse in Walling Tennessee, and the vision that started it.Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by Office Mart…
2 Apr 2018 7PM 24 min

Dwight Henry & To Stand In Faith

On today’s Local Matters Podcast, Dwight Henry and Pastor Ron Allen offers insight into phrases of faith you may hear, but not know. They discuss what it means “To Stand In Faith”, as they continue an ongoing series to examine faith based phrases.Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented…
30 Mar 2018 7PM 24 min

Sam Brooks & Former Quarterback Jim Smith

On today’s Local Matters Podcast, join host Sam Brooks as he talks with Jim Smith, former CHS and TTU Quarterback, coach, local business owner and proud dad of Cookeville Senior Cade Smith. He and Sam look back at his career and the mentors he had as well as his hopes…
29 Mar 2018 7PM 24 min
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