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As we enter the first week of college football season, it's time for the final round of preseason predictions and previews before the season gets underway! Who's winning the National Championship? What player is walking away with the Heisman? And where do the Tennessee Volunteers fit into the picture in every single one of these categories? Plus, reactions and commentary from Doug Mathews and Dave...

In this episode of Local Matters, host Ben Rodgers sits down with Overton County Executive Stephen Barlow for a candid conversation reflecting on his four years of public service and the projects that have shaped the future of Overton County. Barlow discusses the challenges of attracting new businesses, including his efforts to recruit a grocery store and hotel, while highlighting major accomplish...

On this episode of Local Matters Health Matters, hosts Drs. Mabry & Lee are joined by local family physician Dr. Ernie Buchanan of Upper Cumberland Family Physicians and Peter Richards, a third-year medical student at LMU, to separate health facts from social media fiction. They discuss the science behind GLP-1 weight loss medications, high-protein diets, intermittent fasting, continuous glucose m...

In part two of this special Local Matters episode, Drs. Mabry and Lee are once again joined by Dr. Ernie Buchanan of Upper Cumberland Family Practice and Lincoln Memorial University medical student Peter Richards to continue separating fact from fiction on today's biggest health and wellness trends. This episode shifts the focus to the fitness gadgets, recovery techniques, wearable technology, and...

In this episode of Local Matters, host Tiffany Anton welcomes Tyler Buck, owner and operator of the Cookeville and Algood Baskin-Robbins locations, for a conversation about entrepreneurship, innovation, and building a business with purpose. Tyler shares how a part-time job scooping ice cream as a teenager turned into becoming the youngest person to purchase a Baskin-Robbins franchise, and how he's...

On this episode of the Local Matters podcast, hear from Dr. Kristen Trent as she details why teaching literacy is so important. She explains what the 2+2 Program is, what purpose it serves in the local community, and the integral role the Literacy Association of Tennessee plays in helping the next generation reach literacy. Listen To The Local Matters Podcast Today! News Talk 94.1

In this episode of Local Matters, host George Halford welcomes longtime Cookeville High School Career and Technical Education instructor Randy Mansell for a conversation about the life-changing impact of skilled trades and workforce education. Drawing from decades of experience in construction, farming, and the classroom, Mansell reflects on his journey from working alongside his father in the fam...

On this episode of the Today In The Upper Cumberland podcast, former Cookeville Mayor Laurin Wheaton joins the show to discuss saying goodbye after four years as Cookeville City Mayor. She goes into the changes and positive strides made during her time as Mayor for the city of Cookeville, as well as what she looks forward to seeing from the city as it continues to grow. Listen To The Today In The...

For this episode of the College Town Talk podcast, Dr. Frank Tittle of Tennessse Tech joins the show to explain the GEAR UP Initiative for students. He explains how it operates, detailing how the initiative focuses on preparing students from underprivileged communities who may not be entirely set up/prepared for college. Additionally, they focus in on Dr. Tittle's journey, and the various career h...

On this exciting episode of the Inside Putnam County podcast, musician Andrew Buckner joins Shan Stout to discuss his journey as a musician, starting from the ground up. He shines a light on his time at Tennessee Technological University, his album 'Coffee & A Good Book Vol. 2', and the numerous projects he's been working on. Listen To The Inside Putnam County Podcast Today! The UC Now

During this edition of The Scene podcast, Mark Creter welcomes debut author Lucien Ivan Crowe for a thoughtful conversation about storytelling, faith, and the deeply personal journey behind his novel Evan's Broken Believer. Drawing from his own experiences and reflections, Lucien discusses how writing became an outlet for exploring life's biggest questions, creating authentic characters, and exami...

Brad Halfacre sits down with Tennessee Wildlife Federation CEO Mike Butler for an in-depth conversation about the future of conservation in Tennessee and the importance of protecting the state's outdoor heritage. Butler shares how a lifelong passion for hunting and wildlife led him from West Tennessee to a career in wildlife management and ultimately to leading one of the state's most influential...

Catch up on all the biggest Upper Cumberland stories from the week ending 08/21/26! For more in depth, detailed, and timely news, visit theucnow.com! Listen To The UC Now Audio Podcast Today!

College football is right around the corner! On this episode of the Coach To Coach podcast, former Tennessee Volunteer Defensive Coordinator Doug Matthews and former NFL Head Coach Dave McGinnis break down the current landscape of college football and where it stands right now. How will NIL change moving forward? How will NFL players being able to transfer back down to the college level affect the...

In this episode of Local Matters, host Ben Rodgers welcomes Maxine Frazier, director of the Cookeville Senior Center, for an inspiring conversation about creating opportunities that help older adults remain active, connected, and engaged. Drawing on a lifetime of service as an educator, court reporter, school board member, and community leader, Frazier shares how the Senior Center has grown into a...

In this episode of Local Matters, Drs. Mabry and Lee are joined by licensed professional counselor Abby Fowler of Wildly Curative Counseling for an encouraging conversation about helping children navigate big emotions and build emotional resilience. Abby explains why feelings like frustration, disappointment, anxiety, and anger are a normal part of childhood development, and how parents can help c...

On this episode of the Life Of Plenty podcast, #1 New York Times Best Selling Author Ruta Sepetys joins the show to discuss what makes storytelling so life-changing. They highlight her life, the stories that helped shape it, her work in song writing, and her life as an extremely accredited author. Listen To The Life Of Plenty Podcast Today! The UC Now

In this episode of Local Matters, host Tiffany Anton welcomes Heidi Clopton, founder of the Dream Cooperative, for an inspiring conversation about creating opportunities for individuals with special needs and strengthening the Upper Cumberland through collaboration. Heidi shares how nearly three decades as an occupational therapist inspired her to launch the nonprofit after recognizing the need fo...

Dr. Jennifer Meadows joins Jeremy Wendt on this episode of the Local Matters podcast to highlight STEM. She details her journey working in STEM centers and STEM education, covering a variety of initiatives she began such as the lending library and her STEM Teacher Program. Listen To The Local Matters Podcast Today! The UC Now · News Talk 94.1

In this episode of Local Matters, host George Halford welcomes Upper Cumberland Development District historian Mark Dudley for a fascinating journey through the people, places, and events that have shaped the Upper Cumberland. Drawing on a lifetime of studying the region's past, Dudley shares how growing up in Jackson County, a family rooted in storytelling, and a passion for history led him to pr...

In this episode of the Today In The Upper Cumberland podcast, Dr. Robert Kelchen from the University Of Tennessee Knoxville joins the show to discuss the changes being seen in university education. From offering more ways to learn and grow as students, to shifts in the way students process information, Dr. Kelchen details it all in this informative episode. Listen To The Today In The Upper Cumberl...

On this episode of College Town Talk, John and Sandy McDonald join the show to highlight the iconic legacy of Ralph's Donuts! From discussing the history of Ralph's and how things originally started, to highlighting all of the brand new items and ways to keep things fresh, John & Sandy discuss it all in this episode of College Town Talk! Listen To The College Town Talk Podcast Today! The UC Now

Mark Creter sits down with master blacksmith Jack Bligh to explore the enduring craft of shaping steel by hand and the remarkable journey that transformed a retirement hobby into a lifelong passion. Jack shares how curiosity, craftsmanship, and a desire to keep learning led him into the world of traditional blacksmithing, where every piece tells a story of patience, precision, and creativity. Thei...

In this episode of Upper Cumberland Outdoors, host Brad Halfacre is joined by Will Preuett, state organizer for the Tennessee Fur Harvesters Association and an accomplished taxidermist, for an engaging conversation about the role trapping plays in wildlife conservation and Tennessee's outdoor heritage. Will shares how a visit to a taxidermy shop at just 11 years old sparked a lifelong passion that...

College football is right around the corner! On this episode of the Coach To Coach podcast, former Tennessee Volunteer Defensive Coordinator Doug Matthews and former NFL Head Coach Dave McGinnis break down the Tennessee Volunteers 2026-2027 season! They dive into the new hires, new faces, and returning production to get you caught up and prepared for the Vols season! Listen To The Coach To Coach P...