Inside Putnam County

In this episode, Shan Stout and Tessa Davis sit down with Steve Chapman, Vice President of Rising Above Ministries, to discuss how the Cookeville-based nonprofit is providing hope, encouragement, and practical support for families navigating life with disabilities. Chapman shares the ministry's inspiring origin story, its expansion from local community events to a nationwide network of online reso...

On this episode of Inside Putnam County, guests Paige Buck and Jordan Dotson join the show to discuss the business of Office Mart! A local, family-owned business focused exclusively on dealing out new and used furniture at affordable prices, Office Mart has been a Cookeville staple for years! They dive into the journey of Office Mart as a business, and the many stories that come along with it. For...

On this episode of the Inside Putnam County podcast, Susan Evans joins host Shan Stout to discuss an event in support of the Genesis House! They talk about Handbags for Hope, along with many other fundraising events for the benefit of the Genesis House! Listen To The Inside Putnam County Podcast Today!

On this episode of the Inside Putnam County, Shan Stout is joined by guests Taylor Hill Cook & Brenda Gentry as they discuss the upcoming 100th Annual Putnam County Fair. They speak on the decisions that have gone into the fair's locale, as well as the big and unique offerings the fair will have. In addition to this, Cook and Gentry discuss their mission of keeping tradition alive while also expan...

On this episode of the Inside Putnam County show, Host Shan Stout is joined by Shaun Scantland. They go through his history of serving Putnam County, and the variety of projects he has put on to help benefit the community. They go into detail on the next big project Scantland has been working on, and what you can expect moving forward! The UC Now

On this episode of the Inside Putnam County podcast, Host Tessa Davis is joined by Chuck Farmer as he details the upcoming Agoge Fight Club events coming to Cookeville! He shares information on the background of the word agoge, highlighting its' Spartan roots. He shares exciting details for the family friendly event, and what makes it so appealing to watch for all sorts of different people! Listen...

Tessa Davis is joined by guest Johnny Blaze from UC Makerspace and Imagine Foundry. He discusses how the imagination in all of us drives the local business to be better every day, taking a deep dive into how the business plans to expand in the coming years. Blaze highlights the exciting creations and fun to be had at both UC Makerspace and Imagine Foundry, while also detailing the real world benef...

It’s always nice to know what you’re about to spend money on, especially when it comes to buying your dream home. And that is where House of KnA come in. Andrew and Kelli Loftis of KnA Homes join the show to discuss their immersive and in-depth visual experiences designed to help customers bring their dream homes to life. They go into detail on the process of making the digital renders, what you c...

On this episode of the Inside Putnam County podcast, hosts Shan Stout and Tessa Davis are joined by Susan Miranda. She joins the show to detail the Bryan Symphony Orchestra's upcoming event. She discusses what the support could mean for the program moving forward, as well as places to find tickets for the exciting upcoming event! Listen To The Inside Putnam County Podcast Today!

On this episode of the Inside Putnam County podcast, Avery Hutchins joins host Shan Stout and Tessa Davis to discuss WCTE PBS' most recent live television event. She details how the inspiration came about, and how the community drove the event towards success. Additionally, Hutchins share some exciting new information on events and projects in the works! Listen To The Inside Putnam County Podcast...

On this episode of the Inside Putnam County podcast, host Shan Stout is joined by Brandon Smith and Derek Woolbright, two excellent emergency management experts who are here to serve our community. They discuss the stories that led them to their jobs and what they love most about emergency management. Listen To The Inside Putnam County Podcast Today!

Mona & Alvin Shpata from Pasta Di Mona join Shan Stout to share their story and more on this episode of the Inside Putnam County podcast. Pasta Di Mona is a local Italian pasta shop where you can find homemade, quality pasta and sauces made fresh each and every day. They go into depth on their unique story when creating the business, and what led them to coming to the United States over eight year...

On this episode of the Inside Putnam County podcast, Ferran Kefauver joins host Shan Stout to discuss Cookeville Cityscape. She talks about her journey with Cityscape, highlighting the beginning of her career and how she has blossomed into her role as executive director. Stout and Kefauver also dive further into what Cityscape really stands for and the importance it holds for the city of Cookevill...

On this episode of the Inside Putnam County podcast, members from the Cookeville Putnam County Visitors Bureau join hosts Shan Stout and Tessa Davis to discuss all things Waterfalls For All. They speak on the surprise appearance from Dolly Parton, what it took behind the scenes to create such an event, and even how you can join in on the fun! Listen To The Inside Putnam County Podcast Today!

On this episode of the Inside Putnam County podcast, Victoria Winn joins Shan Stout and Tessa Davis to shine some light on an upcoming Home Show for February 21st and 22nd. Saturday's times will be 10am-6pm and Sunday's times will be 10am-5pm. Come out and join the fun at the Putnam County Convention Center! Listen To The Inside Putnam County Podcast Today!

On this week's episode of Inside Putnam County, Shan Stout and guests discuss ways to kick that dreadful cabin fever. They speak on the previous events in Putnam County from 2025 and how exciting the growth in events/turnout was to see. Additionally, they talk about all of the new and upcoming events you can participate in during 2026! Events such as catching the play 'Lost Girl', joining in for f...

On this episode of the Inside Putnam County, Billy Davis joins new host Shan Stout to discuss what comes with her title of being Upper Cumberland Tourism Director. She speaks on Smalltown Tennessee Christmas and how she worked to move it forward while keeping that same feeling of small town charm! Listen To The Inside Putnam County Podcast Today!

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On this episode of Inside Putnam County, Debbie and Brittany Fletcher discuss opening up the brand new building for their business, My Father's Mustache. They go into detail on their journey into the world of salons and barbershops, and how their father's life impacted theirs. They speak on their love for the city of Cookeville and the people that come through their building each and every day. Li...

Cammy Aguilar, Regional Director for Middle Tennessee with the Governor’s Faith-Based and Community Initiative, joins the Inside Putnam County show for an in-depth conversation about the governor’s statewide effort to strengthen communities through collaboration, service, and faith-based engagement. In this episode, Cammy explains the mission of the initiative and how it serves as a bridge between...

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Amy and Liz from the Cookeville Family Justice Center join Randy Porter to discuss the importance of the Family Justice Center and all the good it brings. They discuss how difficult it is to talk about senior abuse, child abuse, yet how good it is that there is system in place for them to get help. The Family Justice Center is all about bringing the community together and helping those in need. To...

Guests Martin and Amanda Selby from the UC Habitat For Humanity nonprofit group join Randy Porter to discuss Cooking On The Square, one of the most exciting events of the year. They discuss the details of when Cooking On The Square will happen, the exciting exclusive perks of a golden ticket, the fun costume contest, and much more! Cooking On The Square 2025 will be on October 31st, 2025! Listen T...