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Victoria Ray joins Ben Rodgers on this episode of Local Matters to discuss how the Housing Authority protects and serves the UC community of homeowners and buyers. Ray also highlights how they help people keep their homes, the variety of loans and resources available to help in the process of aiding, and more! Listen To The Local Matters Podcast Today! The UC Now · News Talk 94.1

This episode of Meet The Candidates brings you exclusive interviews with the candidates looking to represent YOU! Hear from candidates such as Eddie Farris (running for Putnam County Sherriff), Jonathan Howard (running for White County Commissioner), Danny Richardson (running for Algood Mayor), and more! With Election Day quickly approaching, it's no better time than now to Meet The Candidates! Li...

On this episode of the Local Matters podcast, Heidi Clopton joins Drs. Mabry & Lee to shine a light on her journey as a child therapist. She talks about her early beginnings and where she first found her love for helping others, as well as her recent years and the trends she has seen in young children. She touches on family involvement in children and the integral role of it. Listen To The Local M...

This episode of Meet The Candidates brings you exclusive interviews with the candidates looking to represent YOU! Hear from candidates such as Luke Eldridge (running for Cookeville City Council), Erick Dildine (running for White County Commissioner), Austin Dodson (running for Overton County Commissioner), and more! With Election Day quickly approaching, it's no better time than now to Meet The Ca...

Bringing healthier options to Jamestown has been Leann Smith's goal for a while, and she joins Luke Ramey to discuss how she's doing it. Owner and operator of Native Provisions, Leann's goal was to bring healthier diet choices to Jamestown that are delicious, affordable, and fun all around! With the community being the focus of this goal, Smith hopes to continue achieving this goal every day! List...

This episode of Meet The Candidates brings you exclusive interviews with the candidates looking to represent YOU! Hear from candidates such as DeWayne Howard (running for House Representative from District 43), Javier Ortiz (running for White County Commissioner), Chris Cassetty (running for Putnam County Commissioner), and more! With Election Day quickly approaching, it's no better time than now...

On this episode of the Local Matters podcast, Putnam County Board Of Education Representative Kim Cravens highlights some of the big changes in education as of late. She talks about the improvements made in limiting phone/technology usage in schools, as well as a shift from students favoring blue collar and trade routes opposed to a collegiate one. To end the show, Cravens shines a light on the fu...

This episode of Meet The Candidates brings you exclusive interviews with the candidates looking to represent YOU! Hear from candidates such as Ali Bagci (running for Cookeville City Council), Robbie Melton (running for Overton County Commission), and Kyle Goff (running for White County Executive). With Election Day quickly approaching, it's no better time than now to Meet The Candidates! Listen To...

As one of Cookeville's most iconic restaurants continues to thrive almost twenty years after being bought, Blue Hensley joins George Halford to discuss the many things keeping it going. From putting family and faith first, honoring the customers' opinions, and hoping to continue growing as a business, Hensley details it all! In addition to this, Hensley also highlights what is in store for the fut...

On today's episode of the Today In The Upper Cumberland podcast, Dr. Chris Magra joins the show to continue highlighting some of America's best and most unique historical moments over the last 250 years. He takes a deep dive into the country's history while also shining a light on the future of the country, covering many debated topics along the way. Listen To The Today In The Upper Cumberland Pod...

On this episode of the College Town Talk podcast, Dr. Lauren Harding joins Jonathan Frank to discuss our government. She highlights the trust it has built over the years, as well as the distrust as of lately and what we can expect moving forward. In addition to this, she touches on the TN Legislative Internship Program and summer study abroad trips that helped shape her into the person she is toda...

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 The Scene podcast, Carol Ventura joins the show talking about her Craft History book and the non-profit organization Art and Craft Studio and Home. She speaks on where the inspiration to begin the non-profit came from, and the variety of arts & crafts classes they hold. As well as speaking on her non-profit organization, she also goes into detail on tapestry crochet and her back...

Are you properly caring for your best friends? On this episode of the Local Matters podcast, Jennifer Hutchinson-Tracy of the Putnam Animal Shelter joins Ben Rodgers to share some proper tips for animal care and protection. As well as proper animal care tips, Jennifer speaks on what it's like working for an animal shelter, and her journey into the animal business. Listen To The Local Matters Podca...

From new advancements in technology and trends that could negatively affect your child, Tracy Bucholz joins Drs. Mabry & Lee to discuss it all. She highlights the scary rise in technology and screen time, and how it negatively affects young children's development. She offers many solutions and areas of aid that parents could implement into their child's daily life. As well as technology negatively...

After transforming one of Cookeville's oldest buildings into a beautiful new pizzeria, Gene Hayenga joins Luke Ramey to discuss all things Gene's Pizzeria. They dive into Gene's journey into the restaurant business, as well as what inspired him along the way. In addition to this, Gene highlights the variety of menu items and cozy bar atmosphere; highlighting how Gene's Pizzeria is more than just a...

Preparing students for their future is the number one goal of every school district. And on this episode of the Local Matters podcast, host Jeremy Wendt is joined by Adam West of Putnam County School Systems as they discuss school services offered for student advancement. They break down the Future Ready Program offered by Putnam County, highlighting the benefits they have seen from the program. I...

As the future draws closer, what can the Upper Cumberland expect to see out of itself? To answer this question, former Chamber of Commerce member Thom Robinson joins host George Halford to discuss this. In addition to speaking on what the future holds for the Upper Cumberland, Robinson also shines a light on his many career achievements accomplished from a mixture of hard work, dedication, and fai...

Aesthetically pleasing yet still useful is the name of the game for functional pottery! On this episode of The Scene podcast, Mark Creter is joined by Kelsey Smith of High Low Studios to discuss a variety of topics relating to functional pottery. She explains how she found her passion for educating others on the world of pottery, and how that passion transformed into her business High Low Studios....

On today's episode of the Today In The Upper Cumberland podcast, Dr. Chris Magra joins the show to highlight some of America's best and most unique historical moments over the last 250 years. He takes a deep dive into the country's history while also shining a light on the future of the country, covering many debated topics along the way. Listen To The Today In The Upper Cumberland Podcast Today!...

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...

Nancy Pardue joins Brad Halfacre on this episode of UC Outdoors to give some insight on the vast history of Bend of the River. She talks about the beginning of it all, detailing the origins of the Bend of the River and how it came to be. As well as maintaining their historical roots, Pardue also shares how they are constantly making sure to innovate and evolve. She shares how they offer various sh...

Patrick Cripps joins Ben Rodgers on this episode of the Local Matters podcast to highlight many of the changes happening in and around the DeKalb County school system. As Director of Schools, Cripps is tasked with handling the ever-changing landscape of education and the various challenges that go along with it. As education changes and evolves constantly, what are the steps DeKalb County is takin...

Putting your child on the right path is a tough task, and one that many parents struggle with. On today's episode of Local Matters, Drs. Mabry & Lee are joined by Malissa Mayberry as she helps give information regarding child advocacy. Mayberry shares the importance of getting your child a head start in health, detailing how vital it is for them down the road and the habits they can acquire along...

After beginning his own car detailing business, Kyle Clark joins Luke Ramey to discuss it all on the Local Matters podcast. Kyle opens up about how he found his interest in car detailing, going in depth on what attracted him to the business in the first place. As well as opening up about his story, Kyle also speaks on the realities of car detailing, and how it necessarily isn't something for every...