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Keith discusses how starting out in retail management opened other opportunities On today’s Local Matters…George Halford sits down and talks with the City Manager of Algood Keith Morrison. They touch on his biggest surprise when moving into a role away from retail that still required management, Keith’s involvement in the Rail Trail and outdoor opportunities in the community, and wanting ... Read More »

Derrick talks what gave him the urge to run for county commission to begin with. On today’s Local Matters…Ben Rodgers talks with Derrick Hutchings, a county commissioner for White County. They discuss life before the county commission from racing cars to raising quarter horses, if the commission sees a lot of White County citizens attend and speak regularly at meetings, ... Read More »

Nathan and Joe talk about how this once hobby for them turned into a business. On today’s Local Matters…Tiffany Anton sits down with Nathan Heady & Joe Kalis of Upper Cumberland Cards, a sports cards and collectibles trading business. They touch on if they feel like they’re sports enthusiasts or if collecting cards is separate, how often they get approached ... Read More »

Blake talks about the math classes he has taught or is teaching at Monterey. On today’s Local Matters…Buddy Pearson meets with Monterey High School Math teacher Blake Van Winkle. They discuss his new role leaving the everyday classroom to be more county wide, how hard was it to teach in the old Monterey High School from the challenges it presented, ... Read More »

Chuck discusses the connection from his career as a doctor to the outdoors. On today’s Local Matters…George Halford visits with Chuck Womack, a well-known member of the community as a former Urologist, mayor of Cookeville and a big supporter of the outdoors. They talk about how Chuck became hooked on the Tennessee outdoors, the different opportunities in the outdoors from ... Read More »

Cody talks about his background and role with the Parks & Recreation department. On today’s Local Matters…Ben Rodgers sits down with the Director of the Putnam Co. Parks & Recreation Department Cody Maynard. They discuss what led to Cody applying with the parks department, the department’s involvement with planning the Christmas decorations at the courthouse, and how much time they ... Read More »

Lindsey discusses her new career & the second location opening in Cookeville. On today’s Local Matters…Tiffany Anton talks with Crossville’s Lindsey Armes, owner of the Pretty Clothes Shoppe. They touch on if Lindsey was feeling burned out from teaching when she opened up the shop, all about their Lots of Love program that helps four women a month from outfits ... Read More »

Ross discusses his background & realizing he wanted to be an athletic director. On today’s Local Matters…Buddy Pearson visits with Ross Fanning, the athletics director at Upperman High School. They talk about f there is a budget for each sport when it comes to fundraising, his interest in teaching biology going all the way back to a high school teacher ... Read More »

Sam discusses his avid love for the outdoors & his role with Rails with Trails. On today’s Local Matters…George Halford visits with Sam Glasgow, a retired pathologist in Cookeville and a major role player with Rails For Trails in Putnam County. Sam talks about his early journeys around the globe both starting and ending at Tulane University, the “Ale for ... Read More »

Jeff talks about all things Smith County and some good news on incoming jobs. On today’s Local Matters…Ben Rodgers talks with Smith County Mayor Jeff Mason. Jeff recaps a meeting in Nashville that involves a zinc mine in Smith County that would bring some economic development, updates on the budget and what the outlook is plus when the committee has ... Read More »