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Jodi discusses her roles through the Center of Rural Innovation & Tennessee Tech On today’s Local Matters…Ben Rodgers meets with Jodi Pitts, from the Center of Rural Innovation and the BRC’s Program Director. They look at Jodi’s role with the Center of Rural Innovation at Tennessee Tech, how long the BRC has been around with services that help small business ... Read More »

JB talks about his roots growing up in Cookeville and how he found got into golf On today’s Local Matters…Sam Brooks talks with UC Golf Pro JB Rittenberry in part one of a two part conversation. They discuss how JB got his taste for golf as a caddy, growing up in Cookeville and starting the first golf team at the ... Read More »

Christopher promotes an upcoming event that extends help to small businesses. On today’s Local Matters…Tiffany Anton meets with Christopher Larkin of FundsFlow, a business consulting service for small businesses. They talk about what FundsFlow does for small businesses in the community, the second business Christopher helping companies market in the NFT space, and seeing Cookeville and the Upper Cumberland as ... Read More »

The couple discusses the path that led them to working together in education. On today’s Local Matters…Buddy Pearson is joined by the husband and wife duo, Jeremy & Stephanie Wendt from the College of Education at Tennessee Tech. Stephanie and Jeremy both touch on what was the driving force behind getting into education, Stephanie talks about what “science methods” are ... Read More »

Mike talks about his path to Cookeville & his involvement with outdoor projects. On today’s Local Matters…George Halford visits with Mike Lepley, a Young Leader with Flow Serve and the Vice President for the Rail Trails Friends Group. Mike talks about how Cookeville felt a lot like home and discovering Tennessee Tech, how he helps people find their journey and ... Read More »

City & county officials discuss the Pickleball For A Purpose event on Saturday. On today’s Local Matters…Ben Rodgers is joined by fellow County Commissioner Chris Cassetty, Vice Mayor Luke Eldridge, and event organizers Harry Smith and Patty Seagrave ahead of tomorrow’s Pickleball For A Purpose Tournament with city and county government officials. They talked about what the inception for Pickleball ... Read More »

Taylor looks back on the season and the foundation that’s being built there. On today’s Local Matters…Sam Brooks meets with Head Football Coach at Cookeville High School Taylor Hennigan. They talk about the importance of going through first year experiences while building a good foundation, the thought process of running plays versus signaling them in, and the evolution of the ... Read More »

Shelia talks about her position within the school system with suicide prevention On today’s Local Matters…Buddy Pearson visits with Shelia Barker, the Social and Emotional Wellness Coordinator for the Putnam County Schools System. Shelia describes her position and all that she does for the Putnam Co. School System, some of the resources to help prevent suicide and the situation on ... Read More »

Lillian discusses how she found her way to Cookeville & being a community member On today’s Local Matters…George Halford meets with Lillian Hartgrove, former Group Vice President of SunTrust Bank and former Chamber Vice President of Workforce Development & Education. They talk about Lillian’s background from growing up on the Mississippi coast to working at SunTrust and the Cookeville chamber, ... Read More »

Randy & Steve talk on the new property tax freeze & what it means to residents. On today’s Local Matters…Ben Rodgers sits down with County Mayor Randy Porter and Property Assessor for Putnam County Steve Pierce as they discuss they property tax freeze. They look at what the property tax freeze is, the income limit one has to have in ... Read More »