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Dr. Rob Owens talks his time playing high school sports while on marching band.  Covering the issues that matter to you. Every weekday. On today’s Local Matters…Sam Brooks talks with Dr. Rob Owens, Chief Diversity Officer at Tennessee Tech University. They discuss his background and role as Chief Diversity Officer at TTU, his time growing up in Murfreesboro, his ... Read More »

Ryan Barnhart discusses Highlands Economic Partnership and workforce development  Covering the issues that matter to you. Every weekday. On today’s Local Matters…Bob Bell meets with Ryan Barnhart, Director of Workforce Development for the Highlands Economic Partnership. They discuss his background and what brought him to Cookeville, workforce development within the Highlands Economic Partnership, challenges within the existing industry and ... Read More »

Get to know more about the life, and career of local educator Luke Anderson.  Covering the issues that matter to you. Every weekday. On today’s Local Matters…Caroline Moore talks with local educator Luke Anderson. They discuss his background growing up in Edmond, Oklahoma, what made him decide to be a teacher later than some people, as well as what ... Read More »

Learn more about Laurin Wheaton, the newly appointed City of Cookeville Mayor.  Covering the issues that matter to you. Every weekday. On today’s Local Matters…Ben Rodgers talks with new elected City Of Cookeville Mayor Laurin Wheaton. They discuss how the City of Cookeville elects the next mayor compared to other cities, possible reasons for the low voter turnout during ... Read More »

Jamie Gillies talks basketball & her new role as CHS Assistant Athletic Director  Covering the issues that matter to you. Every weekday. On today’s Local Matters…Sam Brooks sits down with Cookeville High School Girls’ Basketball Head Coach and new Assistant Athletic Director Jamie Gillies. They discuss her thoughts on last year’s successful season for the Lady Cavaliers, their experiences ... Read More »

Learn more about the life of a TTU Education Major grad with Dr. Jeremy Wendt.  Covering the issues that matter to you. Every weekday. On today’s Local Matters…Bob Bell talks with Dr. Jeremy Wendt, Chairman of the Department of Curriculum and Instruction in the Tennessee Tech University College of Education. They discuss his background coming from Coalfield, TN and ... Read More »

Learn about the American Legion with reverend and District Commander Skip Ritter  Covering the issues that matter to you. Every weekday. On today’s Local Matters…Caroline Moore meets with local artist, reverend, and American Legion District Commander Skip Ritter. They discuss his background growing up in Madison and Milwaukee, Wisconsin, his early employment as a consulting engineer, how he became ... Read More »

County Mayor Steve Jones & County Consultant Wesley Robertson talk Macon County.  Covering the issues that matter to you. Every weekday. On today’s Local Matters…Ben Rodgers sits down with Macon County Mayor Steve Jones, and fellow UT CTAS County Government Consultant Wesley Robertston. They discuss their respective backgrounds, highlights of Macon County’s recently passed budget, as well as various ... Read More »

Discover the life and career of TTU Golden Eagle Football all-star Thomas Squires  Covering the issues that matter to you. Every weekday. On today’s Local Matters…Sam Brooks talks with former Tennessee Tech University Golden Eagle Football all-star Thomas Squires. They discuss his background and upbringing in eastern North Carolina, advice for young student athletes, especially those who might be ... Read More »

Putnam County Schools Director Corby King discusses the 2022-23 school start up.  Covering the issues that matter to you. Every weekday. On today’s Local Matters…Bob Bell sits down with Putnam County Schools Director Corby King. They discuss kicking off the new school year in Putnam County, being fully on-boarded, Putnam County’s experience not facing as tough of a teacher ... Read More »