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Catch up on Golden Eagle Football with TTU’s Bruce Hatfield and Bert Browne.  Covering the issues that matter to you. Every weekday. On today’s Local Matters…Sam Brooks sits down with former Tennessee Tech University Linebacker, and current TTU Linebacker Coach Bruce Hatfield, and former TTU Quarterback, and current TTU Recruiting Coordinator Bert Browne. They discuss having both new and ... Read More »

Kathryn Wisinger, Sarah Crawford talk summer activities at the Putnam Co Library  Covering the issues that matter to you. Every weekday. On today’s Local Matters…Bob Bell talks with Kathryn Wisinger, Director of the Putnam County Library, and Library Assistant Sarah Crawford. They discuss the various branches of the Putnam County Library, some of the summer offerings that the library ... Read More »

Learn about local artist & art teacher Terri Ritter, and Painting With The Stars  Covering the issues that matter to you. Every weekday. On today’s Local Matters…Caroline Moore meets with local artist and art teacher Terri Ritter. They discuss her early life growing up in Sarasota, FL, and the art community that was there, her upcoming Painting With The ... Read More »

Putnam County Mayor Randy Porter discusses 2022 budget updates for the county.  Covering the issues that matter to you. Every weekday. On today’s Local Matters…Ben Rodgers sits down with Putnam County Mayor Randy Porter. They discuss a recap of Putnam County and Cookeville’s Fourth of July events including the kids’ parade, and the patriotic ceremony that was held, a ... Read More »

Learn more about TTU’s Governor’s School for Business, Innovation & Technology.  Covering the issues that matter to you. Every weekday. On today’s Local Matters…Bob Bell sits down with Susan Wells, Lecturer at the Tennessee Tech University College of Business, and Director of the Governor’s School for Business, Innovation & Technology at TTU, and Caleb McNamee, Assistant Director of the ... Read More »

Steve Pierce provides updates for the Putnam County Property Assessor’s Office.  Covering the issues that matter to you. Every weekday. On today’s Local Matters…Ben Rodgers talks with Putnam County Property Assessor Steve Pierce. They discuss Putnam County Property Assessor’s Office updates and current events, the budget process, and the last time that the county gave raises greater than a ... Read More »

Lauren Metts, Olivia Hudson, Alex Meadows & Piper Tadlock talk Lady Cavs soccer.  Covering the issues that matter to you. Every weekday. On today’s Local Matters…Michael Bowen, filling in for Sam Brooks, talks with Cookeville High School Girls Soccer Head Coach Lauren Metts, and upcoming Seniors Olivia Hudson, Alex Meadows, and Piper Tadlock. They discuss the upcoming pre-season and ... Read More »

Learn about Cookeville’s Avery Trace Middle School with Principal Alma Anderson.  Covering the issues that matter to you. Every weekday. On today’s Local Matters…Bob Bell meets with Alma Anderson, Principal of Avery Trace Middle School in Cookeville. They discuss Avery Trace Middle School, their involvement in the International Baccalaureate System, the common challenges of middle school for students, and ... Read More »

Discover the life of local sculptor, furniture maker, and fabricator David Fricke  Covering the issues that matter to you. Every weekday. On today’s Local Matters…Caroline Moore talks with local sculptor, furniture maker, and fabricator David Fricke. They discuss his artistic upbringing, how he originally wanted to be a photographer, what he ended up getting his degree in, as well ... Read More »

Tommy Copeland and Tom Brown discuss Putnam County EMS and Fire Dept updates.  Covering the issues that matter to you. Every weekday. On today’s Local Matters…Ben Rodgers sits down with Putnam County Emergency Medical Service Chief Tommy Copeland, and Putnam County Fire Department Chief Tom Brown. They discuss how the recent heat is affecting the jobs of both departments, ... Read More »