Local Matters

Michael Detwiler talks with Phillip Baker, Agency Manager at the Putnam County Farm Bureau Insurance Agency. They discuss his life and career, the aftermath of the March 3rd, 2020 Putnam County tornado, and some of the history of Farm Bureau and the other work that they do advocating for farmers.

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Ben Rodgers sits down with Putnam County Attorney Jeff Jones. They discuss his life and career, what his role as County Attorney entails and how it has changed over the years, and his involvement in County Commission meetings.

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Sam Brooks meets with Upper Cumberland FCA Area Director Jeff Lacy. They discuss the story of his life and career, what his role as Area Director entails, as well as the value of FCA for student athletes both on and off the field.

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Tiffany Anton talks with Dan Smith with Nine Yards Landscaping in Cookeville. They discuss what the business is, the services that they provide, what goes into entrepreneurship and the pressures involved that people may not realize, as well as some advice for young and aspiring entrepreneurs.

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Bob Bell sits down with Mark Wilson, Director of Intercollegiate Athletics at Tennessee Tech University. They discuss Tennessee Tech Athletic's COVID-19 safety and testing protocols, what to expect sports and events-wise going into 2021, as well as how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected recruiting.

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Michael Detwiler meets with Mike Campbell, former lead pastor at Trinity Assembly in Algood. They discuss his early life growing up, where and how he found his calling to work in ministry, how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected the ministry, and what kind of work he's doing now.

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Ben Rodgers talks with Tennessee Highway Patrol Captain R.C. Christian. They discuss his career working in EMS, his move to working with the THP, how the holiday travel season went for the THP, and how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted operations and travel throughout the year.

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Sam Brooks talks with Tennessee Tech University Wide Receiver Coach Bert Browne. They discuss his background playing football growing up, his history coaching, the people who influenced him throughout his life and career, as well as some of his fondest memories while attending and playing sports at TTU.

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Tiffany Anton sits down with Jay Albrecht, owner of Seven Senses Food & Cheer in Cookeville. They discuss his career and the history of the restaurant, how Cookeville's WestSide has evolved over the years, how the COVID-19 pandemic affected the restaurant throughout 2020.

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Bob Bell meets with Kaitlin Salyer, Director of Workforce Development for the Highlands Economic Partnership. They discuss the Partnership's initiatives and programs including the Pathways To Prosperity Program, their workforce development initiatives, and the Highlands Leaders Seminar.

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