Today in Putnam County
Interviews with Community and Business Leaders in Putnam County, TN by Mayor Randy Porter. The weekly podcast keeps up with all the events, news and great things happening in Putnam County.
Episodes
90 episodes
Jim and Bridgett Jolly - Texas Roadhouse Restaurant
Jim and Bridgett Jolly with Texas Roadhouse on "Today in Putnam County." We discuss the history of Texas Roadhouse, what brought them to Cookeville and the restaurant's new expansion. Great interview with two of our local restaurant entrepreneu...
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Season 7
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Episode 5
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26:48
Chelesa Dartez - Cookeville Lifestyles Magazine
Chelesa Dartez with Cookeville Lifestyles Magazine on "Today in Putnam County." We discuss the magazine's great success, the behind the scenes of putting an edition together and her new TV show. Great interview with one of our local media exper...
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Season 7
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Episode 4
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27:22
Fiber Project in Putnam County with Twin Lakes Telephone CEO Jonathan West
My interview with Jonathan West, CEO of Twin Lakes Telephone on "Today in Putnam County." We discuss the broadband expansion project in Putnam County and is estimated completion in February. We also discuss the future of communications includin...
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Season 7
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Episode 3
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30:20
Look Back on 2024 in Putnam County - Randy Porter, Mayor
A look back on the year 2024 on "Today in Putnam County!!" My update show looking at all the new businesses and happenings in 2024, along with updates on county projects just completed or underway.https://www.facebook.com/MayorRandyPorter
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Season 7
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Episode 2
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27:16
Economic Development in Putnam County with Amy New and Jon Ward
My interview with Chamber CEO Amy New and Cookeville Community Development Director Jon Ward on "Today in Putnam County!!" We discuss ongoing and future Economic Development projects in Putnam County. We also take a look back over the past 10 y...
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Season 7
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Episode 1
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28:20
Real Estate in Putnam County - Kathy Dunn and Darren Wilson
My interview with County Commissioners and Real Estate agents, Kathy Dunn and Darren Wilson on "Today in Putnam County!!" We discuss the real estate market in Putnam County, interest rates, home ownership and much more. Very informative intervi...
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Season 6
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Episode 45
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28:25
American Legion Post 135 - Jennifer Dupont and Skip Ritter on "Be the One" Suicide Prevention
My interview with Jennifer Dupont and Skip Ritter with the American Legion Post 135 on "Today in Putnam County!!" We discuss the American Legion's "Be the One" program to help with suicide prevention, especially with Veterans. Suicide is now th...
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Season 6
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Episode 44
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25:38
Baxter Mayor Danny Holmes and Monterey Mayor Alex Garcia
My interview with Baxter Mayor Dany Holmes and Monterey Mayor Alex Garcia on "Today in Putnam County!!" Both Mayors were newly elected in August. We discuss all the great projects the two cities have going currently, and how Danny and Alex are ...
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Season 6
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Episode 43
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29:04
Thanksgiving Show - Mark Davis, Mike and Pamela McMillian
My interview with Stone Association's Mark Davis and The Bend's Mike and Pamela McMillian on "Today in Putnam County!!" We discuss Thanksgiving, bringing World Changers to Cookeville and the grand opening of the The Bend Church's new home in th...
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Season 6
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Episode 42
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26:37
Christmas on the Square - Shan Stout, Ferran Kefauver, Laura Woodford
My interview about "Christmas on the Square" with Tourism Director Shan Stout, CityScape's Ferran Kefauver and Laura Woodford on "Today in Putnam County!!" We discuss the Inaugural "Christmas on the Square" event coming up November 30th 2-5pm. ...
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Season 6
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Episode 41
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28:21
Rural Legal Aid - Rachel Moses and the Cookeville Crazy Quilters Group
My interview with Rachel Moses of Rural Legal Aid and the Cookeville Quilters group on "Today in Putnam County!!" Rachel and I discuss all the free services Legal Aid offers here in Putnam County. I also talk to the Quilters about the Southern ...
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Season 6
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Episode 40
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26:13
TTU Professional Leadership Center - Sherrie Cannon, Associate Director, TTU students
My interview with Tennessee Tech's Professional Leadership Center's Sherrie Cannon, Mahalah Boone, Carter Lay and Ethan Powell on "Today in Putnam County!!" We discuss all the services the Center provides to TTU students and how you can help by...
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Season 6
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Episode 39
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27:11
CRMC Cancer Center - Buffy Key and Dr Waleed Khalaf
My interview with CRMC CEO Buffy Key and Dr Waleed Khalaf on the partnership with Vanderbilt to operate the CRMC Cancer Center on "Today in Putnam County!!" We discuss October being Cancer Awareness month and how the new partnership will improv...
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Season 6
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Episode 38
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27:15
Handbags for Hope - Melissa Garrett and Susan Evans
My interview with Melissa Garrett and Susan Evans with Genesis House on "Today in Putnam County!!" We discuss the upcoming "Handbags for Hope" event that supports the Genesis House for abused and battered women. The event is November 1st, 6pm a...
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Season 6
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Episode 37
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27:20
Breast Cancer Awareness Month - Amanda Bain and John Bell
My interview with CRMC's Amanda Bain and John Bell on "Today in Putnam County!!" October is "Breast Cancer Awareness Month" and we discuss early detection, treatment, myths and how the CRMC Foundation is providing free mammograms to those that ...
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Season 6
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Episode 36
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27:31
Habitat's "Cooking on the Square" - Casey Overstreet, Amanda Selby and Ashley Martin
My interview with Habitat's Casey Overstreet, Amanda Selby and Ashley Martin on "Today in Putnam County!!" We discuss the upcoming "Cooking on the Square" October 25th 11am-1pm. This great event is an opportunity to eat some good food and suppo...
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Season 6
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Episode 35
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28:38
Putnam County Fire Dept - Chief Jeff Hicks, Asst Chief Coty Nash
My interview with Putnam Fire Chief Jeff Hicks and Asst Chief Coty Nash on "Today in Putnam County!!" We discuss the construction of new fire stations, delivery of new trucks and the overall improvement of the fire service over the past several...
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Season 6
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Episode 34
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26:40
Mandy Perhay - Putnam County YMCA
My interview with Mandy Perhay, Executive Director of the YMCA on "Today in Putnam County!!" We discuss all the great things the Y has to offer, along with a future expansion of the facility. Mandy also shares future plans for a Y in Crossvile....
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Season 6
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Episode 33
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27:53
Mitch Harrington - Harrington for Hope Foundation
My interview with Mitch Harrington with Harrington for Hope on "Today in Putnam County!!" We discuss Harrington's Fundraiser on September 21st for "Camp Hope" that helps children that have been severely burned. Mitch being a burn victim himself...
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Season 6
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Episode 32
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26:07
Dr. Alissa Hudson - Middle TN Eye
My interview with Dr. Alissa Hudson with Middle TN Eye on "Today in Putnam County!!" We discuss all the new procedures, technology and treatment available for your eyes. A very informative interview you don't want to miss!https://www.facebo...
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Season 6
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Episode 31
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27:30
Fall Funfest, Chuckwagon Cookoff, Happy Haven Banquet
My interview with Ferran Kefauver on Fall Funfest, Eddie and Frida Gaw on the Chuckwagon Cookoff and Houston Bynum on Happy Haven Banquet, all on "Today in Putnam County!!" We discuss these upcoming events and how you can be a part of them!&nbs...
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Season 6
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Episode 30
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27:12
Putnam County Election Commission - Phil Adams, Michael Detwiler, Michelle Honeycutt
My interview with Michelle Honeycutt, Phil Adams and Michael Detwiler with the Election Commission on "Today in Putnam County!!" We discuss the recent elections, tie votes, low voter turnout and the upcoming Presidential election in November. L...
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Season 6
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Episode 29
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28:30
Proposed Methadone Clinic - Dr Apryl Hall, Dr Sullivan Smith, Attorney Jeff Jones
My interview with Dr. Apryl Hall, Dr Sullivan Smith and County Attorney Jeff Jones on the proposed Methadone Clinic trying to be put in our county on "Today in Putnam County!!" We discuss the negatives the clinic would have on our community and...
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Season 6
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Episode 28
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27:18
UC Homebuilders Association - Tom Sergio & Catherine Jackson
My interview with Tom Sergio and Catherine Jackson with the Upper Cumberland Home Builder's Association on "Today in Putnam County!!" We discuss the upcoming 2024 Parade of Homes, the 2025 Home & Garden Show and how the group works in our c...
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Season 6
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Episode 27
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26:23
Putnam County Fair - Brenda Gentry, Susanna Clouse and Adonna Pryor
My interview with Brenda Gentry, Susanna Clouse and Adonna Pryor with the Putnam County Fair on "Today in Putnam County!!" We discuss the 98th Putnam County Agriculture Fair going on August 1-10th. Lots of new additions to the fair along with b...
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Season 6
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Episode 26
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27:27