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
Rob Owens and Ian Roberson with UC Rams on "Today in Putnam County" Show with Randy Porter, Putnam County Mayor. The Upper Cumberland RAMS are a homeschool basketball organization. Established in 2022, it allows athletes who are home schooled to compete. They are a competitive program that competes in the MHAC Conference and plays against Public and Private School teams.
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Sheri Roberson, Randy Mansell and Vicki Hammons on "Today in Putnam County" Show with Randy Porter, Putnam County Mayor. We discuss the new Independence Program at the Cookeville High School that serves 18-22 year old adults with disabilities. The program helps them with independent living and employment skills. This is a joint effort between Tennessee Tech University and Putnam County School System. Great interview with ...
David Dukes and D.K. Hall with "The Care Center" on "Today in Putnam County" Show with Randy Porter, Putnam County Mayor. We discuss The Care Center and how it provides food, clothing and supplies to people in need. Located at 406 Short Street, they are open Monday, Wednesday and Friday from noon to 2pm.
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Landon Vick, Retirement Specialist with Raymond James on "Today in Putnam County" Show with Randy Porter, Putnam County Mayor. We discuss how important it is to have an Estate and Retirement plan. Landon gives us tips on what to do and not do when it comes to retirement and estate plans. Great interview with a very knowledgeable specialist!
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Cookeville CityScape's Ferran Kefauver on "Today in Putnam County" Show with Randy Porter, Putnam County Mayor. Fall Fun Fest 2025 is September 5th and 6th. We discuss all the events and music entertainment that will be on hand. We also talk about the big $250,000 downtown improvement grant CityScape was awarded and the projects they are looking at.
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"Today in Putnam County" Show with Randy Porter, Putnam County Mayor. Special guests are Scott and Stephanie Martin who lead a support group called "DivorceCare" for anyone going through separation or divorce. We discuss the large percentage of marriages resulting in divorce and how this support group can help with the emotions, pain and sometimes hopelessness it can cause. Great interview with a couple who have...
"Ralph's Donuts" John and Sandy MacDonald on "Today in Putnam County" Show with Randy Porter, Putnam County Mayor. Ralph's, an iconic landmark in Putnam County for the past 63 years, was just added to the National Register of Historic Places!! Opened in 1962 by Ralph and Evelyn Smith, the business has been a favorite stop for locals, Tennessee Tech University students and tourists. John and Sandy talk ...
"Today in Putnam County" Show with Randy Porter, Putnam County Mayor. Special guest is GraceAnn Whitt, founder of "Mom Real Local" a one stop shop for young moms in the Upper Cumberland. The platform connects moms to community resources like events, kid friendly spots, online communities and much more. Great interview with an energetic young entrepreneur!
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"Today in Putnam County" Show with Randy Porter, Putnam County Mayor. Special guest is Chris Peterson with the U.C. National Wild Turkey Federation which is sponsoring "Jake's Day" at the Mustard Seed Ranch on Saturday, August 16, 2025. A great day where kids get to explore the outdoors with fun events like Archery, BBgun range, Paintball, petting zoo, fishing pond, dunking booth, bounce houses and much mor...
"Today in Putnam County" Show with Randy Porter, Putnam County Mayor. Special guest is Feed America First Executive Director, Mike Womack. We discuss food insecurity and how Feed America First is supplying millions of pounds of food to over 125 pantries across our region, reaching over 40,000 families every month. Celebrating its 25 year anniversary, the non-profit operates on donations and every $1 donated can provide 15...
"Today in Putnam County" Show with Randy Porter, Putnam County Mayor. Special guests are T.J. and Casey Overstreet. Casey is the Director of Advancement at Highland Rim Academy and T.J. is the Executive Pastor at the River Church. We discuss the Highland Rim Academy's new facility and what it offers students in our community. We also hear the couple's almost storybook history which is deeply rooted in their Chr...
"Today in Putnam County" TV Show with Randy Porter, Putnam County Mayor. Special guest is World Food Championship's founder, Mike McCloud. Hear Mike's personal story of how his dream of a worldwide food competition developed into a reality. Coming up October 16-19 in Indianapolis, Indiana, the World Food Championships will bring chefs from around the world to compete for $450,000 in prize money. A great intervie...
"Today in Putnam County" Show with Randy Porter, Putnam County Mayor. Special guest is Cookeville City Mayor Laurin Wheaton. Mayor Wheaton gives updates on all the projects currently happening and goes over some of the future capital projects the City will be doing. Very informative interview with one of our community leaders!
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"Today in Putnam County" TV Show with Randy Porter, Putnam County Mayor. Special guests are Stephen and Stephanie Kincaid with Rush Towing. Hear how they turned an auto and truck repair business into a flourishing towing business that has expanded into Florida. The backbone of the business is Stephen and Stephanie's 25 year marriage and making it a family business with the addition of their two sons. Great success st...
"Today in Putnam County" TV Show with Randy Porter, Putnam County Mayor. Special guests TTU Football Coach Bobby Wilder and Cravens & Company President Wayne Cravens. We discuss the new college sports portal, NIL and the new Golden Eagle Collective to help TTU athletes. If you like college football, this is a great interview with a very successful and highly motivated coach! www.goldeneaglecollective.com
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"Today in Putnam County" TV Show with Randy Porter, Putnam County Mayor. Special guest is past Cookeville Mayor and host of Red, White and Boom, Ricky Shelton. We discuss all the festivities coming up at this year's Red, White and Boom on July 4th at the Putnam County Fairgrounds. Gates open at 4pm and event starts at 5:30pm with the 2nd largest fireworks show in the state at 9:05pm.
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Jayden Sherrell, 17 year old "Marine" on this week's "Today in Putnam County". Jayden has an amazing story of patriotism and service to Country. Jayden is only 17 years old and has already graduated high school, graduated from the Marine's Bootcamp and will be assigned to a permanent duty station before he turns 18!! This interview will give you cold chills as you hear how this young man is following i...
Today in Putnam County" Radio Show with Randy Porter, Putnam County Mayor. Special guest is "Freaky Dave" radio personality on 98.5 KISS FM. Hear Dave's story of how a serious football injury sidelined his sports career and headed him down a path of radio. Radio Host of KISS FM for the past 25 years, his show has consistently ranked as one of the top shows in all age demographics. Dave is now also the Director o...
Cookeville High School students Trenton Alley, Landon Bernhardt and Ben Hernandez on this week's "Today in Putnam County." These 3 students are part of the Trades class and have won awards. Ben won the state championship for Residential Electrical, Landon 2nd place in carpentry and Trenton was selected as the Carpentry Student of the Year! Great interview with some of our talented CHS students!!
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"Today in Putnam County" TV Show with Randy Porter, Putnam County Mayor. Special guest is Philip Gibbons, the legendary voice of Cookeville's The Country Giant 94.7 FM! Hear Philip's life story of his 50+ year radio career that began at the age of 15 and the journey he has been on which included being inducted into the Tennessee Radio Hall of Fame! Philip is also the voice of the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagle foot...
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