
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
121 episodes
David Dukes and D.K. Hall - The Care Center
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,...
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Season 7
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Episode 36
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26:40
Landon Vick - Raymond James Retirement Specialist
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 w...
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Season 7
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Episode 35
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26:51
Cookeville CtiyScape's Ferran Kefauver - Fall Fun Fest 2025
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 ab...
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Season 7
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Episode 34
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28:52
Scott and Stephanie Martin - DivorceCare
"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...
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Season 7
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Episode 33
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25:54
Ralph's Donuts - John and Sandy MacDonald
"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!! ...
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Season 7
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Episode 32
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25:45
GraceAnn Whitt - Mom Real Local Founder
"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 ev...
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Season 7
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Episode 31
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27:41
Chris Peterson - NWTF Jake's Day
"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...
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Season 7
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Episode 30
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10:15
Mike Womack - Feed America First Executive Director
"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...
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Season 7
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Episode 29
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20:33
T.J. and Casey Overstreet - Highland Rim Academy
"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 th...
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Season 7
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Episode 28
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27:38
Mike McCloud - World Food Championships
"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. Com...
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Season 7
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Episode 27
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26:49
Laurin Wheaton - Cookeville City Mayor
"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 t...
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Season 7
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Episode 26
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28:36
Stephen and Stephanie Kincaid - Rush Towing
"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 expan...
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Season 7
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Episode 25
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27:53

Ricky Shelton - Better Cookeville's Red White and Boom 2025
"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 ...
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Season 7
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Episode 23
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28:18
TTU Football Coach Bobby Wilder and Alumni's Wayne Cravens
"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 Co...
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Season 7
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Episode 22
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27:49

Freaky Dave - KISS FM Radio Personality
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 pa...
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Season 7
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Episode 21
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30:00
Jayden Sherrell - 17 year old U.S. Marine
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 Boot...
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Season 7
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Episode 24
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25:59
Trenton Alley, Landon Bernhardt and Ben Hernandez - Cookeville High School Trades Class
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 Electri...
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Season 7
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Episode 20
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26:33
Philip Gibbons - The Country Giant Radio Personality
"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...
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Season 7
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Episode 19
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27:34

Jason and Shelia Show - Jason Grider and Shelia Scruggs
"Today in Putnam County" Show with Randy Porter, Putnam County Mayor. Special guests are Jason Grider and Shelia Scruggs of the "Jason and Shelia Show." Hear the personal stories of these two as they made careers in radio and what its like to d...
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Season 7
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Episode 18
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28:21
Cookeville Police - Chief Scott Winfree, Major Jeff Johnson
Cookeville Police Chief Scott Winfree and Major Jeff Johnson on this week's "Today in Putnam County" show. Scott is the new Chief for the police department and we talk about his career along with what its like being Chief. Scott and Jeff ...
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Season 7
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Episode 17
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27:59
Alex and Elizabeth Lisic
Alex and Elizabeth Lisic on this week's "Today in Putnam County" show. The storybook couple, from teenage sweethearts to family and kids and now great careers, these two have it together. Alex is the Pastor of Christpoint Church and Eliza...
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Season 7
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Episode 16
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27:39
Jill Stalnaker - Leaning Tree Agency
Jill Stalnaker on this week's "Today in Putnam County" show. Musician, songwriter, production company owner and mom of 5, Jill does it all. We discuss her company, “Leaning Tree Agency”, which hosts quarterly shows featuring women in musi...
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Season 7
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Episode 15
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27:12
Vandy LifeFlight - Terry Foutch and Adam McCann
Terry Foutch and Adam McCann on this week's "Today in Putnam County" show. We discuss Vanderbilt's Emergency Medical Helicopter team, LifeFlight. They offer both helicopter, airplane and ground services for middle Tennessee. We also discuss the...
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Season 7
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Episode 14
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26:39

Kathryn DuBray - Autism and the new Anniston Academy
Kathryn DuBray on this week's "Today in Putnam County" show. We discuss Autism and the new "Anniston Academy" she is opening for children with Autism and other disabilities. The new school aims to cater to students with Autism, ADHD, gift...
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Season 7
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Episode 13
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27:12
Putnam E-911 - Penny Foister and Ben Rodgers
911 Director Penny Foister and Chairman Ben Rodgers on this week's "Today in Putnam County" show. We discuss Ben's new position as Chairman of the Putnam County 911 Emergency Communications Board, along with all the new technology at the center...
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Season 7
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Episode 12
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28:02