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
129 episodes
Kasey McCarty and Maren Bader - Habitat for Humanity
Kasey McCarty and Maren Bader with Habitat for Humanity on "Today in Putnam County" Show. We discuss Habitat's 30th Anniversary and the big celebration called "Remix and Mingle" which is November 10th 5-7pm. We also discuss how Habitat has chan...
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Season 7
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Episode 44
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0:15
Kim Mendoza - Heart of the Cumberland
Kim Mendoza with Heart of the Cumberland on "Today in Putnam County" Show with Randy Porter, Putnam County Mayor. We discuss grief during the holiday season and how the non-profit's holiday grief support groups can help. Also, there will be a s...
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Season 7
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Episode 43
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26:45
Santa's Workshop - Stacey Gibson and Tish Seidler
Stacey Gibson and Tish Seidler with "Santa's Workshop" on "Today in Putnam County" Show with Randy Porter, Putnam County Mayor. We discuss the Junior Women's Club's, "Santa's Workshop" event coming up November 14, 15 and 16th 10am-7pm at Hyder ...
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Season 7
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Episode 42
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26:55
Family Justice Center - Amy McBroom and Liz Shanks
Amy McBroom and Liz Shanks with our Family Justice Center on "Today in Putnam County" Show with Randy Porter, Putnam County Mayor. We discuss October being Domestic Violence Awareness Month and October 23rd is Purple Thursday to support survivo...
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Season 7
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Episode 41
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28:00
Cooking on the Square - Ashley Martin and Amanda Selby
Ashley Martin and Amanda Selby with "Cooking on the Square" on "Today in Putnam County" Show with Randy Porter, Putnam County Mayor. We discuss one of Cookeville's most popular events, Cooking on the Square, which is Habitat for Humanity's annu...
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Season 7
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Episode 40
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29:14
Plenty Downtown Bookshop - Lisa Uhrik and Ashley Michael
Lisa Uhrik and Ashley Michael with Plenty Downtown Bookshop on "Today in Putnam County" Show with Randy Porter, Putnam County Mayor. We discuss Plenty's big GALA coming up November 8th at our Convention Center. We also talk about the Bookshop's...
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Season 7
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Episode 39
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28:41
Rob Owens and Ian Roberson - Upper Cumberland RAMS
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 t...
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Season 7
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Episode 38
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24:05
Sheri Roberson, Randy Mansell and Vicki Hammons - CHS Independence Program
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. ...
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Season 7
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Episode 37
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27:02
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