Today in Putnam County

Tiffany Anton on “Today in Putnam County” with host Randy Porter. Tiffany was recently elected as the new Algood Mayor. We discuss what brought her into public service and her goals for Algood. A great interview with one of our new community leaders you don't want to miss.  https://www.randyporter.org#TodayinPutnamCountyGive Feedback on Interview

Victoria Winn Giarraputo on "Today in Putnam County" Show with guest hosts Shan Stout and Tessa Davis, while I am on the re-election campaign trail. They discuss the upcoming Putnam County Home Show with its creator, Victoria Winn Giarraputo. The Home show is February 21st and 22nd at the Putnam County Convention Center. Great interview with one of our local promoters and citizens. https://putnamcountyhomeshow.com/https://www.facebook.com/visitcookevillehttps://www.randyporter.org#Porter4Putnam2026#TodayinPutnamCountyGive Feedback on Interview

Shan Stout interviews me on "Today in Putnam County" Show with Randy Porter, Putnam County Mayor. Due to FCC rules, I will have to step away from the show until after the May 5th election. Shan will be taking over as host until then. Check out my interview, you might learn something new about me!https://www.randyporter.org#Porter4Putnam#TodayinPutnamCounty#Porter2026Give Feedback on Interview

Kelly Parkison and Mark Davis with the "Happy Birthday Jesus Christmas Celebration" on "Today in Putnam County" Show with Randy Porter, Putnam County Mayor. This 2nd annual event is sponsored by several local churches and is December 20th 12-6pm at the Putnam County Convention Center. Mark and Kelly talk about all the special activities of the event. We also discuss World Changers coming to Putnam in June and Kelly's background as Miss South Carolina, Miss America top 15, Amazing Race 7 TV Personality and author of "He Knows Her Name." Great interview with two local community leaders!!https://www.facebook.com/hbdJesusChristmasCelebrationhttps://www.randyporter.org#Porter4Putnam#TodayinPutnamCountyGive Feedback on Interview

Debbie Fletcher and Brittany Fletcher Elmore with "My Father's Mustache" on "Today in Putnam County" Show with Randy Porter, Putnam County Mayor. Brittany and Debbie have a great story of how they followed in their father's footsteps, Mr Wayne Fletcher, and created My Father's Mustache, a full service salon. Mr Wayne was an icon in our community creating a school for barbers and hair design in 1979. Now the sisters have their own family owned salon with an apprentice program where young professionals can also come to learn. A great family story that will warm your heart!www.myfathersmustachetn.comhttps://www.randyporter.org#Porter4Putnam#TodayinPutnamCountyGive Feedback on Interview

Cammy Aguilar with the Governor's Faith-Based Office on "Today in Putnam County" Show. We talk about some of our state's most challenging issues of mental health, poverty, child safety and food insecurity. We also discuss the new "Care Portal" for financially strained families and how they promote child safety along with the stability of today's family. Great interview with someone who really cares about Tennessee families and children! www.careportal.org https://www.randyporter.org#Porter4Putnam#TodayinPutnamCountyGive Feedback on Interview

"Christmas on the Square 2025" and my guest is one of the sponsors, Ferran Kefauver with CityScape on "Today in Putnam County" Show with Randy Porter, Putnam County Mayor. We talk about the special event that brings Christmas magic to our downtown courthouse square. This FREE event brings over 45 vendors with lots of giveaways, train rides, bounce houses and photos with Santa! https://www.randyporter.org #Porter4Putnam  #TodayinPutnamCountyGive Feedback on Interview

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 changed the lives of almost 100 families by providing them the chance to become a homeowner. A great non-profit and a great interview with two of its biggest supporters!! https://www.uchabitat.orghttps://www.randyporter.org#Porter4Putnam#TodayinPutnamCountyGive Feedback on Interview

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 special Candlelight Memorial Service on November 9th, 2-4pm, at the First United Methodist Church's Family Life Center. The non-profit also provides grief support groups for children in our schools that hope and healing for those grieving over the loss of a loved one.www.heartofthecumberland.orghttps://www.facebook.com/MayorRandyPorterhttps://www.randyporter.org#Porter4Putnam#TodayinPutnamCountyGive Feedback on Interview

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 Burks Pavilion. The funds raised from the event go back to local non-profits in our community. A great organization and event!! https://santasworkshoptn.comhttps://www.randyporter.org#Porter4Putnam#TodayinPutnamCountyGive Feedback on Interview

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 survivors of domestic violence. Our Family Justice Center offers a safe space and a multitude of resources for victims of domestic violence. You can reach them at 931-528-1512 and they are located at 269 S. Willow Ave Suite E.https://ucfamilyjusticecenter.org/https://www.randyporter.org#Porter4Putnam#TodayinPutnamCountyGive Feedback on Interview

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 annual fundraiser. The event is October 31st on our Courthouse Square from 11am to 1pm. The Cajun style cooking event will have over 60 cook teams this year and promises some of the best food ever! Get tickets here: https://www.uchabitat.org/cooking-on-the-square.html#/https://www.randyporter.org#Porter4Putnam#TodayinPutnamCountyGive Feedback on Interview

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 new location on West Broad St and the great things there are doing with our children as part of "Recovering Childhood." Great interview with one our local downtown attractions!https://www.Plentybookshop.comhttps://www.randyporter.org#Porter4Putnam#TodayinPutnamCountyGive Feedback on Interview

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.https://www.randyporter.org#Porter4Putnam#TodayinPutnamCountyGive Feedback on Interview

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 a group of people helping our young adults with disabilities.https://www.randyporter.org#Porter4Putnam#TodayinPutnamCountyGive Feedback on Interview

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. https://www.stevensstreet.org/carecenterhttps://www.randyporter.org#Porter4Putnam#TodayinPutnamCountyGive Feedback on Interview

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!https://www.randyporter.org#Porter4Putnam#TodayinPutnamCountyGive Feedback on Interview

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. https://cookevillecityscape.comhttps://www.facebook.com/MayorRandyPorterhttps://www.randyporter.org#Porter4Putnam#TodayinPutnamCountyGive Feedback on Interview

"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 previously experienced divorce and are trying to help others going through it.https://hopechurchalgood.churchcenter.com/groups/support-groups/divorce-care-2025https://www.facebook.com/MayorRandyPorterhttps://www.randyporter.org#Porter4Putnam#TodayinPutnamCountyGive Feedback on Interview

"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 about operating the historic donut shop, from the flavors of donuts to a future expansion that may take Ralph's "mobile." Great interview with two of our local entrepreneurs!!https://www.facebook.com/RalphsCookevillehttps://www.facebook.com/MayorRandyPorterhttps://www.randyporter.org#Porter4Putnam#TodayinPutnamCountyGive Feedback on Interview

"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!  https://www.facebook.com/MayorRandyPorterhttps://www.randyporter.org#Porter4PutnamGive Feedback on Interview

"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 more. The event is completely free, August 16th, 8:30am-1:30pm at 4725 Kuykendall Rd in Cookeville.https://www.facebook.com/MayorRandyPorterhttps://www.randyporter.org#Porter4PutnamGive Feedback on Interview

"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 meals. https://www.feedamericafirst.com   https://www.facebook.com/MayorRandyPorterhttps://www.randyporter.org#Porter4PutnamGive Feedback on Interview

"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 Christian values. From High School Sweethearts to marrying during college to 4 amazing children and now 26 years of marriage. The Overstreet's have a great story you don't want to miss!!  https://www.facebook.com/MayorRandyPorterhttps://www.randyporter.org#Porter4PutnamGive Feedback on Interview

"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 interview you don't want to miss!!  https://worldfoodchampionships.com/@mccloudinthecloud  @WorldFoodChampionshipsTV  https://www.facebook.com/MayorRandyPorterhttps://www.randyporter.org#WFC2025 #FoodSportGive Feedback on Interview

"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!https://www.facebook.com/MayorRandyPorterhttps://www.randyporter.orgGive Feedback on Interview

"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 story you don't want to miss!https://www.facebook.com/MayorRandyPorterhttps://www.randyporter.orgGive Feedback on Interview

"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.https://www.redwhiteandboomcookeville.comhttps://www.facebook.com/MayorRandyPorterhttps://www.randyporter.orgGive Feedback on Interview

"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.comhttps://www.facebook.com/MayorRandyPorterhttps://www.randyporter.orgGive Feedback on Interview

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 of Programming for Cookeville Communications. A great interview with a great guy!!https://www.facebook.com/MayorRandyPorterhttps://www.randyporter.orgGive Feedback on Interview

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 in his father's foot steps and serving his country in the Marines!Give Feedback on Interview

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!! https://www.facebook.com/MayorRandyPorterhttps://www.randyporter.orgGive Feedback on Interview

"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 football and basketball teams since 1982. Great interview with one of the most recognizable voices in the Upper Cumberlandhttps://www.facebook.com/MayorRandyPorterhttps://www.randyporter.orgGive Feedback on Interview

"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 do a 2 hour live show every morning. Great interview with two of our local radio personalities!https://www.facebook.com/MayorRandyPorterhttps://www.randyporter.orgGive Feedback on Interview

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 both talk about law enforcement, how its changed over the years and the police department's new headquarters on Neal Street. Great interview with two of our local public servants.https://www.facebook.com/MayorRandyPorterhttps://www.randyporter.org Give Feedback on Interview

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 Elizabeth is the new director of Mustard Seed Ranch. They have a great story you don't want to miss!https://www.facebook.com/MayorRandyPorter https://www.randyporter.org  Give Feedback on Interview

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 music at the “Bluebird Café” in Nashville.  Leaning Tree also recently launched "WOMAN" - a live show  featuring both songwriters and talk show guests.  WOMAN blends music with raw and honest conversation around hard-to-talk-about topics like addiction and mental health and how women experience them.  She is also starting her own Podcast and is working part-time with TN Voices, a licensed mental health organization. Great interview with one of our local entrepreneurs!!https://www.leaningtreeagency.com/https://www.facebook.com/MayorRandyPorter https://www.randyporter.org  Give Feedback on Interview

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 partnership between Vandy, CRMC and Putnam County to deliver high quality medical services to our citizens. https://www.vumc.org/lifeflight/https://www.facebook.com/MayorRandyPorterhttps://www.randyporter.orgGive Feedback on Interview

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, giftedness, and other special needs ages 3 thru 12.  https://www.annistonacademy.com/https://www.facebook.com/MayorRandyPorterhttps://www.randyporter.orgGive Feedback on Interview

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 and a look back on where 911 started in Putnam County. https://www.facebook.com/MayorRandyPorterhttps://www.randyporter.orgGive Feedback on Interview

Catherine Jackson and Randy Mansell on this week's "Today in Putnam County" show. We discuss the upcoming 2025 Home and Garden Show which is March 29-30 sponsored by the UC Home Builders Association. We also discuss the Carpentry program at the Cookeville High School and how the association is helping turn out new plumbers, electricians and carpenters. https://uchba.com/https://www.facebook.com/MayorRandyPorterhttps://www.randyporter.orgGive Feedback on Interview

Monterey's own Tammy Phillips on this week's "Today in Putnam County" show.  Tammy tells her amazing story of surviving Breast Cancer and how that terrible journey allowed her to touch the lives of almost 2,000 people with what she calls "Prayer Circles" that she makes by hand. Her story will touch your heart!https://www.facebook.com/MayorRandyPorterhttps://www.randyporter.orgGive Feedback on Interview

Andrew Buckner with Cookeville Lifestyles on this week's "Today in Putnam County" show. Andrew is the Chief Editor for Cookeville Lifestyle's Magazine, but also one of our great local musicians. Andrew is a masterful guitar player and has written several albums and books. He is also the lead guitar for the duo "Caleb and Leann." Great interview with one of our local artists.https://www.facebook.com/andrewbucknermusichttps://www.facebook.com/MayorRandyPorterhttps://www.randyporter.orgGive Feedback on Interview

Kathryn Wisinger and Cindy Putnam with our local library on this week's "Today in Putnam County" show. We discuss the new addition coming to the library from a state grant and all the resources available to the citizens of our county at our four libraries.https://pclibrary.orghttps://www.facebook.com/MayorRandyPorterhttps://www.randyporter.orgGive Feedback on Interview

Steve Chatman, Vice President of Ministry Advancement and Pastoral Care with Rising Above Ministries on "Today in Putnam County." We discuss the services they provide to families with special needs children. The ministry is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. Very informative interview on a great ministry!https://www.risingaboveministries.org/https://www.facebook.com/MayorRandyPorterhttps://www.randyporter.orgGive Feedback on Interview

Shan Stout, Director of Tourism on "Today in Putnam County." We discuss the grand opening of our new Convention Center and tourism in our great county. Very informative interview with one of our county department heads!https://www.visitcookevilletn.com/https://www.facebook.com/MayorRandyPorterhttps://www.randyporter.orgGive Feedback on Interview

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 entrepreneurs.https://www.facebook.com/MayorRandyPorterhttps://www.randyporter.orgGive Feedback on Interview

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 experts and entrepreneurs. https://www.facebook.com/MayorRandyPorterhttps://www.randyporter.orgGive Feedback on Interview

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 including high speed internet, TV services and more. Great interview with one of our local experts on communications. https://www.facebook.com/MayorRandyPorterhttps://www.randyporter.orgGive Feedback on Interview

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/MayorRandyPorterhttps://www.randyporter.orgGive Feedback on Interview