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In this episode of Local Matters, host Ben Rodgers welcomes Maxine Frazier, director of the Cookeville Senior Center, for an inspiring conversation about creating opportunities that help older adults remain active, connected, and engaged. Drawing on a lifetime of service as an educator, court reporter, school board member, and community leader, Frazier shares how the Senior Center has grown into a hub of innovation, offering everything from Rock Steady Boxing for individuals with Parkinson's disease and programs for those who are blind or visually impaired to fitness classes, music therapy, art, travel, and lifelong learning. The discussion highlights how creativity, grant funding, and community partnerships have transformed the center into one of Tennessee's most unique senior programs, while also addressing the challenges seniors face with isolation, accessibility, and affordability. It's an uplifting conversation about compassion, inclusion, and the power of building a community where every person has the opportunity to thrive at every stage of life.
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In this episode of Local Matters, host Tiffany Anton welcomes Tyler Buck, owner and operator of the Cookeville and Algood Baskin-Robbins locations, for a conversation about entrepreneurship, innovation, and building a business with purpose. Tyler shares how a part-time job scooping ice cream as a teenager turned into becoming the…
26 Aug 6AM 34 min
On this episode of the Local Matters podcast, hear from Dr. Kristen Trent as she details why teaching literacy is so important. She explains what the 2+2 Program is, what purpose it serves in the local community, and the integral role the Literacy Association of Tennessee plays in helping the…
25 Aug 6AM 34 min
In this episode of Local Matters, host George Halford welcomes longtime Cookeville High School Career and Technical Education instructor Randy Mansell for a conversation about the life-changing impact of skilled trades and workforce education. Drawing from decades of experience in construction, farming, and the classroom, Mansell reflects on his journey…
24 Aug 6AM 32 min
In this episode of Local Matters, Drs. Mabry and Lee are joined by licensed professional counselor Abby Fowler of Wildly Curative Counseling for an encouraging conversation about helping children navigate big emotions and build emotional resilience. Abby explains why feelings like frustration, disappointment, anxiety, and anger are a normal part…
20 Aug 6AM 38 min
In this episode of Local Matters, host Tiffany Anton welcomes Heidi Clopton, founder of the Dream Cooperative, for an inspiring conversation about creating opportunities for individuals with special needs and strengthening the Upper Cumberland through collaboration. Heidi shares how nearly three decades as an occupational therapist inspired her to launch…
19 Aug 6AM 34 min
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