News Talk 94.1

08/08/2025

Sparta Alderman Approve Contract For New App, Website

The Sparta Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved a five year contract for work on a new website and mobile app.

08/08/2025

New Homeschool Program Launching This Month In Sparta

Pots of Peace in Sparta is set to launch a new homeschool program later this month called the "Gardening Growers Homeschool Tutorial".

08/08/2025

Gainesboro Discusses What To Do With Old Block Wall

Gainesboro Aldermen discussed what could be done about the wall next to the Old Wiggins Surveying Building on Gore Avenue.

08/08/2025

Waterline Relocation Needed For Elmore Town Road Project

Baxter Aldermen discussed the work needed to accommodate Putnam County's project on Elmore Town Road.

08/08/2025

Putnam Schools Phone Policy A Success In First Week

Rave reviews from across the district on the new Putnam County Schools mobile device policy during the first full school week of the year.

08/08/2025

UCHRA Working On Two New Programs To Help Families

UCHRA is developing new programs to further increase the quality of life for families throughout the Upper Cumberland.

08/08/2025

December Will Be Tight To Finish Early Learning Center

Construction projects at the Putnam County Early Learning Center are moving along, but delays have put the December completion date in question.

08/08/2025

Stone’s Bray Looking to Help Mentor Young Cheer Team

Stone Memorial Lady Panthers cheer captain Lauren Bray is one of the few upperclassmen remaining on the team.

08/08/2025

🕓 Tune in to The Calling tomorrow at 4PM on News Talk 94.1! John Nichols chats with Pastor Mike Wommack from Feed America First about their mission to help folks in rural communities who are struggling with hunger. Mike shares how the group got started, his own story of answering the call to serve, and how anyone can pitch in—no matter your church or background. It’s a heartfelt talk about coming together, doing good, and making a difference right here at home.

08/08/2025

Sparta Postponing Sidewalk Project After Big Price Jump

The City of Sparta at a crossroads in their sidewalk project after learning it would come in some $1.5 million over budget.

08/08/2025

Sparta Man Facing Charges For Violating S*x Offender Registry

A Sparta man has been arrested and is facing charges of violating the s*x offender registry.

08/08/2025

🎭 Tomorrow at 8AM on The Scene on Lite Rock 95.9: Mark Creter chats with Prudence Van Aalten — a New York-born actress and dedicated theatre teacher now living in Cookeville. From a childhood steeped in Shakespeare and Broadway dreams to a career focused on teaching and transformation, Prudence shares how acting has shifted from performance to purpose. Tune in for a powerful conversation about bold choices, emotional truth, and what it really means to be human on stage.