Today in Putnam County

Hosted by Randy Porter, Mayor of Putnam County, TN

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Jan 2026

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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.

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January 31, 2026Episode 227 min

Victoria Winn Giarraputo - Putnam County Home Show

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

January 5, 2026Episode 4930 min

Randy Porter, Putnam County Mayor

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

December 15, 2025Episode 4827 min

Kelly Parkison and Mark Davis - Happy Birthday Jesus Christmas Celebration 2025

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

December 6, 2025Episode 4725 min

Debbie Fletcher and Brittany Elmore - My Father's Mustache

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

December 6, 2025Episode 4626 min

Cammy Aguilar - Governor's Faith-Based Office

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

November 15, 2025Episode 4528 min

Christmas on the Square - Ferran Kefauver, Cookeville City Scape

"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

October 30, 2025Episode 440 min

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 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

October 30, 2025Episode 4326 min

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 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

October 27, 2025Episode 4226 min

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 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

October 20, 2025Episode 4128 min

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 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