Tennessee Matters a half hour weekly Public Affairs program from the Tennessee Radio Network hosted by John Clark. The program features interviews about issues of importance and interest to Tennesseans such as politics, public services, history and economic development.
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Dreams of Joy's mission is to fulfill the final dreams of adults, aged 21 to 65, who are facing a terminal illness. The organization was founded seven years ago by Mindy Bess,…
Oct 13, 2025 · 30:01
The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) was created to improve life in the Tennessee Valley region by providing electricity, managing natural resources, and supporting economic…
Aug 29, 2025 · 30:01
The Tennessee Department of Disability and Aging (TDDA) is dedicated to helping older adults and people with disabilities lead independent, meaningful lives. With a mission…
Aug 25, 2025 · 30:01
If you're planning to dig in Tennessee—whether it's for a fence, garden, or construction—Tennessee 811 is your go-to call before you break ground. It’s a free service that…
Jun 27, 2025 · 30:01
The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) was established in 1933 as part of President Roosevelt's New Deal to address economic development and infrastructure needs in the Tennessee…
May 16, 2025 · 30:01
The Tennessee Valley Authority, or TVA, is a government agency that was created during the Great Depression in 1933 to help modernize the Tennessee Valley region. Its main goals…
Apr 25, 2025 · 30:01
Under the leadership of President Randy Boyd, The University of Tennessee System has broken records in enrollment and graduation rates, expanded research efforts, and made…
Apr 11, 2025 · 30:01
The Tennessee Department of Correction (TDOC) aims to operate safe and secure facilities while providing effective community supervision to support successful reentry across the…
Apr 5, 2025 · 30:01
The Tennessee Human Rights Commission (THRC) was established in 1963 to promote and protect human rights through education and enforcement. Initially an advisory body, it became…
Feb 10, 2025 · 30:01
It's no accident that some of the world's biggest brands have chosen to call Tennessee home. The Tennessee Dept. of Economic & Community Development is constantly promoting…
Jan 24, 2025 · 30:01
The Tennessee Department of Veterans Services (TDVS) is dedicated to connecting veterans of all eras with the benefits they have earned, including healthcare, education, and…
Dec 2, 2024 · 30:01
All states are vying to attract new businesses and industries, making the competition fierce. Tennessee has excelled in this arena, successfully attracting major companies and…
Nov 24, 2024 · 30:01
The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) was established in 1933 to provide flood control, improve navigation, generate electricity, and promote economic development in the Tennessee…
Jul 3, 2024 · 30:01
The newly established Tennessee Department of Disability and Aging aims to enhance the quality of life and independence of older adults and Tenneseans with disabilities. The…
Jun 29, 2024 · 30:01
Lasagna Love is dedicated to fostering community connections through the simple act of delivering homemade meals. Founded during the pandemic, Lasagna Love addresses food…
Jun 21, 2024 · 30:01
The State of Tennessee is the state's number one employer with a headcount of more than 40,000. It's a big group assigned to important tasks we all depend on like public safety,…
Jun 17, 2024 · 30:01
The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) plays a vital role in safeguarding our state’s natural resources. They work to improve air and water quality,…
Jun 7, 2024 · 30:01
The Tennessee Dept. of Human Services recently launched the Fatherhood Grant Program , investing approximately $10 million to support organizations serving fathers. Through this…
Jun 3, 2024 · 30:01
The Tennessee Human Rights Commission (THRC) serves to safeguard individuals from discrimination through education and enforcement. As an independent state agency, it enforces…
May 24, 2024 · 30:01
The Tennessee Charitable Care Network (TCCN) is dedicated to a mission of support, education, and representation for non-profit organizations that provide essential healthcare…
May 17, 2024 · 30:01
Veterans encounter significant challenges when transitioning back to civilian life, and the Tennessee Department of Veterans Services is committed to easing this transition for…
May 12, 2024 · 30:01
The Secretary of State’s office in Tennessee plays a pivotal role in the state’s governance and administration including maintaining a register of the governor’s official acts…
May 3, 2024 · 30:01
The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) is entrusted with a broad spectrum of responsibilities to ensure the smooth operation and safety of the state’s transportation…
Mar 16, 2024 · 30:01
Did you know every organ donor can save up to eight lives and improve the lives of 75 more people through tissue donation? That's the message from Tennessee Donor Services whose…
Feb 16, 2024 · 30:00
The Jason Foundation is dedicated to the prevention of the "silent epidemic" of youth suicide. Recent data shows Tennessee ranks among the top for child suicide rates nationwide…
Jan 27, 2024 · 30:01
The mission of the Tennessee Department of Health is to protect and improve the health and prosperity of the citizens of the state. Dr. Ralph Alvarado recently celebrated his…
Oct 20, 2023 · 28:26
The TN Department of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (DIDD) is the state agency responsible for supporting Tennesseans with intellectual and developmental…
Oct 13, 2023 · 30:01
Do you ever wonder where all of our tax money goes in Tennessee? It goes to Education, Health & Social Services, Public Safety, Transportation and back into local communities for…
Sep 29, 2023 · 30:01
The Tennessee Board of Regents manages the state university and community college system of Tennessee as well as the state's vocational technical schools. With 13 community…
Sep 15, 2023 · 30:01
The mission of the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is to preserve, conserve, manage, protect, and enhance the fish and wildlife of the state. To promote the TWRA’s mission…
Sep 8, 2023 · 30:01
The TN Assoc. of Alcohol, Drug & other Addiction Services is a statewide association of alcohol and drug abuse treatment, prevention, and recovery service professionals and…
Sep 1, 2023 · 30:01
The Tennessee Department of Human Services is thought of as a safety net by facilitating nutrition programs, childcare services, employment assistance, vocational training, and…
Jul 21, 2023 · 30:01
The Tennessee Higher Education Commission’s mission is to increase the number of Tennesseans with a post-secondary school education and the commission actively promotes the…
Jul 14, 2023 · 30:01
If you have a digging project in your yard, it’s always best to call 811 first. Tennessee 811 provides communication, education, and notification services to advocate for the…
Jun 24, 2023 · 30:01
The Tennessee Commission on Aging and Disability was created to provide leadership relating to the challenges of aging on behalf of older persons in our state. The commission’s…
Jun 19, 2023 · 28:05
The largest employer in Tennessee is the state government with more than 43,000 employees and about 1,300 different job classifications. To recruit and retain the best and the…
Jun 9, 2023 · 30:01
The Tennessee Dept. of Safety and Homeland Security is always on alert, and for a good reason. The department has the primary responsibility and authority for directing statewide…
Jun 2, 2023 · 30:01
Founded in 1854, the Tennessee Department of Agriculture is the oldest state agency in Tennessee. In its history, there have been few years as challenging for Tennessee farmers…
May 27, 2023 · 30:01
Major General Jeff Holmes, Commissioner, TN Dept of the Military, discuses the Tennessee National Guard with host John Clark in this Tennessee Matters encore podcast. The Guard…
May 5, 2023 · 30:01
Being aware of your blood pressure can be very valuable to your health. May is High Blood Pressure Education Month, and there is no better time to learn about the importance of…
Apr 28, 2023 · 30:01
The CDC says child abuse and neglect are serious public health problems with about one in seven children experiencing child abuse and neglect in the last year. In Tennessee, the…
Apr 21, 2023 · 30:01
The State of Tennessee promotes a pro-business environment and the work has paid off with big businesses expanding to the Volunteer State. In particular Tennessee has become a…
Apr 14, 2023 · 30:01
The State of Tennessee employs more than 40,000 workers statewide in hundreds of public service roles like park ranger, corrections officer, transportation planner, pharmacy…
Mar 31, 2023 · 30:01
Being elected to a local political office does not mean you never need to leave home in order to serve your community. This week many elected city officials met in Washington DC…
Mar 24, 2023 · 30:01
Americans lose billions of dollars to scams. Today's scammers use AI to mimic your loved ones voice or they pretend to be a familiar business or government agency to entice you…
Mar 17, 2023 · 30:01
Nonprofit hospitals operate as charities and are designed to deliver affordable and quality health care to everyone in their communities. However, despite their tax-exempt…
Mar 10, 2023 · 30:01
In Tennessee, the public school with the highest student enrollment is Collierville High School in Shelby County. It is a suburb of Memphis with 2,885 students. Also in…
Mar 3, 2023 · 30:01
The Tennessee Department of Health in the Volunteer State worked hard to serve the public during the pandemic and through to today. One method includes the Office of Faith-Based…
Feb 24, 2023 · 28:44
The State of Tennessee government is the largest employer in the Volunteer State. "TeamTN" works together to maintain infrastructure, protect natural resources, and develop…
Feb 17, 2023 · 29:41
Gone are the days of the big bulky phone book and calling the operator at 411. With domestic violence being reported by 1 in 3 women and 1 in 4 men, protecting your personal…
Feb 10, 2023 · 30:01
In order to celebrate their son's life and fund research that will find cures for childhood cancer, Grainne and Clay Owen founded Curing Kids Cancer in 2005. The group believes…
Feb 3, 2023 · 30:01
If you love the outdoors, whether it’s boating, hunting, fishing, or if you just like to observe wildlife, the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency works to help enrich your…
Jan 27, 2023 · 30:00
Nashville Classical Charter School began as the brainstorm of dedicated community activists and experienced urban educators. Their vision was a school - free, public, and open to…
Jan 20, 2023 · 30:01
Since the Tennessee Lottery launched in 2004, more than $6.7 billion has been raised for education programs in the state and it has funded nearly two million scholarships and…
Jan 13, 2023 · 30:01
On March 5, 2020, the Tennessee Department of Health announced the first confirmed case of COVID-19 in Tennessee. Since that time, about 34% of the state's 7 million people…
Jan 6, 2023 · 29:49
The United States federal government was ordered to pay over $230,000 to victims of one of the largest mass shootings in the country where 26 people died and 22 more suffered…
Dec 30, 2022 · 30:00
If you received a diagnosis tomorrow that threatened your ability to work, do you know how to navigate the disability system? This topic is critical to many patients and their…
Dec 23, 2022 · 30:01
Celebrating means many things to many people of all faiths, but almost unviversaly, observing the holidays means allowing Chris Kringle to come into our lives. For more than a…
Dec 16, 2022 · 30:01
If you have traveled nearly any of the highways and byways of the south and beyond, at some point you have seen a Stuckeys. Most often associated with a blue roof. At some point…
Dec 9, 2022 · 30:01
The good news is that in the United States, child poverty fell by 59% from 1993 – 2019, according to a comprehensive new analysis. The study was a joint effort between The New…
Dec 2, 2022 · 29:01
Studies show prescription drug prices in the United States are significantly higher than in other nations, with prices in the United States averaging 2.56 times those seen in 32…
Nov 21, 2022 · 30:01
How much garbage and litter still gets dumped on Tennessee roadways? It's a very big number that Shawn Bible knows all too well. She and her team at TDOT work hard to remind us…
Oct 27, 2022 · 30:01
The TN Dept. of Children's Services provides support to children and families while promoting safety, permanency, and well-being with the goal of creating healthy environments…
Oct 3, 2022 · 30:01
The United States Air Force is the air service branch of the United States Armed Forces, and is one of the eight uniformed services of the United States. Originally created on…
Sep 19, 2022 · 30:01
Major General Jeff Holmes, Commissioner, TN Dept. of the Military, discusses the critical purpose and vision of the Tennessee Army National Guard. The Guard serves both community…
Sep 7, 2022 · 30:01
The State of Tennessee enrolls almost one million students in 147 school districts. Management of public education in the state is the responsibility of the Department of…
Aug 29, 2022 · 30:01
Patsy Cline was one of the most influential singers of the 20th century and to this day remains among the biggest names in the history of Country Music with iconic hits like…
Aug 24, 2022 · 30:01
More than 450,000 Veterans call Tennessee home. However, only 220,000 of these Veterans are enrolled in the Veterans Affairs Healthcare System and only 150,000 receive any type…
Aug 15, 2022 · 30:01
The Tennessee Department of Agriculture Division of Forestry has been protecting, conserving, and enhancing the state’s forest resources for over 100 years. It provides…
Aug 10, 2022 · 26:53
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