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The Scene: Jonathan Nelms & Woodworking

Get to know local woodworker Jonathan Nelms, and where his interest comes from.  Join host Andrea Kruszka as she sits down with Cookeville woodworker Jonathan Nelms. They discuss how he got into woodworking, and how the interest took off, what he would like people to get out of his work, why people should make what they enjoy making, as ... Read More »

High School Playbook: Stone Memorial Suffers First Region Loss

Clay County and White County continue towards the playoffs with their sixth win.  Every week on The High School Playbook, we break down high school games from around the Upper Cumberland. Clay County’s Bruce Lamb and White County’s Mark Frasier join the show to talk about their teams earning win number six on the year. Stone Memorial falls at ... Read More »

High School Playbook: How Teams Approach The Bye Week

Stone Memorial and Macon County battle for the top spot in Region 4-AAAA. Every week on The High School Playbook, we break down high school games from around the Upper Cumberland. Most teams are on bye this week, so we find out how they handle the bye week. Livingston and Cumberland County both search for their first win of the ... Read More »

Today In The Upper Cumberland: Breastfeeding Pt 2

Learn about breastfeeding and its misconceptions brought on by formula shortages This year’s baby formula shortage brought a lot of attention to the idea of breastfeeding. A lot of misconceptions too, and a lot of controversy. Stephanie Ross a Breastfeeding USA Counselor for the Upper Cumberland. Today In The Upper Cumberland airs each weekend as a way to introduce you ... Read More »

Whence We Came: Daphene Richardson

This week – discover the life, and many experiences, of Daphene Richardson.  On this week’s edition of Whence We Came – Host John Owen sits down with, and explores the life of Daphene Richardson. Together they discuss when and where she was born, her mother’s home remedies for when her and her siblings would get sick, lineage in the ... Read More »

The Scene: Gary Lee & Painting

Get to know Cookeville painter Gary Lee, and his artistic process when painting.  Join host Andrea Kruszka as she sits down with Cookeville painter Gary Lee. They discuss how he got started painting, how painting contrasts with furniture design, what his artistic process is when starting a new piece of work, as well as what makes Cookeville different, both ... Read More »

High School Playbook: Upperman Wins Big Region Battle

Clay County remains on top in Region 4-1A while Stone Memorial stays undefeated.  Every week on The High School Playbook, we break down high school games from around the Upper Cumberland. Upperman gets a huge region win on the road in Lafayette. Clay County wins big to stay in first place in Region 1-1A. The Stone Memorial Panthers win ... Read More »

High School Playbook: The Region 4-AAAA Race Heats Up

Upperman and Macon County battle for a top spot in the Region 4-AAAA standings.  Every week on The High School Playbook, we break down high school games from around the Upper Cumberland. Upperman tries to keep their hopes for another Region championship alive. Cookeville hosts powerhouse Alcoa. Jackson County looks to keep momentum going into Region play. Hear from ... Read More »

Today In The Upper Cumberland: Breastfeeding

Learn about breastfeeding and its misconceptions brought on by formula shortages This year’s baby formula shortage brought a lot of attention to the idea of breastfeeding. A lot of misconceptions too, and a lot of controversy. We spend the next two weeks trying to clear up some of that with Stephanie Ross. She is a Breastfeeding USA Counselor for the ... Read More »

Whence We Came: Bob Whittaker Pt 2

Bob Whittaker talks his time working at Opryland, and the many hats he wore there  On this week’s edition of Whence We Came – Host John Owen continues to sit down with, and explore the life of Bob Whittaker. Together they discuss his experience hitchhiking from Double Springs to Cookeville to play baseball, how the culture has changed over ... Read More »