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High School Playbook: Upperman Continues To Roll With Win Over Cumberland Co

Monterey falls to Jamestown in region opener; Jackson Co earns their first win.  Every week on The High School Playbook, we break down high school games from around the Upper Cumberland. Monterey Wildcats fall to Jamestown in their region opener, Head Coach Scott Hughes join us live to break their game down. Upperman continues to roll through the season ... Read More »

High School Playbook: Region Play Begins In Week Three

Region play is set to begin in week three across the Upper Cumberland.  Every week on The High School Playbook, we break down high school games from around the Upper Cumberland. Dekalb County plays in their first Thursday game of the season. Stone Memorial looks to go 3-0 on the young season. Hear from them and more as we ... Read More »

Today In The Upper Cumberland: Helping New Moms Pt 2

Learn about Cookeville Mother’s Circle and their mission to help out new moms. Infant mortality rates across the state of Tennessee have remained fairly steady over the last 10 years. There is good news in the numbers. Poverty has decreased in Tennessee among young mothers. Teen births have decreased better than 30% over the last 6 years. But drinking and ... Read More »

The Scene: TTU Director Of The School Of Art, Craft & Design

Learn more about TTU Director of the School of Art, Craft & Design Kim Winkle.  Join host Andrea Kruszka as she sits down with Kim Winkle, Director of the School of Art, Craft & Design at Tennessee Tech University, and the Appalachian Center for Craft. They discuss her background in art, how she was introduced to woodworking, her summer ... Read More »

High School Playbook: Cookeville Cavaliers Earn First Win For New Head Coach

York Institute Head Coach,players join live to talk their 35-2 win over Jackson Co  Every week on The High School Playbook, we break down high school games from around the Upper Cumberland. New Cookeville Cavaliers Head Coach Taylor Hennigan earns his team’s first win of the season 27-7 against Livingston Academy Friday night. White County Head Coach Mark Frasier ... Read More »

Local Matters With Sam Brooks: Cookeville High School Athletic Director

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This week, get to know Cookeville High School Athletic Director Adam Kefauver. Covering the issues that matter to you. Every weekday. On today’s Local Matters…Sam Brooks sits down with Cookeville High School Athletic Director Adam Kefauver. They discuss his early life growing up in Madisonville, TN, and the various activities and sports he was interested in, the idea that kids ... Read More »

High School Playbook: Previewing Week Two With UC Coaches

Upperman, White County and Clay County post shutout victories in week one. Every week on The High School Playbook, we break down high school games from around the Upper Cumberland. The Cookeville Cavaliers and Livingston Wildcats clash at Tennessee Tech. Monterey takes their high powered offense on the road to Cumberland County. Hear from them and more as we discuss ... Read More »

Local Matters With Bob Bell: Tennessee Tech University Exchange Programs

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Learn about Tennessee Tech’s various exchange programs with Dr. Mark Stephens.  Covering the issues that matter to you. Every weekday. On today’s Local Matters…Bob Bell talks with Senior Associate Provost for Academic Affairs, and Dean of the College of Graduate Studies at Tennessee Tech University, Dr. Mark Stephens. They discuss his background and how he got to TTU, why ... Read More »

Local Matters With Caroline Moore: Glass Tangerine

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Learn more about the Glass Tangerine in Cookeville with owner Emma Crabtree.  Covering the issues that matter to you. Every weekday. On today’s Local Matters…Caroline Moore meets with Emma Crabtree, owner of the indoor plant shop Glass Tangerine in Cookeville. They discuss her background moving around a few times, the different paths she found herself on as she grew ... Read More »

Today In The Upper Cumberland: Helping New Moms

Learn about Cookeville Mother’s Circle and their mission to help out new moms. Infant mortality rates across the state of Tennessee have remained fairly steady over the last 10 years. There is good news in the numbers. Poverty has decreased in Tennessee among young mothers. Teen births have decreased better than 30% over the last 6 years. But drinking and ... Read More »