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The Scene: Samantha Ingold & Bone And Skull Art

Discover the world of bone and skull art with Odd Fox Co.’s Samantha Ingold.  Join host Andrea Kruszka as she sits down with bone and skull artist Samantha Ingold of Odd Fox Co. They discuss her style, what being a bone and skull artist entails, how painting on canvas differs from painting on the real bones that she uses, ... Read More »

High School Playbook: LA Sweeps Upperman For First Time Since 2015

Warren Co Lady Pioneers take down Stewarts Creek; DeKalb Co beats Cumberland Co.  Every week on The High School Playbook, we break down high school games from around the Upper Cumberland. Monterey Boys Head Coach Lynus Martin joins us live to discuss how he and his team spent Friday night after having their game against Sequatchie County postponed due ... Read More »

High School Playbook: Upperman Prepares For LA

White Co Girls look for consistency; Upperman prepares for Livingston Academy.  Every week on The High School Playbook, we break down high school games from around the Upper Cumberland. White County girls are looking for some consistency. Cumberland County boys keep chopping at wood. Hear from them and more as we discuss high school sports this week on The ... Read More »

Today In The Upper Cumberland: Mental Health

Shane Farris and Anne Stamps discuss the new year and focusing on mental health. As we start a new year, we’re thinking about many types of resolutions. Yours may have something to do with your mental health – less stress, a clear mind, better decision making. We certainly have more open communication about mental health than ever before, and the ... Read More »

Whence We Came: David Fisk Pt 3

David Fisk continues to recollect stories of his family, various jobs, and more.  On this week’s edition of Whence We Came – Host John Owen continues to sit down with, and explore the life of David Fisk. Together they David’s memories of hunting with his father, his family’s time at an apple orchard, the various part time jobs that ... Read More »

The Scene: Tess Mann & Wedding Dress Design

Get to know Tess Mann, owner & designer at Couture By Tess Bridal in Cookeville.  Join host Andrea Kruszka as she sits down with Tess Mann, Owner and Designer at Couture By Tess Bridal in Cookeville. They discuss her background, how she’s been designing since she was around 11 years old, the response she’s received on having a bridal ... Read More »

High School Playbook: Cookeville’s Lady Cavs Sweep White County

The Lady Cavaliers take the season series from White County winning in Sparta.  Every week on The High School Playbook, we break down high school games from around the Upper Cumberland. Clay County notches their 16th straight win over the Pickett County Bobcats. The Dekalb County Lady Tigers get a big district win on the road at Macon County. ... Read More »

Today In The Upper Cumberland: Charities Post COVID

Several local nonprofit leaders discuss COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on operations Beginning a new year, and COVID seems to be less and less part of our vocabulary. But COVID’s impacts continue, for example, on local charities. Today, that subject with Tammy Hogan, the Executive Director of Mustard Seed Ranch, Rob Wright, the Executive Director of Keep Putnam County Beautiful – Clean ... Read More »

Whence We Came: David Fisk Pt 2

David Fisk recalls stories of his family, their jobs, and building their cottage  On this week’s edition of Whence We Came – Host John Owen continues to sit down with, and explore the life of David Fisk. Together they discuss David’s parents and their jobs, the canoe races that his hometown would host every year, and how they were ... Read More »

Today In The Upper Cumberland: Child Wellbeing

Richard Kennedy and Kristi Paling discuss efforts to improve childhood wellbeing The Volunteer State has made big strides in making sure that children have a chance to succeed. Rankings that look at the wellbeing of children have increased significantly over the last several years, but there’s work left to be done. Richard Kennedy helps direct efforts at the state level, ... Read More »