The 3rd Annual Cathie & Troy Johnson 5k Run/Walk is coming up Saturday, November 11th at 7am. Rita Watson & Karen Davis with Red Boiling Spring’s Vision 2020, Inc. sit down with Sheila Scruggs to talk about Cathie & Troy Johnson, the details of the 5k, and how it benefits the community. Read More »
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Pigskin Preview: Jackson Vs Tyner, York Hosts First Postseason Game
Jackson County readies themselves for their first postseason game against Tyner Academy, who won eight straight games in the regular season. York Institute is excited to be hosting their first postseason game in nearly a decade, but must stay sharp against Signal Mountain’s aggressive defense. Jackson County Coach Sean Loftis and York Institute Coach Derwin Wright talk about their team’s ... Read More »
Pigskin Preview: Cookeville And Stone Memorial Talk Playoffs
Cookeville celebrates their win over Siegel last Friday, and prepares to host Rossview in their postseason opener. Meanwhile, Stone Memorial tries to shrug off their 56-27 loss to William Blount, and regain focus for their first postseason game against Maplewood. Cookeville High School Coach Jimmy Maynard and Stone Memorial Coach Mark Wattenbarger sit down to discuss their team’s mindset, and ... Read More »
Happening In The Upper Cumberland: Rising Above Dinner
The Vision Dinner for Rising Above Ministries is coming up on November 7th at the River Community Church at 6pm. Becky Davidson, Co-founder and Executive Director talks with Sheila Scruggs about the dinner and the future of Rising Above. Read More »
Pigskin Preview: Livingston Hosts Nolensville, Clay’s Redemption
Livingston Academy is excited to host their postseason opener, but have to stay focused against a tough Nolensville team. Meanwhile, Clay County recovers from their 27-14 loss to Gordonsville last Friday, and looks to fix their mistakes before facing Whitwell this week. Coaches Bruce Lamb and Matt Bates join Larry Stone to talk about their team’s postseason hopes on today’s ... Read More »
Happening In The Upper Cumberland: Veteran’s Program
Cookeville High School’s JROTC is hosting a salute to our veterans Thursday, November 9th at 5:30pm and 7:30pm. Colonel Nickey Philpot, Cadet Lt. Colonel Lannie Darrow, and Student Body President Claire Craig join Sheila Scruggs to talk about the ceremony, and what it means to them on today’s Happening In The Upper Cumberland. Read More »
Today In The Upper Cumberland: Return Of The United Way
Our region is blessed with amazing non profits doing a variety of works to help those in need….and to make this a better place to live. But for years…one of the largest organizations focused on giving….,has been absent from the Upper Cumberland landscape. Now…the United Way is focused on making a return….to help fill needs. John McMillin is President of ... Read More »
High School Playbook: Postseason Begins In The Upper Cumberland
Every week on The High School Playbook, we break down high school football games from around the Upper Cumberland, and talk to coaches and players that play them. This week marks the official end of the regular season, and eleven Upper Cumberland teams are headed for the postseason. Coaches Derwin Wright, Matt Bates, Bruce Lamb, Sean Loftis, Ben Herron, Scott ... Read More »
Happening In The Upper Cumberland: The Cinderella Ball
The 6th Annual Cinderella Ball is coming up Friday, November 3rd at Mustard Seed Ranch. Sara Sewell, founder of The Cinderella Ball, talks about what dads and daughters can expect at the event, and how The Cinderella Ball gives back to the community. Read More »
Pigskin Preview: Red Boiling Springs’ Playoff Hopes
Red Boiling Springs’ coach Michael Brown talks about their game against Jo Byrns last Friday, issues with the roster, their upcoming must win game against Monterey, and more on today’s Pigskin Preview. Read More »