As we enter the final week of the high school football regular season, Monterey has to win Friday’s game against Red Boiling Springs to continue their post season hopes. Jackson County prepares for a battle with 6-3 Trousdale County, and York Institute tries to keep their momentum from their win over Livingston Academy, as Cannon County heads to Jamestown. Coaches ... Read More »

Highlands Residential service is hosting Make A Difference Day on October 28th. Shaquawana Wester & Misty Parker with Highlands Residential service talk about the importance of this event, and what you can do to get involved on today’s Happening In The Upper Cumberland. Read More »

The Cookeville Cavaliers are headed to Murfreesboro Friday to face Siegel High School. Meanwhile, Livingston Academy tries to recover from their 28-17 loss to York Institute, as they head to Macon County. Finally, Clay County is looking for a win over Gordonsville this week so they have a chance to host the teams first playoff game in Celina. Coaches Jimmy ... Read More »

Livingston is hosting it’s 3rd Annual Fall-O-Ween Saturday October 28th, from 12-4pm. Rita Reagan-Underhill with the Overton County Chamber of Commerce sits down with Sheila Scruggs to talk about everything there is to enjoy at this year’s event on today’s Happening In The Upper Cumberland. Read More »

More than 30 partners working together…counseling….legal advice….safety matters….basic necessities. The Upper Cumberland Family Justice Center opened in 2015 as a systematic approach to helping victims of domestic violence, child abuse, sexual assault and elderly abuse. The center serves the 13th judicial district. Amy Stockwell…is its director. Today In The Upper Cumberland airs each weekend as a way to introduce you to interesting people ... Read More »

Every week on the High School Playbook we break down high school football games from around the state, and talk with the coaches and players that play them. This week, rivals from around the state faced off as high school football season begins to wind down. We are joined by Cookeville High School, Stone Memorial, Livingston Academy, Clay County, and Jackson ... Read More »

Crossville Police Lt. Brian Eckelson said residents need to use their headlights properly when driving. Eckelson penned an extensive social media post for the Crossville Police, noting using headlights can prevent accidents. Headlights provide light in the darkness, but also let oncoming drivers see your car, Eckelson said. According to state law, motorists must use headlights 30 minutes before sunset ... Read More »

The Cookeville Police Department has some common-sense advice to keep your house from being tricked this Halloween season. Det. Lt. Bobby Anderson said being aware of your surroundings and your neighborhood is important. “Trim your shrubs back so you can actually see out your windows, make sure you know who your neighbors are and make sure your neighbors know they ... Read More »

Amber Flynn-Jared is the co-founder of the Highland Impact Club. She sits down to talk about what the organization is, their roll in the community, and about the club’s next meeting October 24th at DelMonaco Winery on today’s Happening In The Upper Cumberland. Read More »

The Jackson County Sheriff’s Department is the latest to get training on using Narcan. The drug has become popular among first responders in recent months because it can stop an opioid overdose. Jackson County Sheriff Marty Hinson said he scheduled two separate training classes so the majority of deputies and correctional officers could receive training in the proper use of ... Read More »