Learn more about Laurin Wheaton, the newly appointed City of Cookeville Mayor.  Covering the issues that matter to you. Every weekday. On today’s Local Matters…Ben Rodgers talks with new elected City Of Cookeville Mayor Laurin Wheaton. They discuss how the City of Cookeville elects the next mayor compared to other cities, possible reasons for the low voter turnout during ... Read More »

Jamie Gillies talks basketball & her new role as CHS Assistant Athletic Director  Covering the issues that matter to you. Every weekday. On today’s Local Matters…Sam Brooks sits down with Cookeville High School Girls’ Basketball Head Coach and new Assistant Athletic Director Jamie Gillies. They discuss her thoughts on last year’s successful season for the Lady Cavaliers, their experiences ... Read More »

Learn more about the life of a TTU Education Major grad with Dr. Jeremy Wendt.  Covering the issues that matter to you. Every weekday. On today’s Local Matters…Bob Bell talks with Dr. Jeremy Wendt, Chairman of the Department of Curriculum and Instruction in the Tennessee Tech University College of Education. They discuss his background coming from Coalfield, TN and ... Read More »

Learn about the American Legion with reverend and District Commander Skip Ritter  Covering the issues that matter to you. Every weekday. On today’s Local Matters…Caroline Moore meets with local artist, reverend, and American Legion District Commander Skip Ritter. They discuss his background growing up in Madison and Milwaukee, Wisconsin, his early employment as a consulting engineer, how he became ... Read More »

Steve Redenbaugh discusses Summit For Soliders and its mission to help veterans. What began as a personal journey is now helping veterans across the state of Tennessee deal with the after effects of serving in the military. Steve Redenbaugh is part of Summit For Soldiers. Today In The Upper Cumberland airs each weekend as a way to introduce you to ... Read More »

Learn more about local painter and muralist Jackie Allen with J3P0’s Artistry.  Join host Andrea Kruszka as she sits down with local painter and muralist Jackie Allen with J3P0’s Artistry. They discuss how she developed an interest in art by painting her shoes in middle school, the projects that she’s currently working on, including one project that is a ... Read More »

This week, join us as we begin previewing the 2022 high school football season.  Every week on The High School Playbook, we break down high school games from around the Upper Cumberland. Upperman football head coach Adam Caine talks about the success of last year and how they build on it this year. Livingston football head coach Dale Flatt ... Read More »

County Mayor Steve Jones & County Consultant Wesley Robertson talk Macon County.  Covering the issues that matter to you. Every weekday. On today’s Local Matters…Ben Rodgers sits down with Macon County Mayor Steve Jones, and fellow UT CTAS County Government Consultant Wesley Robertston. They discuss their respective backgrounds, highlights of Macon County’s recently passed budget, as well as various ... Read More »

Discover the life and career of TTU Golden Eagle Football all-star Thomas Squires  Covering the issues that matter to you. Every weekday. On today’s Local Matters…Sam Brooks talks with former Tennessee Tech University Golden Eagle Football all-star Thomas Squires. They discuss his background and upbringing in eastern North Carolina, advice for young student athletes, especially those who might be ... Read More »

Putnam County Schools Director Corby King discusses the 2022-23 school start up.  Covering the issues that matter to you. Every weekday. On today’s Local Matters…Bob Bell sits down with Putnam County Schools Director Corby King. They discuss kicking off the new school year in Putnam County, being fully on-boarded, Putnam County’s experience not facing as tough of a teacher ... Read More »