Learn more about The Exceptional Bean with founders Michael and Cigi England.  Covering the issues that matter to you. Every weekday. On today’s Local Matters…Tiffany Anton meets with Michael and Cigi England, Founders of The Exceptional Bean in Cookeville. They discuss what The Exceptional Bean is, what the nonprofit coffee shop’s mission is and who they employ, how the ... Read More »

Find out what’s coming up for Tennessee Tech Athletics with Kristie Phillips.  Covering the issues that matter to you. Every weekday. On today’s Local Matters…Bob Bell talks with Kristie Phillips, Director of Annual Giving and Stewardship for the Department of Athletics at Tennessee Tech University. They discuss the various sports and activities that make up TTU Athletics, who some ... Read More »

Tom Savage and Johnnie Wheeler reflect on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy. We reflect on the legacy of Dr. King as we sit down with Tom Savage, President of the Cookeville-Putnam County NAACP, and its 1st Vice President, Johnnie Wheeler. Today In The Upper Cumberland airs each weekend as a way to introduce you to interesting people and subjects ... Read More »

Get to know the background of Cookeville local and digital designer Ellie Batson  Join host Andrea Kruszka as she sits down with Cookeville digital designer Ellie Batson. They discuss how she became interested in design and the various other mediums that she enjoys working with, where she draws her inspiration from when coming up with new project ideas, and ... Read More »

Warren Co Boys Coach Chris Sullens discusses how COVID-19 has impacted his team.  Every week on The High School Playbook, we break down high school games from around the Upper Cumberland. The Pickett County Lady Bobcats take command in District 7-1A with two big district wins this week, and six wins in a row overall – Head Coach Brent ... Read More »

Sheriff Eddie Farris discusses Putnam Co Sheriff’s Department updates in 2022.  Covering the issues that matter to you. Every weekday. On today’s Local Matters…Ben Rodgers meets with Putnam County Sheriff Eddie Farris. They discuss how the holiday season went for the Putnam County Sheriff’s Department, and how they handled the inclement, snowy weather that recently impacted the area, what ... Read More »

The Stone Memorial Boys land a victory 88-58 over Macon County Tuesday night.  Every week on The High School Playbook, we break down high school games from around the Upper Cumberland. Cookeville Lady Cavaliers Head Coach Jamie Gillies breaks down their winning district opener against Green Hill Tuesday night. Warren County Girls Head Coach Anthony Lippe also breaks down ... Read More »

Get to know more about the life and sports playing career of Melanie Bussell.  Covering the issues that matter to you. Every weekday. On today’s Local Matters…Sam Brooks and Michael Bowen talk with Melanie Bussell. They discuss her family and their ties to school sports in the area, her time paying sports in high school, and how that led ... Read More »

Get to know Perfect-Roof LLC GM, and Upper Cumberland Events Founder, Kelly Judd  Covering the issues that matter to you. Every weekday. On today’s Local Matters…Tiffany Anton talks with Kelly Judd, General Manager of Perfect-Roof LLC, and Founder of Upper Cumberland Events. They discuss what Upper Cumberland is, and the areas that they focus on serving, what led him ... Read More »

Get to know local pastor, Christian author, and podcaster, Randall Rittenberry.  On today’s episode of The Chat…Dwight Henry talks with pastor, Christian author, and podcaster, Randall Rittenberry. They continue to discuss his various boosks, what the DISC system is for profiling personalities, and how it applies to faith, an overview of his third book, “Discovering Purpose: Finding God’s Plan ... Read More »