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Local Matters With Bob Bell: Combining Nursing And Engineering At TTU

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Find out more about TTU’s Clinical Immersion at Disciplinary Interfaces course.  Covering the issues that matter to you. Every weekday. On today’s Local Matters…Bob Bell sits down with Tennessee Tech University School of Nursing member Dr. Melissa Geist, and School of Engineering members Dr. Andy Pardue and Dr. Robby Sanders. They discuss the Clinical Immersion at Disciplinary Interfaces course ... Read More »

Today In The Upper Cumberland: Past Principals Pt 2

Jerry Maynard and Richard Norton reflect on their tenure as school principals. Former Sycamore Principal Jerry Maynard, and former Algood Principal Richard Norton – they reflect on what their tenure was like, how education changed, and what they see in the Principals of today. Today In The Upper Cumberland airs each weekend as a way to introduce you to interesting ... Read More »

The Scene: WilmaHenry Designs

Get to know more about Cookeville Designer Angie Clough of WilmaHenry Designs.  Join host Andrea Kruszka as she sits down with Cookeville Designer Angie Clough of WilmaHenry Designs. They discuss where her interest in jewelry, digital design, and clothing comes from, the projects that she’s currently working on, as well as how her local art community has supported her ... Read More »

High School Playbook: Catching Up With Coaches As All Games Postponed Due To Snow

Clay County Boys Head Coach Rob Edwards discusses his team’s prolonged break.  Every week on The High School Playbook, we break down high school games from around the Upper Cumberland. Snow was the big winner in high school basketball this week as all games were cancelled on Friday and moved to later times in the season. Clarkrange Lady Buffaloes ... Read More »

Local Matters With Sam Brooks: Meet James Massengille

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James Massengille talks his sports career, and choosing CHS’s new football coach  Covering the issues that matter to you. Every weekday. On today’s Local Matters…Sam Brooks and Michael Bowen meet with James Massengille of Overton County and Cumberland University fame. They discuss his time growing up and playing football and baseball in Livingston, what brought him to Cumberland University, ... Read More »

Local Matters With Bob Bell: Dr. Phil Oldham & Tennessee Tech University

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Stay up to date with everything happening at TTU with President Dr. Phil Oldham.  Covering the issues that matter to you. Every weekday. On today’s Local Matters…Bob Bell talks with Tennessee Tech University President Dr. Phil Oldham. They discuss several of the new buildings that have opened on campus over the past year, who some of the star alumni ... Read More »

Today In The Upper Cumberland: Past Principals

Jerry Maynard and Richard Norton reflect on their tenure as school principals. The New Years weekend provides a chance for reflection, and looking to the future. And so in that way, Jerry Maynard and Richard Norton are very nature guests. Both are long time Putnam County Principals. They reflect on what their tenure was like, how education changed, and what ... Read More »

The Scene: Porchlight Design Co

Learn more about Cookeville graphic designer and photographer Carrie Thompson.  Join host Andrea Kruszka as she sits down with Cookeville graphic designer, photographer, and owner of Porchlight Design Co, Carrie Thompson. They discuss how she got her start in graphic design and photography, her recent photoshoot that was featured in Southern Bride Magazine, and what she wants people to ... Read More »

High School Playbook: Cookeville, Pickett Co Win Their Respective Post-Christmas Tournaments

White Co Warriors’ Eric Mitchell breaks down their hard fought tournament matches.  Every week on The High School Playbook, we break down high school games from around the Upper Cumberland. Cookeville Cavaliers Coach Josh Heard, and Pickett County Head Coach Joseph Amonett break down their teams’ respective post-Christmas tournament wins. Clay County Lady Bulldogs Coach Matt Walker discusses their ... Read More »

Local Matters With Sam Brooks: New Cookeville High School Head Football Coach

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Get to know Taylor Hennigan, the new Cookeville High School Head Football Coach.  Covering the issues that matter to you. Every weekday. On today’s Local Matters…Sam Brooks and Michael Bowen sit down with new Cookeville High School Head Football Coach Taylor Hennigan, and CHS Principal Max Pettet. They discuss Taylor’s time growing up in Cookeville, his family’s history with ... Read More »