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The Chat With Dwight Henry: Meet Randall Rittenberry Pt 1

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 discuss how he knew he felt the call to ministry beginning at the age of 5 years old, how he went about writing his first book, and the message that he ... Read More »

Local Matters With Bob Bell: The Role Of Principal

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Dr. Bubba Winningham and Dr. Melissa Palk discuss the role of school principal.  Covering the issues that matter to you. Every weekday. On today’s Local Matters…Bob Bell meets with Dr. Bubba Winningham, Principal of Algood Middle School, and Dr. Melissa Palk, Principal of Northeast Elementary School in Cookeville. They discuss the prevalence of Tennessee Tech University Alumni coming to ... Read More »

Today In The Upper Cumberland: Governor Bill Lee & 2022

Governor Bill Lee discusses the issues at the top of Tennessee’s agenda in 2022. Governor Bill Lee will begin 2022 with education at the top of the agenda – plan to change how local schools are funded by the state. A basic education plan called outdated by some, others say the state has never fully funded it. The state will ... Read More »

The Scene: Royal House Of Cheese

Discover the culinary side of art with Royal House of Cheese’s Diego Alvarez.  Join host Andrea Kruszka as she sits down with Cookeville food artist, and Owner and Founder of Royal House of Cheese, Diego Alvarez. They discuss how he got started catering and creating his own grazing tables, what led him to become an entrepreneur, what his experience ... Read More »

Local Matters With Sam Brooks: Meet David Sadler

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Get to know the life & football playing career of Overton County’s David Sadler.  Covering the issues that matter to you. Every weekday. On today’s Local Matters…Sam Brooks meets with David Sadler, of Overton County sports fame. They discuss his time growing up in Livingston, his time playing football in college, along with his struggles with alcoholism as a ... Read More »

Local Matters With Tiffany Anton: Meet Jess Lewis

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Meet Biz Foundry Director of Marketing, & Knockout Print Show Owner, Jess Lewis.  Covering the issues that matter to you. Every weekday. On today’s Local Matters…Tiffany Anton sits down with Jess Lewis, Director of Marketing at The Biz Foundry in Cookeville, and owner of Knockout Print Shop. They discuss what Knockout Print Shop is, and the planner accessory products ... Read More »

Local Matters With Bob Bell: White Plains Academy

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Learn more about White Plains Academy in Algood with Principal Joe Matheney.  Covering the issues that matter to you. Every weekday. On today’s Local Matters…Bob Bell sits down with Joe Matheney, Principal of White Plains Academy in Algood. They discuss the mission of White Plains Academy, what his position as Principal entails, the curriculum that students experience, and the ... Read More »

Today In The Upper Cumberland: Clay & Pickett Chambers Of Commerce

Doug Young and Billy Robbins discuss the Clay and Pickett Chambers Of Commerce. Boosting tourism, helping businesses, trying to find answers to questions – just some of the things that the Clay and Pickett County Chambers of Commerce try to do for their local communities. We explore the role of the Chamber in 2021 as we visit with Doug Young ... Read More »

The Scene: Mary Mae Smith & Digital Art

Meet Cookeville artist Mary Mae Smith, and learn about her various art projects.  Join host Andrea Kruszka as she sits down with Cookeville digital artist Mary Mae Smith. They discuss how she developed an interest in art and painting, how she’s inspired by nature, music, and her community, as well as what she would like people to take away ... Read More »

High School Playbook: Cookeville Hires New Football Coach; Lady Cavaliers Remain Undefeated

Get to know Tayler Hennigan, Cookeville High School’s new Head Football Coach.  Every week on The High School Playbook, we break down high school games from around the Upper Cumberland. Get to know Taylor Hennigan, Cookeville High School’s new Head Football Coach. York Institute earns three big wins this week – Girls Coach Mike Johnson discusses what he’s liked ... Read More »