Get to know the life of professional painter and art instructor, Mitch White.  On today’s episode of The Chat…Caroline Moore sits down with professional artist and art instructor, Mitch White. They discuss his life growing up in Livingston and where his interest in art comes from, why he decided to become an art instructor, what his artistic process is ... Read More »

Learn more about Career and Technical Education in Overton and White County. Every school system in the Upper Cumberland is more focused than ever on getting high school students ready for the workforce. That work in White County is led by Tim Mackie of White County CTE. In Overton County, Teresa Johnson leads the work in the Overton County Career ... Read More »

This week, learn more about Cookeville comic and digital artist Matt Knieling.  Join host Emily Newman as she sits down with Cookeville comic artist Matt Knieling. They discuss how he got his start illustrating comics, where his ideas come from and how doodling helps him in his creation process, as well as the tools that he uses for his ... Read More »

Upperman wins 27-9 over Stone Memorial; DeKalb Co takes down Cumberland Co 35-10  Every week on The High School Playbook, we break down high school games from around the Upper Cumberland. Upperman Head Coach Adam Caine discusses his team’s 27-9 victory over Stone Memorial Friday night. DeKalb County Head Coach Steve Trapp talks his key performers from they’re 35-10 ... Read More »

Jessica Beard, Josh Hutchins, and Michelle Griffith discuss Hilltoppers Inc.  On today’s episode of The Chat…Kelly Swallows talks with several members of Hilltoppers Inc in Crossville – Labor Coordinator Jessica Beard, Residential Director Josh Hutchins, and Recruiter and Training Coordinator Michelle Griffith. They discuss what the organization is and how they got their start, how they recruit their staff ... Read More »

Congressman John Rose discusses ARPA funding for counties, and vaccines mandates  Covering the issues that matter to you. Every weekday. On today’s Local Matters…Ben Rodgers talks with Congressman John Rose. They discuss what some of the top issues are that he is currently hearing from his constituents, the American Rescue Plan, its funding, and what the timeline is looking ... Read More »

Upperman Baseball Head Coach Wes Shanks talks coaching, tradition, and community  Covering the issues that matter to you. Every weekday. On today’s Local Matters…Sam Brooks talks with Upperman Baseball Head Coach Wes Shanks. They discuss what it was like growing up in Baxter for him, what it means to him to be a part of Upperman’s athletic program and ... Read More »

Learn about GoKnee & how it assists in knee surgery recovery with Shehla Rooney.  Covering the issues that matter to you. Every weekday. On today’s Local Matters…Tiffany Anton meets with Shehla Rooney, owner of GoKnee, and former physical therapist. They discuss what GoKnee is and how it assists in the knee surgery recovery process, the decisions that led to ... Read More »

Get to know the life of Heavenly Host Lutheran Church’s Reverend Andrew Smith.  On today’s episode of The Chat…Dwight Henry meets with Reverend Andrew Smith, Pastor of Heavenly Host Lutheran in Cookeville. They discuss his early life and the role that faith played while growing up, how he discovered his call to ministry while living in Atlanta, GA, what ... Read More »

Meet and get to know TTU’s new Director of News and Communications, Joe Fisher.  Covering the issues that matter to you. Every weekday. On today’s Local Matters…Bob Bell sits down with Joe Fisher, the relatively new Director of News and Communications at Tennessee Tech University. They discuss his background and what brought him to TTU, the start up experience ... Read More »