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Richard Kennedy and Kristi Paling discuss efforts to improve childhood wellbeing The Volunteer State has made big strides in making sure that children have a chance to succeed. Rankings that look at the wellbeing of children have increased significantly over the last several years, but there’s work left to be done. Richard Kennedy helps direct efforts at the state level, ... Read More »

This week, we check in on Christmas tournament action across the Upper Cumberland  Every week on The High School Playbook, we break down high school games from around the Upper Cumberland. The Livingston Academy Boys head into the Smoky Mountain Christmas Classic Championship with a 10-0 start. Upperman Girls see success in Palm Coast, FL, and Lebanon, TN. Warren ... Read More »

This week, we focus on mental health with NAMI’s Shirley Jennings & Mark Allison As more and more attention is focused on mental health in our society, the work of organizations like NAMI come more into focus. The National Alliance on Mental Illness has a Cookeville branch led by Shirley Jennings, its President, and Mark Allison, Vice President of NAMI ... Read More »

Rick Garrels talks outdoor adventures, and his passion for racing over the years.  On this week’s edition of Whence We Came – Host John Owen continues to sit down with, and explore the life of Rick Garrels. Together they discuss the outdoor adventures he had on his friend’s family’s homestead with over 300 acres, racing on a dirt track ... Read More »

This week learn more about The Munkey Wrench in Cookeville with owner Bruce Heard  Join host Andrea Kruszka as she sits down with Bruce Heard, owner of The Munkey Wrench in Cookeville. They discuss what The Munkey Wrench is, and the items that are for sale there, how he finds inspiration in music, movies, and old toys, as well ... Read More »

Joseph Amonett talks about the week off to heal while getting extra work in.  Every week on The High School Playbook, we break down high school games from around the Upper Cumberland. The Cookeville Cavaliers roll past Warren County on the road. Livingston Academy’s Lady Wildcats win their district opener at home over Macon County.  The White County Warriorettes ... Read More »

Upperman boys take down White Co in overtime; Cookeville sweeps York Institute.  Every week on The High School Playbook, we break down high school games from around the Upper Cumberland. Cookeville sweeps York Institute in non-district play. Stone Memorial boys escape with a win over their rival. Hear from them and more as we discuss high school sports this ... Read More »

Sycamore Institute’s Sarah Henderson & Mandy Pellegrin discuss childhood poverty The Sycamore Institute has released its annual report on child well-being in the state of Tennessee. It paints a better picture, however, it’s important to note there’s still much work to be done. And second, the data is several years old, meaning the effect of COVID, and the effect of ... Read More »

David Fisk discusses his storied career in the Air Force, and the impact it had.  On this week’s edition of Whence We Came – Host John Owen sits down with, and explores the life of David Fisk. Together they discuss his parents and his hometown of Huntingdon, Massachusetts, his time in the Air Force, and how it changed him ... Read More »

This week, find out more about pressed art with owner of Pressed, Aspen Turney.  Join host Andrea Kruszka as she sits down with Aspen Turney, owner of Pressed. They discuss how she started her company Pressed, how she incorporates pressed flowers into her jewelry, the process of working with frames, jewelry, and pressed florals, and how she is inspired ... Read More »