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Jordan Iwanyszyn, Jim Martin, and Lynn McHenry discuss growth in Putnam County. Census numbers show it – Putnam County has grown by at least 10% in the last ten years – that according to census data released last week. Some argue the numbers underestimate the growth. It’s good news for the community economically, but there are also challenges. We continue ... Read More »

This week, learn about salvage art with Cookeville salvage artist Tracy Swack.  Join host Emily Newman as she sits down with Cookeville salvage artist Tracy Swack. They discuss how she got her start as a salvage artist, how she began selling her work, what her creative process is like when creating a new piece, as well as what inspired ... Read More »

Join us as we recap week 1 of high school football across the Upper Cumberland.  Every week on The High School Playbook, we break down high school games from around the Upper Cumberland. With week 1 in the books, Monterey Head Coach Scott Hughes breaks down their 35-6 victory over Cannon County. Cookeville Cavaliers Head Coach Jimmy Maynord discusses ... Read More »

Learn about The Stephens Center in Livingston with Dawn Raines & Debrah Goodwin.  On today’s episode of The Chat…Kelly Swallows sits down with Executive Director Dawn Raines, and Family Resource Specialist Debrah Goodwin from The Stephens Center in Livingston. They discuss what the organization is, its history, and how they became involved, the various programs that they offer at ... Read More »

Learn about the Cole’s Country Store & Byrne Community with Marcia Cole Huffman.  On today’s episode of The Chat…Glenn Jones meets with Marcia Cole Huffman, owner of Cole’s Country Store on Highway 70 west of Baxter. They discuss the history of the store, how her family is connected to the store, what the restoration process was like after purchasing ... Read More »

Randall Rittenberry discusses faith, purpose, and the details of his new book.  On today’s episode of The Chat…Dwight Henry sits down with Randall Rittenberry, an author, pastor, counselor, and teacher in local and international ministries. They discuss his early life growing up, how his extended family impacted him spiritually, his new book – “Discovering Purpose: Finding God’s Plan,” how ... Read More »

Greg Gibson and Dean Selby discuss October’s upcoming Upper Cumberland Air Fair. Since many of us were kids, we’ve had a fascination with airplanes. And for many, that fascination continues into adulthood. The Upper Cumberland Air Fair will be a chance for all of us to celebrate not only the airplane, but also the place that the airport has in ... Read More »

Meet Cookeville abstract painter and owner of Mountain Sunrise Art, Larry Taylor  Join host Emily Newman as she sits down with Cookeville abstract painter, and owner of Mountain Sunrise Art, Larry Taylor. They discuss how he got his start as an artist, how and why he enjoys experimenting with different mediums for his art, as well as what inspires ... Read More »

Learn more about the Best Friends Sanctuary in Jamestown with Sharon Cravens.  On today’s episode of The Chat…Kelly Swallows talks with Sharon Cravens with the Best Friends Sanctuary in Jamestown. They discuss how the animal shelter came to be, how long they’ve been operating, what their needs are and how the community and volunteers can help out, as well ... Read More »

Eric Brown discusses this history of Baxter Seminary and Upperman High School.  On today’s episode of The Chat…Glenn Jones talks with Eric Brown, Chair of the Baxter Seminary / Upperman High School Alumni Association. They discuss the history of the Baxter Seminary before it became Upperman High School, how the arts and sports programs were established there, the history ... Read More »