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Meet and get to know Cookeville actor, director, and producer, Kim Frick-Welker.  Join host Andrea Kruszka as she sits down with Cookeville actor, director, and produce, Kim Frick-Welker. They discuss where her interest in theater and the performing arts comes from, where she draws inspiration from when playing a certain character, or directing a particular play or scene, as ... Read More »

York Institute Dragonettes beat Jackson County 63-26 in District 5-2A Semifinals  Every week on The High School Playbook, we break down high school games from around the Upper Cumberland. Warren County Lady Pioneers Head Coach Anthony Lippe breaks down their loss to Coffee County in the District 6-4A Championship game Friday night. Stone Memorial Boys Head Coach Neil Capps ... Read More »

Get to know the life of Sterl Paramore, Pastor of Faith Fellowship in Cookeville  On today’s episode of The Chat…Dwight Henry continues to sit down with Sterl Paramore, Pastor of Faith Fellowship in Cookeville. They discuss details surrounding the upcoming open house of their new church location in Cookeville, his other line of work as a counselor outside of ... Read More »

Learn about tornadoes with National Weather Service Meteorologist Krissy Hurley. Friday’s 60 degree temperatures and strong winds are a reminder that storm season is fast approaching. It’s not when you might typically think in the Upper Cumberland, and across the state of Tennessee. In fact, according to National Weather Service Meteorologist Krissy Hurley, we’re getting to the heart of the ... Read More »

Meet Smithville painters, and husband and wife duo, Jack Loeb and Betty Turner.  Join host Andrea Kruszka as she sits down with Smithville painters, and husband and wife duo, Jack Loeb and Betty Turner. They discuss how they got their respective starts painting, where they both draw their inspiration from, as well as details surrounding the new art center ... Read More »

Meanwhile, the Van Buren County Eagles win their 7th straight District title.  Every week on The High School Playbook, we break down high school games from around the Upper Cumberland. Van Buren County Boys Head Coach Dustin Sullivan discusses winning their 7th straight District title. Cookeville Lady Cavaliers Head Coach Jamie Gillies shares what it means for her team ... Read More »

York Institute gets 2 wins on both sides while Jackson Co Boys take down Clay Co  Every week on The High School Playbook, we break down high school games from around the Upper Cumberland. Pickett County Bobcats Head Coach Joseph Amonett discusses how his team is looking to spend their next 9 days before their next game. Upperman Lady ... Read More »

Get to know the life of Sterl Paramore, Pastor of Faith Fellowship in Cookeville  On today’s episode of The Chat…Dwight Henry sits down with Sterl Paramore, Pastor of Faith Fellowship in Cookeville. They discuss the upcoming dedication and grand opening of their new location, the role that faith played in his early life as a child, what led him ... Read More »

The Beacon Center’s Ron Shultis & Jason Edmonds discuss the Basic Education Plan Governor Bill Lee announced this week he plans to submit a detailed education funding proposal to legislators by mid-February. Thursday, he announced the new funding formula will be called, “The Tennessee Investment in Student Achievement” – the focus on students, not systems. One nonprofit, nonpartisan organization in ... Read More »

Cookeville artist Madison Merrifield discusses her beadwork, and alterations.  Join host Andrea Kruszka as she sits down with Cookeville artist Madison Merrifield. They discuss how she got started in beadwork, jewelry, and clothing alterations, her experiences with the local art community, and her time at Art Prowl, as well as where she draws inspiration from, and how she incorporates ... Read More »