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This week, Kurt Dronebarger and Kristy Brown discuss the Basic Education Plan. By next week, there could be a new funding formula for public schools in the state of Tennessee. Following forums throughout the Fall, and following a one week public comment period, state officials say they are ready to unveil a plan to replace the Basic Education Plan, which ... Read More »

Get to know more about Cookeville photographer and painter Montana the Maker.  Join host Andrea Kruszka as she sits down with Cookeville photographer and painter Montana the Maker. They discuss how she got started in photography and painting, the various artists and individuals who have influenced her work, as well as how the Upper Cumberland’s art community and culture ... Read More »

DeKalb Co Boys Head Coach and players join live to discuss their season so far.  Every week on The High School Playbook, we break down high school games from around the Upper Cumberland. Clay County Lady Bulldogs Head Coach Matt Walker and players join us live to discuss their 7th win in 8 games with a 49-36 win over ... Read More »

Tom Savage and Johnnie Wheeler reflect on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy. We reflect on the legacy of Dr. King as we sit down with Tom Savage, President of the Cookeville-Putnam County NAACP, and its 1st Vice President, Johnnie Wheeler. Today In The Upper Cumberland airs each weekend as a way to introduce you to interesting people and subjects ... Read More »

Get to know the background of Cookeville local and digital designer Ellie Batson  Join host Andrea Kruszka as she sits down with Cookeville digital designer Ellie Batson. They discuss how she became interested in design and the various other mediums that she enjoys working with, where she draws her inspiration from when coming up with new project ideas, and ... Read More »

Warren Co Boys Coach Chris Sullens discusses how COVID-19 has impacted his team.  Every week on The High School Playbook, we break down high school games from around the Upper Cumberland. The Pickett County Lady Bobcats take command in District 7-1A with two big district wins this week, and six wins in a row overall – Head Coach Brent ... Read More »

The Stone Memorial Boys land a victory 88-58 over Macon County Tuesday night.  Every week on The High School Playbook, we break down high school games from around the Upper Cumberland. Cookeville Lady Cavaliers Head Coach Jamie Gillies breaks down their winning district opener against Green Hill Tuesday night. Warren County Girls Head Coach Anthony Lippe also breaks down ... Read More »

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 continue to discuss his various boosks, what the DISC system is for profiling personalities, and how it applies to faith, an overview of his third book, “Discovering Purpose: Finding God’s Plan ... Read More »

Jerry Maynard and Richard Norton reflect on their tenure as school principals. Former Sycamore Principal Jerry Maynard, and former Algood Principal Richard Norton – they reflect on what their tenure was like, how education changed, and what they see in the Principals of today. Today In The Upper Cumberland airs each weekend as a way to introduce you to interesting ... Read More »

Get to know more about Cookeville Designer Angie Clough of WilmaHenry Designs.  Join host Andrea Kruszka as she sits down with Cookeville Designer Angie Clough of WilmaHenry Designs. They discuss where her interest in jewelry, digital design, and clothing comes from, the projects that she’s currently working on, as well as how her local art community has supported her ... Read More »