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High School Playbook: Upperman Lady Bees Remain Perfect On The Season

York Institute splits a big non-district showdown at Cookeville Tuesday night.  Every week on The High School Playbook, we break down high school games from around the Upper Cumberland. Upperman Lady Bees Head Coach Dana McWilliams discusses their perfect record on the season after a victory over Knoxville Webb. Cookeville Boys Basketball Coach Josh Heard talks their hard fought ... Read More »

The Chat With Dwight Henry: Sycamore Church Of Christ Family Minister

Get to know Kevin Daughrity, the Family Minister at Sycamore Church of Christ.  On today’s episode of The Chat…Dwight Henry talks with Kevin Daughrity, Family Minister at Sycamore Church of Christ in Cookeville. They discuss his early life growing up and being raised in the church, how he transitioned from being an engineering major at Tennessee Tech University to ... Read More »

The Chat With Caroline Moore: Meet Brent Clark

Get to know the life of WCTE’s Director of Content & Digital Media, Brent Clark.  On today’s episode of The Chat…Caroline Moore talks with Brent Clark, Director of Content & Digital Media at WCTE in Cookeville. They discuss his time growing up in Atlanta, GA, what brought him to Tennessee and the Upper Cumberland area, what it was like ... Read More »

Today In The Upper Cumberland: Sparta-White County Chamber Of Commerce

Marvin Bullock talks the holidays for the Sparta-White Co Chamber Of Commerce. The holiday season is always a busy time for local chambers of commerce. They’re working on holiday events, of course, also trying to do everything they can to bring shoppers into the area to finish up those holiday lists. They’re also working to wrap up membership for the ... Read More »

High School Playbook: White Co Falls To Cookeville In Rivalry Doubleheader

Cookeville sweeps White Co Girls 62-56, and Boys 51-45 Friday Night in Sparta.  Every week on The High School Playbook, we break down high school games from around the Upper Cumberland. White County Girls Coach Michael Dodgen and several Warriorette players join live to discuss their hard fought loss to rival Cookeville Friday night. Pickett County Lady Bobcats Coach ... Read More »

Today In The Upper Cumberland: Good Vs Evil In Country Music

Randall Williams discusses his research into country music at Tennessee Tech. Randall Williams admits he’s had a longtime fascination with the themes in country music. That’s why at the age of 63, he completed his doctoral studies at Tennessee Tech. And his research? The struggle between sacred and profane in country music. Today In The Upper Cumberland airs each weekend ... Read More »

High School Playbook: Upperman Bees Fall In The TSSAA State Football Semifinals

Van Buren Lady Eagles’ Tyler Sapp discusses the team’s 3-1 start to the season.  Every week on The High School Playbook, we break down high school games from around the Upper Cumberland. Upperman Bees Football sees their season come to an end in the Semifinals of the TSSAA State Football Playoffs. Pickett County Bobcats Head coach Joseph Amonett discusses ... Read More »

Today In The Upper Cumberland: Cookeville Regional Medical Center At 100

Jim and Lee Moore reflect on 100 years of Cookeville Regional Medical Center. Cookeville’s history of a public hospital began in 1921 – a 15 bed private clinic. It was purchased by the city 6 years later when it became City Hospital. Then in 1950, the city finished a new hospital – Cookeville General. Just part of the history – ... Read More »

High School Playbook: Cookeville Lady Cavaliers Start The Season Off Strong

Upperman Football Coach Adam Caine discusses moving on to the State Semifinals.  Every week on The High School Playbook, we break down high school games from around the Upper Cumberland. Cookeville Girls Basketball Head Coach Jamie Gillies and players join us live to discuss what’s in store for the Lady Cavaliers this season after starting out with two wins. ... Read More »

High School Playbook: The 2021-22 High School Basketball Season Gets Underway

Upperman Football’s Adam Caine discusses moving on to the State Quarterfinals.  Every week on The High School Playbook, we break down high school games from around the Upper Cumberland. Livingston Academy’s Leslie Riddle, DeKalb County’s John Sanders, Clarkrange’s Lamar Rogers, White County’s Michael Dodgen, Upperman’s Bobby McWilliams, and Cookeville’s Josh Heard all join to discuss their expectations for the ... Read More »