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Today In The Upper Cumberland: Cumberland County Playhouse

Go behind the curtain, and learn more about the Cumberland County Playhouse. This week, the Cumberland County Playhouse will begin its 2021 spring season with Clue on stage. It has been a difficult 12 months for Cumberland County Playhouse – affected as so many have been by COVID-19. But just as it has throughout its history, the Cumberland County Playhouse ... Read More »

The Scene: Amy Rodgers & Hand Stamped Jewelry

Learn all about hand stamped jewelry with Baxter jewelry designer Amy Rodgers. Content hosted by iono.fm Join host Emily Newman as she sits down with Amy Rodgers, a Baxter jewelry designer specializing in hand stamped jewelry. They discuss how she got started designing jewelry, what her artistic process is like when designing a piece of hand stamped jewelry, as well ... Read More »

The Chat With Kelly Swallows: Rising Above Ministries

Learn about Rising Above Ministries with Co-Founder and President Becky Davidson  On today’s episode of The Chat…Kelly Swallows talks with Becky Davidson, Co-Founder and President of Rising Above Ministries. They discuss what the nonprofit ministry is and how they work to help the special needs community, what the ministry’s goals are and how the community can help them out, ... Read More »

High School Playbook: Spring Sports Underway Across The Upper Cumberland

York softball battles an early injury; Cookeville softball ready for 2021 season  Every week on The High School Playbook, we break down high school games from around the Upper Cumberland. Clay County basketball prepares for community celebration. York softball battles an early injury bug. Cookeville softball is ready to show what they can do in 2021. Spring Sports get ... Read More »

The Chat With Michael Detwiler: Senator Bill Hagerty Field Representative

Meet Tanner Cox – Upper Cumberland Field Representative for Senator Bill Hagerty  On today’s episode of The Chat…Michael Detwiler meets with Tanner Cox, the Upper Cumberland Field Representative for State Senator Bill Hagerty. They discuss his background and education, what got him into politics, and what working during the 2016 election year was like, as well as what his ... Read More »

Today In The Upper Cumberland: Addressing Reading & Learning Loss

This week, we address the issues of reading and learning loss caused by COVID-19 Upper Cumberland counties are announcing plans for summer schools – these put in place by the legislature, and the Bill Lee administration to try to help with learning loss created by COVID-19. But just how severe is that learning loss, and are reading problems that the ... Read More »

The Scene: Aaron Wells & Custom Furniture

Meet Cookeville wood artist Aaron Wells, and learn about his custom furniture. Content hosted by iono.fm Join host Emily Newman as she sits down with Cookeville wood artist Aaron Wells of Aaron Wells Furniture. They discuss how he got into woodworking, what the commission process is like when creating custom pieces for someone, and how he comes up with the ... Read More »

High School Playbook: Clay, Pickett Co Advance To State Semifinals

Warren Co’s Grant Swallows discusses the Blue Cross Bowl moving to Chattanooga.  Every week on The High School Playbook, we break down high school games from around the Upper Cumberland. Pickett County takes down Cosby behind a big effort from the Amonett Brothers. Strong Leads Clay County over Madison Magnet. Fish details his expectations for DeKalb Softball. Warren County’s ... Read More »

The Chat With Michael Detwiler: Putnam County Republican Party Chairman

Get to know more about new Putnam County Republican Party Chairman Darren Wilson  On today’s episode of The Chat…Michael Detwiler talks with Darren Wilson, Chairman of the Putnam County Republican Party, County Commissioner for Putnam County District 11, and owner of Bluewaters Equipment Rentals in Cookeville. They discuss his time serving the Putnam County GOP as Vice-Chairman and now ... Read More »

The Chat With Dwight Henry: Meet Mike Womack & Feed America First

This week, get to know Pastor Mike Womack, and his work with Feed America First.  On today’s episode of The Chat…Dwight Henry talks with Mike Womack, pastor of Salem Church in Cookeville, and Executive Director of Feed America First. They discuss a brief background of Salem Church and how they’ve adapted to the COVID-19 pandemic, what Feed America First ... Read More »