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Sheila Barker, Summer Davenport discuss social media and the power of being nice A recent federal study found social media is profoundly changing the way many people interact. It has become a place where people can how little restraint. The old saying “If you can’t say something nice” has been replaced with “I don’t care, I want my opinion out ... Read More »

Meet Megean Hershey, jewelry designer, and owner of Crystal Chrysalis Creations.  Join host Emily Newman as she sits down with Cookeville jewelry designer and owner of Crystal Chrysalis Creations, Megean Hershey. They discuss where the name of her business comes from, what her artistic process is like when creating one of her pieces, as well as how the Upper ... Read More »

Robin Twitty talks Food To The Rescue, their mission, and how families can apply  On today’s episode of The Chat…Kelly Swallows talks with Robin Twitty, Family Outreach Coordinator for Food To The Rescue. They discuss how Food To the Rescue came to be and what their mission is, how families in need of assistance can apply to be a ... Read More »

Upperman softball advances in district; DeKalb Co prepares to take on Watertown.  Every week on The High School Playbook, we break down high school games from around the Upper Cumberland. Clay County Softball earns a big win over Gordonsville. Both DeKalb County teams prepare to take on Watertown. Upperman Softball advances in the district tournament. York Institute, and Pickett ... Read More »

This week, get to know Washington Avenue Baptist Church’s Senior Pastor Mark Gaw  On today’s episode of The Chat…Dwight Henry sits down with Pastor Mark Gaw, Senior Pastor of Washington Avenue Baptist Church in Cookeville. They discuss the story behind his church’s handwritten prayer cards, as well as how he became the Senior Pastor of Washington Avenue Baptist Church, ... Read More »

Randy Heady & Kevin Gunther on Jackson County’s 10 year Parks & Recreation plan. Jackson County is working to bring more tourism opportunities, and more parks and rec options for local residents to the table. A new 10 year plan is in place after months of citizen input, study, and looking at the options. We continue our look at parks ... Read More »

Cookeville ceramic artist and illustrator Kiki Dunham discusses her artwork.  Join host Emily Newman as she sits down with Cookeville ceramic artist and illustrator Kiki Dunham. They discuss when she first took an interest in the arts, what her process is like creating a piece of her wall art from start to finish, as well as how she finds ... Read More »

Learn about Heart Of The Cumberland with Development Director Dianne Callahan.  On today’s episode of The Chat…Kelly Swallows meets with Dianne Callahan, Development Director for Heart Of The Cumberland. They discuss how the nonprofit organization came to be, their mission to help individuals and families how are experiencing grief, their new location in Cookeville, as well as their upcoming ... Read More »

Stone Memorial prepares to host White County in the District 6AAA play-in game.  Every week on The High School Playbook, we break down high school games from around the Upper Cumberland. Postseason play approaches for the Upper Cumberland. Stone Memorial prepares to host White County in the District 6AAA play-in game. Upperman feels good rolling into the 8AA District ... Read More »

Learn more about IMPACT Leadership, and their Executive Director, Cindy Schueman  On today’s episode of The Chat…Michael Detwiler sits down with Cindy Schueman, Executive Director of IMPACT Leadership. They discuss just how much IMPACT Leadership has grown in the last 5 years, how the organization helps place participants on local boards, and who some of those success stories have ... Read More »