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This week Sparta artist Mike Bruce discusses his cosplay & prop making processes  Join host Emily Newman as she sits down with Sparta cosplay artist and prop maker, Mike Bruce. They discuss how he got his start as an artist, the materials and processes that he uses to create his props, as well as how he goes about creating ... Read More »

Tim McLauchlin discusses the Adult & Teen Challenge of the Upper Cumberland.  On today’s episode of The Chat…Kelly Swallows talks with Tim McLauchlin, Executive Director of Adult & Teen Challenge of the Upper Cumberland. They discuss what brought him to the Upper Cumberland, how the organization got its start in the area, how they assist adults and teens struggling ... Read More »

Vonda Dixon talks the life of early 1800s Jackson Co native Aunt Polly Williams.  On today’s episode of The Chat…Glenn Jones sits down with Smith County local Vonda Dixon. They discuss where her interest in local history and genealogy comes from, how she became involved in studying and reenacting the life of early 1800s Jackson County native Aunt Polly ... Read More »

Life Church Associate Pastor Bob Sotis discusses his life and call to ministry.  On today’s episode of The Chat…Dwight Henry talks with Bob Sotis, Associate Pastor with Life Church. They discuss his role and responsibilities at Life Church, his life and background and how he discovered his call to ministry, as well as how he and other members of ... Read More »

Discover the life and career of Lori Hatcher, owner of Blindesigns in Cookeville  On today’s episode of The Chat…Caroline Moore talks with Lori Hatcher, owner of Blindesigns in Cookeville. They discuss the story of her life and career, how her business got its start, how she got into cycling to help stay fit, as well as the story of ... Read More »

Putnam County Mayor Randy Porter discusses growth, and the challenges it brings. Census numbers will arrive in the next several weeks, and they are expected to be up significantly for the entire region. The Upper Cumberland, and more specifically Putnam County, continuing to grow. But what are the issues with growth? What are the challenges our elected leaders are focused ... Read More »

Marc Burnett discusses how he got his start painting, and what inspires him.  Join host Emily Newman as she sits down with Cookeville painter Marc Burnett. They discuss when he became interested in painting, the events that led to him getting started, how he takes and uses pictures for his inspiration, as well as when that inspiration is most ... Read More »

Discover the healing mission of Deeper Still Upper Cumberland with Lisa Mackie.  On today’s episode of The Chat…Kelly Swallows sits down with Lisa Mackie, Executive Director of Deeper Still Upper Cumberland in Sparta. They discuss how the organization got its start and how she became involved, how they assist the men and women of the Upper Cumberland who have ... Read More »

Learn more about the Putnam County Fair with Fair Board President John Allen.  On today’s episode of The Chat…Glenn Jones talks with John Allen, President of the Putnam County Fair Board. They discuss the history of the Putnam County Fair, what the Fair Board’s responsibilities are, the amount and various types of work that go into making the fair ... Read More »

Bro. Ben Chapman discusses his call to ministry, and his ministry for pastors.  On today’s episode of The Chat…Dwight Henry sits down with Brother Ben Chapman, Founder and President of Lighthouse Christian Camp in Smithville. They discuss how he discovered his call to ministry at the age of 37, his time pastoring in Celina and how his time there ... Read More »