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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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

Get to know more about director Kathleen Gilpatrick, and her love of theater.  On today’s episode of The Chat…Caroline Moore sits down with artist, director, and founder of Out On A Limb Productions, Kathleen Gilpatrick. They discuss her background and where her love of theater comes from, how and where she got her start in theater and directing plays, ... Read More »

Learn about the Upper Cumberland’s state parks, their histories, and activities. The past week has reminded us that spring is almost here. It’s been a beautiful week across the Upper Cumberland – a chance to get out and enjoy some of our state parks including Standing Stone State Park, and Rock Island. Both have seen record attendance over the last ... Read More »

Get to know Monterey artist and TTU design student Kevin Zalesak, and his art. Content hosted by iono.fm Join host Emily Newman as she sits down with Monterey artist and Tennessee Tech University design student, Kevin Zalesak. They discuss his various artistic hobbies including creating spray paint murals, leatherworking, and metal fabrication, his involvement with the Mandalorian Mercs nonprofit organization, ... Read More »

White Co & York Institute reflect on their seasons, and on their new districts.  Every week on The High School Playbook, we break down high school games from around the Upper Cumberland. Pickett County heads back to the State Tournament for the first time in 16 years. Upperman and Clay return to State after its cancellation last season. White ... Read More »