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Get to know local LPN Janet Ledford, & how she found her calling to help others.  On today’s episode of The Chat…Dwight Henry talks with Janet Ledford, LPN at Cedar Hills Senior Living in Cookeville. They discuss the work that she does at Cedar Hills, how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted her work and the families of those currently ... Read More »

This week, learn about the life of a seamstress and costumer with Cheryl Moore. On today’s episode of The Chat…Caroline Moore sits down her mother Cheryl Moore, a local seamstress and costumer. They discuss how she got into sewing, her involvement in various local theater productions, as well as how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted her and her work.   Read More »

Park Director Jacob Young shares what’s new and upcoming at Fall Creek Falls. It has been an interesting year for Fall Creek Falls, one of the treasures of the Upper Cumberland. One of the the treasures, quite frankly, of the state of Tennessee. New and exciting things happening, COVID-19, and yet, it has been one of the busiest places in ... Read More »

Get to know artist and sculptor David Fricke & some of his art around Cookeville Content hosted by iono.fm Join host Emily Newman as she sits down with local wood, metal, and glass sculptor David Fricke. They discuss where he received his training and education, the bench that he created for Cookeville’s Historic WestSide District, as well as some of ... Read More »

A five-point deficit doesn’t stop Upperman from taking down Livingston Academy.  Every week on The High School Playbook, we break down high school games from around the Upper Cumberland. The Warren County Pioneers earn a tough win at Cookeville. Clay County and White County each produce dominant wins. Upperman overcomes five-point deficit to take down Livingston Academy. Van Buren ... Read More »

Clarkrange takes down Pickett County in a battle of district 6-A heavyweights.  Every week on The High School Playbook, we break down high school games from around the Upper Cumberland. Upperman defeats Macon County for the first time in two seasons. Cookeville and Stone Memorial split a doubleheader. White County wins despite an injury to Grant Slatten. Clarkrange takes ... Read More »

Dr. Penny Schwinn discusses reading proficiency issues brought by the pandemic. Monday, the General Assembly will begin a special session on education. Specifically, issues facing education as a result of COVID-19. One of those is reading – an estimated 50% drop in reading proficiency among Tennessee students since the beginning of the pandemic. But the problem goes much deeper than ... Read More »

This week, get to know oil painter and TTU Associate Professor Perry Johnson. Content hosted by iono.fm Join host Emily Newman as she sits down with Perry Johnson, oil painter and Associate Professor of Painting And Print Making at Tennessee Tech University. They discuss what it means to be a figurative painter, what made him decide to teach art and ... Read More »

York Institute Dragons fall to Kingston on the road; Upperman sweeps Cannon Co.  Every week on The High School Playbook, we break down high school games from around the Upper Cumberland. The York Dragons fall to Kingston on the road. Upperman sweeps Cannon County at home. Monterey loses a tough contest to Pickett County. The Stone Memorial Lady Panthers ... Read More »

Stone Memorial, Upperman earn district wins; Van Buren Eaglettes beats Whitwell.  Every week on The High School Playbook, we break down high school games from around the Upper Cumberland. The York Institute Dragonettes end Macon County’s 40-game winning streak. Stone Memorial and Upperman each earn district wins. Jackson County prepares to face Trousdale County. The Van Buren Eaglettes topple ... Read More »