Clay County sweeps Pickett County; Cookeville gets a big district win on the road  Every week on The High School Playbook, we break down high school games from around the Upper Cumberland. Cookeville Boys Head Coach Josh Heard discusses his team’s big 49-40 district win on the road against Wilson Central. Livingston Coach Jimmy Miller discusses his 250th coaching ... Read More »

This week, Kurt Dronebarger and Kristy Brown discuss the Basic Education Plan. By next week, there could be a new funding formula for public schools in the state of Tennessee. Following forums throughout the Fall, and following a one week public comment period, state officials say they are ready to unveil a plan to replace the Basic Education Plan, which ... Read More »

DeKalb Co Boys Head Coach and players join live to discuss their season so far.  Every week on The High School Playbook, we break down high school games from around the Upper Cumberland. Clay County Lady Bulldogs Head Coach Matt Walker and players join us live to discuss their 7th win in 8 games with a 49-36 win over ... Read More »

Tom Savage and Johnnie Wheeler reflect on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy. We reflect on the legacy of Dr. King as we sit down with Tom Savage, President of the Cookeville-Putnam County NAACP, and its 1st Vice President, Johnnie Wheeler. Today In The Upper Cumberland airs each weekend as a way to introduce you to interesting people and subjects ... Read More »

Warren Co Boys Coach Chris Sullens discusses how COVID-19 has impacted his team.  Every week on The High School Playbook, we break down high school games from around the Upper Cumberland. The Pickett County Lady Bobcats take command in District 7-1A with two big district wins this week, and six wins in a row overall – Head Coach Brent ... Read More »

The Stone Memorial Boys land a victory 88-58 over Macon County Tuesday night.  Every week on The High School Playbook, we break down high school games from around the Upper Cumberland. Cookeville Lady Cavaliers Head Coach Jamie Gillies breaks down their winning district opener against Green Hill Tuesday night. Warren County Girls Head Coach Anthony Lippe also breaks down ... Read More »

Jerry Maynard and Richard Norton reflect on their tenure as school principals. Former Sycamore Principal Jerry Maynard, and former Algood Principal Richard Norton – they reflect on what their tenure was like, how education changed, and what they see in the Principals of today. Today In The Upper Cumberland airs each weekend as a way to introduce you to interesting ... Read More »

Clay County Boys Head Coach Rob Edwards discusses his team’s prolonged break.  Every week on The High School Playbook, we break down high school games from around the Upper Cumberland. Snow was the big winner in high school basketball this week as all games were cancelled on Friday and moved to later times in the season. Clarkrange Lady Buffaloes ... Read More »

Jerry Maynard and Richard Norton reflect on their tenure as school principals. The New Years weekend provides a chance for reflection, and looking to the future. And so in that way, Jerry Maynard and Richard Norton are very nature guests. Both are long time Putnam County Principals. They reflect on what their tenure was like, how education changed, and what ... Read More »

White Co Warriors’ Eric Mitchell breaks down their hard fought tournament matches.  Every week on The High School Playbook, we break down high school games from around the Upper Cumberland. Cookeville Cavaliers Coach Josh Heard, and Pickett County Head Coach Joseph Amonett break down their teams’ respective post-Christmas tournament wins. Clay County Lady Bulldogs Coach Matt Walker discusses their ... Read More »