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Author Archives: Will Hearn

High School Playbook: Livingston Academy Sweeps Macon Co After 10 Day Break

Clarkrange Buffaloes Basketball falls 77-61 to Van Buren County Tuesday night.  Every week on The High School Playbook, we break down high school games from around the Upper Cumberland. York Institute Boys Basketball Head Coach Rodney Pile discusses player Nick Smith’s recent 1,000 career point achievement. Livingston Academy Girls Head Coach Leslie Riddle breaks down their big 78-37 win ... Read More »

Today In The Upper Cumberland: Teenage Drug Abuse

Glen Sayes discusses fighting teenage drug abuse Today In The Upper Cumberland. Many Upper Cumberland parents will spend time this week trying to understand how best to help their teens deal with a drug abuse problem. Glen Sayes understands. As part of the UCHRA team, he’s working to fight drug abuse in our region. It is both professional, and personal ... Read More »

High School Playbook: District Openers Take Center Stage Around The Upper Cumberland

Clarkrange Lady Buffaloes win a huge girls’ showdown 64-58 over Clay County.  Every week on The High School Playbook, we break down high school games from around the Upper Cumberland. Jackson County Blue Devils Coach Kevin Thomas and players join us live to talk their big 69-29 win over Red Boiling Springs. Clarkrange Lady Buffaloes land their first district ... Read More »

High School Playbook: Upperman Lady Bees Remain Perfect On The Season

York Institute splits a big non-district showdown at Cookeville Tuesday night.  Every week on The High School Playbook, we break down high school games from around the Upper Cumberland. Upperman Lady Bees Head Coach Dana McWilliams discusses their perfect record on the season after a victory over Knoxville Webb. Cookeville Boys Basketball Coach Josh Heard talks their hard fought ... Read More »

Today In The Upper Cumberland: Sparta-White County Chamber Of Commerce

Marvin Bullock talks the holidays for the Sparta-White Co Chamber Of Commerce. The holiday season is always a busy time for local chambers of commerce. They’re working on holiday events, of course, also trying to do everything they can to bring shoppers into the area to finish up those holiday lists. They’re also working to wrap up membership for the ... Read More »

High School Playbook: White Co Falls To Cookeville In Rivalry Doubleheader

Cookeville sweeps White Co Girls 62-56, and Boys 51-45 Friday Night in Sparta.  Every week on The High School Playbook, we break down high school games from around the Upper Cumberland. White County Girls Coach Michael Dodgen and several Warriorette players join live to discuss their hard fought loss to rival Cookeville Friday night. Pickett County Lady Bobcats Coach ... Read More »

Today In The Upper Cumberland: Good Vs Evil In Country Music

Randall Williams discusses his research into country music at Tennessee Tech. Randall Williams admits he’s had a longtime fascination with the themes in country music. That’s why at the age of 63, he completed his doctoral studies at Tennessee Tech. And his research? The struggle between sacred and profane in country music. Today In The Upper Cumberland airs each weekend ... Read More »

High School Playbook: Upperman Bees Fall In The TSSAA State Football Semifinals

Van Buren Lady Eagles’ Tyler Sapp discusses the team’s 3-1 start to the season.  Every week on The High School Playbook, we break down high school games from around the Upper Cumberland. Upperman Bees Football sees their season come to an end in the Semifinals of the TSSAA State Football Playoffs. Pickett County Bobcats Head coach Joseph Amonett discusses ... Read More »

Today In The Upper Cumberland: Cookeville Regional Medical Center At 100

Jim and Lee Moore reflect on 100 years of Cookeville Regional Medical Center. Cookeville’s history of a public hospital began in 1921 – a 15 bed private clinic. It was purchased by the city 6 years later when it became City Hospital. Then in 1950, the city finished a new hospital – Cookeville General. Just part of the history – ... Read More »

High School Playbook: Cookeville Lady Cavaliers Start The Season Off Strong

Upperman Football Coach Adam Caine discusses moving on to the State Semifinals.  Every week on The High School Playbook, we break down high school games from around the Upper Cumberland. Cookeville Girls Basketball Head Coach Jamie Gillies and players join us live to discuss what’s in store for the Lady Cavaliers this season after starting out with two wins. ... Read More »