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Author Archives: Will Hearn

Today In The Upper Cumberland: Eating Disorders

Personal Growth Counseling’s Elizabeth Rodgers discusses teen eating disorders. Some 9% of the U.S. population will deal with an eating disorder at some point in their lives. Most of those are women, though eating disorders also affect men. Did you know that eating disorders are the second most deadliest mental illness in the United States second only to opiod addiction? ... Read More »

High School Playbook: Upper Cumberland Postseason Play Delayed by Weather

DeKalb Co prepares to face Smith Co; Monterey & Clarkrange look to battle Thurs.  Every week on The High School Playbook, we break down high school games from around the Upper Cumberland. DeKalb County prepares to face Smith County on Saturday. Monterey and Clarkrange look to do battle on Thursday in Class A action. Upper Cumberland Postseason play has ... Read More »

Today In The Upper Cumberland: Upper Cumberland Tourism

Ruth Dyal discusses the growth and future of tourism in the Upper Cumberland. Tourism continues to grow as an Upper Cumberland industry. Even through COVID, our collection of state parks and outdoor recreation facilities brought people from all over the nation. And with the hope that COVID may soon come to an end, there’s optimism for the future. Ruth Dyal ... Read More »

High School Playbook: Upper Cumberland Teams Prepare For Postseason Play

White Co scores win over Stone Memorial; DeKalb Co falls to Red Boiling Springs.  Every week on The High School Playbook, we break down high school games from around the Upper Cumberland. Cookeville sweeps Rhea County. White County closes the district season with a win over Stone Memorial. DeKalb County falls to Red Boiling Springs. Every team in the ... Read More »

High School Playbook: White Co & Stone Memorial Prepare To Face Off Friday

Upperman heads into postseason on a roll; York takes down Livingston in overtime  Every week on The High School Playbook, we break down high school games from around the Upper Cumberland. White County and Stone Memorial prepare to battle on Friday. DeKalb County looks for an improvement in their perimeter shooting. York Institute takes down Livingston in overtime. Upperman ... Read More »

Today In The Upper Cumberland: Learning Loss & Reading

Putnam Co Director of Schools Corby King discusses learning loss caused by COVID As the state legislature prepared for a special session on education, figures about learning loss came forward. For example, Tennessee third graders – a 50% drop in reading, a projected 65% drop in math proficiency with COVID one of the main reasons. But what do the numbers ... Read More »

High School Playbook: Jackson Co Boys Earn District Win Over Pickett Co

Stone Memorial Lady Panthers dominate defensively in 69-39 win over Cookeville.  Every week on The High School Playbook, we break down high school games from around the Upper Cumberland. White County prepares for Senior Night. Pickett County battles through adversity to finish the regular season. Jackson County boys earn a big district win over Pickett County. Stone Memorial dominates ... Read More »

High School Playbook: White Co Splits A Doubleheader With Cookeville

DeKalb County sweeps Cannon County; York turns their attention to Livingston.  Every week on The High School Playbook, we break down high school games from around the Upper Cumberland. White County splits a doubleheader with Cookeville. DeKalb County sweeps Cannon County. Stone Memorial’s boys look to overcome slow spells on offense. York Institute turns it’s attention to Livingston Academy. ... Read More »

Today In The Upper Cumberland: Judy Duke

She seems to know everyone but just how well do you know Cookeville’s Judy Duke? She’s one of those people who just knows everybody, and learns from everybody. And yet, what do you know about the Upper Cumberland’s Judy Duke, or her alter ego? We sit down with the Cookeville native. Today In The Upper Cumberland airs each weekend as ... Read More »

High School Playbook: Clay Co Earns District Win Over Jackson Co

Upperman Lady Bees take down York Institute; DeKalb County Falls to Watertown.  Every week on The High School Playbook, we break down high school games from around the Upper Cumberland. The Upperman Lady Bees take down York. DeKalb County falls to Watertown. Clay County earns district win over Jackson County. White County splits their meetings with Warren County. Hear ... Read More »