Tuesday, April 23, 2024
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Today In The Upper Cumberland: Martin Luther King

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 »

High School Playbook: Pickett Co Lady Bobcats Take Command In District 7-1A

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 »

High School Playbook: Cookeville Lady Cavs Remain Undefeated; Warren Co Girls Win 12 In A Row

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 »

Today In The Upper Cumberland: Past Principals Pt 2

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 »

High School Playbook: Catching Up With Coaches As All Games Postponed Due To Snow

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 »

Today In The Upper Cumberland: Past Principals

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 »

High School Playbook: Cookeville, Pickett Co Win Their Respective Post-Christmas Tournaments

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 »

Today In The Upper Cumberland: Governor Bill Lee & 2022

Governor Bill Lee discusses the issues at the top of Tennessee’s agenda in 2022. Governor Bill Lee will begin 2022 with education at the top of the agenda – plan to change how local schools are funded by the state. A basic education plan called outdated by some, others say the state has never fully funded it. The state will ... Read More »

Today In The Upper Cumberland: Clay & Pickett Chambers Of Commerce

Doug Young and Billy Robbins discuss the Clay and Pickett Chambers Of Commerce. Boosting tourism, helping businesses, trying to find answers to questions – just some of the things that the Clay and Pickett County Chambers of Commerce try to do for their local communities. We explore the role of the Chamber in 2021 as we visit with Doug Young ... Read More »

High School Playbook: Cookeville Hires New Football Coach; Lady Cavaliers Remain Undefeated

Get to know Tayler Hennigan, Cookeville High School’s new Head Football Coach.  Every week on The High School Playbook, we break down high school games from around the Upper Cumberland. Get to know Taylor Hennigan, Cookeville High School’s new Head Football Coach. York Institute earns three big wins this week – Girls Coach Mike Johnson discusses what he’s liked ... Read More »