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High School Playbook: The 2023-24 High School Basketball Regular Season Wrap Up

Upper Cumberland teams try to finish strong to before tournament play begins. Every week on The High School Playbook, we break down high school games from around the Upper Cumberland. Livingston Academy boys players stop by for personality interviews. Pickett County boys fall to Red Boiling Springs in the season finale at home. York Dragonettes beat Smith County on the ... Read More »

UC Outdoors: Friends of Cummins Falls State Park Jonathan Nelms

Jonathan talks about all of the different things the group does to help the park This week on Upper Cumberland Outdoors… Host Brad Halfacre visits with Jonathan Nelms, the Board Chair for the group Friends of Cummins Falls State Park. They look at the park receiving an RTP Grant that helped improve access to an overlook to see the falls, ... Read More »

Today In The Upper Cumberland: Sleep

Learn about sleep disorders with Cookeville Regional Sleep Center specialists. Are common sleep disorders keeping you awake? Well, you’re not alone, according to estimates 50-70 million Americans have ongoing sleep disorders. They range from insomnia to more serious issues like sleep apnea. The Cookeville Regional Sleep Center deals with all types of sleep disorders. Many of which have long term ... Read More »

High School Playbook: District Races Heat Up As Postseason Looms

The Van Buren County boys fight hard but fall to Bledsoe County on the road. Every week on The High School Playbook, we break down high school games from around the Upper Cumberland. Upperman gets a sweep of Dekalb County. White County holds off Cumberland County in Crossville thanks to overtime. And Pickett County gets the season sweep beating Clarkrange ... Read More »

UC Outdoors: Meet Tennessee Trails Association’s Bill Wisniewski

Bill discusses the group’s history in the region & how you can get involved. This week on Upper Cumberland Outdoors… Host Brad Halfacre sits down with Bill Wisniewski with the Tennessee Trails Association. Bill talks about how he got involved with Tennessee Trails Association and how people can become members too, upcoming events with the Plateau Chapter with a short ... Read More »

Today In The Upper Cumberland: Cordell Hull Birthplace State Park

Learn more about the Cordell Hull Birthplace State Park with Monique Johnson. Pickett County is home to the Cordell Hull Birthplace State Park. Celebrating the former U.S. Secretary of State, and a longtime Upper Cumberland servant. Monique Johnson is Park Manager for the park. Today In The Upper Cumberland airs each weekend as a way to introduce you to interesting ... Read More »

High School Playbook: Bouncing Back From Severe Winter Weather

Checking in with teams across the Upper Cumberland after severe winter weather.  Every week on The High School Playbook, we break down high school games from around the Upper Cumberland. The Upper Cumberland recently saw some severe winter weather which got in the way of high school basketball action. This week, we check in with Van Buren County, Clay ... Read More »

UC Outdoors: Tennessee’s Assistant State Naturalist

Holly discusses the upcoming program to become a naturalist later this year. This week on Upper Cumberland Outdoors… Host Brad Halfacre is joined by Assistant State Naturalist in the state of Tennessee Holly Taylor. They talk about where the rest of the chapters are based at in Tennessee, how many spots are available in the class and what happens if ... Read More »

Today In The Upper Cumberland: Teens And Food

Professional counselor Melissa Spaulding discusses new trends in teens and food. The Tennessee Commission on Children and Youth released its annual report this week detailing the trends in the state of the child in the state of Tennessee. One part of that – 1 in 3 high school girls said they had gone without eating for 24 hours or more, ... Read More »

UC Outdoors: The Sport of Raccoon Hunting

Anthony discusses the sport of hunting raccoons from supplies needed to stories. This week on Upper Cumberland Outdoors… Host Brad Halfacre sits down with Anthony Jones, an Upper Cumberland resident with a deep background of hunting raccoons. Anthony talks about his experience of a life full of raccoon hunting, what is his favorite kind of dog to hunt with, and ... Read More »