This week, we check in on Christmas tournament action across the Upper Cumberland  Every week on The High School Playbook, we break down high school games from around the Upper Cumberland. The Livingston Academy Boys head into the Smoky Mountain Christmas Classic Championship with a 10-0 start. Upperman Girls see success in Palm Coast, FL, and Lebanon, TN. Warren ... Read More »

TN State Parks’ Katie Wisniewski shares details on New Year’s Day hikes in TN.  This week on Upper Cumberland Outdoors… If you’re looking to start the new year in a healthy, positive way, then a New Year’s first-day hike might be just what you need! Katie Wisniewski of Tennessee State Parks visits Upper Cumberland Outdoors this week to let ... Read More »

This week, we focus on mental health with NAMI’s Shirley Jennings & Mark Allison As more and more attention is focused on mental health in our society, the work of organizations like NAMI come more into focus. The National Alliance on Mental Illness has a Cookeville branch led by Shirley Jennings, its President, and Mark Allison, Vice President of NAMI ... Read More »

Tennessee Search & Rescue Trainer Shane Petty offers tips to keep you safe outdoors  This week on Upper Cumberland Outdoors… If you were to get lost overnight in the woods or maybe out on the water, would you know what to do? Tennessee Search & Rescue trainer Shane Petty joins Upper Cumberland Outdoors this week to share some helpful ... Read More »

Upperman boys take down White Co in overtime; Cookeville sweeps York Institute.  Every week on The High School Playbook, we break down high school games from around the Upper Cumberland. Cookeville sweeps York Institute in non-district play. Stone Memorial boys escape with a win over their rival. Hear from them and more as we discuss high school sports this ... Read More »

Sycamore Institute’s Sarah Henderson & Mandy Pellegrin discuss childhood poverty The Sycamore Institute has released its annual report on child well-being in the state of Tennessee. It paints a better picture, however, it’s important to note there’s still much work to be done. And second, the data is several years old, meaning the effect of COVID, and the effect of ... Read More »

Duck hunting enthusiast Blake Shepherd discusses everything you need to know.  This week on Upper Cumberland Outdoors… Duck hunting is a highly popular outdoor activity in Tennessee! What do you need to know before heading out on a duck hunt? Blake Shepherd, Tennessee Tech wildlife student and duck hunting enthusiast, joins Upper Cumberland Outdoors this week to give you ... Read More »

This week – Monterey boys coach Lynus Martin snags win number 300 of his career.  Every week on The High School Playbook, we break down high school games from around the Upper Cumberland. The Livingston Academy girls are off to a great start. The Clay County boys finally have their full roster to be utilized. Hear from them and ... Read More »

Blood Assurance’s Max Wintiz discusses the challenges of donating post-COVID. In the season of giving, we examine how giving has changed in the wake of COVID. Just this week, Blood Assurance put out an urgent request for healthy donors with so many cases of flu in our midst. It represents the increasingly difficult job of getting people to give blood, ... Read More »

Find out how to keep your boat safe during the winter months with Mark Oakley.  This week on Upper Cumberland Outdoors… You’ve had your fun taking the boat out over the summer and fall months, and you even managed to squeeze one last ride in before the winter. But what do you do now? Local boating expert Mark Oakley ... Read More »