Livingston Academy is excited to host their postseason opener, but have to stay focused against a tough Nolensville team. Meanwhile, Clay County recovers from their 27-14 loss to Gordonsville last Friday, and looks to fix their mistakes before facing Whitwell this week. Coaches Bruce Lamb and Matt Bates join Larry Stone to talk about their team’s postseason hopes on today’s Pigskin Preview.

Cookeville High School’s JROTC is hosting a salute to our veterans Thursday, November 9th at 5:30pm and 7:30pm. Colonel Nickey Philpot, Cadet Lt. Colonel Lannie Darrow, and Student Body President Claire Craig join Sheila Scruggs to talk about the ceremony, and what it means to them on today’s Happening In The Upper Cumberland.

Our region is blessed with amazing non profits doing a variety of works to help those in need….and to make this a better place to live.

But for years…one of the largest organizations focused on giving….,has been absent from the Upper Cumberland landscape. Now…the United Way is focused on making a return….to help fill needs. John McMillin is President of the United Way Of Wilson County and The Upper Cumberland. Mistie Ragland is the organization’s Campaign Coordinator.

Today In The Upper Cumberland airs each weekend as a way to introduce you to interesting people and subjects of interest to our community. Catch the show each Saturday morning at 6 on Lite Rock 95.9, Rock 93-7, and 106-9 Kicks Country.

Sunday morning, the show airs at 7am on Rock 93-7. Catch the show Sunday night at 6pm on Lite Rock 95.9 and at 7pm on 106-9 Kicks Country. You can also catch Today in The Upper Cumberland Sunday mornings at 7am and Sundays at Noon on News Talk 94.1/AM 1600.

Every week on The High School Playbook, we break down high school football games from around the Upper Cumberland, and talk to coaches and players that play them. This week marks the official end of the regular season, and eleven Upper Cumberland teams are headed for the postseason. Coaches Derwin Wright, Matt Bates, Bruce Lamb, Sean Loftis, Ben Herron, Scott Hughes, and Jimmy Maynor talk to Larry Stone about Friday night’s game and their plans for the postseason, on this week’s High School Playbook

The 6th Annual Cinderella Ball is coming up Friday, November 3rd at Mustard Seed Ranch. Sara Sewell, founder of The Cinderella Ball, talks about what dads and daughters can expect at the event, and how The Cinderella Ball gives back to the community.

Red Boiling Springs’ coach Michael Brown talks about their game against Jo Byrns last Friday, issues with the roster, their upcoming must win game against Monterey, and more on today’s Pigskin Preview.

As we enter the final week of the high school football regular season, Monterey has to win Friday’s game against Red Boiling Springs to keep their post season hopes alive. Jackson County prepares for a battle with 6-3 Trousdale County, and York Institute tries to keep their momentum from their win over Livingston Academy, as Cannon County heads to Jamestown. Coaches Scott Hughes, Sean Loftis, and Derwin Wright join Larry Stone on today’s Pigskin Preview.

Highlands Residential service is hosting Make A Difference Day on October 28th. Shaquawana Wester & Misty Parker with Highlands Residential service talk about the importance of this event, and what you can do to get involved on today’s Happening In The Upper Cumberland.

The Cookeville Cavaliers are headed to Murfreesboro Friday to face Siegel High School. Meanwhile, Livingston Academy tries to recover from their 28-17 loss to York Institute, as they head to Macon County. Finally, Clay County is looking for a win over Gordonsville this week so they have a chance to host the teams first playoff game in Celina. Coaches Jimmy Maynard, Bruce Lamb, and Matt Bates join Larry Stone on today’s Pigskin Preview.

Livingston is hosting it’s 3rd Annual Fall-O-Ween Saturday October 28th, from 12-4pm. Rita Reagan-Underhill with the Overton County Chamber of Commerce sits down with Sheila Scruggs to talk about everything there is to enjoy at this year’s event on today’s Happening In The Upper Cumberland.