This week, we address the issues of reading and learning loss caused by COVID-19 Upper Cumberland counties are announcing plans for summer schools – these put in place by the legislature, and the Bill Lee administration to try to help with learning loss created by COVID-19. But just how severe is that learning loss, and are reading problems that the ... Read More »

Warren Co’s Grant Swallows discusses the Blue Cross Bowl moving to Chattanooga.  Every week on The High School Playbook, we break down high school games from around the Upper Cumberland. Pickett County takes down Cosby behind a big effort from the Amonett Brothers. Strong Leads Clay County over Madison Magnet. Fish details his expectations for DeKalb Softball. Warren County’s ... Read More »

Learn about the Upper Cumberland’s state parks, their histories, and activities. The past week has reminded us that spring is almost here. It’s been a beautiful week across the Upper Cumberland – a chance to get out and enjoy some of our state parks including Standing Stone State Park, and Rock Island. Both have seen record attendance over the last ... Read More »

White Co & York Institute reflect on their seasons, and on their new districts.  Every week on The High School Playbook, we break down high school games from around the Upper Cumberland. Pickett County heads back to the State Tournament for the first time in 16 years. Upperman and Clay return to State after its cancellation last season. White ... Read More »

Learn about TTU group CODE and their recent conversation with state legislatures This week, a group of Tennessee Tech student athletes asked a group of Tennessee legislatures to sit down and discuss a recent letter about the national anthem and protest. The Legislatures asked the heads of the state universities to stop the protest. The Tennessee Tech group named CODE ... Read More »

Blue Devils finish season with loss to Van Buren; Livingston short of Substate.  Every week on The High School Playbook, we break down high school games from around the Upper Cumberland. Cookeville wraps up Second Year under Josh Heard. Blue Devils finish season in region tournament loss to Van Buren. Monterey prepares to move up to 2A Class. Livingston ... Read More »

Warren County And Pickett County each advance after winning overtime affairs.  Every week on The High School Playbook, we break down high school games from around the Upper Cumberland. Upperman takes down Livingston to advance to Region Championship. Warren and Pickett County each win overtime affairs to advance. DeKalb County and Clarkrange boys coaches each examine their season. Stone ... Read More »

Find out how you can remember the March 3rd, 2020 tornado victims this week. This weekend marks the juncture between two memorable weather moments in our community’s history. Next week, the community will remember the March 3rd, 2020 tornado. This past week, the region got power restored after a powerful multi-day ice storm. Thousands spent part of the week in ... Read More »

Clarkrange advances to take on Whitwell; York prepares to face Watertown at home  Every week on The High School Playbook, we break down high school games from around the Upper Cumberland. Clarkrange advances to take on Whitwell. White County and Stone Memorial get set for a fourth meeting this season. York prepares to take on Watertown at home. Clay ... Read More »

Livingston Academy and York Institute battle in District 8AA Consolation game.  Every week on The High School Playbook, we break down high school games from around the Upper Cumberland. Livingston Academy and York Institute battle in the District 8AA Consolation game. Upperman and Clarkrange both host District Championship games. York’s Boys prepare to take on Upperman on Thursday. White ... Read More »