Cookeville Lady Cavs are excited for new year with a mostly returning core team.  Every week on The High School Playbook, we break down high school games from around the Upper Cumberland. Pickett County’s girls look for consistent improvement at both ends after 4-1 start. The Cookeville Lady Cavs are excited for new year after bringing back most of ... Read More »

Chris Cassetty of Highlands Residential Services discusses affordable housing. The cost of housing in the Upper Cumberland, specifically in Putnam County and Cookeville, is growing as a source of concern. Is housing available for those who want it? Is affordable housing available for the workers of our region? Is our community too reliant on rental property? Enter Highlands Residential Services, ... Read More »

York Institute begins the new season with a brand new head coach for their team.  Every week on The High School Playbook, we break down high school games from around the Upper Cumberland. York Institute begins new season with a new head coach. Clay County looks to build on young talent from last season. The Pickett County boys chase ... Read More »

Warren County looks to build on last year’s development going into the season.  Every week on The High School Playbook, we break down high school games from around the Upper Cumberland. Warren County looks to build on last year’s development, while Cumberland County starts new year with a new Head Coach. Monterey gets back to the grind of practices. ... Read More »

Avalon Center’s Lacie Norris & LaChelle Lee help us understand domestic violence Understanding domestic violence means going beyond just putting yourself in the shoes of the victim. Hearing the decisions that they face. Seeing the realities of what goes on in trying to make those decisions. And understanding the ways in which their views of reality have been changed by ... Read More »

Lynn McHenry & Larry Rodgers discuss the Double Springs Utility District & Board  This week, host Ben Rodgers is joined by President Lynn McHenry, and Vice President Larry Rodgers of the Double Springs Utility District & Board in Putnam County. They discuss the history of the board and the needs that led to its inception, how utility districts work ... Read More »

Upperman looks to finish on top of the 2A world after making state last season.  Every week on The High School Playbook, we break down high school games from around the Upper Cumberland. Clay County and Monterey begin their yearly run through their district gauntlet. Upperman looks to finish the season on top of the 2A world after making ... Read More »

DeKalb County and York Institute prepare for another District 8-AA gauntlet run.  Every week on The High School Playbook, we break down high school games from around the Upper Cumberland. The Cookeville Cavaliers prepare for the 2020 campaign with one of the youngest teams in the Upper Cumberland. The Clarkrange Boys are under a first-year Head Coach heading into ... Read More »

Cookeville-Putnam Co Tornado Committee members discuss long term rebuilding. The restoration of Putnam County following the March tornado. The work continues. It’s now in a different phase – we’re looking at the long term impacts, and we’re still making sure that those who suffered damage during the tornado are ready to rebuild and have all the tools available that they ... Read More »

Monterey, DeKalb Co, Clay Co, and Upperman all see their seasons come to an end.  Every week on The High School Playbook, we break down high school games from around the Upper Cumberland. Monterey battles for three quarters, but ultimately falls to South Pittsburg. DeKalb County falls just short in loss to Nolensville. Clay County falls late to Gordonsville, ... Read More »