Molly Brown discusses the upcoming TSSAA Blue Cross Bowl happening in Cookeville  This week, host Ben Rodgers is joined by Molly Brown, Executive Director of the Cookeville-Putnam County Visitors’ Bureau. They address some of the questions and safety precautions surrounding the upcoming TSSAA Blue Cross Bowl football tournament in Cookeville, how to become involved and volunteer for the multi-day ... Read More »

Monterey, Clay Co, York Institute, and Cumberland Co preview 2020-21 basketball.  Every week on The High School Playbook, we break down high school games from around the Upper Cumberland. The Upperman Bees and DeKalb County Tigers host their second round playoff match ups Friday night while Monterey and Clay County hit the road for postseason play. Turning our attention ... Read More »

Warren County’s season comes to an end against Mt. Juliet with a 17-13 loss.  Every week on The High School Playbook, we break down high school games from around the Upper Cumberland. Warren County’s magical season comes to an end against Mt. Juliet. Monterey and DeKalb County overcome slow starts to win big with Monterey winning 61-22 over Sale ... Read More »

Judge Daryl Colson discusses the details of the Overton County Recovery Court. Drug recovery courts offer non-violent offenders a place to get back on their feet. In the Upper Cumberland, one such court operates in Overton County. We continue our exploration of how recovery courts work, the requirements that are involved, and the success rate with Overton County Judge Daryl ... Read More »

Learn about the Highlands Residential Services with Dow Harris & Chris Cassetty.  This week, host Ben Rodgers is joined by Highlands Residential Services Executive Director Dow Harris, and Director Of Operations Chris Cassetty. They discuss the services that they provide to the citizens of the Upper Cumberland, the various counties that they serve, as well as the history of ... Read More »

York Institute, Livingston Academy, Stone Memorial hit the road for playoffs.  Every week on The High School Playbook, we break down high school games from around the Upper Cumberland. York Institute, Livingston Academy and Stone Memorial hit the road for playoff action. Upperman and Monterey host their opening postseason match ups against Signal Mountain and Sale Creek, while DeKalb ... Read More »

Clay County, York Institute wrap up their regular seasons with wins to move on.  Every week on The High School Playbook, we break down high school games from around the Upper Cumberland. Cookeville misses the playoffs for the first time since 2000 with close loss to Blackman. Jackson County falls just short of the postseason in their loss to ... Read More »

Judge Daryl Colson discusses the details of the Overton County Recovery Court. The Overton County Recovery Court serves as a collaboration between the DA’s office, probation, treatment providers, and the General Sessions Court Judge. The Court provides successful alternative sentencing to non-violent misdemeanor drug offenders. It also keeps jail space open for those who do break the law. Leading the ... Read More »

Leadership Putnam’s Jenny Spurlock talks their leadership programs and projects.  This week, host Ben Rodgers is joined by Jenny Spurlock with Leadership Putnam They discuss details about their leadership classes, how they help people grow and help their community, their recent Healthcare Day event, as well as some of the previous class projects that have impacted the community. New ... Read More »

Monterey to take on Gordonsville on Friday night for the Region Championship.  Every week on The High School Playbook, we break down high school games from around the Upper Cumberland. Cookeville and Jackson County battle for their playoff lives in win-or-go home games with Cookeville facing Blackman, and Jackson County squaring off against Trousdale County. York Institute looks to ... Read More »