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Author Archives: Will Hearn

Today In The Upper Cumberland: Tax Valuation Pt 2

Putnam County Tax Assessor Steve Pierce helps clear up the tax appraisal process It is tax appraisal season as assessors touch every single property in the county making sure the accuracy of the information and the correct property assessment. Today we continue our understanding of how the tax assessment process works with Putnam County’s Tax Assessor Steve Pierce. Today In ... Read More »

Trending: Congressman John Rose

Congressman John Rose discusses the CARES Act, stimulus packages, & relief funds  This week, host Ben Rodgers is joined by Congressman John Rose, U.S. Representative for Tennessee’s 6th congressional district. They discuss the CARES Act, stimulus packages, Coronavirus relief funds, and get to know more about his life and career. New episodes every Friday at 8am on News Talk ... Read More »

Today In The Upper Cumberland: Tax Valuation

Putnam County Tax Assessor Steve Pierce helps clear up the tax appraisal process The tax appraisal process began in Putnam County last week. State officials helped prepare those inside Steve Pierce’s office to begin this important process. It is a process that is often misunderstood. Steve Pierce is Putnam County’s Tax Assessor. Today In The Upper Cumberland airs each weekend ... Read More »

Trending: Byrdstown Mayor

Byrdstown Mayor Sam Gibson discusses upcoming Labor Day weekend outdoor events.  This week, host Ben Rodgers is joined by Byrdstown Mayor Sam Gibson. They discuss his time working in education, upcoming outdoor Labor Day weekend events in Byrdstown, the town’s relationship with county law enforcement, and more updates regarding recent events in Byrdstown. New episodes every Friday at 8am ... Read More »

Today In The Upper Cumberland: Community & Law Enforcement Pt 2

Sheriff Eddie Farris & Police Chief Greg Etheredge discuss community relations. A recent Gallup Poll found the majority of Americans say major changes are needed to make policing better. In that same survey, some people believe that there should be greater involvement between police and community organizations. That’s our topic today as we sit down with Putnam County Sheriff Eddie ... Read More »

Today In The Upper Cumberland: Community & Law Enforcement

Sheriff Eddie Farris & Police Chief Greg Etheredge discuss community relations. Tuesday night would, in every other year, be the National Night Out Against Crime. But this is not every other year. The annual community building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships has been cancelled across most of the nation, or moved to October. It does give us, however, a good ... Read More »

Trending: Putnam County School Reopenings

Putnam Co School Board’s Celeste Gammon & Kim Cravens discuss school reopenings.  This week, host Ben Rodgers is joined by Putnam County School Board Vice Chair Celeste Gammon, and Board Member Kim Cravens. They discuss the School Board’s 2020-2021 fiscal year budget, the decision making process of opening schools back up, and safety protocols for bus riders and in ... Read More »

Today In The Upper Cumberland: Job Searching

Anthony Scionti offers resources on job searching from the American Job Center. Unemployment numbers this week across the Upper Cumberland improved, down virtually across the board, but still double, if not triple, what they were a year ago. This weekend marks the end of the $600 COVID payments from the federal government. They likely will not return to that level, ... Read More »

Trending: Baxter Mayor & Chief Of Police

Baxter Mayor John Martin & Chief Of Police Danny Holmes discuss city operations.  This week, host Ben Rodgers is joined by Baxter Mayor John Martin, and Chief Of Police Danny Holmes. They discuss city operating budgets for the 2020-2021 fiscal year, current events and operations for the city of Baxter, and the challenges surrounding those operations given recent events ... Read More »

Today In The Upper Cumberland: Kids & COVID-19

Upper Cumberland counselor April Norrod discusses helping kids through COVID-19. All of us have been impacted by COVID-19, but for the youngest members of our population, the unknowns, the changes to routine, the fear, can all be impactful. As we approach the return to school, children get their chance to put some parts of their lives back in order. April ... Read More »