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Casey goes over helpful tips to remember as bears begin to get more active. This week on Upper Cumberland Outdoors… Host Brad Halfacre meets with TWRA Bear expert Casey Mullens. The two discuss eliminating certain things like pet food or cooking grease to keep bears away, what Putnam County’s bear population number is, and safety measures to take if a ... Read More »

Buffy Key, Becky Hull, and Jeremiah Miller discuss CRMC’s upcoming job fair. Cookeville Regional Medical Center needs workers. There are workers across the Upper Cumberland who need a job. The American Job Center coming together with Cookeville Regional for a unique approach to a job fair Tuesday. We’re joined by Buffy Key, Cookeville Regional’s Interim CEO, Becky Hull of the ... Read More »

Larry discusses his love for fishing & the success he’s already seen this year. This week on Upper Cumberland Outdoors… Host Brad Halfacre talks to Larry Watts, an avid fisherman here in the Upper Cumberland. Larry gives his background growing up in the Baxter with the love for fishing instilled at a young age, the success he’s seen this spring ... Read More »

Voice of the Tennessee Titans Mike Keith discusses the upcoming 2023 NFL Draft. It’s almost as big as any game on the NFL schedule – thousands of hours will come to a close next week as the NFL Draft takes place in Kansas City. The Titans enter next week’s draft in an interesting position – a roster that still shows ... Read More »

Gavin updates us on the marina as boating season starts in the Upper Cumberland. This week on Upper Cumberland Outdoors… Host Brad Halfacre sits down with Gavin Eldridge of Edgar Evins Marina. They go over what Gavin’s official title is and what falls under his supervision, services a customer might expect if they have a slip rental with Edgar Evins, ... Read More »

Learn about the history of Dale Hollow Lake, and its once thriving community. Newcomers to the Upper Cumberland may not understand the history of Dale Hollow Lake. It was a thriving community, at least parts of it were, before the Army Corps of Engineers decided to make it a lake just before World War II. We explore the history of ... Read More »

Tony touches on the “can’t miss” tips, old & new, for the upcoming turkey season This week on Upper Cumberland Outdoors… Host Brad Halfacre talks with Tony Cross from the TWRA on turkey hunting. Together they look at Tony’s background starting as part-time fisheries technician with the TWRA, things hunters have to know with turkey season opening up, and if ... Read More »

Steve gives pointers on getting ready for turkey season & equipment you may need This week on Upper Cumberland Outdoors… Host Brad Halfacre visits with Steve Carter from Outdoor Junction. Brad and Steve lay out pointers for turkey season and what to look for when getting shotguns ready, other equipment that is used like blinds or maybe just a seat ... Read More »

Mark Dudney discusses the UCDD’s role in preserving Upper Cumberland history. When you think of historical places, your mind automatically goes to Constitution Hall, or The Alamo, Pearl Harbor, the Lorraine Motel. But history is alive all around us, and the chance to preserve it is something important to the communities where it lives. It is one of the roles ... Read More »

Andrew gives all of the tips boat owners need as the weather begins to warm up. This week on Upper Cumberland Outdoors… Host Brad Halfacre talks with AMS boat mechanic Andrew White. Brand and Andrew look at basic things to take care of when you are getting your boat ready for the summer, different things to do for boat owners ... Read More »