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TN State Parks Assistant Naturalist Holly Taylor talks hiking in the wintertime.  This week on Upper Cumberland Outdoors… Host Brad Halfacre sits down with TN State Park Assistant State Naturalist Holly Taylor. Together they discuss what her role as an Assistant State Naturalist entails as she works outdoors, information regarding the waterfalls across the Upper Cumberland area, as well ... Read More »

This week, Livingston Academy and Upperman meet in Region 4-AAA Championship. Every week on The High School Playbook, we break down high school games from around the Upper Cumberland. Livingston Academy and Upperman meet in Region 4-AAA Championship. White County and Stone Memorial meet in boys version of Region 4-AAA. Hear from them and more as we discuss high school ... Read More »

Cookeville Vice Mayor Luke Eldridge discusses his efforts tackling homelessness. Homelessness has always been a part of Upper Cumberland life, but over the last three years, the visible signs of homelessness have increased dramatically. We explore the issues behind homelessness, and how the Upper Cumberland is trying to solve the problem with Luke Eldridge. He has spent time over the ... Read More »

Learn about the Tennessee Tech University Wildlife Society with Brittany Keeton.  This week on Upper Cumberland Outdoors… Host Brad Halfacre sits down with Tennessee Tech University Wildlife Society’s Brittany Keeton. Together they discuss what the TTU Wildlife Society is and what they do, the yearly competition that TTU participates in alongside other four-year universities throughout the southeast, as well ... Read More »

Several area teams continue their postseason play with the region quarterfinals.  Every week on The High School Playbook, we break down high school games from around the Upper Cumberland. The Cookeville Lady Cavaliers open region tournament play with a rout of Station Camp. The Upperman Bees are set for their region opener with Spring Hill. The Van Buren Co. ... Read More »

Putnam County’s Randy Jones discusses county infrastructure, and county roads. The state released a report this week that Tennessee needs some 62.9 billion dollars in public infrastructure improvements during the next 5 years. The biggest areas of increase – transportation. Much of that has to do with growth, and growing costs. In Putnam County, Randy Jones is responsible for the ... Read More »

Updates on district tournaments across the region and season ending for some.  Every week on The High School Playbook, we break down high school games from around the Upper Cumberland. As district tournaments kicked off we bring you an update across the area. The White County Warriorettes prepare for a semifinal showdown with LA. The Van Buren County Lady ... Read More »

Go inside and learn more about L.B.J.& C. Head Start with Director Penny Meadows One of the biggest issues facing job seekers across the Upper Cumberland right now is a lack of childcare. Many daycares are reporting extensive waiting lists; to the point that UCHRA has stepped in trying to help expand childcare across our region. Also working to fill ... Read More »

We check in with schools across the UC as the 2022-23 Basketball Season closes.  Every week on The High School Playbook, we break down high school games from around the Upper Cumberland. As the 2022-23 High School Basketball Regular Season comes to a close, the Livingston Academy Lady Wildcats, and the Upperman Lady Bees tie for the District 7-3A ... Read More »

Take a look inside the issue of infrastructure with Upper Cumberland Electric. Much talk across our nation over the last several years about our aging infrastructure. Everything from roads to bridges, water and sewer pipes, and our electrical system. Today we go inside Upper Cumberland Electric – one of the biggest providers in our region. Today In The Upper Cumberland ... Read More »