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Today In The Upper Cumberland: AI & Education

We continue to dive into the world of artificial intelligence with Jason Beach. Not many days go by where you don’t hear the term “artificial intelligence.” Well, consider this – ChatGPT, which is the machine powered language involved with artificial intelligence, set a record in January for the fastest user growth with 100 million active users just two months after ... Read More »

UC Outdoors: Possums In The Upper Cumberland

Local outdoor animal enthusiast talks about the benefits possums give Tennessee. This week on Upper Cumberland Outdoors… Host Brad Halfacre meets with Ashley Woolbright, a local expert on animals in the outdoors as they discuss possums. They touch on some facts that clear up common myths about the possum that people may have, if there are any rehab facilities you ... Read More »

Today In The Upper Cumberland: Understanding AI

We explore the rapidly growing field of artificial intelligence with Mack Lunn. Can a computer mimic the competencies of the human mind? There’s new technology that says the answer is closer than ever to being yes. Artificial intelligence – a 200 billion dollar industry in the United States last year, expected to go to 1.8 trillion by 2030. It has ... Read More »

UC Outdoors: Turkey Hunting Season Is Almost Here

Local expert talks about the project to help the turkey numbers rise in the area This week on Upper Cumberland Outdoors… Host Brad Halfacre visits with Casey Mullen, with the TWRA talking about a project to help the turkey population before the hunting season begins. They discuss how much predation or habitat loss plays into effect with the turkey population, ... Read More »

Today In The Upper Cumberland: Drive Electric Upper Cumberland

Learn more about going electric in 2024 with Drive Electric Upper Cumberland. A record 1.2 million Americans chose to go electric last year – that according to estimates from the Kelley Blue Book. More specifically, the share of EV sales across the United States – 7.6%. The belief is that number will top 10% in 2024. A new organization through ... Read More »

UC Outdoors: Vol State Outdoor Series

Mark highlights a list of new outdoor workshops Vol State will offer this spring This week on Upper Cumberland Outdoors… Host Brad Halfacre sits down with Mark Green from Vol State Community College in Cookeville talking about the spring installment of their outdoor workshop series. They discuss the outdoor culinary course that will be taught by a professional chef,  a ... Read More »

Today In The Upper Cumberland: White Plains

This week, learn about Algood’s White Plains with Liz Mullins, and Mark Dudney. It was one of the largest plantations in the Upper Cumberland. At one time, its ground served as a home, an inn, a mercantile store, and even a school. Now it is a city owned facility that showcases the heritage and 1800s style of Algood. Today we ... Read More »

UC Outdoors: Outdoors Enthusiast Lauren Fagin

Lauren talks about her experiences as a woman with outdoor sports like hunting. This week on Upper Cumberland Outdoors… Host Brad Halfacre talks with Lauren Fagin, a local outdoors enthusiast in the Upper Cumberland. Lauren talks about her first experiences that led to an outdoor heavy background today, challenges that she’s had to overcome within the sport, and what she ... Read More »

Today In The Upper Cumberland: Sleep Pt 2

Learn about sleep disorders with Cookeville Regional Sleep Center specialists. Are common sleep disorders keeping you awake? Well, you’re not alone, according to estimates 50-70 million Americans have ongoing sleep disorders. They range from insomnia to more serious issues like sleep apnea. The Cookeville Regional Sleep Center deals with all types of sleep disorders. Many of which have long term ... Read More »