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Meanwhile, the Van Buren County Eagles win their 7th straight District title.  Every week on The High School Playbook, we break down high school games from around the Upper Cumberland. Van Buren County Boys Head Coach Dustin Sullivan discusses winning their 7th straight District title. Cookeville Lady Cavaliers Head Coach Jamie Gillies shares what it means for her team ... Read More »

York Institute gets 2 wins on both sides while Jackson Co Boys take down Clay Co  Every week on The High School Playbook, we break down high school games from around the Upper Cumberland. Pickett County Bobcats Head Coach Joseph Amonett discusses how his team is looking to spend their next 9 days before their next game. Upperman Lady ... Read More »

The Beacon Center’s Ron Shultis & Jason Edmonds discuss the Basic Education Plan Governor Bill Lee announced this week he plans to submit a detailed education funding proposal to legislators by mid-February. Thursday, he announced the new funding formula will be called, “The Tennessee Investment in Student Achievement” – the focus on students, not systems. One nonprofit, nonpartisan organization in ... Read More »

York Institute Dragonettes pick up their fourth win in a row over Jackson County  Every week on The High School Playbook, we break down high school games from around the Upper Cumberland. Cookeville Cavaliers Head Coach Josh Heard and players join us live to talk their 67-25 win over Mount Juliet Friday night. York Institute Dragonettes Head Coach Michael ... Read More »

This week, Kurt Dronebarger and Kristy Brown discuss the Basic Education Plan. Governor Bill Lee is expected to outline his thoughts on public education funding during his State of the State Address Monday. Changes to the Basic Education Plan have been a much talked about subject over the last 60 days. We continue our discussion of the changes, and what ... Read More »

The Lady Cavaliers continue their undefeated record with a win over Green Hill.  Every week on The High School Playbook, we break down high school games from around the Upper Cumberland. Livingston Academy Lady Wildcats Coach Lesley Riddle and players join us live to talk about their 20th win of the season with a 68-55 victory over DeKalb County. ... Read More »

Clay County sweeps Pickett County; Cookeville gets a big district win on the road  Every week on The High School Playbook, we break down high school games from around the Upper Cumberland. Cookeville Boys Head Coach Josh Heard discusses his team’s big 49-40 district win on the road against Wilson Central. Livingston Coach Jimmy Miller discusses his 250th coaching ... Read More »

This week, Kurt Dronebarger and Kristy Brown discuss the Basic Education Plan. By next week, there could be a new funding formula for public schools in the state of Tennessee. Following forums throughout the Fall, and following a one week public comment period, state officials say they are ready to unveil a plan to replace the Basic Education Plan, which ... Read More »

DeKalb Co Boys Head Coach and players join live to discuss their season so far.  Every week on The High School Playbook, we break down high school games from around the Upper Cumberland. Clay County Lady Bulldogs Head Coach Matt Walker and players join us live to discuss their 7th win in 8 games with a 49-36 win over ... Read More »

Tom Savage and Johnnie Wheeler reflect on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy. We reflect on the legacy of Dr. King as we sit down with Tom Savage, President of the Cookeville-Putnam County NAACP, and its 1st Vice President, Johnnie Wheeler. Today In The Upper Cumberland airs each weekend as a way to introduce you to interesting people and subjects ... Read More »