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Rick Woods, James Mills talk Cookeville Parks & Recreation, budgets & projects. Budget time is fast approaching for local municipalities, and that includes the city of Cookeville. What role will parks and recreation play in that budget? There are a lot of project ideas on the table. How do you assess those, and what role does economic development play in ... Read More »

Monterey Softball pleased with current standings; leaders step up for DeKalb Co.  Every week on The High School Playbook, we break down high school games from around the Upper Cumberland. Clarkrange and White County search for answers after slow starts. Monterey Softball is pleased with their current place in district standings. Leaders begin stepping up for DeKalb Softball. Hear ... Read More »

Continue to learn about the Cumberland County Playhouse with CEO Bryce McDonald. The Cumberland County Playhouse season resumes this weekend with Clue on stage. If you loved the game as a kid, or you love the movie as an adult, you’ll love the performance of Clue. Bryce McDonald is CEO of the Cumberland County Playhouse. After a year that was ... Read More »

Clarkrange battles inclement weather early on; Warren Co excited for new season.  Every week on The High School Playbook, we break down high school games from around the Upper Cumberland. Upperman Softball gets off to a solid start. Clarkrange battles inclement weather early on. Pickett County gets on track in win over Jackson County. Warren County is excited for ... Read More »

Go behind the curtain, and learn more about the Cumberland County Playhouse. This week, the Cumberland County Playhouse will begin its 2021 spring season with Clue on stage. It has been a difficult 12 months for Cumberland County Playhouse – affected as so many have been by COVID-19. But just as it has throughout its history, the Cumberland County Playhouse ... Read More »

York softball battles an early injury; Cookeville softball ready for 2021 season  Every week on The High School Playbook, we break down high school games from around the Upper Cumberland. Clay County basketball prepares for community celebration. York softball battles an early injury bug. Cookeville softball is ready to show what they can do in 2021. Spring Sports get ... Read More »

This week, we address the issues of reading and learning loss caused by COVID-19 Upper Cumberland counties are announcing plans for summer schools – these put in place by the legislature, and the Bill Lee administration to try to help with learning loss created by COVID-19. But just how severe is that learning loss, and are reading problems that the ... Read More »

Warren Co’s Grant Swallows discusses the Blue Cross Bowl moving to Chattanooga.  Every week on The High School Playbook, we break down high school games from around the Upper Cumberland. Pickett County takes down Cosby behind a big effort from the Amonett Brothers. Strong Leads Clay County over Madison Magnet. Fish details his expectations for DeKalb Softball. Warren County’s ... Read More »

Learn about the Upper Cumberland’s state parks, their histories, and activities. The past week has reminded us that spring is almost here. It’s been a beautiful week across the Upper Cumberland – a chance to get out and enjoy some of our state parks including Standing Stone State Park, and Rock Island. Both have seen record attendance over the last ... Read More »

White Co & York Institute reflect on their seasons, and on their new districts.  Every week on The High School Playbook, we break down high school games from around the Upper Cumberland. Pickett County heads back to the State Tournament for the first time in 16 years. Upperman and Clay return to State after its cancellation last season. White ... Read More »