On Demand Audio

John Ross Albertson and Rafferty Cleary discuss Parks & Rec growth in Putnam Co.

Parks and recreation opportunities in Putnam County include the expansion of the soccer complex near Cookeville High, the extension of the rail trail to Monterey, and the creation of Bee Rock and the Meadow Creek Park on the mountain. We continue our series on parks and recreation growth across the Upper Cumberland with John Ross Albertson, he directs Putnam County’s Parks & Recreation Department. Rafferty Cleary serves as Monterey’s Cultural Administrator.

Today In The Upper Cumberland airs each weekend as a way to introduce you to interesting people and subjects of interest to our community. Catch the show each Saturday morning at 6 on Rock 93-7, at 7 on 106-9 Kicks Country, and at 8 on Lite Rock 95.9.

If you miss it Saturday, you can catch Today In The Upper Cumberland again, Sunday. The show airs Sunday morning at 7am on Rock 93-7 and News Talk 94.1/AM 1600, Sundays at Noon on News Talk 94.1/AM 1600, and Sunday night at 6pm on Lite Rock 95.9 and at 7pm on 106-9 Kicks Country.

Learn about the history of Upper Cumberland music with Bettye and Graham Kash.

Tennessee has a rich musical history. You think of Nashville, of course. Memphis comes to mind with the blues and rock and roll. Some would understand the importance of Bristol in creating country music. But what about the Upper Cumberland’s musical heritage? Bettye and Graham Kash have spent their lives studying that, and playing the music, learning it, and keeping it alive.

Today In The Upper Cumberland airs each weekend as a way to introduce you to interesting people and subjects of interest to our community. Catch the show each Saturday morning at 6 on Rock 93-7, at 7 on 106-9 Kicks Country, and at 8 on Lite Rock 95.9.

If you miss it Saturday, you can catch Today In The Upper Cumberland again, Sunday. The show airs Sunday morning at 7am on Rock 93-7 and News Talk 94.1/AM 1600, Sundays at Noon on News Talk 94.1/AM 1600, and Sunday night at 6pm on Lite Rock 95.9 and at 7pm on 106-9 Kicks Country.

Learn about stroke with Cookeville Regional’s Dr. Mark Tedord and Dr. Joe Jestus

In 2018, stroke accounted for about 1 out of every 19 deaths in the United States. The actual number of stroke deaths has increased some 10% in the last decade. What do we know about stroke? How can it be prevented? Who does it impact? Our visit today with Dr. Mark Tedford, and Dr. Joe Jestus from Cookeville Regional Medical Center.

Today In The Upper Cumberland airs each weekend as a way to introduce you to interesting people and subjects of interest to our community. Catch the show each Saturday morning at 6 on Rock 93-7, at 7 on 106-9 Kicks Country, and at 8 on Lite Rock 95.9.

If you miss it Saturday, you can catch Today In The Upper Cumberland again, Sunday. The show airs Sunday morning at 7am on Rock 93-7 and News Talk 94.1/AM 1600, Sundays at Noon on News Talk 94.1/AM 1600, and Sunday night at 6pm on Lite Rock 95.9 and at 7pm on 106-9 Kicks Country.

Thomas Savage and Judy Roitman discuss signing up for affordable health care.

If you are without health care, the Affordable Care Act has extended the deadlines to get you insured this spring. The Tennessee Health Care Campaign is helping educate Tennesseans about the options that are available. The Campaign was founded in 1989 as a statewide nonprofit focused on giving all residents health care access. Thomas Savage of the Putnam County NAACP is helping to share that story across the Upper Cumberland. Judy Roitman is Executive Director of the Tennessee Health Care Campaign.

Today In The Upper Cumberland airs each weekend as a way to introduce you to interesting people and subjects of interest to our community. Catch the show each Saturday morning at 6 on Rock 93-7, at 7 on 106-9 Kicks Country, and at 8 on Lite Rock 95.9.

If you miss it Saturday, you can catch Today In The Upper Cumberland again, Sunday. The show airs Sunday morning at 7am on Rock 93-7 and News Talk 94.1/AM 1600, Sundays at Noon on News Talk 94.1/AM 1600, and Sunday night at 6pm on Lite Rock 95.9 and at 7pm on 106-9 Kicks Country.

Get to know Eric Walker, and why he decided to run for Cookeville City Council.

Working on the City Council of a community the size of Cookeville takes some long hours, and you certainly don’t do it for the pay. You do it because of a love of the community. Eric Walker says he realized he wanted to give back to the city of Cookeville – that’s why he made the decision to run for City Council.

Today In The Upper Cumberland airs each weekend as a way to introduce you to interesting people and subjects of interest to our community. Catch the show each Saturday morning at 6 on Rock 93-7, at 7 on 106-9 Kicks Country, and at 8 on Lite Rock 95.9.

If you miss it Saturday, you can catch Today In The Upper Cumberland again, Sunday. The show airs Sunday morning at 7am on Rock 93-7 and News Talk 94.1/AM 1600, Sundays at Noon on News Talk 94.1/AM 1600, and Sunday night at 6pm on Lite Rock 95.9 and at 7pm on 106-9 Kicks Country.

Sheila Barker, Summer Davenport discuss social media and the power of being nice

A recent federal study found social media is profoundly changing the way many people interact. It has become a place where people can how little restraint. The old saying “If you can’t say something nice” has been replaced with “I don’t care, I want my opinion out there.” Educators across our region are saying this is having an impact on kids. “Be Kind” weeks have been held in several counties trying to teach kids some of the basic skills that many of us in the adult population have lost. Sheila Barker is a Social-Emotional Wellness Coordinator for the Putnam County Schools. Summer Davenport is a School Counselor at Cane Creek Elementary.

Today In The Upper Cumberland airs each weekend as a way to introduce you to interesting people and subjects of interest to our community. Catch the show each Saturday morning at 6 on Rock 93-7, at 7 on 106-9 Kicks Country, and at 8 on Lite Rock 95.9.

If you miss it Saturday, you can catch Today In The Upper Cumberland again, Sunday. The show airs Sunday morning at 7am on Rock 93-7 and News Talk 94.1/AM 1600, Sundays at Noon on News Talk 94.1/AM 1600, and Sunday night at 6pm on Lite Rock 95.9 and at 7pm on 106-9 Kicks Country.

Upperman softball advances in district; DeKalb Co prepares to take on Watertown.

Every week on The High School Playbook, we break down high school games from around the Upper Cumberland. Clay County Softball earns a big win over Gordonsville. Both DeKalb County teams prepare to take on Watertown. Upperman Softball advances in the district tournament. York Institute, and Pickett County see seasons come to an end. Hear from their head coaches and more as we talk Upper Cumberland high school sports on this week’s High School Playbook.

Join us every Wednesday 6pm on News Talk 94.1 for high school sports talk on the High School Playbook.

Randy Heady & Kevin Gunther on Jackson County’s 10 year Parks & Recreation plan.

Jackson County is working to bring more tourism opportunities, and more parks and rec options for local residents to the table. A new 10 year plan is in place after months of citizen input, study, and looking at the options. We continue our look at parks And recreation, and the future in Jackson County with County Mayor Randy Heady and landscape architect Kevin Gunther of Murfreesboro’s Ragan-Smith Firm – the group that aided the county in developing the plan.

Today In The Upper Cumberland airs each weekend as a way to introduce you to interesting people and subjects of interest to our community. Catch the show each Saturday morning at 6 on Rock 93-7, at 7 on 106-9 Kicks Country, and at 8 on Lite Rock 95.9.

If you miss it Saturday, you can catch Today In The Upper Cumberland again, Sunday. The show airs Sunday morning at 7am on Rock 93-7 and News Talk 94.1/AM 1600, Sundays at Noon on News Talk 94.1/AM 1600, and Sunday night at 6pm on Lite Rock 95.9 and at 7pm on 106-9 Kicks Country.

Stone Memorial prepares to host White County in the District 6AAA play-in game.

Every week on The High School Playbook, we break down high school games from around the Upper Cumberland. Postseason play approaches for the Upper Cumberland. Stone Memorial prepares to host White County in the District 6AAA play-in game. Upperman feels good rolling into the 8AA District Tournament. Clay County and Clarkrange look to make some noise in the playoffs. Hear from their head coaches and more as we talk Upper Cumberland high school sports on this week’s High School Playbook.

Join us every Wednesday 6pm on News Talk 94.1 for high school sports talk on the High School Playbook.

Randy Heady & Kevin Gunther on Jackson County’s 10 year Parks & Recreation plan.

Jackson County Commissioners last week approved a 10 year plan for the county’s parks and recreation activities. It includes not just the ideas of increasing opportunities for families and kids, but also using parks and recreation to increase tourism across the county. Today we go inside the plan, and how it was formulated with County Mayor Randy Heady, and landscape architect Kevin Gunther of Murfreesboro’s Ragan-Smith Firm – the group that aided the county in developing the plan.

Today In The Upper Cumberland airs each weekend as a way to introduce you to interesting people and subjects of interest to our community. Catch the show each Saturday morning at 6 on Rock 93-7, at 7 on 106-9 Kicks Country, and at 8 on Lite Rock 95.9.

If you miss it Saturday, you can catch Today In The Upper Cumberland again, Sunday. The show airs Sunday morning at 7am on Rock 93-7 and News Talk 94.1/AM 1600, Sundays at Noon on News Talk 94.1/AM 1600, and Sunday night at 6pm on Lite Rock 95.9 and at 7pm on 106-9 Kicks Country.