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Clay County softball building confidence heading into the season’s home stretch.

Every week on The High School Playbook, we break down high school games from around the Upper Cumberland. Clay County softball building confidence heading into the season’s home stretch. Upperman baseball pleased with current standing in District, still looking to improve. Clarkrange softball returns from quarantine in search of rhythm. Cookeville splits games with White County, DeKalb County. 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.

Join our roundtable of local experts in discussing job & workforce availability.

Go anywhere in the Upper Cumberland right now, and you are very likely to see a “Help Wanted” sign. Companies big and small in every aspect of he economy are having a hard time getting people to come to work. Part of it is COVID. Part of it, the federal benefits associated with COVID. But the issue goes deeper. We explore that with our roundtable of experts on the local workforce. Becky Hull, Kaitlin Salyer, and Cody Huddleston join us.

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.

Clay County looks to build confidence heading into the season’s home stretch.

Every week on The High School Playbook, we break down high school games from around the Upper Cumberland. Upperman earns a two-game sweep over York Institute. Warren and White County softball split their series. Clay County looking to build confidence heading into season’s home stretch. 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.

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 parks and recreation using it as a tourism driver? We explore those issues with Leisure Services Director Rick Woods, and Cookeville City Manager, James Mills.

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.

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 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.

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 interrupted by COVID-19, the Playhouse is looking for things to be a little more normal this year continuing the Broadway tradition of the Playhouse. Today, we continue our conversation with Bryce McDonald.

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, and at 8 on Lite Rock 95.9 and 106-9 Kicks Country.

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.

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 the new season. 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.

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 keeps fighting. Leading the team – producing director CEO, Bryce McDonald.

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, and at 8 on Lite Rock 95.9 and 106-9 Kicks Country.

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.

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 rolling in the Upper Cumberland. 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.

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 governor and legislature have talked about something that goes deeper than just COVID-19? Melissa Savage, Cindy Langford, and Donnie Holman join us to discuss.

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, 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.