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Today In The Upper Cumberland: John Gentry & A Career In Service Pt 2

This week, we continue to learn more about the life and career of John Gentry.

He is the former Putnam County Executive. The Cookeville City Manager – a manager who saw people upset when a city council tried to remove him. He is a local business man. A charitable and church benefactor. He is John Gentry, and we are exploring his career as we continue our conversation this week.

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.

 

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Trending: State & Putnam County Updates

Senator Paul Bailey and Putnam Co Mayor Randy Porter discuss regional updates.

This week, host Ben Rodgers is joined by Senator Paul Bailey, and Putnam County Mayor Randy Porter. They discuss recent developments in the state and in Putnam County including special legislature sessions, state revenue, and economic and community growth throughout the state and the Upper Cumberland.

New episodes every Friday at 8am on News Talk 94.1.

 

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High School Playbook: Monterey And Jackson Co Set To Square Off

York Institute looks to get back on track Friday night against White County.

Every week on The High School Playbook, we break down high school games from around the Upper Cumberland. Monterey and Jackson County prepare to square off for bragging rights in a non-region match up Friday night in Gainesboro. Meanwhile, the York Institute Dragons look to get back on track with their upcoming game against White County. Hear from their head coaches and more as we talk Upper Cumberland high school football on this week’s High School Playbook.

Join us every Saturday morning for high school football talk. It’s High School Playbook. Saturday morning at 9 from Rock 93-7, and preview Friday night’s games every Wednesday 6pm on News Talk 94.1.

 

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High School Playbook: Warren Co & Monterey Remain Undefeated

Cookeville, Clay County, and White County all fall in their respective games.

Every week on The High School Playbook, we break down high school games from around the Upper Cumberland. Upperman, Livingston Academy, and DeKalb County all notch wins Friday night. Cookeville loses to Oakland while Clay County falls to Gordonsville, and Walker Valley gets a win over White County. Warren County and Monterey continue to stay undefeated in the season. Hear from their head coaches and more as we talk Upper Cumberland high school football on this week’s High School Playbook.

Join us every Saturday morning for high school football talk. It’s High School Playbook. Saturday morning at 9 from Rock 93-7, and preview Friday night’s games every Wednesday 6pm on News Talk 94.1.

 

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Today In The Upper Cumberland: John Gentry & A Career In Service

This week, meet former Putnam Co Executive & Cookeville City Manager John Gentry

Former Putnam County Executive. The former Cookeville City Manager. A career as a local business owner. John Gentry has met every challenge, with each part of his life a different type of adventure. This week, we sit down and reflect on the lessons learned from a career in service.

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.

 

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High School Playbook: Cookeville & Warren Co Head To Murfreesboro

Clay County and Gordonsville set to square off in a huge region showdown Friday.

Every week on The High School Playbook, we break down high school games from around the Upper Cumberland. Clay County and Gordonsville are set to square off in a huge region showdown Friday night. Cookeville and Warren County both travel to Murfreesboro while Monterey gets set to host Pickett County. Upperman looks to get back on the winning track against Cannon County.
Hear from their head coaches and more as we talk Upper Cumberland high school football on this week’s High School Playbook.

Join us every Saturday morning for high school football talk. It’s High School Playbook. Saturday morning at 9 from Rock 93-7, and preview Friday night’s games every Wednesday 6pm on News Talk 94.1.

 

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High School Playbook: Warren County Improves To 4-0 In The Season

Cookeville wins first game on their new turf football field against White County

Every week on The High School Playbook, we break down high school games from around the Upper Cumberland. Cookeville tops White County in the first game on their new field. Warren County improves to 4-0 in the season with a big match up against Blackman next week. Livingston Academy creates five turnovers in a 21-14 win over Upperman. DeKalb County falls to 1-3 on the season with a 21-14 loss to Watertown.Hear from their head coaches and more as we talk Upper Cumberland high school football on this week’s High School Playbook.

Join us every Saturday morning for high school football talk. It’s High School Playbook. Saturday morning at 9 from Rock 93-7, and preview Friday night’s games every Wednesday 6pm on News Talk 94.1.

 

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Today In The Upper Cumberland: Brad Sells & Woodworking

Get to know Upper Cumberland treasure Brad Sells, and his love of woodworking.

His career began with clay at the Appalachian Center For Crafts, but his media of choice – it was a love that developed very early – wood. Brad Sells began finding unique ways to craft the world from Mother Nature’s creations.

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.

 

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Trending: Habitat For Humanity

This week, Katelyn Steakley discusses her involvement with Habitat For Humanity.

This week, host Ben Rodgers is joined by Katelyn Steakley with Habitat For Humanity. They discuss her work during the March 3rd tornado relief efforts and involvement with the Cookeville Strong Facebook page, her recent career change working with Habitat For Humanity, affordable housing, and ways people can contribute to Habitat For Humanity despite event cancellations this year.

New episodes every Friday at 8am on News Talk 94.1.

 

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High School Playbook: Cookeville To Debut New Turf Field Against White Co

After months of work, Cookeville will debut their new turf against White County.

Every week on The High School Playbook, we break down high school games from around the Upper Cumberland. After months of work, Cookeville is set to debut their new turf football field against rival White County. Upperman will hit the road to Overton County to take on Livingston Academy. And Clay County prepares to face Cumberland County Friday night. Hear from their head coaches and more as we talk Upper Cumberland high school football on this week’s High School Playbook.

Join us every Saturday morning for high school football talk. It’s High School Playbook. Saturday morning at 9 from Rock 93-7, and preview Friday night’s games every Wednesday 6pm on News Talk 94.1.

 

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