Today in the Upper Cumberland

TTU’s Dr. Stephen Canfield provides an introduction to the field of mechatronics

The field is called mechatronics. In our technical world, it’s all about bringing together the mechanical, and the electronic. In recent reports, 7 of the most in demand engineering jobs said the automation and robotics engineer is one of the most in demand engineers of the next decade. That’s just one example of mechatronics. Dr. Stephen Canfield is a professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Tennessee Tech, and he teaches courses in mechatronics.

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.

Caitlin Davis discusses the legacy of Alvin C York Today In The Upper Cumberland

Alvin Cullum York entered the world as the third of eleven children, born in a two room log cabin in Fentress County in 1887. His prominence would come after he left the Upper Cumberland, transported to the European theater during World War I. York found himself right in the middle of the deadliest battle of the war – the final stanza in the fall of 1918. His heroics came as part of a group that captured more than 130 prisoners in the face of overwhelming odds. York would return to Fentress County hailed as a hero. He used that billing, which he didn’t believe, to make this region better for the young men and women who would come after. The Alvin C. York story remains a source of pride for the Upper Cumberland, and an inspiration to learn through the state park that bares his name just outside of Jamestown. Alvin C. York State Historic Park’s Caitlin Davis joins us to discuss the legacy of Alvin C. York.

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.

B.E.D.S. Teen Outreach Center’s John St.Clair discusses teen suicide prevention.

In the last decade, the teen suicide rate in the United State has almost doubled. Depression, self harm, and suicide rates are on the rise – especially among girls. For one Upper Cumberland resident, that rate increase was a surprise, and it came at an unbelievable personal cost. John St.Clair lost his son to suicide, but he turned it into a positive by creating McMinnville’s B.E.D.S. Teen Outreach 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, 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.

WCTE’s Becky Magura discusses the changes in television in the last 10 years.

It started out as black and white, and the size of a greeting card. And now many people love to watch it on a device the size of a greeting card. It is television. From three networks to the cable universe, to now content providers that can also send you copy paper and toilet paper. Television has evolved continually, but what we’ve seen in the last 10 years may be the biggest change of all. We continue our discussion with Becky Magura, she heads WCTE, but more than that, she serves as one of the national directors of public television. She is on the front line of the changing world of television.

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.

WCTE’s Becky Magura discusses the ever changing landscape & impact of television

The holidays are complete, and maybe under your tree you found a new streaming device. Maybe you got a new television. Maybe you’re just interested in the changing world of that device that has become such a part of everyday life. It is changing, and one of our neighbors and friends is right there amongst the changes – Becky Magura from WCTE.

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.

Local professionals discuss the unique challenges of parenting in the modern age

If the Christmas holidays tired you out as a parent, well, you’re probably not alone. Maybe you could use some helpful advice. We’re set to deliver as we continue our conversation on modern parenting – circa 2020. From helicopter parents to the tiger mother, we’re examining all the trends in trying to raise little ones. Licensed professional counselor Chris Paugh is with us. As is Amy Profant, Tennessee Pathways Regional Coordinator, and Christy Bennett licensed clinical social worker.

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.

Local professionals discuss the unique challenges of parenting in the modern age

There’s no more joyful, but maybe also more stressful part of the year for parents than the holidays. So many things to balance, so much to do. Maybe it’s a good chance for us to sit back and think about modern parenting – what challenges all parents face, common stressors, societal influences, the old ways versus modern techniques. Today we go inside parenting with three local people who work with kids daily. Now they too did not get the book on your kids, and how to raise them. But they do bring insight into how children, and the impact of our adult behaviors. Licensed professional counselor Chris Paugh is with us. As is Amy Profant, Tennessee Pathways Regional Coordinator, and Christy Bennett licensed clinical social worker.

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.

Dr. Holly Bundrant discusses the big role that food plays in preventing diabetes

The holidays can be trying for all of us as we are tempted by all kinds of sweet treats. That’s especially true for someone who is dealing with diabetes. But nutrition can play a big role in controlling diabetes. Even more, it can play a big role in preventing diabetes. Today – advice from Dr. Holly Bundrant. She leads Hope & Health Nutrition Services.

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.

Learn more about the Daughters of the American Revolution with Carol Teeters.

The Daughters of the American Revolution – it’s an organization whose name you hear in connection with historical events and seminars, and their support of veterans organizations. But do you know what DAR is all about, and how it came about? And why women join the organization? We explore DAR with Carol Teeters. She is a member of the Old Walton Road Daughters of the National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution.

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.

Members of The Stephens Center discuss parenting Today In The Upper Cumberland.

The challenges of being a modern day parent – the problems seem bigger, the pressure is greater, and the outside scrutiny is more intense. And maybe parents individually are driving themselves more than ever to be successful at one of the toughest jobs on Earth. As a new decade approaches, we continue our examination of modern parenting with local experts from The Stephens Center. Everyday in their efforts to prevent child abuse, they work with parents and see the stresses that are out there with kids. Dawn Raines is Executive Director of The Stephens Center. Lisa McAfee and Carla Thompson work one on one with parents.

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.