Lite Rock 95.9 The Upper Cumberland's Home Of Lite Rock
Our team traveled the roads this morning around the Upper Cumberland. Here is what they saw.
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Peep Week: ReciPEEP The PEEPS Flower Cake
Today’s ReciPEEP with my friends from PEEPS And Company is the PEEPS Flower Cake! I did some minor modifications- as in I used a chocolate cake mix- because- why wouldn’t I use a chocolate cake mix?!?! It’s ADORABLE – and super simple! Read More »
Upper Cumberland Spirit: White County Gallery
Lite Rock 95.9 and Progressive Savings Bank asked White County to show their Upper Cumberland Spirit. They did and it could win WCHS $1000! Check out the gallery below.
Now it’s your turn York Institute! Click Here to upload your pictures!
And be sure to come out Friday night for the Football Friday Tailgate Party from 5-7pm. We’ll have plenty of photo ops for you, your kids, and the entire community.
The school with the most Upper Cumberland Spirit Pictures at the end of the season wins the $1000 from Progressive Savings Bank.
You only have until Sunday at midnight to get all your pictures uploaded so get busy and show your Upper Cumberland Spirit!
WHITE COUNTY UPPER CUMBERLAND SPIRIT GALLERY:
[Watch] Cool Video From Cookeville’s 4th Of July Celebration
The 4th of July celebration was awesome! Check out this great video from Alex Lisic and the creative staff at Life Church!
Come Hungry When You Come Downtown For The Fourth
When you make your way downtown, grab lunch from local restaurants and charities that will be setup across from the Library and Dogwood Park. It’s a great way to enjoy a picnic in Dogwood Park.
And great holiday food choices too! You can enjoy:
Cookeville Jaycees: Ice pops
Cream City: Ice cream
Helen’s Restaurant: Hamburgers, hotdogs, chicken tenders, fried pickles, fries
Party Source: Popcorn, cotton candy, sno-cones
Yard Birds: Boneless wings, smoked pork, jerked chicken, cheesesteak, cucumber salad, loaded BBQ, brisket, homemade sloppy joes
This area will also include bouncies and activities for the kids.
July 4th Weekend Traffic And Parking Downtown
With Cookeville’s 4th of July Celebration set for this weekend, there will be some road closures to be aware of especially in the downtown area. Please take note of these closings Friday and Saturday:
Broad Street, from the US Post Office to Washington Avenue
Fleming Avenue
Dixie Avenue, between Spring Street and Boyd Street
Madison Avenue, between Spring Street and Boyd Street
Jefferson Avenue, between Spring Street and Boyd Street
In addition, Broad Street will be closed Saturday morning between the Cookeville Depot and US Post Office for the 4th Of July Parade.
Finally, Veterans Drive will not be open to thru traffic Saturday night between Jefferson Avenue and Walnut Street due to fireworks.
Michelle And Her Dad Won The Make Dad A Captain Contest
Congratulation from Lite Rock 95.9 and Mitchell Creek Marina to Michelle Meadows and her dad Alton Brown on winning the “Make Dad The Captain” contest!
Michelle and Alton are sure to have a blast with a three night- four day houseboat rental on beautiful Dale Hollow Lake.
This is what Michelle told us about her dad:
| “My dad was always the hardest working man I have ever known. He has ALWAYS treasured his family and put them above anything on this earth. First with his own two daughters, then with 4 grandchildren, and now with a great grandchild. Now, at 77 years old, he is retired and in the beginning stages of dementia. He lives for the times that we are all able to get together and enjoy each other’s company. I’m afraid it might not be too long before he is unable to walk without assistance of a walker or wheelchair and I would love to have the opportunity to get us all together like this before that happens and before he is unable to recall our gatherings. He never would go on vacations to the beach with us. He used to say that he had rather be sitting on a hollow log somewhere. The lake is one place that he did enjoy and that’s why I think this would be perfect. There is not a more deserving individual and I hope you make this special man your choice! Thank you!” |
Life on the water comes at a slower pace. Full of fun and and relaxation Mitchell Creek Marina and Resort features houseboat and cabin rentals as well as full service marina and restaurant and is one of the premier locations on Dale Hollow Lake.
Cookeville’s Hornby Named Dream Big Scholarship Winner
Cookeville High School graduate Luke Hornby received the Lite Rock 95.9/106-9 Kicks Country Dream Big Scholar Scholarship presented by The Tennessee Credit Union during a dinner Tuesday night.
Hornby received a $1500 scholarship from Lauren Imes, Branch Manager of The Tennessee Credit Union, and Lehra Trobaugh, Director Of Promotions and Marketing for Stonecom Radio.
Selected from the 12 weekly winners during the winter and spring semester, Hornby participated in Boys State, the National Honor Society, and Cookeville High’s Advanced, Select and Acapella choirs during his four years at Cookeville High School. He has also been very involved with the local Boy Scouts, as he achieved the rank of Eagle Scout. A JROTC member, Hornby earned the rank of Cadet Lieutenant Colonel.
Hornby plans to study history at Tennessee Tech when he enrolls in the fall.
Jana Lack, a graduate of Stone Memorial High School, took home a $500 scholarship during Tuesday night’s event. Lack ranked in the top 10 of the Stone Memorial senior class and has been a leader in school clubs and activities. An accomplished artist, Lack’s works have been showcased at Knoxville Museum of Art.
The Lite Rock Kicks Country Dream Big Scholar Award presented by The Tennessee Credit Union, gives local community members and educators the chance to nominate deserving students for their work in the classroom, in extra curricular activities, and in the community. Weekly winners were honored at their schools with a plaque and were asked to submit essays on how there high school experience had prepared them for the future.
“Each one of you has taken the gifts you have been given and you have maximized them…academic gifts, athletic gifts,” Stonecom Radio President Larry Stone said during the Tuesday night dinner. “But perhaps most impressive are those gifts of caring, community service, and dedication to school, church and those in need. You have paid it forward.”
The finalists recognized Tuesday night represented 11 different high schools across the Upper Cumberland.
Emily Cowan Of Smith County Is A Dream Big Scholar
Lite Rock 95.9 and The Tennessee Credit Union recognized Emily Cowan, a senior atSmith County High School, as a Dream Big Scholar.
Emily has been a peer partner in school helping in the special ed classes. She has been a member of the Smith County High School Band for the last 4 years. For the last 2 years she has been the drum captain and has mentored an autistic band member.
Emily has been involved in many extracurricular activities they include Spanish Club, Student Council Member, FBLA, Science & Math Club, Interact, Marching band, Concert band, and Jazz band.
In the future she plans to attend college and get a degree to be a Special Education teacher.
Emily Cowan will now be eligible to win scholarship money from Lite Rock 95.9 and The Tennessee Credit Union.
Pickett County’s Caleb Bilbrey Named Big Dream Scholar
Lite Rock 95.9 and The Tennessee Credit Union name Caleb Bilbrey, a senior at Pickett County High School, as a Dream Big Scholar.
Caleb played Football at Pickett County where he was a starting lineman for the PCHS football team for all Four years of high school and lead prayer before each game. Caleb is a member of the the Beta Club, Spanish Club, Pep Club, and Ag Club.
He gives is time to the community by volunteering. Caleb volunteered to clear roads without pay in the Cumberland County & Putnam County areas during the ice storms of this year, delivered food boxes to the needy from the food bank of Pickett County for the last two years, and has collected coats and food for the needy in East Tennessee for the past 7 years.
Caleb has already been accepted at Volunteer State Community College , Livingston campus. He will completed 2 years there and finish his Ag. Business degree at Tennessee Tech. University.
Caleb will now be eligible to win scholarship money from Lite Rock 95.9 and The Tennessee Credit Union.
