Learn more about the Storyteller House For The Arts with Founder Laura Holloway. Join host Andrea Kruszka as she sits down with Laura Holloway, Founder of Storyteller House For The Arts in Cookeville. They discuss what Storyteller House For The Arts is and their mission, how she got her start in the performing arts, as well as how the ... Read More »
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Today In The Upper Cumberland: Basic Education Plan With Jennifer Eislander
Overton County teacher Jennifer Eislander discusses the new Basic Education Plan Governor Bill Lee’s new funding formula for public education faced some of its toughest questions so far this week as the legislature bore down into the details. Overton County teach Jennifer Eislander has spent a lot of time in the last several weeks trying herself to get answers to ... Read More »
The Scene: Jeff Lee & Clay Art
Get to know and learn more about Cookeville clay artist and glassblower Jeff Lee Join host Andrea Kruszka as she sits down with Cookeville clay artist and glassblower Jeff Lee. They discuss how he got started creating art, the pottery projects that he is currently working on, as well as where he draws inspiration for his various projects from. ... Read More »
Today In The Upper Cumberland: Severe Weather Preparation
Learn how to prepare for severe weather with Putnam Co EMA Director Tyler Smith. March is that time of the year when severe weather begins across our region. Cold temperatures, then warm temperatures, lots of wind – they all come into play as does moisture from the Gulf of Mexico. How should your family prepare for the severe weather season? ... Read More »
The Scene: Nate Wheeler & Digital Design
Learn more about digital design artist and Tennessee Tech student Nate Wheeler. Join host Andrea Kruszka as she sits down with Cookeville digital design artists, and Tennessee Tech University student, Nate Wheeler. They discuss how he got started working in design and art as a kid, the projects that he is currently working in, as well as how the ... Read More »
Today In The Upper Cumberland: Tennessee School Funding With Tennessee SCORE
Tennessee SCORE’s David Mansouri discusses the new education funding formula. Legislative committees on Capitol Hill in Nashville took their first in depth look at the Governor’s new funding formula for state education. We go inside that formula with the head of Tennessee SCORE – a group that wants to sustain and increase Tennessee’s growth in academic achievement. Its President and ... Read More »
The Scene: Serina Wells & Gardening
Get to know Master Gardener Serina Wells, Owner of Petal and Rake in Cookeville. Join host Andrea Kruszka as she sits down with Master Gardener Serina Wells, Owner of Petal and Rake in Cookeville. They discuss how she got her start gardening, the various blooms that she keeps throughout the year, how she grows seasonally, as well as the ... Read More »
Today In The Upper Cumberland: Upper Cumberland Development District & Food Insecurity
Jeff Hodges and Emily Sells discuss the UCDD’s various food insecurity programs. The Upper Cumberland Development District provides several programs to help those who are dealing with food insecurity – that is, access to quality food. Jeff Hodges and Emily Sells from UCDD are here today to talk about the options. Today In The Upper Cumberland airs each weekend as ... Read More »
The Scene: Judy Staples Becker & Oil And Pastel Art
Get to know Baxter oil and pastel artist Judy Staples Becker, and her projects. Join host Andrea Kruszka as she sits down with Baxter oil and pastel artist Judy Staples Becker. They discuss how she got started using oil and pastels, the various projects that she is currently working on, as well as her experience with the March 3, ... Read More »
Today In The Upper Cumberland: Tennessee Tornadoes
Tennessee Knoxville’s Kelsey Ellis discusses nighttime tornadoes in Tennessee. This week marks the anniversary of the tragic tornadoes that killed 19 across the Upper Cumberland. Research is going on at the University of Tennessee to try to understand why Tennessee has more nighttime tornadoes than just about any part of the country. Kelsey Ellis is a Hazard Climatologist, and Assistant ... Read More »