Find out about the different UCHRA & UCDD services available to local citizens.

The work of UCHRA and UCDD across the Upper Cumberland – we continue our exploration of the two organizations with Mark Farley and his team. We’re trying to gain insight into all the different services available to local citizens, and how the organizations take care of those with important needs. We’re also trying to learn how the merger of the two organizations has helped streamline communication, and improve performance.

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.

This week, Warren County Executive Jimmy Haley provides an update on the county.

This week, host Ben Rodgers is joined by Warren County Executive Jimmy Haley. The discuss how the County has been and their proactive response to the COVID-19 pandemic, an increase in sales tax numbers for the month of April in the County, and what brings people to visit Warren County throughout the year. That’s #TRENDING

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

This week, meet Tabitha Larson of Dementaria Enigmatica Visual Arts on The Scene

Join Host Emily Newman as she sits down with Tabitha Larson of Dementaria Enigmatica Visual Arts. They discuss her artistic process, and where she finds inspiration for her more surreal and darker art pieces. Susan DeMay of Made By DeMay Ceramics shares her creative process when she goes about making a new piece of art. Maggie Sunsera of Forest Gems describes the process behind her “wearable art” silk pieces, and offers advice on how to wear them or utilize them around the home. Emily also chats with Justin Hurst of Journeymanmarbleworx to find our more about how he makes his unique marbles that feature intricate blown glass designs on the inside.

Presented by The Fragrant Mushroom in Sparta. New episodes every Sunday at 8 on Lite Rock 95.9.

This week, gain more insight into what UCHRA does for the people of our region.

UCDD and UCHRA – two organizations born out of the Johnson War on poverty of the 1960s. Organizations designed to deliver resources to local people. Planning and development help to local communities. The two organizations came together under a recent agreement. Progress has produced a more efficient organization where common needs are the focus, and working together is key. Today, more insight into what UCHRA does for the people of our region.

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.

Get to know Cookeville-Putnam County Chamber Of Commerce President & CEO Amy New

This week, host Ben Rodgers is joined by newly appointed Cookeville-Putnam County Chamber Of Commerce President & CEO Amy New. They discuss the journey of her career, the Highlands Partnership between Putnam, White, Jackson, and Overton Counties, as well as what the Cookeville-Putnam County Chamber Of Commerce is currently up to. That’s #TRENDING

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

Find out more about photographer Ron Baker, and his PhotoArt Studio & Gallery.

Join host Emily Newman as she sits down with Ron Baker, owner of PhotoArt Studio & Gallery in Cookeville. Find out more about the new PhotoArt Studio & Gallery, Ron’s background in art and photography, and the projects that he continues to work on with local businesses and artists. Susan DeMay of Made By DeMay Ceramics shares her creative process when she goes about making a new piece of art. Emily interviews Bryce McDonald, Producing Director and CEO of the Cumberland County Playhouse, to learn more about where he got his start in theater and his journey in the arts. Emily also chats with Justin Hurst of Journeymanmarbleworx to find our more about how he makes his unique marbles that feature intricate blown glass designs on the inside.

Presented by The Fragrant Mushroom in Sparta. New episodes every Sunday at 8 on Lite Rock 95.9.

This week, find out just how far the combined UCHRA and UCDD have come along.

UCHRA. UCDD. Work done across the Upper Cumberland to assist people. Agents for change in our communities. Acronyms that get thrown around a lot. But do we really understand what both of these agencies do? How they help? The Upper Cumberland Development District was formed in 1969 as a catalyst for growth and regional cooperation. The Upper Cumberland Human Resources Agency was established in 1973 by the Tennessee General Assembly. It’s purpose – to serve as a clearing house for assistance in the fourteen counties of the region. Programs from elderly nutrition to rent and housing assistance to transportation. In 2018, following several scandals and accusations of mismanagement, the organizations came together with the hope of providing better service, more accountability, and stronger collaboration to tackle the new problems being faced by our region. Over the next several weeks, we want to go inside UCHRA and UCDD. We wanted to know how has the transition gone, are the leaders starting to see the results they wanted? Are these two organizations on a different course? And what happens in the future? Mark Farley leads the combined organizations.

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.

City Of Cookeville Mayor Ricky Shelton provides updates on the city and COVID-19

This week, host Ben Rodgers is joined by City Of Cookeville Mayor Ricky Shelton. Together they catch up with everything happening in the city of Cookeville, as well as discussing city operations, summer events in the city, and updates on retail developments. That’s #TRENDING

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

Lillian Hartgrove talks COVID-19 decisions made by the State Board of Education.

Lillian Hartgrove quietly stepped away from the Cookeville-Putnam County Chamber of Commerce this winter. And then COVID-19 happened. For Hartgrove, it meant getting to work as the leader of the State Board of Education. Any thoughts of taking it easy were suddenly put to the side as Hartgrove and the Board began to make tough decisions about what school would look like the rest of the spring semester.

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.

Putnam County Schools’ Corby King & Mark McReynolds offer an end of year update.

This week, host Ben Rodgers is joined by Director Of Putnam County Schools Corby King, and School Business Officer Mark McReynolds. They discuss how the Putnam County School System has adapted to the COVID-19 pandemic, the state of graduation and school sports, school budgets, and what their outlook is for the 2020-2021 school year. That’s #TRENDING

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