Tennessee Tech’s Julie Baker discusses training and education for newer teachers Tennessee Tech trains the greatest number of teachers in the State of Tennessee. As the leader in educator training, the staff at Tennessee Tech understands the challenges facing teachers today, and their own challenge. Many young people are dismissing teaching as a profession. So Tennessee Tech’s administrators and professors ... Read More »

Barbra Tollison shares the history and story of the Upper Cumberland Quilt Trail No doubt you’ve seen signs, you’ve probably seen patterns on the sides of barns, but did you know how the Upper Cumberland Quilt Trails came to be? It’s one of those Upper Cumberland treasures. A project that celebrates our history. One of those behind the project – ... Read More »

Marla Williams talks providing legal aid to vulnerable residents across our area 32 attornies, 48 counties across the state of Tennessee served. A non-profit lawfirm designed to help low income citizens in 5 different practice areas. It is the Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands. The Society gives vulnerable residents across our area an advocate. Marla Williams ... Read More »

By Jessica Kelly For all that people talk about the chocolate, cheese, and wine at Aldi, they really should also add the take-and-bake pizza to the conversation. A lot of people are already wise to them: A company rep once told us that certain stores sell out of pizzas pretty early on Friday nights. But, for the most part, it ... Read More »

The Senate Armed Services Committee will hold a hearing Wednesday to investigate growing problems in the military housing privatization program. More than 200,000 homes on military bases across the country are managed by private contractors. A yearlong investigation by Reuters turned up dangerous living conditions. Senators will ask housing contractors and Pentagon officials how they plan to address the military ... Read More »

Legendary singer and actress Cher is known for her quick wit, chart-topping hits, and award-winning performances. Cher’s life story is now being told on Broadway in “The Cher Show.” The lead is played by three actresses. Gayle King met with the ladies of the show and Cher herself, who opened up about the joys and challenges of bringing her story ... Read More »

In a 2017 CBS News investigation, national security correspondent David Martin spoke to Navy SEALs about the rise of drug use. Now, Rear Adminral Collin Green says a 90-day review is underway to look at those claims. …read more Source:: CBS News Radio National News Read More »

Lawmakers are aiming to vote late Thursday in the hopes of averting another government shutdown …read more Source:: CBS News Radio National News Read More »

By Geraldine Campbell Your freezer is a magical place. It’s a place for pints of ice cream (to devour while binge-watching whatever is new on Netflix); for giant ice cubes (to make adult cocktails); and, most importantly, for nourishing meals (to sustain you when you think your only option is takeout). Obviously, you don’t have to be a wizard in ... Read More »

The idea is sparking debate about a tax on tech companies or a refund to customers who share their data with Facebook and others …read more Source:: CBS News Radio National News Read More »