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Learn about the history of Upper Cumberland music with Bettye and Graham Kash.

Tennessee has a rich musical history. You think of Nashville, of course. Memphis comes to mind with the blues and rock and roll. Some would understand the importance of Bristol in creating country music. But what about the Upper Cumberland’s musical heritage? Bettye and Graham Kash have spent their lives studying that, and playing the music, learning it, and keeping it alive.

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, at 7 on 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 on The Scene, learn about Silver Point glass artist Tabitha Thierjung.

Join host Emily Newman as she sits down with Silver Point glass artist Tabitha Thierjung. They discuss what led to her wanting to be an artist, what her artistic process is like from start to finish, as well as where she finds her inspiration, and how she incorporates that inspiration into her art.

Presented by The Fragrant Mushroom in Sparta. New episodes every Sunday at 9 on Lite Rock 95.9.

Learn about stroke with Cookeville Regional’s Dr. Mark Tedord and Dr. Joe Jestus

In 2018, stroke accounted for about 1 out of every 19 deaths in the United States. The actual number of stroke deaths has increased some 10% in the last decade. What do we know about stroke? How can it be prevented? Who does it impact? Our visit today with Dr. Mark Tedford, and Dr. Joe Jestus from Cookeville Regional Medical 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, at 7 on 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 Sparta digital artist Brianna Wainright, and her unique style.

Join host Emily Newman as she sits down with Sparta digital artist Brianna Wainright. The discuss how and when she became interested in art, how she comes up with her ideas, as well as where she draws inspiration from for her style of digital art.

Presented by The Fragrant Mushroom in Sparta. New episodes every Sunday at 9 on Lite Rock 95.9.

Thomas Savage and Judy Roitman discuss signing up for affordable health care.

If you are without health care, the Affordable Care Act has extended the deadlines to get you insured this spring. The Tennessee Health Care Campaign is helping educate Tennesseans about the options that are available. The Campaign was founded in 1989 as a statewide nonprofit focused on giving all residents health care access. Thomas Savage of the Putnam County NAACP is helping to share that story across the Upper Cumberland. Judy Roitman is Executive Director of the Tennessee Health Care Campaign.

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, at 7 on 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 metalsmith and blacksmith Anthony Alcorn, and how he got his start.

Join host Emily Newman as she sits down with local metalsmith and blacksmith, Anthony Alcorn. They discuss how he got his start in metalsmithing, his step by step process on how he makes some of his more intricate pieces, as well as where he finds inspiration for his various types of projects.

Presented by The Fragrant Mushroom in Sparta. New episodes every Sunday at 9 on Lite Rock 95.9.

Get to know Eric Walker, and why he decided to run for Cookeville City Council.

Working on the City Council of a community the size of Cookeville takes some long hours, and you certainly don’t do it for the pay. You do it because of a love of the community. Eric Walker says he realized he wanted to give back to the city of Cookeville – that’s why he made the decision to run for City Council.

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, at 7 on 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 blacksmithing with Andrew Reist, owner of Oak Lawn Blacksmith.

Join host Emily Newman as she sits down with Andrew Reist, owner of Oak Lawn Blacksmith. They discuss why he chose to major in Art Education and how blacksmithing played a large role in that decision, how he creates a piece from start to finish, as well as where he finds the inspiration to create his various works.

Presented by The Fragrant Mushroom in Sparta. New episodes every Sunday at 9 on Lite Rock 95.9.

Sheila Barker, Summer Davenport discuss social media and the power of being nice

A recent federal study found social media is profoundly changing the way many people interact. It has become a place where people can how little restraint. The old saying “If you can’t say something nice” has been replaced with “I don’t care, I want my opinion out there.” Educators across our region are saying this is having an impact on kids. “Be Kind” weeks have been held in several counties trying to teach kids some of the basic skills that many of us in the adult population have lost. Sheila Barker is a Social-Emotional Wellness Coordinator for the Putnam County Schools. Summer Davenport is a School Counselor at Cane Creek Elementary.

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, at 7 on 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.

Meet Megean Hershey, jewelry designer, and owner of Crystal Chrysalis Creations.

Join host Emily Newman as she sits down with Cookeville jewelry designer and owner of Crystal Chrysalis Creations, Megean Hershey. They discuss where the name of her business comes from, what her artistic process is like when creating one of her pieces, as well as how the Upper Cumberland area inspires her.

Presented by The Fragrant Mushroom in Sparta. New episodes every Sunday at 9 on Lite Rock 95.9.