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Betsy Knotts and John Greet discuss the county budgeting process for 2020-2021.

This week, host Ben Rodgers is joined by Betsy Knotts, Director of Local Government Finance, and John Greer, Utilities Specialist with the Office of the Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury. With the June 30th deadline quickly approaching, they discuss county operating budgets for the 2020-2021 fiscal year, the office that regulates those budgets, and the challenges that utility boards have when it comes to their budgeting. That’s #TRENDING

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

This week, get to know local pyrography artist Justin Blackmon on The Scene.

Join Host Emily Newman as she sits down with Justin Blackmon, a local pyrography artist in Cookeville. They discuss the art of pyrography and wood burning, how he got his start in the arts, as well as his artistic process when it comes to this unforgiving art form. Find out more about how carver Emma Levitz, owner of Little Mountain Stone Works, creates her sculptures from start to finish. Get to know mixed media artist Betty Turner, and the story behind one of the cards from her line of greeting cards. Emily also chats with Jay Replogle of Replogle Armory to learn about his custom knife work, and where his interest in metalwork comes from.

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

Join author Paula Casey to learn the Upper Cumberland’s part in women’s suffrage

It is the 100th anniversary of women gaining the right to vote. And you may not know it, but Tennessee played a central role in making that happen across our nation, and there were efforts all across the Upper Cumberland in 1919 and 1920 that led the Tennessee legislature to make that move. We explore the history of women’s suffrage with author Paula Casey. She served as president of the Tennessee Women’s Suffrage Monument. She’s also written exclusively on this anniversary, and the women and men who moved the issue forward – some of them, Upper Cumberland residents.

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 Tornado Relief Committee members provide relief effort updates.

This week, host Ben Rodgers is joined by Putnam County Tornado Relief Committee members Melinda Keifer, John Bell, and Bob Bell. They discuss how the Committee came to be as a result of the March 3rd Putnam County Tornado, their mission and goals, and how the Committee has assisted those impacted by the tornado. That’s #TRENDING

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

This week, get to know Cookeville abstract sculptor and jeweler Charles Stevens.

Join Host Emily Newman as she sits down with Charles Stevens, an abstract sculptor and jeweler in Cookeville. They discuss how he got his start as a sculptor, and where he finds inspiration for his abstract 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.

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.