The Scene

Karyn discusses her business with the DIY background and Cookeville’s art scene. Join host Andrea Kruszka as she talks with the owner of the Arts Garage, Karyn Miller. They look at discussing Karyn’s DIY studio that both tourists and locals alike find interesting, some of her most interesting guests that she’s encountered, and what stands out about this area and ... Read More »

Sandy & Bill talk about their works in ceramics, photography, & shows they’re in Join host Andrea Kruszka as she meets with Cookeville ceramic artist Sandy Miller and photographer Bill Miller. The group looks at Sandy and Bill’s background with one working in ceramics and the other in photography, some of the photography that Bill has produced that’s apart of ... Read More »

Tiffany talks all things Made Here Market from vendors to cool items to buy. Join host Andrea Kruszka as she talks to Tiffany Anton from The Biz Foundry. The duo discusses what makes Made Here Market different from other markets in the area like this, some of the vendors that’ll be apart of this year’s market, and helping the makers ... Read More »

Seth discusses the fashion department and any big event’s that are coming up. Join host Andrea Kruszka as she sits down with fashion department major and TTU senior Seth Overton. The duo talks on Seth’s introduction to fashion and having interest in seeing the outfits on different Red Carpet events, working on a photoshoot for the May issue of Cookeville ... Read More »

Zoey discusses the talent of crocheting she picked up & projects she’s done. Join host Andrea Kruszka as she visits with crochet artist and owner of Hooked On Handmade, Zoey Hook. Andrea and Zoey talk about picking up crocheting after being unable to paint after her eyesight declining, some of the favorite projects she’s done and styles she uses, and ... Read More »

Craig speaks on how he was led to a life with music & recaps TTU’s latest choir. Join host Andrea Kruszka as she meets with Craig Zamer, a TTU professor from the School of Music. Craig talks about how a certain musical Craig saw as a kid led him to a career in music, the “Unity in the Community” event ... Read More »

The cast of The Little Mermaid Jr. discusses the production and upcoming shows. Join host Andrea Kruszka as she meets with Prescott South Middle School Music Teacher Ashley Francis and the cast of the school’s play The Little Mermaid Jr. The group goes over how Ashley Francis, the producer/director, chose this production, all of the stuff that went into the ... Read More »

Kat discusses her music background going all the way back to when she was a kid. Join host Andrea Kruszka as she visits with Kat Starr, of Kat Starr Music here in Cookeville. They discuss how Kat got started in playing music, where Kat gets her song inspirations and some tips she gives on getting those inspirations, and what the ... Read More »

Meet new Program Manager for the Appalachian Center For Craft, Ashley Lusiettot.  Join host Andrea Kruszka as she sits down with painter, sculptor, and the new Program Manager for the Appalachian Center For Craft, Ashley Lusiettot. They discuss her background coming from Wisconsin, her preferred mediums of painting and sculpting, as well as her style of art, as well ... Read More »

This week, get to know Baxter artist Ken West, and how he got his start in art.  Join host Andrea Kruszka as she sits down with Baxter artist Ken West. They discuss how his brother’s art inspired him to take up drawing, the various mediums he enjoys working in, his favorite kind of background noise and music to have ... Read More »