The Upper Cumberland will have one of the best views in the nation for the coming solar eclipse. The August 21 event is one that Tennessee Tech Professor Dr. Stephen Robinson, Chairperson in the Physics Department, has been looking forward to for some time.

To call the eclipse a once in a lifetime event…does not do it justice. And it’s an event not just for the science-minded among us. Dr. Robinson explains what we will experience and how it all comes about.

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 Lite Rock 95.9, Rock 93-7, and 106-9 Kicks Country.

Sunday morning, the show airs at 7am on Rock 93-7. Catch the show Sunday night at 6pm on Lite Rock 95.9 and at 7pm on 106-9 Kicks Country. You can also catch Today in The Upper Cumberland Sunday mornings at 7am and Sundays at Noon on News Talk 94.1/AM 1600.

You see lots of real estate signs around the Upper Cumberland these days. And that’s good news for the local economy. The Upper Cumberland has a disproportionate number of renters. Now might be the time to make the switch from paying rent monthly to securing equity.

Daphne Tapp of Guaranty Mortgage has free advice on securing a home mortgage. She says now’s a good time to consider your economics and how that might fit into owning a new home.

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 Lite Rock 95.9, Rock 93-7, and 106-9 Kicks Country.

Sunday morning, the show airs at 7am on Rock 93-7. Catch the show Sunday night at 6pm on Lite Rock 95.9 and at 7pm on 106-9 Kicks Country. You can also catch Today in The Upper Cumberland Sunday mornings at 7am and Sundays at Noon on News Talk 94.1/AM 1600.

More and more cases of hepatitis, especially hepatitis C, are being reported nationwide including right here in the Upper Cumberland. The cases are tied to the reemergence of intravenous drug usage. Dr Don Grisham is Regional Medical Director of the Upper Cumberland Regional Health Office.

The regional health offices around the Upper Cumberland have stepped up their efforts to fight. Dr. Grisham explains what you might find with someone dealing with Hepatitis C.

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 Lite Rock 95.9, Rock 93-7, and 106-9 Kicks Country.

Sunday morning, the show airs at 7am on Rock 93-7. Catch the show Sunday night at 6pm on Lite Rock 95.9 and at 7pm on 106-9 Kicks Country. You can also catch Today in The Upper Cumberland Sunday mornings at 7am and Sundays at Noon on News Talk 94.1/AM 1600.

Expanding broadband access has been a statewide focus so far in 2017. The Legislature has already approved money to help the entire state grow its access to high speed internet. The Upper Cumberland Development District identified this as an issue that needed to be addressed in our area during its 2015 review.

The good news: we, as a region, are in good shape. That’s according to Megan Farris Choate. She serves as Assistant Director of Economic and Community Development for UCDD. She says the way local government and agencies see broadband as an economic tool….takes many shapes.

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 Lite Rock 95.9, Rock 93-7, and 106-9 Kicks Country.

Sunday morning, the show airs at 7am on Rock 93-7. Catch the show Sunday night at 6pm on Lite Rock 95.9 and at 7pm on 106-9 Kicks Country. You can also catch Today in The Upper Cumberland Sunday mornings at 7am and Sundays at Noon on News Talk 94.1/AM 1600.

Barbie’s gotten thousands of different looks over the years, but Ken has basically always looked the same. That all just changed big time. Except, you know, down there.

Mattel just announced they’re rolling out a huge variety of new Ken dolls. There are seven different skin tones, three different body types, and nine hairstyles.

The body types are regular, slender, and, quote, “broad.” Basically, that’s a “dad bod,” although from the pictures, he’s really not that broad.

The hairstyles are getting the most attention though, mainly because one of them is a Man Bun!! The other one that’s pretty unexpected is corn rows . . . but no one’s really talking about that, because everyone’s focused on that man bun.

Ten of these new Kens hit stores yesterday, and five more are going to roll out over the next few months.

It’s been a weird year for jeans. Companies have sold $425 jeans pre-stained with mud . . . ones that are totally see-through . . . ones with detachable legs that convert to jorts . . . and ones that reveal an adjustable amount of butt crack.

And the newest stupid jeans are . . . TOTALLY CROTCHLESS. A French company called Y/Project made jeans that are basically a denim belt with a few straps that attach to the legs . . . so your entire pelvic region is completely uncovered.

And they can be yours for $570. Please don’t buy them.

There’s something for all ages at Cookeville’s Red, White, And Boom 4th Of July Celebration! Celebrate America’s 241^st birthday presented by Nissan Of Cookeville, Life Church, the City of Cookeville and the stations of Stonecom.

There’s something for all ages at Cookeville’s Red, White, And Boom 4th Of July Celebration! Celebrate America’s 241^st birthday presented by Nissan Of Cookeville, Life Church, the City of Cookeville and the stations of Stonecom.

Downtown Cookeville will turn into a splish-splashing fun place for your family this Fourth Of July Weeekend. 106-9 Kicks Country’s SlideCKVL presented by Nissan Of Cookeville.

Enjoy the 1,000 foot slip and slide with your kids Saturday July 1 and Sunday July 2. Saturday, slide from from Noon until 10pm. Sunday, you can slide from Noon until 8pm. Grab your swimsuit and inner tube and slide down Broad Street starting at the Courthouse Square. Hang on as the water propels you down the hill before your big splash near Dogwood Park.

Keep yourself hydrated while you slide with food and drinks from local vendors and civic groups at the bottom of the slide thanks to Cookeville CityScape. You can also enjoy the KidZone in Dogwood Park with plenty of fun for smaller kids.

Special-Priced Tickets are on sale now at the Cookeville Performing Arts Center. Save on your SlideCKVL tickets by buying them early. Day-Of Tickets and Armband Pickup will be located next to Borden’s Jewelry. Day-of sales will be cash only.

To participate in SlideCKVL, you must:

• Be at least 5 years old and at least 46 inches high
• Sign an injury release form
• Ride on an inner tube or inflatable float – one person per tune

No refunds, rain checks or cancellations.

It’s SlideCKVL presented by Nissan Of Cookeville and 106-9 Kicks Country.

What’s more All-American than hunting for a bargain? You’re sure to find one as part of the 2017 Firecracker Flea Market at the Putnam County Fairgrounds, Friday June 30 and Saturday July 1.

It’s two days of one-of-a-kind crafts and treasures…maybe a piece of history…perhaps that thing you’ve been searching for. Find it during the Firecracker Flea Market featuring more than 50 vendors. It’s Friday and Saturday 8am-8pm both days. Admission is free.

Reserve your booth now for three days of bargain, one-of-a-kind gifts, great food and fun. Booths are available now through PutnamCounty Parks and Recreation. Space is limited so get your booth now. See the booth layouts and prices by calling the Parks and Rec office at 526-8015.

It’s a red, white and blue shopping spectacular…the 2017 Firecracker Flea Market. Friday June 30 and Saturday July 1 at the PutnamCounty Fairgrounds.

Celebrate America’s birthday with a pure American classic! Amazing cars, classic trucks and revved-up cycles will be on display during the Red White & Boom Classic Car Cruise, Saturday July 1 from Noon until 4pm at the Putnam County Fairgrounds. It’s free to show your cars and free for those wanting to see this special show.

Bring your classics to the Fairgrounds – enter through the West Gates off Walnut Avenue only. The first 200 drivers will receive a dash plate.

Prizes will be given away every 30 minutes during the show….plus there will be plenty of great classic music…and delicious food at the Fairgrounds. As you enjoy the classic cruise-in, get registered for a 50-50 drawing, to be given away at 3:45pm.

Help make this the biggest show between Nashville and Knoxville….and celebrate the fourth. Bring your classic vehicles to the Putnam County Fairgrounds and show them off. And show up to see all these classic cars, trucks, and motorcycles too!

It’s the Red White & Boom Classic Car Cruise Saturday the first at the Putnam County Fairgrounds. For questions, call (931) 260-8020.