When you think of oil and gas production in the United States…you think of Texas first. Maybe Alaska next…California? Sure. Those three states account for the biggest percentage of oil production….some 930 million barrels annually. Oil in Tennessee? Yes. And more than you think. And the area of interest…well right under your feet. We explore oil and gas production with Dr. Jeannette Wolak…she is an assistant professor ... Read More »

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 ... Read More »

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 ... Read More »

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 ... Read More »

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 ... Read More »

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, ... Read More »

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 ... Read More »

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

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 ... Read More »

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 ... Read More »