Learn about Cookeville Mother’s Circle and their mission to help out new moms. Infant mortality rates across the state of Tennessee have remained fairly steady over the last 10 years. There is good news in the numbers. Poverty has decreased in Tennessee among young mothers. Teen births have decreased better than 30% over the last 6 years. But drinking and ... Read More »

Learn more about local woodturner Skip Ritter, and the types of projects he does  Join host Andrea Kruszka as she sits down with local woodturner Skip Ritter. They discuss his background and how he got his start working with wood, his consignment and commission work that he does, as what as what he considers to be the best parts ... Read More »

TTU Diversity Coordinator Dr. Roberts Owens discusses diversity across our area. Diversity is a much talked about term – so what is the picture of diversity in our area? Is this a welcoming community? What kind of challenges are present across our diverse region? We put that question to Tennessee Tech’s Diversity Coordinator – Dr. Robert Owens. Today In The ... Read More »

This week on The Scene, get to know Cookeville watercolor artist Leah Looper.  Join host Andrea Kruszka as she sits down with Cookeville watercolor artist Leah Looper. They discuss how she got her start in watercolors, and art in general, how she got her Etsy shop started selling crafty items and paintings, as well as who some of her ... Read More »

Steve Redenbaugh discusses Summit For Soliders and its mission to help veterans. What began as a personal journey is now helping veterans across the state of Tennessee deal with the after effects of serving in the military. Steve Redenbaugh is part of Summit For Soldiers. Today In The Upper Cumberland airs each weekend as a way to introduce you to ... Read More »

Learn more about local painter and muralist Jackie Allen with J3P0’s Artistry.  Join host Andrea Kruszka as she sits down with local painter and muralist Jackie Allen with J3P0’s Artistry. They discuss how she developed an interest in art by painting her shoes in middle school, the projects that she’s currently working on, including one project that is a ... Read More »

Angela Regitko discusses Upper Cumberland economic and community development. Today we go instead the economic and community development work being done on behalf of the Upper Cumberland with Angela Regitko. She is the Upper Cumberland Regional Director with the Department of Economic and Community Development. Today In The Upper Cumberland airs each weekend as a way to introduce you to ... Read More »

Meet silversmith Kip Kniep, and learn more about the upcoming First Friday event  Join host Andrea Kruszka as she sits down with silversmith Kip Kniep, and Celine Kniep. They discuss how Kip got started as a silversmith and how he developed his talent, what the design process for him looks like from start to finish when beginning a new ... Read More »

CRMC’s Rebecca Kojak discusses efforts to improve maternal and child health. New technologies, greater knowledge – both have changed the birthing process. Cookeville Regional’s Birthing Center is at the forefront of that new era. We continue our discussion today about current issues related to infant health, and the safety of mothers with Rebecca Kojak. She is the Director of CRMC’s ... Read More »

This week, find out more about the work of The Angry Ironsmith Jimmy Reilly.  Join host Andrea Kruszka as she sits down with The Angry Ironsmith Jimmy Reilly. They discuss how he got into being a metal artist, how he got started with paint and pastels first, the current projects that he is working on, as well as a ... Read More »