Cookeville-Putnam Co Tornado Committee members discuss long term rebuilding. The restoration of Putnam County following the March tornado. The work continues. It’s now in a different phase – we’re looking at the long term impacts, and we’re still making sure that those who suffered damage during the tornado are ready to rebuild and have all the tools available that they ... Read More »
Author Archives: Will Hearn
The Scene: Debi Wichman & Clay
Meet Cookeville clay artist Debbie Wickman and learn how nature inspires her art Content hosted by iono.fm Join host Emily Newman as she sits down with Cookeville clay artist Debi Wichman. They discuss some of her clay pieces that she has made, as well as where she finds the inspiration for them in nature and animals. Art Prowl Director Liz ... Read More »
Trending: TSSAA Blue Cross Bowl
Molly Brown discusses the upcoming TSSAA Blue Cross Bowl happening in Cookeville This week, host Ben Rodgers is joined by Molly Brown, Executive Director of the Cookeville-Putnam County Visitors’ Bureau. They address some of the questions and safety precautions surrounding the upcoming TSSAA Blue Cross Bowl football tournament in Cookeville, how to become involved and volunteer for the multi-day ... Read More »
The Scene: Becca Dilldine & Ceramics
Learn about ceramics and the Appalachian Center For Craft with Becca Dilldine. Content hosted by iono.fm Join host Emily Newman as she sits down with local ceramic artist, and gallery manager at the Tennessee Tech Appalachian Center For Craft, Becca Dilldine. They discuss when and how she got into ceramics, her fine arts education at Tennessee Tech, and the differences ... Read More »
Today In The Upper Cumberland: Overton County Recovery Court Pt 2
Judge Daryl Colson discusses the details of the Overton County Recovery Court. Drug recovery courts offer non-violent offenders a place to get back on their feet. In the Upper Cumberland, one such court operates in Overton County. We continue our exploration of how recovery courts work, the requirements that are involved, and the success rate with Overton County Judge Daryl ... Read More »
Trending: Highlands Residential Services
Learn about the Highlands Residential Services with Dow Harris & Chris Cassetty. This week, host Ben Rodgers is joined by Highlands Residential Services Executive Director Dow Harris, and Director Of Operations Chris Cassetty. They discuss the services that they provide to the citizens of the Upper Cumberland, the various counties that they serve, as well as the history of ... Read More »
The Scene: Mixed Media Artist & Poet Robin Smith
This week, get to know local mixed media artist and poet Robin Smith and her art Content hosted by iono.fm Join host Emily Newman as she sits down with local mixed media artist and poet Robin Smith. They discuss when and how she became interested in the arts, how she got started writing poetry, and how it led to her ... Read More »
Today In The Upper Cumberland: Overton County Recovery Court
Judge Daryl Colson discusses the details of the Overton County Recovery Court. The Overton County Recovery Court serves as a collaboration between the DA’s office, probation, treatment providers, and the General Sessions Court Judge. The Court provides successful alternative sentencing to non-violent misdemeanor drug offenders. It also keeps jail space open for those who do break the law. Leading the ... Read More »
Trending: Leadership Putnam
Leadership Putnam’s Jenny Spurlock talks their leadership programs and projects. This week, host Ben Rodgers is joined by Jenny Spurlock with Leadership Putnam They discuss details about their leadership classes, how they help people grow and help their community, their recent Healthcare Day event, as well as some of the previous class projects that have impacted the community. New ... Read More »
The Scene: Artist, Author, & Illustrator Rebecca Stout
Meet Rebecca Stout & learn about her book “Flutterby: The Fantabulous Butterfly” Content hosted by iono.fm Join host Emily Newman as she sits down with fine artist, illustrator, and local author Rebecca Stout. They discuss where her interest in art came from, and “Flutterby: The Fantabulous Butterfly” – the book that she wrote and illustrated. Learn about alternative process photography ... Read More »