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 »

We continue to examine the lessons learned from the March 3rd tornado aftermath. As we move into the fall, another phase of the tornado aftermath begins. That is assessment, and what comes next. What plans need to be put in place for the next storm or some other type of disaster? We continue our conversation with Tyler Smith, Putnam County ... Read More »

Learn about the Putnam Co Parks & Recreation department with John Ross Albertson  This week, host Ben Rodgers is joined by Putnam County Parks and Recreation Director, John Ross Albertson. They discuss the services provided by the Parks and Recreation department, the department’s budget and funding sources, the state of community sports and tournaments/events due to COVID-19, and more. ... Read More »

This week, get to know TTU graphic design student Flavia Gjishti and her work. Content hosted by iono.fm Join host Emily Newman as she sits down with Tennessee Tech graphic design student Flavia Gjishti. They discuss the various mediums she enjoys creating in, such as water colors and photography, and the differences between working with them. Jay Replogle of Replogle ... Read More »

This week, we examine the lessons learned from the March 3rd tornado aftermath. The clean up and support have been big parts of the tornado aftermath since the March storms roared through Putnam County. Another part of the aftermath has been assessment. What lessons were learned? What things need to be done better? Today we examine those lessons from emergency ... Read More »

This week, find out how Cookeville artist Austin Messner draws his ink portraits Content hosted by iono.fm Join host Emily Newman as she sits down with Cookeville ink artist Austin Messner. They discuss some of the various portraits he’s drawn, and how and where he finds the inspiration for his various pieces. Cookeville graphic artist Haley Kissell discusses her experience ... Read More »

Program manager Denise Dillon discusses the services offered at Genesis House. One in four women, and one in ten men, experience domestic violence. It can take various forms – physical, emotional, sexual, or psychological. And the domestic violence cases across the nation have increased exponentially during the COVID-19 outbreak. That’s certainly been the case in the Upper Cumberland as well. ... Read More »

Find out more about the craft of woodturning with Cookeville artist John Lucas. Content hosted by iono.fm Join host Emily Newman as she sits down with Cookeville woodturner and artist John Lucas. They discuss how he got into the craft of woodturning, and the various projects he enjoys working on alongside fellow woodturners. Find out more about how carver Emma ... Read More »

Find out how the Small Business Development District is helping business owners. Whether it’s help with planning, marketing, or trying to make your business grow, the Small Business Development Center is a resource for local businesses across the Upper Cumberland. The Center moved this year from under the guidance of Tennessee Tech to the Upper Cumberland Development District. In addition ... Read More »

Van Buren Co Commissioners Will Maxwell and Henry Seamons discuss the new budget  This week, host Ben Rodgers is joined by Van Buren County Commissioners and Budget Committee members Will Maxwell and Henry Seamons. They discuss the new county budget passed this year, adjustments made during the process of creating the budget, and the new property tax increase in ... Read More »