Find out more about painting outdoors with local plein air painter Carol Stevens

Join host Emily Newman as she sits down with Carol Stevens, a plein air painter from Crossville. They discuss the unique challenges of painting outdoors, and the tools and mediums she carries with her when going out to paint. Local ceramics artist Marilee Hall discusses her artistic process when she designs a new piece. Art Prowl Director Liz Kassera interviews Debi Wichman to learn about her pottery and her studio. Emily also chats with Matt Sandlin of Hippies & Gypsies Co. to find out how he got his start in making jewelry.

Presented by The Fragrant Mushroom in Sparta. New episodes every Sunday at 9 on Lite Rock 95.9.

Signature Algood CEO Lee Rooney discusses the early & recent COVID-19 outbreaks.

This week, a cluster of COVID-19 cases at NHC McMinnville – a total of 27 positive tests, including 17 COVID patients. It reminded us what happened early in the COVID-19 outbreak at Signature Healthcare in Algood – a similar type of outbreak. Signature Algood CEO Lee Rooney led the long term care facility through the outbreak.

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 Rock 93-7, 106-9 Kicks Country, and at 8 on Lite Rock 95.9.

If you miss it Saturday, you can catch Today In The Upper Cumberland again, Sunday. The show airs Sunday morning at 7am on Rock 93-7 and News Talk 94.1/AM 1600, Sundays at Noon on News Talk 94.1/AM 1600, and Sunday night at 6pm on Lite Rock 95.9 and at 7pm on 106-9 Kicks Country.

Fentress Co’s Jimmy Johnson & Smith Co’s Jeff Mason discuss the 2020-2021 budget

This week, host Ben Rodgers is joined by Fentress County Executive Jimmy Johnson, and Smith County Mayor Jeff Mason. With deadlines quickly approaching, they discuss county operating budgets for the 2020-2021 fiscal year, expected tax increases or changes, and the challenges surrounding developing those budgets given recent events in the Upper Cumberland. That’s #TRENDING

New episodes every Friday at 8am on News Talk 94.1.

Join Stonecom Radio in celebrating the life and local radio career of Bill Penn.

Join Stonecom Radio and members of the community in remembering the life and career of one of Upper Cumberland local radio’s finest – Bill Penn.

Celebrate the work of Putnam County Emergency’s Brandon Smith and Tyler Smith.

On this weekend where we celebrate those who gave all, we celebrate the work of Brandon Smith and Tyler Smith, part of Putnam County’s emergency team that performed so well during the March 3rd tornado. Tyler Smith is Emergency Management Director. Brandon Smith is Assistant Director, and Putnam County’s 911 Public Safety Coordinator.

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 Rock 93-7, 106-9 Kicks Country, and at 8 on Lite Rock 95.9.

If you miss it Saturday, you can catch Today In The Upper Cumberland again, Sunday. The show airs Sunday morning at 7am on Rock 93-7 and News Talk 94.1/AM 1600, Sundays at Noon on News Talk 94.1/AM 1600, and Sunday night at 6pm on Lite Rock 95.9 and at 7pm on 106-9 Kicks Country.

Learn more about Nancy Donadio’s Tennessee inspired works this week on The Scene

Join host Emily Newman as she sits down with Nancy Donadio of Nancy Donadio Art.  They discuss her impressionistic oil paintings, how she got her start painting murals, and where she finds inspiration for her Tennessee inspired pieces. Learn about alternative process photography with Jeremy Blair, and his innovative process for achieving the unique effect on his images. Maggie Sunsera of Forest Gems describes the process behind her “wearable art” silk pieces, and offers advice on how to wear them or utilize them around the home. Emily also chats with local woodworking artist Brad Sells to learn how he got his start in woodworking.

Presented by The Fragrant Mushroom in Sparta. New episodes every Sunday at 9 on Lite Rock 95.9.

This week, get to know local Cookeville artist Marilyn Aitken and her paintings.

Join Host Emily Newman as she sits down with local Cookeville artist Marilyn Aitken. They discuss how she got into painting, and the processes and textures she uses to create her abstract, realism paintings. Learn about alternative process photography with Jeremy Blair, and his innovative process for achieving the unique effect on his images. Art Prowl Director Liz Kassera interviews Debi Wichman to learn about her pottery and her studio. Emily also chats with Jennifer Luna to learn more about her textile design business – Maple Moon Designs.

Presented by The Fragrant Mushroom in Sparta. New episodes every Sunday at 8 on Lite Rock 95.9.

Join author Paula Casey to learn the Upper Cumberland’s part in women’s suffrage

During this 100th anniversary of women’s suffrage, we look back with Tennessee historian Paula Casey. Once women got the right to vote in 1920, with Tennessee the final state to pass the constitutional amendment, women found their voice across the nation. And more importantly, found their voice across the Upper Cumberland.

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 Rock 93-7, 106-9 Kicks Country, and at 8 on Lite Rock 95.9.

If you miss it Saturday, you can catch Today In The Upper Cumberland again, Sunday. The show airs Sunday morning at 7am on Rock 93-7 and News Talk 94.1/AM 1600, Sundays at Noon on News Talk 94.1/AM 1600, and Sunday night at 6pm on Lite Rock 95.9 and at 7pm on 106-9 Kicks Country.

Betsy Knotts and John Greet discuss the county budgeting process for 2020-2021.

This week, host Ben Rodgers is joined by Betsy Knotts, Director of Local Government Finance, and John Greer, Utilities Specialist with the Office of the Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury. With the June 30th deadline quickly approaching, they discuss county operating budgets for the 2020-2021 fiscal year, the office that regulates those budgets, and the challenges that utility boards have when it comes to their budgeting. That’s #TRENDING

New episodes every Friday at 8am on News Talk 94.1.

This week, get to know local pyrography artist Justin Blackmon on The Scene.

Join Host Emily Newman as she sits down with Justin Blackmon, a local pyrography artist in Cookeville. They discuss the art of pyrography and wood burning, how he got his start in the arts, as well as his artistic process when it comes to this unforgiving art form. Find out more about how carver Emma Levitz, owner of Little Mountain Stone Works, creates her sculptures from start to finish. Get to know mixed media artist Betty Turner, and the story behind one of the cards from her line of greeting cards. Emily also chats with Jay Replogle of Replogle Armory to learn about his custom knife work, and where his interest in metalwork comes from.

Presented by The Fragrant Mushroom in Sparta. New episodes every Sunday at 8 on Lite Rock 95.9.