Learn about wig masters with Cumberland County Playhouse’s Jens Crain-Foster.

Join host Emily Newman as she sits down with Jens Crain-Foster, choreographer and wig master at Cumberland County Playhouse in Crossville. They discuss how she got her start in the arts, and what it’s like working with wigs for Playhouse productions. Tennessee Tech student Jesse Filoteo of Filoteo Illustrations discusses his design process, and the various tools that he uses when painting. Emily interviews Bryce McDonald, Producing Director and CEO of the Cumberland County Playhouse, to learn more about where he got his start in theater and his journey in the arts. Emily also chats with Stephanie Barnes of Steph Barnes Wearables & Interiors to learn more about the business side of her artistic career, and the various projects she enjoys working on.

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

Explore the risk of reopening the economy with Dr. Brent Staton and Dr. Ty Webb.

The calendar turns to May, and the COVID-19 fight turns to getting the economy back to some form of normalcy. It’s not going to be easy. We explore some of the risk of reopening the economy, and the things that all of us need to know as we get back to “normal” with Dr. Brent Staton and Dr. Ty Webb. They’re with the Cumberland Center for Healthcare Innovation.

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.

This week, County Executive Ben Danner talks COVID-19’s impact on Overton County

This week, host Ben Rodgers is joined by Overton County Executive Ben Danner. He provides an update on the operations in Overton County as they adapt to changes brought on by COVID-19, as well as discussing the county’s budget outlook for the 2021 fiscal year. That’s #TRENDING

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

Find out how Haven brings his imagination to life through his custom woodworking

Join host Emily Newman as she sits down with Haven of Haven’s Wardenclyffe. They discuss his custom woodworking, and how he brings his imagination to life through his work. Tennessee Tech student Jesse Filoteo of Filoteo Illustrations discusses his design process, and the various tools that he uses when painting. Emily interviews Bryce McDonald, Producing Director and CEO of the Cumberland County Playhouse, to learn more about where he got his start in theater and his journey in the arts. Emily also chats with Stephanie Barnes of Steph Barnes Wearables & Interiors to learn more about the business side of her artistic career, and the various projects she enjoys working on.

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

This week improve your knowledge of COVID-19 with Dr. Brent Staton & Dr. Ty Webb

The next phase of our fight against COVID-19 is set to begin. A gradual reopening of the Tennessee economy – Monday with restaurants, Wednesday with retail establishments. Governor Bill Lee emphasized Friday the economic benefits of reopening the economy, but he quickly pointed out if Tennesseans don’t continue to learn and focus about COVID-19, and practice the things that we know that will work, we’ll find ourselves right in the middle of more economic hardship. So lets focus on the learning as we bring aboard Dr. Brent Staton and Dr. Ty Webb with the Cumberland Center for Healthcare Innovation.

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.

This week, Mayor Allen Foster discusses COVID-19’s impact on Cumberland County.

This week, host Ben Rodgers is joined by Cumberland County Mayor Allen Foster. They discuss how COVID-19 is impacting Cumberland County and their operations, the introduction of new technology to assist county government, and the adjustments that the county has made to continue to function and serve the public. That’s #TRENDING

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

Learn more about Carol Ludgate’s abstract acrylic pieces this week on The Scene.

Join host Emily Newman as she sits down with Carol Ludgate of Carol Ludgate Art. Learn more about her figurative and abstract acrylic pieces, and where she got her start in the arts. Find out more about Kathy Reed’s semiprecious gemstone jewelry, and the process that she uses in creating her jewelry. Emily interviews Bryce McDonald, Producing Director and CEO of the Cumberland County Playhouse, to learn more about where he got his start in theater and his journey in the arts. Emily also chats with Haven of Haven’s Wardenclyffe to learn more about his custom woodworking.

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

Genesis House’s Denise Dillon discusses the recent increase in domestic violence

Disturbing news this week amidst our fight against COVID-19. The number of domestic violence cases across the Upper Cumberland have doubled since the outbreak began. Denise Dillon is program director for Genesis House. She sat down with our Marcia Lee to talk about the plight of so many women in our region.

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.

Putnam County Assessor of Property Steve Pierce discusses the impact of COVID-19

This week, host Ben Rodgers is joined by Putnam County Assessor of Property Steve Pierce. They discuss how COVID-19 has affected the functions of the office and employees in the Property Assessor department, including Governor Lee’s extended stay at home order through April 30. That’s #TRENDING

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

Learn more about Raw Artt’s Raven Williamson and the tools she uses for her art.

Join host Emily Newman as she sits down with Raven Williamson of Raw Artt. They discuss her digital and painted art, and the tools that she uses for each medium, as well as how she got started creating art. Find out more about Kathy Reed’s semiprecious gemstone jewelry, and the process that she uses in creating her jewelry. Sheila Scruggs interviews Josh Barnwell to find out more about how he incorporates nature into his art and jewelry. Emily also chats with Carol Ludgate of Carol Ludgate Art to learn more about her figurative and abstract acrylic pieces, and where she got her start in the arts.

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