Friday, April 26, 2024
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Today In The Upper Cumberland: Summit For Soldiers

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 »

The Scene: J3P0’s Artistry

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 »

Today In The Upper Cumberland: Economic Development

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 »

The Scene: Kip Kniep & Silversmithing

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 »

Today In The Upper Cumberland: Maternal And Child Health Pt 2

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 »

The Scene: The Angry Ironsmith

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 »

Today In The Upper Cumberland: Maternal And Child Health

CRMC’s Rebecca Kojak discusses efforts to improve maternal and child health. The state of Tennessee has been focused in recent years in trying to improve the health of infants born in the state. Efforts to try and improve prenatal care. Efforts to work on what happens after a baby is born. Everything from breastfeeding to safe sleep. Cookeville Regional’s Birthing ... Read More »

The Scene: Abby Weeden & Photography And Jewelry Making

Meet photographer, and owner of Edison Hills Polymer Clay Jewelry, Abby Weeden.  Join host Andrea Kruszka as she sits down with photographer, and owner of Edison Hills Polymer Clay Jewelry, Abby Weeden. They discuss how she got started in both photography, and making her own jewelry, the current projects that she is working on, as well as who some ... Read More »

Today In The Upper Cumberland: Overdoses

Suzanne Angel & Colby Lane discuss the growing epidemic of overdoses in the UC. It’s seemingly a weekly occurrence across the Upper Cumberland, and the numbers are growing exponentially – the number of people who are suffering drug overdoses. Part of the reason – pills, powder, and other substances that are being laced with fentanyl. We go inside the epidemic ... Read More »

The Scene: Patrick Dudney & Stone Sculpting

Get to know the life and creative process of local stone sculptor Patrick Dudney  Join host Andrea Kruszka as she sits down with sculptor Patrick Dudney. They discuss how he got started with stone sculpting, the different types of stone that he works with, what his artistic process is like once he begins to sculpt a new piece, as ... Read More »