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This week, join Governor Bill Lee in discussing school reopening & other issues.

For Governor Bill Lee, the focus over the past month has been getting young people back to learning. Whether that’s the reopening of school systems statewide, or getting college students back on campus. Using COVID cases as a simple judge, things have gone better than most would have expected. We sat down to talk school reopening and other issues with Tennessee’s first term governor.

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 about the services provided by the Naifeh Center for Effective Leadership.

This week, host Ben Rodgers is joined by Macel Ely, Executive Director of the Naifeh Center for Effective Leadership. They discuss what the Naifeh Center for Effective Leadership does, the various types of training and services they provide, and how they train public servants to be better leaders and members of their communities.

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

This week, meet Cookeville artist Jennifer Luna, owner of Maple Moon Designs.

Join Host Emily Newman as she sits down with Cookeville artist Jennifer Luna, owner of Maple Moon Designs. They discuss her textile and block print making processes, where she finds her inspiration, and her involvement in Art Prowl. Susan DeMay of Made By DeMay Ceramics shares her creative process when she goes about making a new piece of art.  Art Prowl Director Liz Kassera interviews Debi Wichman to learn about her pottery and her studio. Emily also chats with Justin Hurst of Journeymanmarbleworx to find our more about how he makes his unique marbles that feature intricate blown glass designs on the inside.

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

Putnam County Tax Assessor Steve Pierce helps clear up the tax appraisal process

It is tax appraisal season as assessors touch every single property in the county making sure the accuracy of the information and the correct property assessment. Today we continue our understanding of how the tax assessment process works with Putnam County’s Tax Assessor Steve Pierce.

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.

Congressman John Rose discusses the CARES Act, stimulus packages, & relief funds

This week, host Ben Rodgers is joined by Congressman John Rose, U.S. Representative for Tennessee’s 6th congressional district. They discuss the CARES Act, stimulus packages, Coronavirus relief funds, and get to know more about his life and career.

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

This week, get to know Cookeville bladesmith Jay Replogle of Replogle Armory.

Join Host Emily Newman as she sits down with Cookeville bladesmith Jay Replogle of Replogle Armory. They discuss what bladesmithing is, how he forges his knives and swords, and the various contests and programs he’s been a part of over the years. Find out more about how carver Emma Levitz, owner of Little Mountain Stone Works, creates her sculptures from start to finish. Billy Mac interviews Emily Bohannon of BeeslysDesigns to find out how she got her start creating art. 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.

Putnam County Tax Assessor Steve Pierce helps clear up the tax appraisal process

The tax appraisal process began in Putnam County last week. State officials helped prepare those inside Steve Pierce’s office to begin this important process. It is a process that is often misunderstood. Steve Pierce is Putnam County’s Tax Assessor.

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.

Byrdstown Mayor Sam Gibson discusses upcoming Labor Day weekend outdoor events.

This week, host Ben Rodgers is joined by Byrdstown Mayor Sam Gibson. They discuss his time working in education, upcoming outdoor Labor Day weekend events in Byrdstown, the town’s relationship with county law enforcement, and more updates regarding recent events in Byrdstown.

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

This week, get to know TTU student and graphic designer Laura Beth Hellerstedt.

Join host Emily Newman as she sits down with Tennessee Tech University student and graphic designer Laura Beth Hellerstedt. They discuss why she made the change to graphic design over computer science, and what her creative process is from finding inspiration to the tools that she has learned and continues to use. Cookeville graphic artist Haley Kissell discusses her experience in logo design, and her process when it comes to working with clients. 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 Steve Woodcock, owner of Iron Addictions, to find out how he got into metalworking.

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

Sheriff Eddie Farris & Police Chief Greg Etheredge discuss community relations.

A recent Gallup Poll found the majority of Americans say major changes are needed to make policing better. In that same survey, some people believe that there should be greater involvement between police and community organizations. That’s our topic today as we sit down with Putnam County Sheriff Eddie Farris, and Livingston Police Chief Greg Etheredge – the role of community and making policing better.

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.