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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.

This week, get to know Haley Kissell of Golden Hour Graphics in Middle Tennessee

Join host Emily Newman as she sits down with Haley Kissell of Golden Hour Graphics in Middle Tennessee. They discuss how she got her start in photography, and how National Geographics inspired her growing up. Maple Moon Designs’ Jennifer Luna explains her creative process, and how long it takes from start to finish to create one of her handbags. Art Prowl Director Liz Kassera interviews Andrea Kruszka of Bright Leaf Photography to find out how she got into photography, and her recent 52 Hike Challenge and the photos that resulted from it. Emily also chats with Jeremy Blair to learn about his art education growing up, and how his love of drawing grew into photography.

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.

Tuesday night would, in every other year, be the National Night Out Against Crime. But this is not every other year. The annual community building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships has been cancelled across most of the nation, or moved to October. It does give us, however, a good chance to reflect on our role in law enforcement as regular citizens. It also gives us a good launching point to talk police work in the context of the recent national discussion. Our guests – Putnam County Sheriff Eddie Farris, and Livingston Police Chief Greg Etheredge.

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 Co School Board’s Celeste Gammon & Kim Cravens discuss school reopenings.

This week, host Ben Rodgers is joined by Putnam County School Board Vice Chair Celeste Gammon, and Board Member Kim Cravens. They discuss the School Board’s 2020-2021 fiscal year budget, the decision making process of opening schools back up, and safety protocols for bus riders and in person classes.

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

This week, get to know Cookeville High School art teacher and painter Robin Ford

Join host Emily Newman as she sits down with Cookeville High School art teacher and painter Robin Ford. They discuss her observational-realistic style of painting, how she decides what mediums to use for each piece, and how the Upper Cumberland influences her work. Nancy Donadio of Nancy Donadio Art goes through the steps she takes to create a painting after finding inspiration for one. Art Prowl Director Liz Kassera interviews The Helio Collective Group to learn more about their art process. Emily also chats with local artist and painter Melinda Poston to find out how her childhood influenced her artistic abilities.

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

Anthony Scionti offers resources on job searching from the American Job Center.

Unemployment numbers this week across the Upper Cumberland improved, down virtually across the board, but still double, if not triple, what they were a year ago. This weekend marks the end of the $600 COVID payments from the federal government. They likely will not return to that level, if at all. So today some advice on getting back to work. What can you do to find a job? What resources are available through the American Job Center in Cookeville, serving the entire Upper Cumberland. Anthony Scionti is our guest.

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.

Baxter Mayor John Martin & Chief Of Police Danny Holmes discuss city operations.

This week, host Ben Rodgers is joined by Baxter Mayor John Martin, and Chief Of Police Danny Holmes. They discuss city operating budgets for the 2020-2021 fiscal year, current events and operations for the city of Baxter, and the challenges surrounding those operations given recent events in the Upper Cumberland. That’s #TRENDING

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