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Today In The Upper Cumberland: Understanding AI

We explore the rapidly growing field of artificial intelligence with Mack Lunn.

Can a computer mimic the competencies of the human mind? There’s new technology that says the answer is closer than ever to being yes. Artificial intelligence – a 200 billion dollar industry in the United States last year, expected to go to 1.8 trillion by 2030. It has a lot of ramifications in a lot of different areas of our lives. Some of them aren’t positive. Mack Lunn is Associate Director of iCube at Tennessee Tech, and he’s made a study of artificial intelligence.

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 6am on Rock 93-7, at 7am on 106-9 Kicks Country, at 8am on 93-3 The Dawg, Lite Rock 95.9, and 96-9 Highway 111 Country, and at 9am on 101.9/AM 920 WLIV.

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, at 7:30am on Sports Radio 104.7, Sundays at Noon on News Talk 94.1/AM 1600, Sunday night at 6pm on 93-3 The Dawg, Lite Rock 95.9, 96-9 Highway 111 Country, and 101.9/AM 920 WLIV, and at 7pm on 106-9 Kicks Country.

 

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The Scene: From General Art To Art Education

Justin Blackmon highlights what led him to being an artist and a new venture.

This week on The Scene – Join host Laura Holloway as she meets with local artist and the Board Chairman for Art Round Tennessee. Justin talks about how he works through an artist block by reading, his new venture in his art career teaching art education, & what the Mary Lee Hall Scholarship is that helps promote the arts in the Upper Cumberland.

New episodes every Sunday at 8am on Lite Rock 95.9.

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Today In The Upper Cumberland: Drive Electric Upper Cumberland

Learn more about going electric in 2024 with Drive Electric Upper Cumberland.

A record 1.2 million Americans chose to go electric last year – that according to estimates from the Kelley Blue Book. More specifically, the share of EV sales across the United States – 7.6%. The belief is that number will top 10% in 2024. A new organization through the Upper Cumberland Development District aims to educate all of us about what electric vehicle use is all about, and why it might make sense for you.

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 6am on Rock 93-7, at 7am on 106-9 Kicks Country, at 8am on 93-3 The Dawg, Lite Rock 95.9, and 96-9 Highway 111 Country, and at 9am on 101.9/AM 920 WLIV.

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, at 7:30am on Sports Radio 104.7, Sundays at Noon on News Talk 94.1/AM 1600, Sunday night at 6pm on 93-3 The Dawg, Lite Rock 95.9, 96-9 Highway 111 Country, and 101.9/AM 920 WLIV, and at 7pm on 106-9 Kicks Country.

 

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The Scene: Made Here Market

Tiffany talks on Made Here Market’s origin story & what will be on hand in 2024.

This week on The Scene – Join host Laura Holloway as she meets with Tiffany Anton from The Biz Foundry. They touch on if it’s too late for vendors to sign up for Made Here Market, what the vendor goal is for this year, and how can people find more information to get involved and know more about the event.

New episodes every Sunday at 8am on Lite Rock 95.9.

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Today In The Upper Cumberland: White Plains

This week, learn about Algood’s White Plains with Liz Mullins, and Mark Dudney.

It was one of the largest plantations in the Upper Cumberland. At one time, its ground served as a home, an inn, a mercantile store, and even a school. Now it is a city owned facility that showcases the heritage and 1800s style of Algood. Today we introduce you to Algood’s White Plains with Liz Mullins of the Friends of White Plains, and UCDD’s Mark Dudney.

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 6am on Rock 93-7, at 7am on 106-9 Kicks Country, at 8am on 93-3 The Dawg, Lite Rock 95.9, and 96-9 Highway 111 Country, and at 9am on 101.9/AM 920 WLIV.

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, at 7:30am on Sports Radio 104.7, Sundays at Noon on News Talk 94.1/AM 1600, Sunday night at 6pm on 93-3 The Dawg, Lite Rock 95.9, 96-9 Highway 111 Country, and 101.9/AM 920 WLIV, and at 7pm on 106-9 Kicks Country.

 

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The Scene: Jennifer Welch, Cookeville Children’s Theatre

Jennifer discusses the Children’s Theatre and how kids can get involved today.

This week on The Scene – Join host Laura Holloway as she visits with Jennifer Welch from the Cookeville Children’s Theatre. They talk about the first show Jennifer did with the Children’s Theatre, how parents can get their children involved who has a talent for being on stage, and what she has not gotten to do yet in the theatre world.

New episodes every Sunday at 8am on Lite Rock 95.9.

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Today In The Upper Cumberland: Sleep Pt 2

Learn about sleep disorders with Cookeville Regional Sleep Center specialists.

Are common sleep disorders keeping you awake? Well, you’re not alone, according to estimates 50-70 million Americans have ongoing sleep disorders. They range from insomnia to more serious issues like sleep apnea. The Cookeville Regional Sleep Center deals with all types of sleep disorders. Many of which have long term impacts on your health.

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 6am on Rock 93-7, at 7am on 106-9 Kicks Country, at 8am on 93-3 The Dawg, Lite Rock 95.9, and 96-9 Highway 111 Country, and at 9am on 101.9/AM 920 WLIV.

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, at 7:30am on Sports Radio 104.7, Sundays at Noon on News Talk 94.1/AM 1600, Sunday night at 6pm on 93-3 The Dawg, Lite Rock 95.9, 96-9 Highway 111 Country, and 101.9/AM 920 WLIV, and at 7pm on 106-9 Kicks Country.

 

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The Scene: Diego Alvarez of Royal House of Cheese

Diego discusses his background and how he knew this is what he wanted to do.

This week on The Scene – Join host Laura Holloway as she sits down with Diego Alvarez from Royal House of Cheese in Cookeville. The two talk about what was Diego’s “Aha” moment, how he works with customers to make the perfect table for an event or wedding, and the upcoming event Arty Gras on March 2nd.

New episodes every Sunday at 8am on Lite Rock 95.9.

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Today In The Upper Cumberland: Sleep

Learn about sleep disorders with Cookeville Regional Sleep Center specialists.

Are common sleep disorders keeping you awake? Well, you’re not alone, according to estimates 50-70 million Americans have ongoing sleep disorders. They range from insomnia to more serious issues like sleep apnea. The Cookeville Regional Sleep Center deals with all types of sleep disorders. Many of which have long term impacts on your health.

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 6am on Rock 93-7, at 7am on 106-9 Kicks Country, at 8am on 93-3 The Dawg, Lite Rock 95.9, and 96-9 Highway 111 Country, and at 9am on 101.9/AM 920 WLIV.

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, at 7:30am on Sports Radio 104.7, Sundays at Noon on News Talk 94.1/AM 1600, Sunday night at 6pm on 93-3 The Dawg, Lite Rock 95.9, 96-9 Highway 111 Country, and 101.9/AM 920 WLIV, and at 7pm on 106-9 Kicks Country.

 

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The Scene: Tennessee Tech’s College of Fine Arts Arty Gras

Kathleen & Jennifer discuss all things Arty Gras returning in its second year.

This week on The Scene – Join join special guest host Marcia Lorance as she meets with President of the Cookeville Theatre Company Kathleen Gilpatrick & Dean of the College of Fine Arts Jennifer Shank to talk about the Second Annual Arty Gras Festival. They touch on why it is important to showcase the work in the College of Fine Arts, costume suggestions for people to dress up  to express that individuality aspect of the event, and more behind the event with some of the people that Kathleen and Jennifer reached out to for help.

New episodes every Sunday at 8am on Lite Rock 95.9.

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