Today in the Upper Cumberland

Lilian Hargrove talks the teacher shortage in the US & what’s being done at home

From 2007 to 2016, the American Association of Colleges For Teacher Education reported a 23% decline in the number of people who completed Teacher Preparation programs across the United States. There are many estimates that by 2020 and beyond, America could be facing a significant teacher shortage. In fact, 28 of the 50 states are already reporting difficulties in finding enough teachers. Work has already begin in the state of Tennessee, and more specifically in the Upper Cumberland, to deal with the issue. The Highland Chamber’s Lillian Hartgrove is also the Chair of the State Board of Education. She along with Putnam County Schools Director Jerry Boyd are not waiting for the shortfall to happen. They’re focused on what can be done now to prevent teacher shortages here.

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 Lite Rock 95.9, Rock 93-7, and 106-9 Kicks Country.

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.

Lilian Hargrove talks the teacher shortage in the US & what’s being done at home

Discouraged by colleagues. Unhappy with working conditions. Dissatisfaction with parents. Some of the reasons that more and more young people are turning away from education as a career. That’s leading to a coming teacher shortage across the United States. Here at home, work underway to help prevent this from becoming a crisis…led by Lillian Hartgrove of the Highlands Chamber. Lillian also chairs the state board of education, where she is leading work on the issue. The Chamber working with local school executives including Putnam County Director of Schools Jerry Boyd. What can be done? How big a factor does money play in this issue?

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 Lite Rock 95.9, Rock 93-7, and 106-9 Kicks Country.

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.

Glenn Jones discusses his link to history and why he chooses to preserve history

Glenn Jones may manage the Putanm County Archives, but his link to history goes so much further than that. In fact, it goes back to his years growing up. And ever since then, when Glenn Jones sees something of historic value, he wants to see it preserved.

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 Lite Rock 95.9, Rock 93-7, and 106-9 Kicks Country.

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.

Carver Moore shares his love of history, & how Moore Historical Consulting began

Consultants are a common part of today’s business world. But you may not realize there are historical consultants. These are men and women – professional historians – for hire. American Historical Association notes there is a growing demand nationwide for historical consultants. So what do they do? Carver Moore began his historical consulting firm soon after graduating from Tennessee Tech in 2016. His work covers many areas of the Upper Cumberland.

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 Lite Rock 95.9, Rock 93-7, and 106-9 Kicks Country.

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.

The Upper Cumberland Habitat For Humanity’s Pam Ealey discusses new outreaches.

An extended ability to help. A new year means changes for Habitat For Humanity. No longer Putnam County Habitat For Humanity, the organization is now called the Upper Cumberland Habitat For Humanity as Pam Ealey and her team reach out to Overton County.

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 Lite Rock 95.9, Rock 93-7, and 106-9 Kicks Country.

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.

State Senator Paul Bailey discusses the 111th General Assembly & its new topics.

Tuesday, lawmakers from across the Volunteer State will gather in Nashville as the 111th General Assembly will convene. There are a lot of new faces in Nashville – 28 new members in the House of Representatives. The 33 member Senate has four new members. Republicans hold super majorities in both bodies. How will this new legislature tackle issues? What are the issues that will make news over the next several months? We get a preview from State Senator Paul Bailey.

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 Lite Rock 95.9, Rock 93-7, and 106-9 Kicks Country.

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.

Talking health care issues impacting the Upper Cumberland with Mandy Pellegrin.

As 2019 begins, the state legislature expected to be very involved in examining the cost OF and the access TO health care in Tennessee. As they examine the issues….they have a research arm to help them understand the issues of health care, circa 2019. The sycamore institute is a non partisan group designed to examine health care issues, the impact on Tennesseans, and what kind of effects arise from legislative pursuits. Mandy Pellegrin is the Policy Director of the Sycamore Institute.

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 Lite Rock 95.9, Rock 93-7, and 106-9 Kicks Country.

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.

Babs Tierno discusses Autism Tennessee & the many services it provides families.

New science shows Autism more prevalent than ever though. The study published in the journal JAMA Pediatrics….said 1 in 40 children have Autism. That’s up from the previous estimate of 1 in 59 children. More disturbing, the study found that 30 percent of those diagnosed on the Autistic Spectrum….are not getting treatment. Babs Tierno understands the challenges of Autism personally….and professionally. She leads Autism Tennessee which serves autistic families with support, education, and advocacy.

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 Lite Rock 95.9, Rock 93-7, and 106-9 Kicks Country.

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.

Babs Tierno discusses Autism Tennessee & the many services it provides families.

New science shows Autism more prevalent than ever though. The study published in the journal JAMA Pediatrics….said 1 in 40 children have Autism. That’s up from the previous estimate of 1 in 59 children. More disturbing, the study found that 30 percent of those diagnosed on the Autistic Spectrum….are not getting treatment. Babs Tierno understands the challenges of Autism personally….and professionally. She leads Autism Tennessee which serves autistic families with support, education, and advocacy.

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 Lite Rock 95.9, Rock 93-7, and 106-9 Kicks Country.

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.

Deborah Johnson discusses the services of Upper Cumberland Primary Care Project

In the November election just completed….access to healthcare continued to be a hot topic among state candidates. How does Tennessee promote access to healthcare…..care and prevention that may already be available….that isn’t being used. In our community….the Upper Cumberland Primary Care Project tries to serve the uninsured, the underinsured and those able to pay. We explore its services with Regional Director Deborah Johnson.

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 Lite Rock 95.9, Rock 93-7, and 106-9 Kicks Country.

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.