Today In The Upper Cumberland

Mindy Odom joins Larry Stone discussing the role a coach plays in the lives of young people. Touching on the lessons they pass along that go beyond the playing field and why she chose to become a coach. Listen To The Today In The Upper Cumberland Podcast Today!

Danny Holmes joins Larry Stone to discuss the growth of Baxter, Holmes service in law enforcement, politics and mayoral work.

Poverty is a major issue nationwide, and in this episode of the Today In The Upper Cumberland podcast, we take a deep dive into poverty in the UC. How does it affect our local economy and way of life, and how can we help those in need? Listen To The Today In The Upper Cumberland Podcast Today! The UC Now

On this episode of the Today In The Upper Cumberland podcast, Jimmy Maynord of Upperman high school joins the show to shine a light on the current state of high school sports. As athletic director, he's faced with many challenges on the daily, as well as having to see the sports landscape shift over the years. Listen To The Today In The Upper Cumberland Podcast Today! The UC Now

On the second part of this episode of the Today In The Upper Cumberland podcast, Dr. Lauren Wright of Tennessee Technological University highlights the dangerous sex crimes/scams that have been occuring more and more frequently. She details how they target people and how you can protect yourself/loved ones from the attacks. Listen To The Today In The Upper Cumberland Podcast Today! The UC Now

On this highly important episode of the Today In The Upper Cumberland podcast, Dr. Lauren Wright of Tennessee Tech joins the show to spread awareness of big time crimes. From detailing the scams and problems of the internet, specifically sex crimes, to how this affects everyone and everything around it. Listen To The Today In The Upper Cumberland Podcast Today! The UC Now

A continued discussion on the ever-changing world of county government. Ben Rodgers joins the show, looking to highlight the changes and future of county government, as well as the various things that go along with it. Listen To The Today In The Upper Cumberland Podcast Today! The UC Now

On this episode of the Today In The Upper Cumberland podcast, Ben Rogers joins the show to discuss county government and the variety of changes happening in and around it. He discusses how things have changed in his time, as well as how much things will shift in the future. Listen To The Today In The Upper Cumberland Podcast Today! The UC Now

On this episode of the Today In The Upper Cumberland podcast, Dale Hollow RPO Mark Dudney and Center Hill RPO Brendan Laney join the show to discuss the various regional planning organizations designed to address the Upper Cumberland's transportation needs. They discuss how they're streamlining the process, enhancing it, and making it a safer/more accessible thing for everyone. Listen To The Today...

On this episode of the Today In The Upper Cumberland podcast, former Cookeville Mayor Laurin Wheaton joins the show to discuss saying goodbye after four years as Cookeville City Mayor. She goes into the changes and positive strides made during her time as Mayor for the city of Cookeville, as well as what she looks forward to seeing from the city as it continues to grow. Listen To The Today In The...

In this episode of the Today In The Upper Cumberland podcast, Dr. Robert Kelchen from the University Of Tennessee Knoxville joins the show to discuss the changes being seen in university education. From offering more ways to learn and grow as students, to shifts in the way students process information, Dr. Kelchen details it all in this informative episode. Listen To The Today In The Upper Cumberl...

In this episode of the Today In The Upper Cumberland podcast, Dr. Robert Kelchen from the University Of Tennessee Knoxville joins the show to discuss the changes being seen in university education. From offering more ways to learn and grow as students, to shifts in the way students process information, Dr. Kelchen details it all in this informative episode. Listen To The Today In The Upper Cumberl...

In this episode of Today In The Upper Cumberland, host sits down with outgoing Fentress County Executive Jimmy Johnson for a candid reflection on nearly a decade of public service and the challenges of leading county government. Johnson discusses the difficult decision not to seek another term, the realities of balancing budgets, navigating state and federal regulations, and responding to crises r...

Transportation is about much more than getting from one place to another. UCHRA Assistant Director of Transportation John Brock and National Rural Mobility Lead Jacqueline Medley join the show to discuss how public transportation is transforming life across the Upper Cumberland. They explain the record growth in ridership, the expansion of fare-free Go Routes, new technology that allows riders to...

In this informative episode, Dr. Grant Swallows, Director of Warren County Schools and Chairman of the TSSAA Board of Control, joins the show to discuss the rapidly changing landscape of high school athletics across Tennessee. Swallows explains how the Board of Control oversees major decisions affecting student-athletes, including tournament formats, school classification, transfer policies, and t...

In this informative episode, Dr. Grant Swallows, Director of Warren County Schools and Chairman of the TSSAA Board of Control, joins the show to discuss the rapidly changing landscape of high school athletics across Tennessee. Swallows explains how the Board of Control oversees major decisions affecting student-athletes, including tournament formats, school classification, transfer policies, and t...

On today's episode of the Today In The Upper Cumberland podcast, Dr. Chris Magra joins the show to continue highlighting some of America's best and most unique historical moments over the last 250 years. He takes a deep dive into the country's history while also shining a light on the future of the country, covering many debated topics along the way. Listen To The Today In The Upper Cumberland Pod...

On today's episode of the Today In The Upper Cumberland podcast, Dr. Chris Magra joins the show to highlight some of America's best and most unique historical moments over the last 250 years. He takes a deep dive into the country's history while also shining a light on the future of the country, covering many debated topics along the way. Listen To The Today In The Upper Cumberland Podcast Today!...

On today's episode of the Today In The Upper Cumberland podcast, the conversation shifts to bringing people back into the workforce and life after a brush with the law? Michael Burton, District Director of TN Department of Corrections joins the show to explain how TDOC already offers help to these people, as well as how they plan to become more efficient moving forward. Listen To The Today In The...

On this episode of the Today In The Upper Cumberland, multiple local volunteering representatives join the show to continue their discussion on the need for volunteers in the UC. They speak on how volunteering benefits not only the people being served, but the people who do the serving. As the need for more volunteers goes up, how do these large organizations plan to gain the help they so desperat...

On this episode of the Today In The Upper Cumberland podcast, multiple local volunteering representatives join the show to discuss the need for volunteers in the UC. They speak on how volunteering benefits not only the people being served, but the people who are doing the serving. As the need for more volunteers goes up, how do these large organizations plan to gain the help they so desperately de...

On this episode of the Today In The Upper Cumberland podcast, Spencer Curd, Mike Herrick, and Henry Webb join the show to discuss the growing issue of finding volunteers in service related fields. They go into detail on how it can affect the safety of our communities, as well as hurt our local EMS establishments. In addition to this, they offer viable solutions and encouragement for those who want...

The past, present, and future of farming has become a large discussion point in the Upper Cumberland as of late. Family-owned farms, like the Browns', have long been the backbone of the Upper Cumberland. But what does the future hold for them, and what issues are they facing? Listen To The Today In The Upper Cumberland Podcast Today! The UC Now

On this episode of Today In The Upper Cumberland, join in for a discussion on paranormal activity. Ghost stories, ghost hunting, and everything in between, Brandon Mylan takes a deep dive into ghosts as a whole. He speaks on what they really are, and how they actually work. Listen To The Today In The Upper Cumberland Podcast Today! The UC Now

On this episode of the Today In The Upper Cumberland, the conversation continues along with the topic of justice and second chances. Director of the Hope Center (Jed Stevens) and Director of the House of David (Mark Honeycutt) go in depth on how the justice system works in the first place, while also detailing how others can receive second chances in life to begin anew. Listen To The Today In The...