Today In The Upper Cumberland

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 Podcast, Tennessee Tech Professor Troy Smith joins the show to discuss America's 250th Anniversary. He goes into depth on the stories we continue to tell almost 250 years since America's creation, while also detailing what makes America special. Listen To The Today In The Upper Cumberland Podcast Today!

On this episode of Today In The Upper Cumberland, Kaela Walton-Sather joins the show to discuss how water quality is enhancing in the Upper Cumberland through the work of Cumberland River Compact. Listen To The Today In The Upper Cumberland Today!

On this episode of Today In The Upper Cumberland, awarded author and storyteller Stan St. Clair discusses where his passion for storytelling comes from and how it can be used as a superpower. He also talks about his career in writing/publishing books and how much love he has for the job. Listen To The Today In The Upper Cumberland Podcast Today!

On this episode of the Today In The Upper Cumberland podcast, hear from guests Amy New and Adam Po from the Highlands Economic Partnership. They discuss the everchanging landscape of how work is changing in not just the Upper Cumberland, but the whole world. They go into detail on how every sector is adjusting to the new reality of workforce shortages, as well as the evolving expectations and schedules from employees. Where will the workforce be in 10-15 years? What do these evolving expectations from employees mean for employers moving forward? Listen To The Today In The Upper Cumberland Podcast Today!

On this episode of Today In The Upper Cumberland, Host Larry Stone is joined by Melissa Geist, a Professor at the Whitson-Hestor School of Nursing at Tennessee Tech. They discuss health and how access to it can change your life. Additionally, they delve deep into topics such as the impact of COVID-19, technological advancements in both medicine + health care, and more. Listen To The Today In The Upper Cumberland Podcast Today!

On this episode of Today In The Upper Cumberland, Dr. Richard Tiner, Belmont Athletics Faculty Representative, joins Larry Stone to discuss the ups and downs of college athletics. They take a deep dive into the pursuit to always be greater, how college athletics have continued to change, and Dr. Tiner's love for his job. Listen To The Today In The Upper Cumberland Podcast Today!

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Grayson Cupit, Morgan Franklin, and Matthew Tuttle join the Today In The Upper Cumberland to speak on the noise and immature arguments going on between the two large political parties.

COPD, what is it? Regional Representative of the COPD Foundation, Amanda Atkinson, joins the Today In The Upper Cumberland Podcast to discuss what COPD is and how we can all be more aware about it. She speaks on the dangers and negative effects of COPD, while also giving helpful tips on how to help prevent it. Listen To The Today In The Upper Cumberland Podcast Today!

Affordable housing is an issue that has become more and more prevalent in the Upper Cumberland, as more and more growth takes place. Sparta City Administrator Tony Tindle, Sparta Mayor Jerry Lowery, Livingston Mayor Lori Elder Burnett, and Cookeville City Manager James Mills join the show to give their expert insights on the topic. Listen To The Today In The Upper Cumberland Podcast Today!

Affordable housing is an issue that has become more and more prevalent in the Upper Cumberland, as more and more growth takes place. Sparta City Administrator Tony Tindle, Sparta Mayor Jerry Lowery, Livingston Mayor Lori Elder Burnett, and Cookeville City Manager James Mills join the show to give their expert insights on the topic. Listen To The Today In The Upper Cumberland Podcast Today!

On this episode of Today In The Upper Cumberland, political rhetoric is the topic of discussion. Dr. Lauren Harding joins the show to discuss the history of political rhetoric, while also speaking on how both parties can better speak and communicate between each other. Listen To The Today In The Upper Cumberland Podcast Today!

Casey Fox joins Larry Stone on Today In The Upper Cumberland to discuss being the new Athletic Director at Tennessee Technological University. He talks about his upcoming plans and ideas to expand and further grow the university's athletic department, and even more so grow student athletes. Listen To The Today In The Upper Cumberland Podcast Today!

Chris Cassety, Executive Director of Highlands Residential Services joins the Today In The Upper Cumberland Podcast To Discuss affordable housing and the capability of it across the county. Why is housing so expensive nowadays? How is Chris and others bringing the cost down? Listen To The Today In The Upper Cumberland Podcast Today!

Guest Kayla Jackson from the Mental Health Cooperative joins Larry Stone to discuss the affordability of healthcare and how it is affecting people around the country. Additionally, they discuss mental health care and how important it is to keep your mental health in check. Listen To The Today In The Upper Cumberland Podcast Today!

New Executive Director Elizabeth Lisic joins Today In The Upper Cumberland to discuss all things Mustard Ranch. From the original story of how they came to be, to the importance of having a place where young children could connect with Christ. The Mustard Ranch has become a very popular and notable in the Upper Cumberland because of the great job the team does. Listen To The Today In The Upper Cumberland Podcast Today!

On this episode of Today In The Upper Cumberland, guest Dr. Nicole Pisapia joins the show to discuss the Restoring Childhood initiative, as well as to give a parental perspective on the matter. How do you implement less technology, and more activity? What are the best ways to get your child outside and moving? All these questions and more answered on this episode of Today In The Upper Cumberland. Listen To The Today In The Upper Cumberland Podcast Today!

Guests Joey Williams of the Criminal Investigations Division of the Cookeville Police Department and Kevin Starr of the TBI's ICAC Task Force join Larry Stone to discuss the growing issue of crimes against children. Abduction, sexual exploitation, and trafficking of children are just a few crimes in the changing issue that are crimes against children. Listen To Today In The Upper Cumberland Every Saturday On 94.1 News Talk!

Guests Joey Williams of the Criminal Investigations Division of the Cookeville Police Department and Kevin Starr of the TBI's ICAC Task Force join Larry Stone to discuss the growing issue of crimes against children. Abduction, sexual exploitation, and trafficking of children are just a few crimes in the changing issue that are crimes against children. Listen To Today In The Upper Cumberland Every Saturday On 94.1 News Talk!

Still a factor in our world, but much less dangerous. Larry Stone sits down with Choice Health Network's UC Client Services Manager Connie Garrett to discuss HIV, how dangerous it still is, and the preventions that have been taken to limit the harmfulness of HIV. Listen To Today In The Upper Cumberland Every Saturday On 94.1 News Talk!

The impact of phones and technology on the young generation, it's scary to all, especially educators. Guests Bubba Winningham, 9-12 Cirriculum Supervisor, and Dr. Diana Wood, PK-4 Cirriculum Supervisor join Today In The Upper Cumberland to give an educator's point of view on the negative impact of devices. Increased tantrums, inability to discuss their feelings, and more gives increasing concern to the million dollar question. Is it the devices? Listen To Today In The Upper Cumberland Every Saturday On 94.1 News Talk!

Director of the TN Financial Literacy Commission Bill Parker and Shelli King of the Department of Treasury join Larry Stone to discuss financial literacy. It's often times a mystery to young and old people, something not normally taught. However, financial literacy is one of the most important skills you could have. Financial literacy is an ever-evolving game, and a tricky one at that. But the benefits of being "financially literate" are indisputable. Listen To The Today In The Upper Cumberland Podcast Today!

Guests Eric Brown and Regis Billings join Larry Stone to discuss cyber crimes, an ever changing game. We've seen it in our own backyard in just the last few weeks. Cookeville Regional Medical Center, a target of cyber crimes that led to networks being taken down, hasn't and won't be the only victim. It's an ever changing threat that all of us, not just large corporations, need to be aware of and try to prevent. Listen To Today In The Upper Cumberland Every Saturday On 94.1 News Talk!

A chance to learn - the beginning of a community journey. To understand the challenges presented by a tool used every day. The unintended consequences of the phone and digital devices. Overuse has many side effects, and our main concern is the children of today's age. Listen To Today In The Upper Cumberland Every Saturday On 94.1 News Talk!

Our guest Ryan Dalton sits down with Larry Stone to discuss the negative effects phones and other electronic devices have on us on all, but more specifically, the youth. Ryan Dalton is leading the community charge called 'Restoring Childhood', and isn't stopping until he makes a lasting impact. Listen To Today In The Upper Cumberland Every Saturday On 94.1 News Talk!

A growing region, with expanding crime. Today in the Upper Cumberland, Larry Stone sits down with Sherriff Eddie Farris and Major Brandon Tayes of the Investigative Division to discuss the changes in crime and rise of gangs in the Upper Cumberland. Listen To Today In The Upper Cumberland Every Saturday On 94.1 News Talk!

How well do you know your money? A study in 2024 found that financial literacy stands around 50% in the United States. But what is financial literacy, and what impact does it have on your life? Larry Stone sits down with Tennessee Tech expert Chelsea Dowell, recently recognized for her work on financial literacy, to discuss financial literacy, and how it can affect you. Listen To Today In The Upper Cumberland Every Saturday On 94.1 News Talk!

Fighting for a long term solution... a growing community, looking to protect animals. The White County Commissioners have been battling the budget now for well over a month. One issue that has not been discussed much is what to do long term about the low budget for animals. One says more needs to be done by the government as well as citizens. Listen To Today In The Upper Cumberland Every Saturday On 94.1 News Talk!

Practical solutions, and a change in values... protecting Cumberland County Animals, Today In The Upper Cumberland. Listen To Today In The Upper Cumberland Every Saturday On 94.1 News Talk!

Building on a dream... the state's work toward literacy, Today In The Upper Cumberland. A thought leader, an advisor, a catalyst. That's how the Governor's Early Literacy Foundation best describes its work. A total of five key programs are a part of the foundation. Listen To Today In The Upper Cumberland Every Saturday On 94.1 News Talk!

Our guest Dr. Amber Spears, TN Tech Associate Professor Of Literacy joins us to speak on how teaching literacy is changing in our area, as well as how we are changing the way that our teachers are taught. Listen To The Today In The Upper Cumberland Podcast Today!

It was a trial that captured America's attention. Dr. George Webb is a retired Tennessee Tech Professor and author of "The Evolution Controversy In America." Listen to hear all about The Scopes Trial and evolution being taught in school. Listen To The Today In The Upper Cumberland Podcast Today!

This Summer marks the 100th anniversary of the Scopes trial, just down the road in Dayton, Tennessee. It was a trial that captured America's attention. Over the next two weeks we go inside the twists and turns of the Scopes Trial, and how it may have come to be as nothing more than a promotional stunt. Dr. George Webb is a retired Tennessee Tech Professor and the author of The Evolution Controversy In America. Listen To The Today In The Upper Cumberland Podcast Today!

Join the dean of The College Of Engineering At Tennessee Tech, Joseph Slater, as he talks about the process of building a nuclear engineering program. Tennessee Tech's new Nuclear Engineering program developer very quickly. Hear directly from the source about what it takes to develop a program like this from the ground up. Listen To The Today In The Upper Cumberland Podcast Today!

Join us for part two of our UC Literacy discussion with Carissa Comer - Literacy Instructional Coach, Dr. Diana Wood - Elementary Instructional Supervisor, Jill Ramsey - School Board, and Allison Painter - Pre K Director. They discuss the ins and outs of literacy, problems children and parents are facing commonly today, how to improve learning environments, and more! Listen To The Today In The Upper Cumberland Podcast Today!

Literacy remains a challenge in Tennessee. Hear from Dr. Diana Webb, Carissa Comer, Jill Ramsey, and Allison Painter. They talk all about how we can solve this issue. From legislative bills, to work to do at home. This is all the info you need to know! Listen To The Today In The Upper Cumberland Podcast Today!

Protecting our animals - the role of government in protecting animals in the community. What's the best way to handle the issue of how to care for our animals? Tina Bratz, Mark Pack (Friends Of Jackson Animals); Vicky Smith (Overton Animal Awareness Association); Julie Jackobsen (White Co Humane) are experts who join us to speak on the topic. Listen To The Today In The Upper Cumberland Podcast Today!

The reemergence of Nuclear Energy... maintaining nuclear chain reactions that give power. Tennessee Tech's role in this changing landscape, Today In The Upper Cumberland. The University's Nuclear Engineering department includes Dr. Jeff King. Listen To The Today In The Upper Cumberland Podcast Today!

The Kurds are a people that call Iran, Iraq, Syria, and Turkey "Home." They are the expertise of Dr. Michael Gunter; a long time Tennessee Tech Professor. Today we continue our conversation with him about his passion for the subject, which began by chance. Listen To The Today In the Upper Cumberland Podcast Today!

A by chance interest becomes a passion. Tennessee Tech's Michael Gunter introduces us to the Kurdish people. He is a world renowned expert on the subject, and it all happened by chance. Listen To The Today In The Upper Cumberland Podcast Today!

Don Safer And John McFadden Of TN Environmental Council join us to talk all things Nuclear Energy. Concerns about cost and environment... the return to nuclear energy is a possible solution for America's shortage of energy. Listen To The Local Matters Podcast Today!

The bonds of matrimony in a modern day... what works for you and your partner? Changing norms about marriage - Today In The Upper Cumberland. How are things like social media and technology affecting our relationships and mental health overall? Licensed Marriage And Family Therapist Christina Williams joins us to discuss these topics. Listen To The Today In The Upper Cumberland Podcast Today!

Faith in the Upper Cumberland, faith across America, is it changing because of a changing society? A society that has very different norms, a society where negativity seems to reign. We put that question to Kerry Dukes, minister at West End Church Of Christ, and Chip Hunter who leads the congregation at the First United Methodist Church. Listen To The Today In The Upper Cumberland Podcast Today!

Searching for answers in a new and modern world. The changing face of religion, Today In The Upper Cumberland. Faith in the Upper Cumberland, faith across America. Is it changing because of a changing society? A society that has very different norms; a society where negativity seems to reign. We put that question to Kerry Dukes: minister at West End Church of Christ and Chip Hunter: he leads the congregation at First United Methodist Church. Listen To The Today In The Upper Cumberland Podcast Today!

It's about choices, and not overdoing it. The role of nutrition in your health, Today In The Upper Cumberland. We're two months into a new year... how are you doing with those resolutions? How are you doing with taking better care of yourself? How is your health regimen? Today we provide some help on your nutrition with Dr. Samantha Hutson and Dr. Darci Bell. They are members of the faculty at the Tennessee Tech School of Human Ecology. Listen To The Today In The Upper Cumberland Podcast Today!

Bringing together the region on addiction: the work of Tennessee Tech's center for addiction prevention and support, Today In The Upper Cumberland. Unite, empower, engage, that's the role of Tennessee Tech's center for addiction prevention and support. A new facility that hopes to bring together the entire Upper Cumberland to work on the issue of addiction. It's director is Dr. Steven J. Seiler. Listen To The Today In The Upper Cumberland Podcast Today!

The keys to success in modern matrimony: communication, honesty, and more, Today In The Upper Cumberland. What makes a healthy marriage? Well, there are probably no two marriages alike. However, there are some key characteristics of a successful marriage that seem to resonate, and seem to repeat. What makes a healthy marriage? We put that question to Jerry Cross and Joey Norsworthy, they operate Source of Strength Counseling. Listen To The Today In The Upper Cumberland Podcast Today!

A fifty year tradition of teaching, inside the Tennessee Bible College, today in the Upper Cumberland. The dream began in 1975, and here we are fifty years later, the Tennessee Bible College continues to serve not only the Upper Cumberland, but the world. David Hill is the president of Tennessee Bible College and he joins us today. Listen To The Today In The Upper Cumberland Podcast Today!

Better physical health starts upstairs. The importance of your mental health, Today In The Upper Cumberland. How are you doing on your New Year's resolutions? More importantly, how are you doing on your goals to make 2025 a healthier year? Have you considered the role that mental health plays in your physical health, and in setting goals. For example, exercising more or eating better. Guests Vickie Brown and Holly Robertson Rose from Magnolia Health and Wellness join us today to speak on these topics. Listen To The Today In The Upper Cumberland Podcast Today!