Bob Bell meets with Mark Burnett, Vice President For Student Affairs and Chief Diversity Officer at Tennessee Tech University. They discuss his role as Chief Diversity Officer, and the challenges recruiting and mentoring new students from diverse backgrounds.

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Judy Duke sits down with Dr. Elouise Jackson, an experienced, retired teacher and pianist for Trinity Baptist Church in Cookeville. They discuss her career in education, both as a student and a teacher, and her experience learning and playing piano.

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Pastor Ron Allen and Dwight Henry discuss spiritual matters and how they impact daily life. They continue to look at unpacking the truth by reviewing two of the most familiar and unfamiliar verses - John 3:16, and John 3:17.

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Lynda LaCoax meets with Nicole Stoner, a nationally certified Pilates teacher at Synergy in Cookeville. They discuss how she became a Pilates instructor, as well as the benefits of Pilates, and how to get started.

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Tiffany Anton sits down with George Halford, President of the Cookeville-Putnam County Chamber Of Commerce. They discuss his life and career in local and county government, and his upcoming retirement.

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Bob Bell talks with Lillian Hartgrove, Chair of the Tennessee State Board of Education, and Vice President of the Highlands Initiative. They discuss workforce development and school safety in the Upper Cumberland.

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Judy Duke meets with Michael Detwiler, the Cookeville Weather Guy. They discuss his involvement in politics, where his interest in weather came from, and overcoming his daughter’s brain tumor diagnosis & treatment.

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Pastor Ron Allen and Dwight Henry discuss spiritual matters and how they impact daily life. They continue to look at unpacking the truth by reviewing another part of Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount - Matthew 6:33.

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Tiffany Anton meets with Kellie Fitzpatrick, founder of Lenny & Eva in Baxter. They discuss her entrepreneurial journey from teaching and doing photography to creating custom jewelry to inspire women.

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Bob Bell talks with Dr. Myra West, President of the Tennessee College of Applied Technology in Livingston. They discuss the various programs offered by TCAT, and working with high schools for career readiness.

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