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.

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Nancy Pardue joins Brad Halfacre on this episode of UC Outdoors to give some insight on the vast history of Bend of the River. She talks about the beginning of it all, detailing the origins of the Bend of the River and how it came to be. As well as maintaining their historical roots, Pardue also shares how they are constantly making sure to innovate and evolve. She shares how they offer various shooting sports, defense classes, archery classes, and more to all people; and how anyone can get involved!

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Patrick Cripps joins Ben Rodgers on this episode of the Local Matters podcast to highlight many of the changes happening in and around the DeKalb County school system. As Director of Schools, Cripps is tasked with handling the ever-changing landscape of education and the various challenges that go along with it. As education changes and evolves constantly, what are the steps DeKalb County is taking to make sure they're keeping up? And while juggling this, how does Cripps make sure to always put his community first?

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Putting your child on the right path is a tough task, and one that many parents struggle with. On today's episode of Local Matters, Drs. Mabry & Lee are joined by Malissa Mayberry as she helps give information regarding child advocacy. Mayberry shares the importance of getting your child a head start in health, detailing how vital it is for them down the road and the habits they can acquire along the way regarding health. In addition to this, Mayberry also highlights the various screenings and health trends for young children, and how they plan to offer even more in the future.

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After beginning his own car detailing business, Kyle Clark joins Luke Ramey to discuss it all on the Local Matters podcast. Kyle opens up about how he found his interest in car detailing, going in depth on what attracted him to the business in the first place. As well as opening up about his story, Kyle also speaks on the realities of car detailing, and how it necessarily isn't something for everyone. In spite of this, however, he speaks on the community aspect and how it's helped bring him closer to others.

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Teaching is an ever evolving and growing career path for many young people. And on this episode, Lizzie Smith joins host Jeremy Wendt to discuss student education and recruitment. Lizzie begins by highlighting her story and the many roles of teaching on a collegiate level. Additionally, Lizzie compares her original job of educating students to her new job of recruiting them, detailing the different challenges she faces on a daily basis. And finally, she ends by discussing the modern world of education, while also speaking on the future of education.

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Dogs are more than just pets; they're family. On this episode of the Local Matters podcast, host George Halford is joined by JoAnn Decollibus. JoAnn details her early journey in wanting to help others reunite with their lost dogs, and ultimately how she began a nationally scaled dog rescue service. She shares some of the most heartwarming stories of reunion between pet and owners, as well as some of the more challenging parts with a task of this magnitude. Because at the end of the day, dogs are family.

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Catch up on all the biggest Upper Cumberland stories from the week ending 06/21/26! For more in depth, detailed, and timely news, visit theucnow.com!

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Joe Clark, James Alder and Jennifer Dodson-Creter joins Mark to bring a new theater production company among other things into public discussion for the first time! They discuss this, along with including their current collaboration on Stravinsky's ballet "Right of Spring", which will be performed at the Cookeville Children's Theater June 25-27th. Tune in to learn more about theater production, Stravinsky, and his works!

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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.

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