The Upper Cumberland Lifestyle Show

Guest host Lewis Matheney leads this episode of The Upper Cumberland Lifestyle Show, sitting down with Jennifer Welch, Director of Cookeville Children's Theatre, and Beth Potent Anderson, Board Chair. Together, they share how the organization is shaping young performers, building confidence, and creating meaningful opportunities through the arts.

This week on The Upper Cumberland Lifestyle Show, guest host Heather Dye, owner of Wigs For Every Woman Hair & Clothing Boutique sits down with fellow entrepreneur and friend, Shawn Simono, owner of Sirène Head Spa and Fire & Ice Cryo Med Spa. From relationships to resilience, Shawn shares her journey, including her battle with cancer and the life lessons that shaped her along the way.

From preserving the Upper Cumberland's history to bringing its stories to life, Judy Duke has spent decades making our community's past unforgettable. A retired Administrator of Museums for the City of Cookeville, Community Outreach Coordinator and Certified Celebrant for Hooper Huddleston & Horner, educator, actress, director, and lifelong storyteller, Judy has dedicated her career to connecting people with local history. In this episode of The Upper Cumberland Lifestyle Show, guest host Lewis Matheney sits down with Judy to discuss her remarkable journey, including the story behind a fictional character she created that became a beloved local legend. It's a conversation filled with history, humor, and the people who have shaped the Upper Cumberland.

Big things are happening at Local Play, with exciting additions, fresh ideas and even more planned for the future! On this episode of The Upper Cumberland Lifestyle Show, Livingston Lifestyle Publisher Shannon Cantrell steps in as guest host for a conversation with the owners of Local Play about where they are today and where they're headed next. They're sharing more about the evolution of the business, exciting new additions coming to Little Mama's Nursery, what they've accomplished so far and their vision for what's ahead. If your family loves imaginative play, Little Mama's Nursery and finding new ways to make memories together, you'll definitely want to hear what Local Play has planned!

This week on The Upper Cumberland Lifestyle Show, guest host Lewis Matheney sits down with Dr. Walter Derryberry for a conversation rooted in legacy, leadership, and local history. As the son of William Everett Derryberry, the longest-serving president in the history of Tennessee Technological University, Dr. Derryberry carries a name deeply woven into the fabric of the Upper Cumberland. Following his own path in medicine as a respected gynecologist, he shares stories of family, faith, and the evolution of Cookeville over the years. A meaningful conversation about legacy, service, and the people who helped shape this community.

What happens when a former Fortune 500 executive turned pastor and a globe-trotting flight attendant retire? If you're Skip and Terri Ritter — you don't slow down. In this heartfelt interview, we dive into the fascinating lives of two individuals who've lived coast to coast, shaped careers in wildly different industries, and ultimately chose to retire in Cookeville, TN — where they've become pillars of community service.

Career radio personalities Jason & Sheila join us today to give us the backstory on how they got into radio, their dynamic careers and how they come together to be the hosts of Good Morning Cookeville!

In this episode our lead hairstylist and dear friend Emily Bochette discusses the process of purchasing the historic Borden Jewelry in downtown Cookeville and what she plans to do with the building.

In today's episode, we sat down with Blair Dudley to talk about Hip Cookeville and Cookeville Businesses!

This week we sit down with Diego Alvarez, who shares his unique journey from military medic to the world of grazing tables.