Francis Brooks & Donna Venclir Join Mark Creter To Discuss Tennessee Jewels

Mark Creter sits down with Patrick Mannle, Assistant Cultural Arts Technician, and Rex Bennett, Cultural Arts Superintendent at the Cookeville Performing Arts Center, to talk about the upcoming production of Lost Girl, directed by Kimberly Belflower. Patrick reflects on his lifelong connection to theater—including performing at CPAC for the first…

Mark Creter sits down with April Haden, the creative force behind Artsy Fartsy Paint Studio on the Byrdstown Square. Haden shares how she built a space where local artists—from woodworkers to tattoo artists—can thrive, teach, and sell their work. From pottery wheels with no time limits to portrait painting, custom…

Mark Creter sits down with 2’Live Bre to talk about his journey from a childhood split between the church and the streets, to finding purpose and power through music. He opens up about going on tour with Jelly Roll, the challenges of being a young artist in the industry, and…

Mark Creter sits down with local author and Silver Falchion Award finalist Sean Mitchell for a fun and insightful conversation about his lifelong love of storytelling. From typing his first short stories with one finger to finally finishing a novel 30 years in the making, Sean shares how he let…

In this episode, Mark Creter sits down with Bill Kerr, conductor of the Cumberland County Community Band, to talk about the group’s journey and community spirit. Since its first concert on December 10, 2000, the band has brought free, family-friendly performances to the Upper Cumberland. Bill shares his background in…