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Doing It All (and Then Some): Motherhood & Business with Kirsten Cooper & MomReal Local
In this MomReal Local collab episode, Kirsten Cooper dives into the realities of balancing motherhood with entrepreneurship. As the owner of The French Cookie, Kirsten talks about juggling business goals to family responsibilities and shares heartfelt insights, practical strategies, and the mindset that helps her thrive both at home and in the professional world.
How One Family Turned a Love for Design Into a WestSide Staple
Inside Hillsdale Home, Where Vintage Design and Community Go Hand in Hand.
When a Signature Tells the Truth: Inside the Life of a Local Forensic Handwriting Expert
How Dianne Peterson’s pursuit of truth has shaped a global career rooted in faith, family, and forensic science.
Faith, Family, and the Influencer Living Out Her Dreams: A Look Inside the Pucketts’ Southern Legacy
“Livingston, Tennessee, is home. As the Tennessee song by Drew Holcomb says, ‘I was born here and raised here. And I’ll make my grave here—it’s home, Tennessee.’”
Lewis Matheney Sits Down with Owners of Hip New Cookeville Event Space & Retail Shop, Cavin Haus
Guest hosting the show this week is the multitalented Lewis Matheney. Lewis is a children’s book writer and illustrator who has been named one of “The Top 100 Cool New Yorkers” by “New York Daily News”, lives in NYC and part-time in his hometown of Cookeville. He sat down with the owners of Cavin Haus, Cayce and Devon Wallace, to discuss their brand new event space and retail store in the heart of Cookeville.
Meet the Family Behind Amazin’ Acres—and the Generations of Heart Behind the Fun
For generations, the McCulleys have worked the land, and for more than two decades of that span, they’ve given the citizens of White County and beyond family fun each year through Amazin’ Acres.
Seeing the Bigger Picture with Dr. Alissa Hudson
In this episode, Dr. Alissa Hudson of Middle TN Eye shares her journey into ophthalmology, the passion that drives her practice, and why she believes it’s one of the most rewarding fields for women in medicine. We dive into that and so much more INCLUDING the scoop behind her iconic halloween decorations in this episode of Behind the Scenes with Cookeville Lifestyle.
Local Cookeville Caregiver Named Finalist for National Caregiver of the Year Award
Visiting Angels recognizes Cherry Seibers for a lifetime of compassionate care and commitment.
A New Era for Seven Senses: Inside the Launch of Savor and the Future of WestSide Dining
For more than a decade, Seven Senses has been a pivotal member of Cookeville’s dining community. Now, in 2025, the brand is expanding with the launch of Savor.
Five Decades on the Hill: The Story of Nick’s Restaurant & Lounge
Among the many iconic businesses that have and continue to make our city special, Nick’s Restaurant & Lounge holds a uniquely special place – one five decades in the making.
Upper Cumberland Business Owner Julie Christenson on Daughter Ash Ruder’s Viral Song ‘Blue Genes’
Upper Cumberland business owner Julie Christenson, founder of The French Market in Monterey, shares what it’s like watching her daughter, rising Nashville artist Ash Ruder, chase her dreams — including the viral buzz around her powerful new song “Blue Genes.”
The Voice Within: Jake Hoot’s Journey of Faith & Family
Jake Hoot. A name synonymous with NBC’s The Voice, and for the people of Cookeville, a small town boy made good.
