The Scene: Nicole Petrik and Pottery

Fast-paced comedy, big personalities, and nonstop chaos—this show brings the laughs! Mark Creter sits down with Eleni Fragopoulos, director of Rumors at Tennessee Tech’s Backdoor Playhouse, to talk about bringing this high-energy production to life. From her journey into theater to balancing roles as a director, actress, and teacher, Eleni…

For 28 years, the Appalachian Center for Craft has thrown open its doors — and this is the ONE day you can see this incredible campus in all of its glory! Mark chats with the talented Ashley Lusietto about the 28th Annual Celebration of Craft, her love of puppetry, and…

What started as a few local musicians gathering on a farm has grown into one of the most unique music festivals in the Upper Cumberland region. Carter Muncy, operations manager for Hippie Jack's Music Festival, joins the show to share the story behind the event and how it all began…

Voice instructor Diane Pulte from Tennessee Tech’s School of Music joins us to talk about why teaching and mentorship mean so much to her—and why she loves the students and colleagues she works alongside every day. From growing up in a house full of music in 1970s Ohio to earning…

Voice instructor Diane Pulte from Tennessee Tech’s School of Music joins us to talk about why teaching and mentorship mean so much to her—and why she loves the students and colleagues she works alongside every day. From growing up in a house full of music in 1970s Ohio to earning…