Eddie & Frida Gaw With Brad Halfacre To Discuss The Chuckwagon Festival

Brad Halfacre sits down with Danny Parkins from the Cookeville Disc Golf Club to talk all things disc golf — from humble beginnings to local tournaments. Danny shares how a competitive loss at Hollywood Video sparked his passion for the sport and how disc golf has grown over the years…

On this week’s episode of Upper Cumberland Outdoors, Brad Halfacre is joined by Dr. Danny Bryan, local herpetologist from Cumberland University, for a deep dive into the world of amphibians and reptiles. Dr. Bryan shares his lifelong passion for these creatures through childhood stories of frog and snake hunting, and…

Grab your paddle and your pup—this episode is all about adventure on the water! Brad Halfacre chats with Jo Austin and Jack Gribble from Strong Paws Paddlers, a canine fitness-focused training group helping people and their dogs bond through paddle boarding. They dive into safety tips, training techniques, and why…

 In this episode, Brad Halfacre sits down with Robbie Porter to talk all things rucking and the mission behind the UC Ruckers. From military-inspired endurance events to weekly meetups right here in Cookeville, this group blends fitness, mental toughness, and community. Robbie breaks down what goes into a 6-, 12-,…

In this episode, Brad Halfacre is joined by Jonathan Nelms to shine a light on the work of the Friends of Cummins Falls State Park—a passionate volunteer group dedicated to preserving one of Tennessee’s most beautiful natural treasures. They discuss the park’s growth since its founding in 2012, the group's…