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Raniece Marie Joins Mark Creter To Discuss Cookeville Art & Singing On Spring

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Mark Creter sits down with singer-songwriter Raniece Marie to discuss the upcoming Singing on Spring event, taking place August 13th in Cookeville. Originally from New York, Raniece shares her journey to the region and offers insight into what makes Cookeville’s arts community so distinctive. She reflects on her early involvement in local events, the milestones she’s achieved since arriving, and her ongoing mission to create meaningful opportunities for artists of all genres, right here in Cookeville. Raniece also speaks to the critical importance of community support and sponsorship in sustaining and growing local arts initiatives like Singing on Spring.

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