Upper Cumberland Development District
At the Upper Cumberland Development District, we are passionate about helping people. Through our wide array of services, we connect individuals, families, businesses and local officials with resources they need to improve their quality of life.
From grant writing to Medicare assistance, we are here for you.
Area Agency on Aging and Disability
The Area Agency on Aging and Disability (AAAD) functions as the district’s focal point and advocate for older adults and adults with disabilities in the Upper Cumberland. Programs and services we offer help enhance the quality of life for individuals and connect them to helpful resources:
Caregiver Assistance
Home Delivered Meals
Homemaker Aid
Personal Care
Congregate Meals
Information and Assistance
Senior Centers
Transportation
Legal Services
Disaster Preparedness
Elder Abuse & Ombudsman
Public Guardianship
Health Insurance (SHIP)
Medicare Fraud (SMP)
Other Resources
Economic Development
Cumberland Area Investment Corporation helps individuals across the region start and expand businesses. From farm equipment to construction loans, we connect businesses to the assets they need to succeed.
The Small Business Development Center at UCDD provides existing business assistance including, but not limited to: business growth planning, government contracting guidance, international trade guidance, sources of capital, & social media strategy guidance.
Planning & Community Development
UCDD is committed to promoting economic growth within the region by offering Planning and Community Development services to assist residents, businesses, and local government.
Housing & Family Services
Through our Housing and Family Services programs we offer safe and affordable housing for adults age 62 years of age or older and adults with disabilities as well as services to help adults who are raising relative children.
Latest News
RCP Family Advocate/Housing Project Manager
Upper Cumberland Development District has an opening for a Relative Caregiver Program (RCP) Family Advocate/Housing [...]
Public Conservator
Upper Cumberland Development District/Area Agency on Aging and Disability has an opening for a Public [...]
Family Caregiver Coordinator
Upper Cumberland Development District/Area Agency on Aging and Disability has an opening for a Family [...]
Empower UC Collaborative Partner, Highlands Economic Partnership, Launches New Highlands Training Center
Photo courtesy of Cookeville-Putnam County Chamber of Commerce. From left: Nick Bishop, Janice Terry, [...]