Monthly Archives: August 2017

31 08, 2017

Seniors and Caregivers Invited to Upcoming Senior Expo

2017-10-26T15:41:20+00:00August 31st, 2017|Area Agency on Aging & Disability|Comments Off on Seniors and Caregivers Invited to Upcoming Senior Expo

The Upper Cumberland Area Agency on Aging and Disability (AAAD) invites seniors and caregivers from across the region to attend the 16th Annual Upper Cumberland Senior Expo on Thursday, October 19, 2017, from 9:00am to 1:00pm at Hyder-Burks Agricultural Pavilion in Cookeville, Tenn. Organized by the Upper Cumberland AAAD, the Senior Expo, brings businesses, service [...]

17 08, 2017

Baxter Seniors Win Upper Cumberland Senior Brain Game Competition

2017-08-17T15:33:53+00:00August 17th, 2017|Area Agency on Aging & Disability|Comments Off on Baxter Seniors Win Upper Cumberland Senior Brain Game Competition

Each year, local senior center teams participate in a battle of the wits to be named Upper Cumberland Senior Brain Games champions and for a chance to challenge other seniors in the state in their trivia knowledge. This year, three Baxter seniors took home that title and will advance in the competition to represent the [...]

3 08, 2017

2017 Arts Build Communities Help Volunteers and Artists Enrich Our Region

2017-08-03T18:51:14+00:00August 3rd, 2017|Economic & Community Development, Regional News|Comments Off on 2017 Arts Build Communities Help Volunteers and Artists Enrich Our Region

The Upper Cumberland Development District received $18,650 from the Tennessee Arts Commission. As grants go, that is a small one to serve 14 counties. You may be surprised what a difference it makes.   Eleven arts projects were completed in seven counties with over 200 artists involved. Three hundred ninety-eight volunteers provided six thousand six [...]

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