RCP Educational Workshop: Internet Safety That Adults Need to Know
Earlier this month, UCDD's Relative Caregiver Program held an educational workshop designed to inform adults about the dangers of apps and social media that children might have access to. Designed to bring awareness to relative caregivers about online dangers they may not be aware of, participants were also cautioned about the dangers of giving children [...]
May Relative Caregiver Calendar Announced
Are you raising a relative child or need housing assistance? For more information on assistance and support, please contact Melissa Allison at the Upper Cumberland Development District toll-free at 1-877-275-8233. A support group meeting will be held for relatives that are caring for relative children during this month. Please contact Melissa Allison at 931-476-4127, if [...]
UCDD Works with Partners on Byway Podcast
Dale Hollow RPO Coordinator Mark Dudney worked with Jenni Veal of the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development to produce an episode about the Cumberland National Scenic Byway in her podcast series, Traveling Embers. Mike McClanahan of TDOT's Scenic Byway program helped to fund the episode, which highlights the rich history and beautiful natural resources along the [...]
UCDD Invites Organizations to Apply for TN Arts Commission’s Arts Build Communities Grants
Upper Cumberland nonprofit organizations may now apply for the Tennessee Arts Commission’s Arts Build Communities (ABC) grants for art projects. The Upper Cumberland Development District (UCDD) administers ABC grants in the Upper Cumberland. The ABC grant program offers up to $5,000 of support for projects that broaden access to arts experiences, address community quality of [...]
Wish You Were Here Returns Thursday
We are so excited to carry on with Wish You Were Here! Adventures in Tennessee's Upper Cumberland and continue the adventure with a second season! The adventure picks up where we left off in season one! Join our WYWH correspondents in the field as they interact with local experts and guides on a variety of [...]
Upper Cumberland SHIP to Host FREE ABCs of Medicare Classes in Overton, Putnam Counties
Are you eligible for Medicare and curious about your plan options? Upper Cumberland SHIP (State Health Insurance Assistance Program) is conducting a series of FREE ABCs of Medicare classes on April 11, from 10 a.m. until noon, at the Upper Cumberland Development District (UCDD) located at 1104 England Dr. in Cookeville and April 24, from [...]
Aceptando Ahora Comentarios del Público sobre el Plan de Acción Anual 2023-2024
Aceptando Ahora Comentarios del Público sobre el Plan de Acción Anual 2023-2024 (24 de marzo - 24 de abril de 2023) La Agencia de Desarrollo de Vivienda de Tennessee (THDA), en nombre del Estado de Tennessee, está buscando comentarios sobre el Plan de Acción Anual 2023-2024, que designa cómo el Estado operará los programas CDBG, [...]
Now Accepting Public Comments on the 2023-2024 Annual Action Plan
Now Accepting Public Comments on the 2023-2024 Annual Action Plan (March 24 - April 24, 2023) The Tennessee Housing Development Agency (THDA), on behalf of the State of Tennessee, is seeking comments on the 2023-2024 Annual Action Plan, which designates how the State will operate the CDBG, HOME, HTF, ESG, and HOPWA programs in the [...]