Yearly Archives: 2026

23 04, 2026

Relative Caregiver Meetings Announced for May 2026

2026-04-23T18:38:49+00:00April 23rd, 2026|Housing & Family Services, Housing Public Notices, Regional News, UCDD News|0 Comments

Are you raising a relative child or need housing assistance? A support group meeting will be held for relatives who are caring for relative children this month. Support group meetings will be canceled if schools are closed. If you are interested in attending this meeting or need information on assistance and support, please contact Melissa [...]

16 04, 2026

Information and Assistance (I&A) Specialist/Options Counselor

2026-04-17T19:12:29+00:00April 16th, 2026|Career Opportunities, Careers|0 Comments

The Upper Cumberland Development District (UCDD)/Area Agency on Aging and Disability (AAAD) has an opening for an Information and Assistance (I&A) Specialist/Options Counselor.  The I&A Specialist will determine the supportive needs of family caregivers, individuals with a disability, and older adults; conduct comprehensive phone screenings for individuals applying for Home and Community Based Services (HCBS); [...]

8 04, 2026

UCDD Executive Committee Meeting: Apr. 15, 2026

2026-04-08T15:17:08+00:00April 8th, 2026|Regional News, UCDD News|0 Comments

The Executive Board of the Upper Cumberland Development District will meet on Wednesday, Apr. 15, 2026, at 10 a.m.  The meeting will be held at the Upper Cumberland Development District, 1104 England Drive, Cookeville, TN. Click here to view the meeting agenda.

2 04, 2026

In the News: Putnam County awarded America 250 grant

2026-04-02T17:23:00+00:00April 2nd, 2026|Economic & Community Development, Regional News, UCDD News|0 Comments

The following was published by the Herald-Citizen and can be found by clicking here. Putnam County is the recipient of a $25,000 grant for Tennessee America 250 initiatives from the Tennessee Commission for the United States Semiquincentennial. The grant award will be used to interpret Putnam County’s unique history within the context of American history. Planned activities include [...]

2 04, 2026

Relative Caregiver Meetings Announced for April 2026

2026-04-02T13:43:54+00:00April 2nd, 2026|Housing & Family Services, Housing Public Notices, Regional News, UCDD News|0 Comments

Are you raising a relative child or need housing assistance? A support group meeting will be held for relatives who are caring for relative children this month. Support group meetings will be canceled if schools are closed. If you are interested in attending this meeting or need information on assistance and support, please contact Melissa [...]

18 03, 2026

2026 Upper Cumberland Senior and Caregiver Expo Date, Theme Announced

2026-03-18T15:11:26+00:00March 18th, 2026|Area Agency on Aging & Disability, Regional News, UCDD News|Comments Off on 2026 Upper Cumberland Senior and Caregiver Expo Date, Theme Announced

Click on the image above to enlarge. There’s something special on the horizon for the Upper Cumberland. The 2026 Senior & Caregiver Expo, powered by UCDD and the Upper Cumberland Area Agency on Aging and Disability (AAAD), will be held on Tuesday, October 27, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Life Church [...]

9 03, 2026

Aviso de Audiencia Aviso de Audiencia Pública y Período de Comentarios para el Plan de Acción Anual 2026–27 para Programas de Vivienda y Desarrollo Comunitario

2026-03-09T16:13:15+00:00March 9th, 2026|Housing Public Notices, Regional News, UCDD News|Comments Off on Aviso de Audiencia Aviso de Audiencia Pública y Período de Comentarios para el Plan de Acción Anual 2026–27 para Programas de Vivienda y Desarrollo Comunitario

Aviso de Audiencia Pública y Período de Comentarios para el Plan de Acción Anual 2026–27 para Programas de Vivienda y Desarrollo Comunitario 23 de marzo - 23 de abril de 2026 En nombre del Estado de Tennessee, la Agencia de Desarrollo de Vivienda de Tennessee (THDA, por sus siglas en inglés) ha completado un borrador [...]

9 03, 2026

Notice of Public Hearing and Comment Period for the 2026-27 Annual Action Plan for Housing and Community Development Programs

2026-03-09T16:10:19+00:00March 9th, 2026|Housing Public Notices, Regional News, UCDD News|Comments Off on Notice of Public Hearing and Comment Period for the 2026-27 Annual Action Plan for Housing and Community Development Programs

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND COMMENT PERIOD FOR THE 2026-27 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN FOR HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS March 23 - April 23, 2026 On behalf of the State of Tennessee, the Tennessee Housing Development Agency (THDA) has completed a draft of the State’s 2026-27 Annual Action Plan (AAP) for housing and community development [...]

5 03, 2026

UCDD and Tennessee Development District Association Attend Day on the Hill

2026-03-05T20:39:29+00:00March 5th, 2026|Regional News, UCDD News|Comments Off on UCDD and Tennessee Development District Association Attend Day on the Hill

Representatives from the Upper Cumberland Development District (UCDD), along with colleagues from the Tennessee Development District Association (TDDA), recently attended the annual Day on the Hill at the state capitol. During the event, the delegation met with state legislators, including Representative Paul Sherrell, Representative Ed Butler, and Senator Paul Bailey, to discuss regional priorities [...]

3 03, 2026

UCDD’s Dudney, Patten Named TDOT RPO Grant Writers of the Year

2026-03-03T14:18:50+00:00March 3rd, 2026|Economic & Community Development, Regional News, UCDD News|Comments Off on UCDD’s Dudney, Patten Named TDOT RPO Grant Writers of the Year

Pictured receiving the award certificates are Sean Patten and Stacy Morrison, Community Transportation Planning Manager, who accepted on behalf of Mark Dudney. The Upper Cumberland Development District is proud to announce that Mark Dudney and Sean Patten have been recognized as TDOT RPO Grant Writers of the Year. This award honors their exceptional [...]

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