Information and Assistance (I&A) Specialist/Options Counselor
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 [...]
UCDD Announces Record Year in Three-Star Grant Award Submissions
The Upper Cumberland Development District (UCDD) is celebrating a historic milestone in its ThreeStar Grant submissions. This year, UCDD not only submitted more applications than ever before but also secured a record number of awards, [...]
UCDD Announces 2025 Employees of the Year
The Upper Cumberland Development District (UCDD) is proud to recognize and celebrate the outstanding individuals selected as the 2025 Employees of the Year. These honorees exemplify dedication, service, and a commitment to improving the lives [...]
Upper Cumberland Development District Partners with National Coalition to Combat Rural Childhood Poverty
The Upper Cumberland Development District (UCDD) has announced a new partnership with Rural Innovation Driving Equitable Resilience (RIDER), a national coalition of rural-focused organizations. UCDD will serve as the backbone agency for RIDER, providing fiscal [...]
Upper Cumberland Adult Abuse Coalition Hosts 15th Annual Vulnerable Adult Summit, Marking 20 Years of Coalition Establishment
The Upper Cumberland Adult Abuse Coalition is proud to announce its 15th annual Upper Cumberland Vulnerable Adult Summit, an event made even more special as it coincides with the 20th anniversary of the coalition's establishment. [...]
Relative Caregiver Meetings Announced for July 2025
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 [...]
2025 Senior & Caregiver Expo Vendor, Sponsorship Opportunities Announced
The Upper Cumberland Area Agency on Aging and Disability (UCAAAD) invites vendors and community partners to participate in the 2025 Senior & Caregiver Expo, scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025, from 10 a.m. until 1 [...]
Relative Caregiver Meetings Announced for June 2025
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 [...]
Tramel Advances with Certification, Promotion
Please join us in congratulating Mindy Tramel on two major accomplishments! Mindy recently completed the Council of Development Finance Agencies' (CDFA) Development Finance Certified Professional (DFCP) Program — the only comprehensive certification program in the [...]
Gov. Lee, General Assembly Deliver Landmark Investments for Key Infrastructure Improvements, Historic Funding to Accelerate & Add New Projects to TDOT’s 10-Year Plan
The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) announced that the state's annual budget now includes additional dedicated, recurring General Fund dollars for transportation. Specifically, $80 million in recurring and $1 billion in non-recurring funds will allow [...]