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 and administrative support as the group seeks to secure financing for its mission to cut childhood poverty in half across [...]
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. This vital summit will take place on Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2025, from 8:30 a.m. until 4 p.m. at the Putnam [...]
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 [...]
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 p.m. at Life Church Cookeville, located at 2223 N. Washington Ave., Cookeville, Tennessee. This year’s event theme, “1950s Era”, commemorates 50 [...]
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 [...]
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 development finance industry. This rigorous training equips professionals with advanced knowledge of development finance tools and strategies, preparing them to [...]
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 TDOT to accelerate, leverage, and add new projects to its fiscally constrained 10-Year Plan. Governor Bill Lee stated, "Tennesseans and [...]
UCDD and UCHRA board officers join members of Randy Heady's family for a photo to commemorate the conference room dedication. The Upper Cumberland Development District (UCDD) Board of Directors has passed a resolution honoring the life and legacy of the late Mayor Randy Heady of Jackson County, who passed away in January 2025. [...]
The Tennessee Arts Commission is pleased to announce the availability of Arts Build Communities (ABC) grants for arts projects and programs taking place between August 16, 2025, and June 15, 2026. These grants provide essential support for projects that expand access to the arts, enhance community quality of life through creative engagement, and strengthen the [...]
In celebration of Senior Nutrition Month, UCDD is excited to emphasize the significance of Senior Nutrition Programs and their essential role in promoting the health and well-being of our seniors. The following information was provided by the senior center: As the director of Fair Park Activity Center, Alicia Arehart is reminded every day of how much [...]
