On behalf of the State of Tennessee, the Tennessee Housing Development Agency (THDA) has completed a draft of the State’s 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan and 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan for housing and community development in Tennessee. The Plan includes the State’s application for funds, strategic plan, and goals for five U.S. Department of Housing and Urban [...]
Please join us in recognizing two board member updates for UCDD and UCHRA. During the February UCDD and UCHRA Executive Committee meetings, Jeff Mason, Smith County Mayor, was appointed Chairman of both boards, and Allen Foster, Cumberland County Mayor, was appointed Vice Chairman. These appointments follow the passing of Board Chairman, Randy Heady, [...]
It has come to our attention that an insurance agent is spoofing TN SHIP’s phone number and falsely claiming to be a SHIP representative. They are calling people and trying to schedule home visits to “review your insurance.” Important Reminder: TN SHIP is not currently conducting home visits. This is Medicare Advantage Annual Enrollment, and [...]
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 Development District (UCDD) is proud to serve as a collaborative leader in economic development in the Upper Cumberland. With the start of a new calendar year, UCDD is working alongside local communities across the region to prepare strong applications for the 2025 round of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding. In the [...]
Executive Director Mark Farley and Deputy Director Tommy Lee present a symbolic check highlighting the more than $49 million in grant funds UCDD has helped secure for the 14-county Upper Cumberland region. The Upper Cumberland Development District (UCDD) and the Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency (UCHRA) hosted their 2024 Annual Meeting on Wednesday, Dec. [...]
The Upper Cumberland Development District’s Area Agency on Aging and Disability (AAAD) will receive sealed proposals for the provision of frozen, medically-tailored meals for the HomeDelivered Nutrition and Congregate Nutrition Programs as specified below. These meals are intended to serve clients with medically necessary dietary restrictions who need nutritional support for any of a variety [...]
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 [...]
Preparation is underway for the 2024 Annual Upper Cumberland Senior and Caregiver Expo, hosted by the Upper Cumberland Area Agency on Aging and Disability (UCAAAD). UCAAAD is excited to announce this year’s event theme: "Powered by Connection." This theme highlights the strength and impact of coming together, emphasizing how collaboration and relationships foster positive change [...]
Mark your calendars! The 2024 Senior & Caregiver Expo installment is slated for Oct. 29 at Life Church in Cookeville. Join us from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. and visit with our amazing vendors and sponsors! Stay tuned for more information and updates related to the event.
