Organizations across the Upper Cumberland region are invited to apply for the Arts Build Communities (ABC) Grant, now open for submissions. This funding opportunity provides up to $5,000 per project with no matching funds required, making it an accessible resource for expanding arts programming and community impact. The application deadline is Tuesday, July 1, 2026, [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
The Upper Cumberland Development District (UCDD), in cooperation with the counties of Cannon, Clay, Cumberland, DeKalb, Fentress, Jackson, Macon, Overton, Pickett, Putnam, Smith, Van Buren, Warren, and White, is requesting Statements of Qualifications (SOQs) from qualified consulting firms to assist with the development of a comprehensive inventory of brownfield properties. The selected consultant will be [...]
Officials attending the presentation include Melanie Beauchamp, Assistant Commissioner, Tourist Development; Mayor Josh Miller, City of Smithville; Beth Chandler, Smithville Alderman; Suzanne Williams, Smithville-DeKalb County Chamber Director; State Representative Michael Hale; Ashley DeRossett, Middle Tennessee Tourism Director; Rebekah Beeler, Upper Cumberland Development District. The following was published by the WJLE and can be [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
A free short-term rental workshop is scheduled for June 17 for individuals interested in or that currently own/operate vacation rental properties in the Upper Cumberland. The workshop is organized through a partnership with Upper Cumberland Tourism Association, Upper Cumberland Development District and Tennessee Department of Tourist Development. Following a successful, statewide series of programs dedicated to short-term rental development [...]
