The Executive Committees of the Upper Cumberland Development District and Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency will meet at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026, at the UCDD office located at 1104 England Dr., Cookeville, TN. Click here to view the meeting agenda.
Representatives of the many Gold, Platinum, and Diamond sponsors of the 2026 Senior and Caregiver Expo pose for a photo during a recent planning meeting ahead of the Oct. 27 event. The Upper Cumberland Development District (UCDD) and the Upper Cumberland Area Agency on Aging and Disability (AAAD) are finalizing preparations to host [...]
Pictured, from left: Sara Martin, TN SHIP Regional Manager; Loni Hitchcock, TN SMP Project Coordinator; Evelyne Kornreich; and Kelly Clarkson, UC AAAD Assistant Director. The Upper Cumberland Area Agency on Aging & Disability (AAAD) is proud to announce that long-time volunteer Evelyne Kornreich has been named the recipient of the 2026 Outstanding Volunteer [...]
This article was originally published by TheUCNow.com and can be found here. The Upper Cumberland [is] facing a growing strain on resources as an aging population outpaces the available state and federal funding and manpower required to provide essential in-home care. That according to UCDD Executive Director Mark Farley during Wednesday’s Policy Council Meeting. He [...]
Each year, the staff of the Upper Cumberland Development District (UCDD) and Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency (UCHRA) nominate their choice for departmental employees of the year. These honorees exemplify dedication, service, and a commitment to improving the lives of individuals, families, and communities throughout the Upper Cumberland region. This year’s recognitions also included the [...]
Preparation is underway for the 2026 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: “Resource City: Nashville Country Celebration.” This theme reflects this year’s Nashville country-inspired focus. This regional event traditionally focuses on the care [...]
PUBLIC NOTICE – REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) | CONVERSATIONAL AI RECEPTIONIST AND WEB CHAT SYSTEM ISSUING AGENCY: Upper Cumberland Development District/Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency (UCHRA) LOCATION: Cookeville, Tennessee PROJECT OVERVIEW: Notice is hereby given that proposals are being solicited for the provision, implementation, and maintenance of a 24/7 Conversational AI Receptionist and AI Web [...]
Upper Cumberland Development District (UCDD), based in Middle Tennessee, has recently been recognized with a 2026 Aliceann Wohlbruck Impact Award from the National Association of Development Organizations (NADO) for the Empower Upper Cumberland project. Empower Upper Cumberland was created to address the complex, interconnected challenges that keep families from achieving economic stability, not by solving one [...]
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 [...]
