The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development (TNECD) will host an Opportunity Zone discussion on February 18 from 1:00 to 4:30 p.m., bringing together mayors and other local stakeholders from across the state. The discussion will focus on Opportunity Zones 2.0 and how proposed updates could support investment, revitalization, and long-term economic growth in [...]
Mark Dudney, Historic Preservation Planner The following was published by the Herald-Citizen and can be found by clicking here. The City of Algood is exploring new options for the future of the White Plains house. At a city council work session Monday [January 12, 2026], Upper Cumberland Development District Historic Preservation Planner Mark Dudney [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
The Upper Cumberland Development District (UCDD) and Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency (UCHRA) gathered for their annual meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 17, celebrating a year of significant progress, regional partnership, and dedicated service across the 14-county region. “2025 has been a year of real progress,” said Chairman Jeff Mason. “We strengthened core services for seniors [...]
Pictured, from left, Vickie Durham, Relative Caregiver Program and ERP Director; and Myra Walker, Housing and Family Services Director. The Upper Cumberland Development District, based in Cookeville, Tenn., has recently been recognized with a 2025 Aliceann Wohlbruck Impact Award from the National Association of Development Organizations (NADO) for its transitional homes for men [...]
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, bringing substantial investment to local communities. The Three Star program is designed to promote economic and community prosperity through strategic [...]
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 of individuals, families, and communities throughout the Upper Cumberland region. “Our employees are the backbone of everything we do,” said [...]
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 [...]
