UCDD-UCHRA Photo | UCDD-UCHRA Executive Director Mark Farley addresses executive committee members on June 17, 2026. The following was published by the UC Now and can be found by clicking here. UCDD/UCHRA is implementing a new strategic plan designed to help regional residents achieve self-sufficiency through innovation and leadership. Executive Director Mark Farley said the agency spent [...]
The Upper Cumberland Development District’s Area Agency on Aging and Disability (AAAD) will receive sealed proposals for the provision of Financial Management Services and Supports Brokerage for Self-Direction of the Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Program. Self-direction is a model of service delivery that provides a participant with more choice and control over the home [...]
Officials with the Upper Cumberland Development District (UCDD) and Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency (UCHRA) recently recognized several Executive Committee members whose terms will conclude in August, expressing appreciation for their service and leadership on behalf of the Upper Cumberland region. Those recognized included Fentress County Mayor Jimmy Johnson, Macon County Mayor Steve Jones, White [...]
The UCDD Executive Committee will meet on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at 10 a.m. Immediately following that meeting, the UCHRA Executive Committee will meet. The meetings will be held at the Upper Cumberland Development District, 1104 England Drive, Cookeville, Tennessee. Click here to view the meeting agenda.
Local seniors have a unique opportunity this Friday to safeguard their personal identities while simultaneously helping to feed families in need. In recognition of Medicare Fraud Prevention Week, the Upper Cumberland Development District (UCDD), Tennessee Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP), and Sentry Shred are partnering to host the 'Can the Scam' Shred-a-Thon and Food Drive. The [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]
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 Executive Board of the Upper Cumberland Development District will meet on Wednesday, Apr. 15, 2026, at 10 a.m. The meeting will be held at the Upper Cumberland Development District, 1104 England Drive, Cookeville, TN. Click here to view the meeting agenda.
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 [...]
