On Tuesday, March 18, UCDD joined early childhood education advocates in Nashville for Day on the Hill, focusing on the importance of childcare and the Upper Cumberland Bright Start Plan in partnership with Tennesseans for Quality Early Education (TQEE). Our team, along with childcare providers, Tennessee Tech University’s Early Childhood Education representatives, and other key [...]
In celebration of Senior Nutrition Month, UCDD is excited to emphasize the significance of Senior Nutrition Programs and their essential role in promoting the health and well-being of our seniors. The following information was provided by the senior center: At Macon County Senior Center, we are dedicated to providing not just a meal, but a [...]
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 [...]
En nombre del Estado de Tennessee, la Agencia de Desarrollo de Vivienda de Tennessee (THDA, por sus siglas en inglés) ha completado un borrador del Plan Consolidado del Estado 2025-2029 y el Plan de Acción Anual 2025-2026 para la vivienda y el desarrollo comunitario en Tennessee. El Plan incluye la solicitud de fondos del Estado, [...]
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. [...]
