Upper Cumberland, Global Action Platform, and the Porter Development Initiative Announce Leaders Inducted into the PDI Fellows Academy
Leaders selected to advance regional competitiveness and shared prosperity Eight senior leaders from business, finance, higher education, government, foundations, and the nonprofit sector have been selected for induction into the inaugural PDI Fellows Academy and [...]
In the News: New Agency Strategic Plan to Cultivate UC Self-Sufficiency
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 [...]
Request for Proposals – Financial Management Services and Supports Brokerage for Self-Direction of the HCBS Program
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) [...]
UCDD and UCHRA Recognize Outgoing Executive Committee Members
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 [...]
In the News: UCDD Honors Thurman For 37 Years Of Community Service
The following was published by the UC Now and can be found by clicking here. UCDD and UCHRA officials honored Administrative Services Director Sherry Thurman Wednesday for 37 years of service to the region. UCDD Director Mark Farley [...]
UCDD Executive Committee Meeting: June 17, 2026
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, [...]
‘Can the Scam’ Drive-Thru Event Aims to Protect Seniors and Fight Hunger in Cookeville
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 [...]
Relative Caregiver Meetings Announced for June 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 [...]
Transportation Planner
Upper Cumberland Development District has an opening for a Transportation Planner. The Transportation Planner will act as a liaison between local elected officials and the Tennessee Department of Transportation and will assist local governments [...]
Arts Build Communities Grants Now Open for Upper Cumberland Region
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, [...]