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UCDD News and Announcements

Check out the blog below to see what is happening at UCDD. For the calendar of events, click here.

1503, 2024

Maintenance Technician

March 15th, 2024|Categories: Careers|

Upper Cumberland Development District has an opening for a Maintenance Technician. The Maintenance Technician will ensure that CRDC (Cumberland Regional Development Corporation) Housing Complexes and properties are properly maintained. Duties include: Perform routine/emergency maintenance duties [...]

1503, 2024

Aceptando Ahora Comentarios del Público sobre el Plan de Acción Anual 2024-2025

March 15th, 2024|Categories: ECD Public Notices, Housing Public Notices, Regional News, UCDD News|

La Agencia de Desarrollo de Vivienda de Tennessee (THDA), en nombre del Estado de Tennessee, está buscando comentarios sobre el Plan de Acción Anual 2024-2025, que designa cómo el Estado operará los programas CDBG, HOME, [...]

1503, 2024

Now Accepting Public Comments on the 2024-2025 Annual Action Plan

March 15th, 2024|Categories: ECD Public Notices, Housing Public Notices, Regional News, UCDD News|

The Tennessee Housing Development Agency (THDA), on behalf of the State of Tennessee, is seeking comments on the 2024-2025 Annual Action Plan, which designates how the State will operate the CDBG, HOME, HTF, ESG, and [...]

1303, 2024

SHIP, SMP, and MIPPA Volunteer Coordinator

March 13th, 2024|Categories: Careers|

Upper Cumberland Development District/Area Agency on Aging and Disability has an opening for a SHIP, SMP, and MIPPA Volunteer Coordinator. The SHIP, SMP, and MIPPA Volunteer Coordinator will assist the Medicare beneficiaries of the Upper [...]

703, 2024

Relative Caregiver Program Announces Support Group Meetings (March 2024)

March 7th, 2024|Categories: Housing & Family Services, Housing Public Notices, Regional News, UCDD News|

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 [...]

603, 2024

Options Counselor

March 6th, 2024|Categories: Career Opportunities, Careers|

The Upper Cumberland Development District/Area Agency on Aging and Disability is accepting applications for an Options Counselor. The Options Counselor assists individuals in making informed decisions about long-term care support with a focus on home [...]

1202, 2024

Relative Caregiver Program Announces Support Group Meetings (February 2024)

February 12th, 2024|Categories: Housing & Family Services, Housing Public Notices, Regional News, UCDD News|

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 [...]

502, 2024

UCAAC Bits and Bites Event Announced

February 5th, 2024|Categories: Area Agency on Aging & Disability, Regional News, UCDD News|

You are invited to the upcoming Bits & Bites event hosted by the Upper Cumberland Adult Abuse Coalition (UCAAC) on March 19, 2024. This event aims to raise awareness about crucial topics related to adult [...]

2201, 2024

UCDD Announces Assistant Director of Economic Development

January 22nd, 2024|Categories: Economic & Community Development, Regional News, UCDD News|

The Upper Cumberland Development District (UCDD) is delighted to announce the promotion of Rosa Smith to the position of Assistant Director of Economic Development. Smith initially joined the UCDD team as an Economic Development Planner [...]

1801, 2024

Cumberland and Putnam counties: FREE Welcome to Medicare Classes Feb. 27, 29

January 18th, 2024|Categories: Area Agency on Aging & Disability, Regional News, UCDD News|

Are you eligible for Medicare and curious about your plan options? Upper Cumberland SHIP (State Health Insurance Assistance Program) is conducting a series of FREE ABCs of Medicare! classes on Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024, from [...]

1801, 2024

Putnam County: FREE Welcome to Medicare Classes Jan. 25

January 18th, 2024|Categories: Area Agency on Aging & Disability, Regional News, UCDD News|

Are you eligible for Medicare and curious about your plan options? Upper Cumberland SHIP (State Health Insurance Assistance Program) is conducting a series of FREE ABCs of Medicare! classes this month on Thursday, Jan. 25, [...]

811, 2023

Relative Caregiver Program Announces Support Group Meetings (November 2023)

November 8th, 2023|Categories: Housing & Family Services, Housing Public Notices, Regional News, UCDD News|

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 [...]

3010, 2023

Public Conservator

October 30th, 2023|Categories: Career Opportunities, Careers|

Upper Cumberland Development District/Area Agency on Aging and Disability has an opening for a Public Conservator. The Public Conservator will act as a Court Appointed Conservator or DPOA for the client base: make financial and/or [...]

2710, 2023

RFP: Professional In-Home Services

October 27th, 2023|Categories: Area Agency on Aging & Disability, UCDD News|

The Upper Cumberland Development District’s Area Agency on Aging and Disability (AAAD) will receive sealed proposals for the provision of Professional In-Home Services for persons aged 60 and over and for adults aged 18 and [...]

1710, 2023

Ahora aceptamos comentarios del público sobre una enmienda sustancial de los fondos CDBG-CV en el Plan de Acción Anual 2019-20

October 17th, 2023|Categories: ECD Public Notices, Economic & Community Development, Regional News, UCDD News|

La Agencia de Desarrollo Económico y Comunitario de Tennessee (ECD) y la Agencia de Desarrollo de Vivienda de Tennessee (THDA), en nombre del Estado de Tennessee, solicitan comentarios sobre una enmienda sustancial propuesta al Plan [...]

1710, 2023

Now Accepting Public Comments on a Substantial Amendment for CDBG-CV Funding in the 2019-20 Annual Action Plan

October 17th, 2023|Categories: ECD Public Notices, Economic & Community Development, Regional News, UCDD News|

The Tennessee Economic and Community Development (ECD) Agency and the Tennessee Housing Development Agency (THDA), on behalf of the State of Tennessee, are seeking comments on a proposed substantial amendment to the 2019-20 Annual Action [...]

610, 2023

Supporting Vulnerable Adults in the Upper Cumberland: Join the UCAAC Donation Drive

October 6th, 2023|Categories: Regional News, UCDD News|

  Click image to enlarge. At the heart of every thriving community lies a commitment to support and uplift its most vulnerable members. The Upper Cumberland Adult Abuse Coalition (UCAAC) embodies this spirit [...]

2209, 2023

Relative Caregiver Program Announces Support Group Meetings (October 2023)

September 22nd, 2023|Categories: Housing & Family Services, Housing Public Notices, Regional News, UCDD News|

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 [...]

1209, 2023

UCDD in the News: ARC Awards Nearly $14 Million to 43 Projects Supporting Appalachians Recovering from Substance Use Disorder

September 12th, 2023|Categories: ECD Public Notices, Economic & Community Development, Regional News, UCDD News|

  The following press release was originally published by the Appalachian Regional Commission and can be found here.  Today, the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded nearly $14 million to 43 projects through its Investments Supporting Partnerships In Recovery Ecosystems [...]

709, 2023

THDA Public Notice: Please Review and Comment on Housing and Community Development Activities in Tennessee

September 7th, 2023|Categories: ECD Public Notices, Housing Public Notices, Regional News, UCDD News|

THDA Public Notice: Please Review and Comment on Housing and Community Development Activities in Tennessee In the recently released 2022-2023 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER), the Tennessee Housing Development Agency (THDA) describes how [...]

709, 2023

Aviso Público de THDA: Favor de Revisar y Comentar sobre las Actividades de Vivienda y Desarrollo Comunitario en Tennessee

September 7th, 2023|Categories: ECD Public Notices, Housing Public Notices, Regional News, UCDD News|

Aviso Público de THDA: Favor de Revisar y Comentar sobre las Actividades de Vivienda y Desarrollo Comunitario en Tennessee En el recientemente publicado Informe Consolidado de Desempeño y Evaluación 2022-2023 (CAPER, por sus siglas en [...]

2908, 2023

Relative Caregiver Program Announces Support Group Meetings (September 2023)

August 29th, 2023|Categories: Housing & Family Services, Housing Public Notices, Regional News, UCDD News|

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 [...]

1408, 2023

Planning Underway for 2023 UCAAAD Senior and Caregiver Expo

August 14th, 2023|Categories: Area Agency on Aging & Disability, Regional News, UCDD News|

Planning is underway for the 2023 Annual Upper Cumberland Senior and Caregiver Expo, hosted by the Upper Cumberland Area Agency on Aging and Disability (UCAAAD). UCAAAD is excited to unveil this year’s event theme, Aging [...]

708, 2023

Upper Cumberland SHIP to Host FREE Welcome to Medicare Classes in Overton, Putnam, and White Counties

August 7th, 2023|Categories: Area Agency on Aging & Disability, Regional News, UCDD News|

Are you eligible for Medicare and curious about your plan options? Upper Cumberland SHIP (State Health Insurance Assistance Program) is conducting a series of FREE ABCs of Medicare! classes this month on Tuesday, Aug. 8, [...]

208, 2023

Aceptando Ahora Comentarios del Público sobre una Enmienda Sustancial para la Financiación CDBG-CV en el Plan de Acción Anual 2019-2020

August 2nd, 2023|Categories: ECD Public Notices, Housing Public Notices, Regional News, UCDD News|

Aceptando Ahora Comentarios del Público sobre una Enmienda Sustancial para la Financiación CDBG-CV en el Plan de Acción Anual 2019-2020 1 al 30 de agosto de 2023 La Agencia de Desarrollo Económico y Comunitario de [...]

208, 2023

Now Accepting Public Comments on a Substantial Amendment for CDBG-CV Funding in the 2019-20 Annual Action Plan

August 2nd, 2023|Categories: ECD Public Notices, Housing Public Notices, Regional News, UCDD News|

Now Accepting Public Comments on a Substantial Amendment for CDBG-CV Funding in the 2019-20 Annual Action Plan August 1-30, 2023 The Tennessee Economic and Community Development (ECD) Agency and the Tennessee Housing Development Agency (THDA), [...]

208, 2023

Now Accepting Public Comments on a Substantial Amendment of the State of Tennessee’s HOME-ARP Allocation Plan

August 2nd, 2023|Categories: ECD Public Notices, Housing Public Notices, Regional News, UCDD News|

Now Accepting Public Comments on a Substantial Amendment of the State of Tennessee’s HOME-ARP Allocation Plan August 4-19, 2023 The Tennessee Housing Development Agency (THDA), on behalf of the State of Tennessee, is seeking comments [...]

208, 2023

Ahora Aceptando Comentarios Públicos Sobre una Enmienda Sustancial al Plan de Asignación HOME-ARP del Estado de Tennessee

August 2nd, 2023|Categories: ECD Public Notices, Housing Public Notices, Regional News, UCDD News|

Ahora Aceptando Comentarios Públicos Sobre una Enmienda Sustancial al Plan de Asignación HOME-ARP del Estado de Tennessee 4 al 19 de agosto de 2023 La Agencia de Desarrollo de la Vivienda de Tennessee (THDA, por [...]

108, 2023

Relative Caregiver Program Announces Support Group Meetings (August 2023)

August 1st, 2023|Categories: Housing & Family Services, Regional News, UCDD News|

Are you raising a relative child or need housing assistance? A support group meeting will be held for relatives that are caring for relative children this month. Support group meetings will be canceled if schools [...]

1907, 2023

UC Adult Abuse Coalition Announces 13th-Annual Vulnerable Adult Summit

July 19th, 2023|Categories: Area Agency on Aging & Disability, Regional News, UCDD News|

The 13th annual Upper Cumberland Vulnerable Adult Summit will be held at The Edge Building of Life Church in Cookeville, from 8:30 a.m. until 4 p.m. on Tuesday, August 23. Discussion topics include abuse, financial [...]

1807, 2023

TSBDC Small Business Specialist

July 18th, 2023|Categories: Uncategorized|

The Upper Cumberland Development District has an opening for a TSBDC Small Business Specialist. The TSBDC Small Business Specialist is a trained business professional with the experience and expertise to help existing and aspiring entrepreneurs [...]

1807, 2023

UCDD Planning & Community Development Helps Secure Historic Status for Cannon County Landmark

July 18th, 2023|Categories: Economic & Community Development, Regional News, UCDD News|

Exciting news coming out of UCDD's Planning and Community Development department:  The National Park Service listed Melton's Bank on the National Register of Historic Places on July 3. UCDD Planner Mark Dudney authored the nomination [...]

2206, 2023

UCDD Board Approves Employee Raises, Parking Spaces

June 22nd, 2023|Categories: Uncategorized|

The Upper Cumberland Development District's (UCDD) Executive Committee approved the 2024 budget during its regular meeting held on June 21. The budget for the new fiscal year includes a three-percent cost of living raise for [...]

2006, 2023

Relative Caregiver Program Announces Support Group Meetings for July 2023

June 20th, 2023|Categories: Housing & Family Services, UCDD News|

Are you raising a relative child or need housing assistance? A support group meeting will be held for relatives that are caring for relative children this month. Support group meetings will be canceled if schools [...]

806, 2023

Upper Cumberland SHIP/SMP to Host Volunteer Training

June 8th, 2023|Categories: Area Agency on Aging & Disability, Regional News, UCDD News|

Are you currently looking for an opportunity to volunteer locally? The Upper Cumberland State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) and Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) are conducting a series of volunteer training days on June 9, [...]

606, 2023

Feedback requested: Digital Opportunity Survey

June 6th, 2023|Categories: ECD Public Notices, Economic & Community Development, Regional News, UCDD News|

The Broadband office at the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development is asking for your feedback!   Tennessee residents are invited to complete this short survey and share the barriers they face to accessing [...]

406, 2023

Relative Caregiver Program Announces Support Group Meetings for June 2023

June 4th, 2023|Categories: Housing & Family Services, UCDD News|

Are you raising a relative child or need housing assistance? A support group meeting will be held for relatives that are caring for relative children this month. Support group meetings will be canceled if schools [...]

905, 2023

RCP Educational Workshop: Internet Safety That Adults Need to Know

May 9th, 2023|Categories: Housing & Family Services, Housing Public Notices, UCDD News|

Earlier this month, UCDD's Relative Caregiver Program held an educational workshop designed to inform adults about the dangers of apps and social media that children might have access to. Designed to bring awareness to relative [...]

805, 2023

UCDD Works with Partners on Byway Podcast

May 8th, 2023|Categories: Economic & Community Development, Regional News, UCDD News|

Dale Hollow RPO Coordinator Mark Dudney worked with Jenni Veal of the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development to produce an episode about the Cumberland National Scenic Byway in her podcast series, Traveling Embers. Mike McClanahan of [...]

3103, 2023

UCDD Invites Organizations to Apply for TN Arts Commission’s Arts Build Communities Grants

March 31st, 2023|Categories: Regional News, UCDD News|

Upper Cumberland nonprofit organizations may now apply for the Tennessee Arts Commission’s Arts Build Communities (ABC) grants for art projects. The Upper Cumberland Development District (UCDD) administers ABC grants in the Upper Cumberland. The ABC [...]

2803, 2023

Wish You Were Here Returns Thursday

March 28th, 2023|Categories: Economic & Community Development, Regional News, UCDD News|

We are so excited to carry on with Wish You Were Here! Adventures in Tennessee's Upper Cumberland and continue the adventure with a second season! The adventure picks up where we left off in season [...]

2803, 2023

Upper Cumberland SHIP to Host FREE ABCs of Medicare Classes in Overton, Putnam Counties

March 28th, 2023|Categories: Area Agency on Aging & Disability, Regional News, UCDD News|

Are you eligible for Medicare and curious about your plan options? Upper Cumberland SHIP (State Health Insurance Assistance Program) is conducting a series of FREE ABCs of Medicare classes on April 11, from 10 a.m. [...]

2003, 2023

Aceptando Ahora Comentarios del Público sobre el Plan de Acción Anual 2023-2024

March 20th, 2023|Categories: Housing Public Notices, Regional News, UCDD News|

Aceptando Ahora Comentarios del Público sobre el Plan de Acción Anual 2023-2024 (24 de marzo - 24 de abril de 2023) La Agencia de Desarrollo de Vivienda de Tennessee (THDA), en nombre del Estado de [...]

2003, 2023

Now Accepting Public Comments on the 2023-2024 Annual Action Plan

March 20th, 2023|Categories: Housing Public Notices, Regional News, UCDD News|

Now Accepting Public Comments on the 2023-2024 Annual Action Plan (March 24 - April 24, 2023) The Tennessee Housing Development Agency (THDA), on behalf of the State of Tennessee, is seeking comments on the 2023-2024 [...]

1403, 2023

UC Well Represented at 2023 NADO & DDAA Conference

March 14th, 2023|Categories: Regional News, UCDD News|

The Upper Cumberland was well-represented at the National Association of Development Organizations (NADO) and Development District Association of Appalachia (DDAA) in Arlington, VA, this week.   In addition to UCDD staff, our region was represented [...]

2802, 2023

March Relative Caregiver Calendar Announced

February 28th, 2023|Categories: Housing & Family Services, Housing Public Notices, Regional News, UCDD News|

Are you raising a relative child or need housing assistance?  For more information on assistance and support, please contact Melissa Allison at the Upper Cumberland Development District toll-free at 1-877-275-8233. A support group meeting will [...]

2601, 2023

Empower UC Collaborative Partner, Highlands Economic Partnership, Launches New Highlands Training Center

January 26th, 2023|Categories: Regional News, UCDD News|Tags: , , , |

Photo courtesy of Cookeville-Putnam County Chamber of Commerce. From left: Nick Bishop, Janice Terry, Page Bryant, Becky Hull, Jasen Knight, Mike Porten, Phillip Clemmons, Matt Billings, Heather Thomas, Mark Farley, Angie Wells, Megan Spurgeon, [...]

1001, 2023

Pitch It! Competition Returns, Submissions Currently Accepted

January 10th, 2023|Categories: Economic & Community Development, Regional News, UCDD News|

Are you in recovery? Do you have dreams of opening a small business? Tell us about your dream of opening your own small business! UCDD in conjunction with Recovery2Work and The Biz Foundry has announced an opportunity [...]

2912, 2022

RCP Families Give Back During 2022 Holiday Season

December 29th, 2022|Categories: Regional News, UCDD News|Tags: , , |

Each year, UCDD's relative caregiver program asks the caregiver families to come together and give back to the community in one way or another, either by making get-well cards for the elderly in the [...]

2912, 2022

Upper Cumberland SHIP to Host FREE Welcome to Medicare Classes in Overton, Cumberland Counties

December 29th, 2022|Categories: Area Agency on Aging & Disability, Regional News, UCDD News|Tags: , , , , |

Are you eligible for Medicare and curious about your plan options? Upper Cumberland SHIP (State Health Insurance Assistance Program) is conducting a series of FREE Welcome to Medicare! Classes during the month of January on [...]

2512, 2022

RCP Educational Workshop: Making Cents in the Kitchen

December 25th, 2022|Categories: Housing & Family Services, Regional News, UCDD News|Tags: |

Recently, UCDD's Relative Caregiver Program partnered with Putnam County UT Extension to hold a workshop to educate relative caregivers on how to cook for the holidays on a budget. UT Extension representatives explained and demonstrated [...]

2212, 2022

UCDD, UCHRA Recognize Employees, Communities During 2022 Annual Meeting

December 22nd, 2022|Categories: Regional News, UCDD News, Uncategorized|Tags: |

UPPER CUMBERLAND — During the agencies’ annual meeting, several employees of the Upper Cumberland Development District (UCDD) and Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency (UCHRA) selected as departmental employees of the year, were recognized for [...]

112, 2022

Roberson Appointed to TSPN Advisory Council

December 1st, 2022|Categories: Area Agency on Aging & Disability, Regional News, UCDD News|

Congratulations to Jessica Roberson, Information and Assistance Specialist/AAAD Disaster Preparedness Coordinator, on her recent appointment to the Tennessee Suicide Prevention Network (TSPN) Advisory Council. "It is with great excitement that I congratulate you for your [...]

112, 2022

Grading Project Complete at Clarkrange Regional Business Park

December 1st, 2022|Categories: Economic & Community Development, Regional News, UCDD News|

Grading work of approximately eight acres in the Clarkrange Regional Business Park (CRBP) is now complete. Local Industrial Development Board (IDB) members gathered at the site, located in southern Fentress County, recently to mark the [...]

411, 2022

November Relative Caregiver Calendar Announced

November 4th, 2022|Categories: Housing & Family Services, Housing Public Notices, Regional News, UCDD News|

Are you raising a relative child or need housing assistance?  For more information on assistance and support, please contact Melissa Allison at the Upper Cumberland Development District toll-free at 1-877-275-8233. A support group meeting will [...]

1810, 2022

THDA Public Notice/Aviso Público de THDA

October 18th, 2022|Categories: Regional News, UCDD News|

Please Review and Comment on Housing and Community Development Activities in Tennessee/Favor de Revisar y Comentar sobre las Actividades de Vivienda y Desarrollo Comunitario en Tennessee In the recently released 2021-2022 Consolidated Annual Performance and [...]

1310, 2022

Countdown to 2022 UCAAAD Senior and Caregiver Expo Underway

October 13th, 2022|Categories: Area Agency on Aging & Disability, Regional News, UCDD News|

Final preparations are underway for the 21st Annual Upper Cumberland Senior and Caregiver Expo, hosted by the Upper Cumberland Area Agency on Aging and Disability (UCAAAD), set to take place Oct. 18.  Returning to an [...]

410, 2022

October Relative Caregiver Calendar Announced

October 4th, 2022|Categories: Housing & Family Services, Housing Public Notices, Regional News, UCDD News|

Are you raising a relative child or need housing assistance?  For more information on assistance and support, please contact Melissa Allison at the Upper Cumberland Development District toll-free at 1-877-275-8233. A support group meeting will [...]

110, 2022

Miller featured as ‘Champion of Recovery’ in BJA video

October 1st, 2022|Categories: Regional News, UCDD News|Tags: , , |

Mikel Miller, Inspire/Recovery2Work Manager, has been featured by the Bureau of Justice Assistance as a Champion of Recovery. Mikel says he was shocked when they reached out and is humbled and grateful that the [...]

2709, 2022

Inaugural Pitch It! contest winner announced, awarded $15,000 to support idea

September 27th, 2022|Categories: UCDD News|

Congratulations to Billy Rodgers/Men of Faith Tree Service for being selected to receive the $15,000 grant funding to make his small business dream a reality. Men of Faith aims to provide a recovery platform while [...]

809, 2022

Upper Cumberland SHIP to Host FREE Welcome to Medicare Classes in Overton, Cumberland, and Putnam Counties

September 8th, 2022|Categories: Area Agency on Aging & Disability, Regional News, UCDD News|

Are you eligible for Medicare and curious about your plan options? Upper Cumberland SHIP (State Health Insurance Assistance Program) is conducting a series of FREE Welcome to Medicare! classes this month in Overton County on [...]

2908, 2022

Pitch It! for a Chance to Receive $15K Small Business Grant

August 29th, 2022|Categories: Economic & Community Development, Regional News, UCDD News|

Are you in recovery? Do you have dreams of opening a small business? Tell us about your dream of opening your own small business! UCDD in conjunction with Recovery2Work and The Biz Foundry has [...]

2208, 2022

UCDD/AAAD’s Hitchcock Named SMP Fraud Prevention’s Finest

August 22nd, 2022|Categories: Regional News, UCDD News|

Loni Hitchcock Upper Cumberland Development District (UCDD) and Area Agency on Aging and Disability (AAAD) employee Loni Hitchcock has received national recognition for her work; being named Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) Fraud Prevention’s [...]

1208, 2022

Upper Cumberland SHIP to Host FREE Welcome to Medicare Classes in Putnam and Overton Counties

August 12th, 2022|Categories: Regional News, UCDD News|

Are you eligible for Medicare and curious about your plan options? Upper Cumberland SHIP (State Health Insurance Assistance Program) is conducting a series of FREE Welcome to Medicare! classes this month on Aug. 24 from [...]

1108, 2022

Local SBDC Looks to Add Interns, Aid Area Businesses

August 11th, 2022|Categories: Regional News, UCDD News|

The Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Upper Cumberland Development District (UCDD) is working closely with Tennessee Tech University to recruit interns. Designed to offer skilled support to local businesses this program also provides students [...]

208, 2022

Planning Underway for Annual Upper Cumberland Senior, Caregiver Expo

August 2nd, 2022|Categories: Area Agency on Aging & Disability, Regional News, UCDD News|

Planning is underway for the 21st Annual Upper Cumberland Senior and Caregiver Expo, hosted by the Upper Cumberland Area Agency on Aging and Disability (UCAAAD). This year we come together to celebrate 21 years of [...]

208, 2022

Keep Your Medicare and Personal Information Safe

August 2nd, 2022|Categories: Regional News, UCDD News|

If you have Medicare, you can protect your identity and help prevent health care fraud by guarding your Medicare card like you would a credit card. Identity theft from stolen Medicare numbers is becoming more [...]

208, 2022

UCDD Offers Relative Caregiver, Housing Assistance

August 2nd, 2022|Categories: Housing & Family Services, UCDD News|

Are you raising a relative child or need housing assistance?  For more information on assistance and support, please contact Melissa Allison at the Upper Cumberland Development District toll-free at 1-877-275-8233. A support group meeting will [...]

2907, 2022

Upper Cumberland SHIP to Host FREE Welcome to Medicare Classes in Cumberland County

July 29th, 2022|Categories: Regional News, UCDD News|

Are you eligible for Medicare and curious about your plan options? Upper Cumberland SHIP (State Health Insurance Assistance Program) is conducting a FREE Welcome to Medicare! class on Aug. 8 from 9 a.m. until noon [...]

2907, 2022

Macon, Lafayette Secure 130-Acre Industrial Development Site With Assistance From UCDD

July 29th, 2022|Categories: UCDD News|

On Monday, July 25, the City of Lafayette and Macon County closed on the purchase of 130 acres of property eyed for industrial development.   The 130-acre addition more than doubles the existing footprint [...]

1407, 2022

UCDD partners with Bull and Thistle to Host Gainesboro Bicentennial Lecture Series

July 14th, 2022|Categories: Regional News, UCDD News|

Beginning July 30, the Upper Cumberland Development District (UCDD) will partner with the Bull and Thistle restaurant to host the Gainesboro Bicentennial (Plus Two) Lecture Series on Saturday mornings. Historians and other experts will present [...]

707, 2022

Inaugural Economic Development Summit Announced

July 7th, 2022|Categories: Regional News, UCDD News, Uncategorized|

Mark your calendars!   The Inaugural Economic Development Summit is coming to Tennessee Tech University Aug. 9-10, 2022!   Keynote speakers include Senator Bill Hagerty, Congressman John Rose, and Speaker Cameron Sexton. The focus is [...]

607, 2022

UCDD Offers Relative Caregiver, Housing Assistance

July 6th, 2022|Categories: Housing Public Notices, Regional News, UCDD News|

Are you raising a relative child or need housing assistance? For more information on assistance and support, please contact Melissa Allison at the Upper Cumberland Development District toll-free at 1-877-275-8233. A support group meeting will [...]

1706, 2022

Relative Caregiver workshop held

June 17th, 2022|Categories: Housing & Family Services, Regional News, UCDD News|

A Relative Caregiver workshop was held on June 16 at the Upper Cumberland Development District office. This event provided parents and caregivers tips and insight regarding internet safety; providing increased awareness about the potential dangers [...]

1406, 2022

Tennessee Arts Commission’s Arts Build Communities (ABC) Grant Application Now Open

June 14th, 2022|Categories: Economic & Community Development, Regional News, UCDD News|

Upper Cumberland nonprofit organizations may now apply for the Tennessee Arts Commission’s Arts Build Communities (ABC) grants for arts projects that broaden access to arts experiences, address community quality of life issues through the arts, [...]

3105, 2022

Upper Cumberland SHIP to Host FREE Welcome to Medicare Classes in Cumberland County

May 31st, 2022|Categories: Regional News, UCDD News|

Are you eligible for Medicare and curious about your plan options? Upper Cumberland SHIP (State Health Insurance Assistance Program) is conducting a FREE Welcome to Medicare! class this month on June 6 from 9 a.m. [...]

1805, 2022

Wish You Were Here Trailer

May 18th, 2022|Categories: Economic & Community Development, Regional News, UCDD News|

The episode one premiere for Wish You Were Here Adventures in Tennessee's Upper Cumberland will air tomorrow on WCTE PBS Channel 22 at 8:30 p.m. Aired episodes will be available for streaming on wcte.org you [...]

1605, 2022

Wish You Were Here Tourism Series to Air May 19

May 16th, 2022|Categories: Economic & Community Development, UCDD News|

It’s lights, camera, action for a new collaborative project between Upper Cumberland Development District, Upper Cumberland Tourism Association, Tennessee Tech University, and WCTE PBS. Wish You Were Here: Adventures in Tennessee’s Upper Cumberland, a new [...]

905, 2022

UCDD Invites Organizations to Apply for TN Arts Commission’s Arts Build Communities Grants

May 9th, 2022|Categories: Economic & Community Development, Regional News, UCDD News, Uncategorized|

Upper Cumberland nonprofit organizations may now apply for the Tennessee Arts Commission’s Arts Build Communities (ABC) grants for art projects that broaden access to arts experiences, address community quality of life issues through the arts, [...]

205, 2022

Upper Cumberland SHIP to Host FREE Welcome to Medicare Classes in Overton, Cumberland Counties

May 2nd, 2022|Categories: Area Agency on Aging & Disability, Regional News, UCDD News|

Are you eligible for Medicare and curious about your plan options? Upper Cumberland SHIP (State Health Insurance Assistance Program) is conducting a series of FREE Welcome to Medicare! classes this month on May 11  from [...]

205, 2022

Upper Cumberland SHIP/SMP to Host Volunteer Training

May 2nd, 2022|Categories: Area Agency on Aging & Disability, Regional News, UCDD News|

Are you currently looking for an opportunity to volunteer locally? The Upper Cumberland State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) and Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) are conducting a series of volunteer training days on May 9, [...]

404, 2022

April is Fair Housing Month

April 4th, 2022|Categories: ECD Public Notices, Economic & Community Development, Housing & Family Services, Housing Public Notices, Regional News, UCDD News|

Fair Housing Month celebrates the signing of the Civil Rights Act of 1968, which was signed by President Lyndon B. Johnson on April 11, 1968. Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., was assassinated days before [...]

104, 2022

Actualmente Aceptando Comentarios Públicos sobre el Plan de Acción Anual 2022-2023 24 de marzo – 25 de abril de 2022

April 1st, 2022|Categories: ECD Public Notices, Economic & Community Development, Regional News, UCDD News|

En el borrador recientemente publicado del Plan de Acción Anual 2022-2023, la Agencia de Desarrollo de la Vivienda de Tennessee (THDA, por sus siglas en inglés) describe cómo el Estado de Tennessee operará los programas [...]

104, 2022

Now Accepting Public Comments on the 2022-2023 Annual Action Plan March 24 – April 25, 2022

April 1st, 2022|Categories: ECD Public Notices, Economic & Community Development, Regional News, UCDD News|

In the recently released 2022-2023 Annual Action Plan draft, the Tennessee Housing Development Agency (THDA) describes how the State of Tennessee will operate the CDBG, HOME, HTF, ESG, and HOPWA programs in the coming fiscal [...]

1103, 2022

Child Care Creation Program

March 11th, 2022|Categories: Cumberland Area Investment Corporation, Economic & Community Development, Regional News, UCDD News|

UCDD is seeking solutions to the child care shortage in our region. We are excited to partner with the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development to increase child care capacity through this new grant [...]

2402, 2022

Input Needed: White County Parks and Rec Survey

February 24th, 2022|Categories: Economic & Community Development, Regional News, UCDD News|

Do you live in White County? Please take a few minutes to take this quick survey about parks and recreation facilities in the county! Click the link to complete the survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/White_County_Parks_User_Survey This survey is [...]

2202, 2022

Public Notice: AAAD Public Hearing Mar. 16

February 22nd, 2022|Categories: Area Agency on Aging & Disability, UCDD News|

The Upper Cumberland Area Agency on Aging and Disability will hold a public hearing to receive input on programs and services for older adults and adults with physical disabilities. This public hearing will take place [...]

1502, 2022

UCDD’s CAIC Announces Farm Loan Opportunity

February 15th, 2022|Categories: Economic & Community Development, Regional News, UCDD News|

The Upper Cumberland Development District (UCDD) and the Cumberland Area Investment Corporation (CAIC) are looking for a new crop of farmers to assist with the agencies’ Farm Loan funding opportunities. Offering low-interest, fixed-rate loans, the [...]

1102, 2022

Upper Cumberland SHIP to Host FREE Welcome to Medicare Classes

February 11th, 2022|Categories: Area Agency on Aging & Disability, UCDD News|

Are you eligible for Medicare and curious about your plan options? The Upper Cumberland SHIP (State Health Insurance Assistance Program) is conducting a series of FREE "Welcome to Medicare!" classes in Crossville this year. Classes [...]

1002, 2022

UCDD Aging Department Announces Powerful Tools for Caregivers Class

February 10th, 2022|Categories: Area Agency on Aging & Disability, UCDD News|

Do you help take care of an adult with chronic conditions? If so, you are not alone. Over 43.5 million family caregivers in America provide a vast array of emotional, financial, nursing, social, homemaking, and [...]

1701, 2022

January Relative Caregiver Calendar Announced

January 17th, 2022|Categories: Housing & Family Services, Housing Public Notices, Regional News, UCDD News|

Are you raising a relative child or need housing assistance?  For more information on assistance and support, please contact Melissa Allison at the Upper Cumberland Development District toll-free at 1-877-275-8233. A support group meeting will [...]

1101, 2022

THDA Receives Approval to Roll Out Tennessee Housing Assist Fund Program (TNHAF)

January 11th, 2022|Categories: Housing & Family Services, Housing Public Notices, UCDD News|

Tennessee Housing Department Agency just received the approval to roll out the much-needed Tennessee Housing Assist Fund Program or TNHAF. This program is designed to assist homeowners with: Mortgage payments Past-due HOA fees Homeowner’s Insurance [...]

1512, 2021

UCDD, UCHRA Recognize Employees and Communities During Annual Meeting

December 15th, 2021|Categories: Regional News, UCDD News|

During the agencies’ annual meeting, eight employees of the Upper Cumberland Development District (UCDD) and Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency (UCHRA) selected as departmental employees of the year were recognized for their efforts. Two employees [...]

812, 2021

December 2021 Relative Caregiver Program Calendar

December 8th, 2021|Categories: Housing & Family Services, UCDD News|

Are you raising a relative child or need housing assistance? For more information on assistance and support, please contact Melissa Allison at the Upper Cumberland Development District toll-free at 1-877-275-8233. A support group meeting will be [...]

712, 2021

THDA Public Notice: Housing and Community Development Activities in Tennessee

December 7th, 2021|Categories: ECD Public Notices, Housing Public Notices|

THDA Public Notice: Housing and Community Development Activities in Tennessee In the recently released 2020-2021 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER), the Tennessee Housing Development Agency (THDA) describes how federal CDBG, ESG, HOME, HOPWA, [...]

211, 2021

November 2021 Relative Caregiver Program Calendar

November 2nd, 2021|Categories: Housing & Family Services, UCDD News|

Are you raising a relative child or need housing assistance? For more information on assistance and support, please contact Melissa Allison at the Upper Cumberland Development District toll-free at 1-877-275-8233. A support group meeting will be [...]

2710, 2021

UCDD, AAAD to Host Free Screening of Acclaimed Alzheimer’s Documentary Oct. 30

October 27th, 2021|Categories: Area Agency on Aging & Disability, Regional News, UCDD News|Tags: , , , , , , |

Join the Tennessee Commission on Aging and Disability (TCAD) and the Upper Cumberland Area Agency on Aging and Disability (UCAAAD) for an inspiring cinematic exploration of the astounding changes that music can spark in people [...]

1810, 2021

Local SBDC Looks to Add Interns, Aid Area Businesses

October 18th, 2021|Categories: Economic & Community Development, UCDD News|

The Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Upper Cumberland Development District (UCDD) is working closely with Tennessee Tech University to recruit interns. Designed to offer skilled support to local businesses this program also provides students [...]

1210, 2021

Upper Cumberland Area Agency on Aging and Disability Announces Free Screening of Alive Inside Documentary

October 12th, 2021|Categories: Area Agency on Aging & Disability, UCDD News|

Join the Tennessee Commission on Aging and Disability and the Upper Cumberland Area Agency on Aging and Disability for an inspiring cinematic exploration of the astounding changes that music can spark in people living with [...]

1110, 2021

UPDATE: Senior & Caregiver Expo Moving Outdoors

October 11th, 2021|Categories: Area Agency on Aging & Disability, Regional News, UCDD News|

The Senior & Caregiver Expo Committee has been hard at work planning and strategizing on how we can safely move forward with this Fall’s expo event. We have chosen to transition our Senior & Caregiver [...]

1309, 2021

Relative Caregiver Program to Hold Support Group Meeting

September 13th, 2021|Categories: Housing & Family Services, Regional News, UCDD News|

Are you raising a relative child or need housing assistance? For more information on assistance and support, please contact Melissa Allison at the Upper Cumberland Development District toll-free at 1-877-275-8233. A support group meeting will [...]

709, 2021

UCDD, City of Baxter celebrate completion of grant-funded park

September 7th, 2021|Categories: Economic & Community Development, Regional News, UCDD News|

In early September, local officials gathered to celebrate the ribbon cutting of the new Baxter Seminary Park. This new park, a recipient of a $750,000 dollar grant from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee (BCBST). [...]

1808, 2021

Fentress, Jackson Counties Recognized for Moving Off Distressed Counties List

August 18th, 2021|Categories: Regional News, UCDD News|

During the Aug. 18 UCDD Executive Committee meeting, Mark Farley, Executive Director of UCDD and UCHRA, recognized two Upper Cumberland counties as coming off of the distressed counties list. Fentress and Jackson counties were two [...]

908, 2021

Notificación de la enmienda de financiación del programa CDBG (CDBG‑CV) debido a la COVID‑19

August 9th, 2021|Categories: Housing Public Notices, UCDD News|

Notificación de la enmienda de financiación del programa CDBG (CDBG‑CV) debido a la COVID‑19 Revisión y comentarios: del 5 al 10 de agosto de 2021 https://thda.org/research-reports/consolidated-planning La Agencia de Desarrollo de Viviendas de Tennessee (THDA) [...]

908, 2021

Notice of CDBG COVID-19 (CDBG-CV) Funding Amendment

August 9th, 2021|Categories: Housing Public Notices, UCDD News|

Notice of CDBG COVID-19 (CDBG-CV) Funding Amendment Review and Comment: August 5-10, 2021 https://thda.org/research-reports/consolidated-planning The Tennessee Housing Development Agency (THDA) and Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development (ECD) have released an amendment to the [...]

608, 2021

UCDD RCP, Housing Announcement – August 2021

August 6th, 2021|Categories: Housing & Family Services, Regional News, UCDD News|

Are you raising a relative child or need housing assistance?  For more information on assistance and support, please contact Melissa Allison at the Upper Cumberland Development District toll-free at 1-877-275-8233.  A support group meeting will [...]

2307, 2021

Annual Senior/Caregiver Expo Celebrating 20 Years

July 23rd, 2021|Categories: Area Agency on Aging & Disability, UCDD News|

The Annual Senior & Caregiver Expo has undergone many changes over the years, with 2020 being the most challenging year handling a pandemic. This year, the Upper Cumberland Area Agency on Aging and Disability (UCAAAD) [...]

2107, 2021

SHIP to Host Free ‘Welcome to Medicare’ Classes in Overton County

July 21st, 2021|Categories: UCDD News|

Are you eligible for Medicare and curious about your plan options? The Upper Cumberland SHIP (State Health Insurance Assistance Program) is conducting a series of FREE "Welcome to Medicare!" classes. Each class will consist of [...]

2107, 2021

SHIP to Host Free ‘Welcome to Medicare’ Classes in Cumberland County

July 21st, 2021|Categories: UCDD News|

Are you eligible for Medicare and curious about your plan options? The Upper Cumberland SHIP (State Health Insurance Assistance Program) is conducting a series of FREE "Welcome to Medicare!" classes. Each class will consist of [...]

907, 2021

Relative Caregiver Program to Hold Support Group Meeting

July 9th, 2021|Categories: Housing & Family Services, UCDD News|

Are you raising a relative child or need housing assistance? For more information on assistance and support, please contact Melissa Allison at the Upper Cumberland Development District toll-free at 1-877-275-8233. A support group meeting will [...]

607, 2021

Ackerman Named Assistant Director of UCDD Planning and Community Development

July 6th, 2021|Categories: Regional News, UCDD News|

The Upper Cumberland Development District (UCDD) has named Marcie Ackerman as the Assistant Director of the organization’s Planning and Community Development department.  Ackerman, employed with UCDD since October 2018, started as a project manager for [...]

2506, 2021

2022 Tennessee Elder Justice Conference (TNEJC) Announced

June 25th, 2021|Categories: Area Agency on Aging & Disability, Regional News, UCDD News|

Click on the image to enlarge. Mark your calendars! The 2022 Tennessee Elder Justice Conference (TNEJC) will take place May 3-5, 2022 at the Park Vista in Gatlinburg, TN. According to Aaron Bradley, [...]

2406, 2021

Caring Corner: Caring for You, Caring for Me (3/5)

June 24th, 2021|Categories: Area Agency on Aging & Disability, UCDD News|

The Upper Cumberland Development District (UCDD) and the Upper Cumberland Area Agency on Aging & Disability (UCAAAD) have announced the Caring Corner, a virtual support group for those caring for loved ones. In this video series, [...]

906, 2021

UCDD Announces Informative Arts Build Communities Grants Workshop

June 9th, 2021|Categories: Economic & Community Development, Regional News, UCDD News|

The Upper Cumberland Development District (UCDD) is a designated agency to administer grant funding through the Tennessee Arts Commission’s Arts Build Communities program. The Arts Build Communities (ABC) grant program is designed to provide support [...]

906, 2021

2021 UCAAAD Senior Caregiver Expo Announced

June 9th, 2021|Categories: Area Agency on Aging & Disability, Regional News, UCDD News|

In tough times, communities find strength in people and people find strength in their communities. In the past year, we’ve seen this time and again in the Upper Cumberland region as friends, neighbors, and businesses [...]

2805, 2021

Relative Caregiver Program to Hold Support Group Meeting

May 28th, 2021|Categories: Housing & Family Services|

Are you raising a relative child or need housing assistance? For more information on assistance and support, please contact Melissa Allison at the Upper Cumberland Development District toll-free at 1-877-275-8233. A support group meeting will [...]

2805, 2021

Warren County Online Grocery Shopping Class a Success

May 28th, 2021|Categories: Area Agency on Aging & Disability, UCDD News|

The Warren County Senior Center has held its second online grocery shopping class to teach participants how to navigate online shopping. So far, the program has had 45 participants complete the two-hour class. Another class [...]

2805, 2021

UCAAAD Applies for Additional Ani-Meals Grant Funding

May 28th, 2021|Categories: UCDD News|

UCDD's Area Agency on Aging and Disability team is going after a new grant to help continue the Ani-Meals pet food delivery program into its second year. Sara Martin, AAAD Family Caregiver/Evidence-Based Assistant, recently submitted [...]

1905, 2021

John’s Place Awarded $40,000 Historic Preservation Grant

May 19th, 2021|Categories: Economic & Community Development, Regional News, UCDD News|

John's Place, a small, African American-owned restaurant and bar operated  continuously by the McClellan family since 1949, has been awarded a $40,000 grant by the Backing Historic Small Historic Restaurants program. The grant was made [...]

2804, 2021

UCDD Aging Team Implementing Telehealth Stations

April 28th, 2021|Categories: Area Agency on Aging & Disability, Regional News, UCDD News|

UPPER CUMBERLAND — The Upper Cumberland Development District’s Area Agency on Aging and Disability (UCAAAD) team has announced the installation of telehealth stations across the Upper Cumberland in the coming months.  These stations will provide [...]

1602, 2021

UCDD, UCHRA Board Meetings Rescheduled

February 16th, 2021|Categories: Regional News, UCDD News|

Due to inclement weather and potentially hazardous travel conditions across the Upper Cumberland, the regularly scheduled Policy Council and Executive Committee meetings of both the Upper Cumberland Development District (UCDD) and the Upper Cumberland Human [...]

2701, 2021

Have questions about the COVID-19 vaccine?

January 27th, 2021|Categories: Regional News, UCDD News|

Tennesseans who wish to receive the COVID-19 vaccination, and qualify for a phase currently being vaccinated, can register for an appointment online at https://covid19.tn.gov/covid-19-vaccines/vaccine-phases/. Residents of Tennessee’s metropolitan counties may seek information from their local [...]

312, 2020

Tennessee’s Upper Cumberland Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy | 2020 Update

December 3rd, 2020|Categories: Economic & Community Development, Regional News, UCDD News|

According to the Economic Development Administration, the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) contributes to effective economic development in America’s communities and regions through a locally-based, regionally-driven economic development planning process. Economic development planning successfully [...]

2710, 2020

2019-2020 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER)

October 27th, 2020|Categories: Housing & Family Services, Housing Public Notices, Regional News, UCDD News|

THDA Public Notice: Housing and Community Development Activities in Tennessee In the recently released 2019-2020 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER), the Tennessee Housing Development Agency (THDA) describes how federal CDBG, ESG, HOME, HOPWA, [...]

1606, 2020

Notice of CDBG COVID-19 (CDBG-CV) Funding Amendment: June 17-23, 2020

June 16th, 2020|Categories: Economic & Community Development, Housing Public Notices|

Notice of CDBG COVID-19 (CDBG-CV) Funding Amendment Review and Comment: June 17-23, 2020 https://thda.org/research-planning/consolidated-planning   The Tennessee Housing Development Agency (THDA) and Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development (ECD) have released an amendment to [...]

704, 2020

RuPI Grant Applications For Center Hill RPO

April 7th, 2020|Categories: ECD Public Notices, Economic & Community Development|

Rural Planning Initiative (RuPI) Purpose :This program is intended to help rural communities identify needs and promote solutions that lead to an interconnected community with efficient modes of transportation. This initial year 2020, will be [...]

704, 2020

RuPI Grant Applications For Dale Hollow RPO

April 7th, 2020|Categories: ECD Public Notices, Economic & Community Development, Uncategorized|

Rural Planning Initiative (RuPI) Purpose :This program is intended to help rural communities identify needs and promote solutions that lead to an interconnected community with efficient modes of transportation. This initial year 2020, will be [...]

411, 2019

Senior & Caregiver Expo Attracts Record Number of Attendees

November 4th, 2019|Categories: Area Agency on Aging & Disability, Regional News|

The Upper Cumberland Senior and Caregiver Expo held on Tuesday, October 22 at Life Church in Cookeville attracted 920 attendees, breaking the event’s attendance record from the past several years. Organized by the Upper Cumberland [...]

810, 2019

2019 Senior & Caregiver Expo to Host Caregiver Training

October 8th, 2019|Categories: Area Agency on Aging & Disability, UCDD News|

Just as the leaves are turning shades for Autumn, the 18th annual Senior & Caregiver Expo is quickly approaching. The event is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, October 22, 2019 from 8:30 AM to [...]

3009, 2019

New Platinum Sponsors Welcomed to 18th Annual Upper Cumberland Senior and Caregiver Expo

September 30th, 2019|Categories: Area Agency on Aging & Disability|

As planning for the Senior & Caregiver Expo comes to fruition, the red carpet has just rolled out for three new community partners to take the stage beside other platinum sponsors. These corporate sponsors will [...]

2009, 2019

Labor Statistics Quick Links

September 20th, 2019|Categories: GIS|Tags: , |

The Bureau of Labor Statistics provides timely data regarding employment trends. Below is a list of useful links for the fourteen counties of the Upper Cumberland. CountyUnemployment RateUnemploymentEmploymentLabor Force CannonLinkLinkLinkLink ClayLinkLinkLinkLink CumberlandLinkLinkLinkLink DekalbLinkLinkLinkLink FentressLinkLinkLinkLink JacksonLinkLinkLinkLink [...]

2808, 2019

Organizers Announce Date for 18th Annual Upper Cumberland Senior and Caregiver Expo

August 28th, 2019|Categories: Area Agency on Aging & Disability, UCDD News|

Plans are taking shape for the 18th Annual Upper Cumberland Senior and Caregiver Expo which is scheduled to take place Tuesday, October 22, 2019, from 8:30am to 1:00pm at Life Church in Cookeville, Tenn. Organized [...]

1208, 2019

Senator Paul Bailey Receives “Legislator of the Year” Award

August 12th, 2019|Categories: Regional News, UCDD News|

Senator Paul Bailey received the "Legislator of the Year" Award from the Tennessee Development District Association (TDDA) and the Upper Cumberland Development District (UCDD). Senator Bailey was presented the award on June 7 at the [...]

608, 2019

Smith County Leadership Class of 2018 Awarded TN Arts Commission Arts Build Communities Grant for Mural Installation

August 6th, 2019|Categories: Economic & Community Development, Regional News, UCDD News|

The Tennessee Arts Commission and the Upper Cumberland Development District are pleased to announce that Leadership Opportunity of Smith County has completed a project with the Arts Build Communities Grant from the Tennessee Arts Commission. [...]

1707, 2019

THDA Awards Home Repair Funds to Spencer and Van Buren County

July 17th, 2019|Categories: Economic & Community Development, Regional News, UCDD News|

VAN BUREN COUNTY, Tenn. (July 11, 2019) – Van Buren County and the City of Spencer have each secured a $375,000 HOME program grant from the Tennessee Housing Development Agency (THDA) to help local families [...]

2205, 2019

Viola Receives Fire Truck Funded By A Community Development Block Grant

May 22nd, 2019|Categories: Economic & Community Development|

VIOLA – The Town of Viola recently received a new fire truck which was funded by the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program administered by the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development (ECD). Viola [...]

1204, 2019

Informatics Blog Going Live

April 12th, 2019|Categories: GIS|

In the near future, the Informatics Blog will be going live.  Hosted by Chuck Sutherland, this blog will have a GIS-centric theme.  Look forward to all things UC GIS!  

1312, 2018

Joint Meeting Of The Dale Hollow RPO

December 13th, 2018|Categories: Uncategorized|

The Technical Committee and Executive Board of the Dale Hollow RPO will meet on December 20, 2018 @ 10:30 a.m. at the Leslie Town Centre.  The following documents are for this meetings: Dale Hollow RPO [...]

1212, 2018

Donation Drive to Benefit Relative Caregiver Families

December 12th, 2018|Categories: Area Agency on Aging & Disability, Housing & Family Services, Regional News, UCDD News|

This December, the Upper Cumberland Relative Caregiver Program (RCP), in partnership with the Upper Cumberland Area Agency on Aging and Disability and Quality of Families, is holding a donation drive of household basics to benefit [...]

2011, 2018

Historic courthouse will showcase Clay County heritage

November 20th, 2018|Categories: Economic & Community Development, Regional News, UCDD News|

On November 8, local officials welcomed visitors to the Clay County Courthouse to celebrate the installation of nine large display panels, each showcasing a different subject of Clay County history. The welcoming event capped off [...]

1009, 2018

Congressman Black Receives National Aging Impact Award

September 10th, 2018|Categories: Area Agency on Aging & Disability, Regional News, UCDD News|Tags: , , , , , , |

COOKEVILLE, TENN—August 30, 2018 - Congressman Diane Black will be honored for her continued advocacy for older adults with the National Aging Impact Award from the Southeastern Association of Area Agencies on Aging (SE4A). Nominated [...]

2908, 2018

Smith County Whipper Snappers Win Upper Cumberland Senior Brain Game Competition

August 29th, 2018|Categories: Area Agency on Aging & Disability, Regional News|Tags: , , , , , , , |

Each year, local senior center teams participate in a battle of the wits to be named Upper Cumberland Senior Brain Games champions and for a chance to challenge other seniors in the state in their [...]

2208, 2018

UCHRA, UCDD Ink Shared Services Agreement

August 22nd, 2018|Categories: Regional News, UCDD News|Tags: , , , , |

COOKEVILLE – An agreement designed to better serve the recipients of resources offered by the Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency and Upper Cumberland Development District was approved Tuesday during the agencies’ Executive Committee meetings. A [...]

1608, 2018

Big Changes Planned for Annual Upper Cumberland Senior Expo

August 16th, 2018|Categories: Area Agency on Aging & Disability|

Planning is underway for the 17th Annual Upper Cumberland Senior and Caregiver Expo, hosted by the Upper Cumberland Area Agency on Aging and Disability (AAAD), with big changes on the horizon. This year, the expo [...]

2407, 2018

City of Baxter Receives Tourism Enhancement Grant

July 24th, 2018|Categories: Economic & Community Development, Regional News|

The City of Baxter receives a $75,000 Tourism Enhancement Grant to build an amphitheater stage in the new "Baxter Seminary Park." Kevin Triplett, Commissioner of Tourist Development, recently came to Baxter to present the check. [...]

507, 2018

Give65 Fundraising Event to Benefit Seniors in the Region

July 5th, 2018|Categories: Area Agency on Aging & Disability|

Cookeville, TN – July 5, 2018– The public is invited GIVE65 at Dogwood Park, a family-friendly fundraising event on July 11, 2018 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. The event, hosted by the Upper Cumberland [...]

2704, 2018

Local Economic Development Professional Graduate of TVA’s Professional Rural Leadership Institute

April 27th, 2018|Categories: Economic & Community Development, UCDD News|

COOKEVILLE, Tennessee – Leah Bane, WIOA Financial Specialist of the Upper Cumberland Development District in Cookeville recently graduated from TVA’s Rural Leadership Institute. The Rural Leadership Institute, developed and sponsored by TVA Economic Development, provides [...]

1304, 2018

Algood To Purchase Historic White Plains

April 13th, 2018|Categories: Economic & Community Development, Regional News|

The City of Algood will be purchasing the historic White Plains home. The city council unanimously approved the $250,000 purchase this week, which includes the house and 2.27 acres. The antebellum home and property has [...]

1204, 2018

SNAP(Food Stamps) Available to Older Adults and Adults with Disabilities

April 12th, 2018|Categories: Area Agency on Aging & Disability|

The Upper Cumberland Area Agency on Aging and Disability is excited to announce a new Partnership in cooperation with the Tennessee Commission on Aging and Disability, and the Tennessee Department of Human Services. This partnership [...]

2002, 2018

Welcome to Medicare Class

February 20th, 2018|Categories: Area Agency on Aging & Disability|

Are you turning 65 soon and confused about Medicare benefits and choices? The State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) is conducting a free “Welcome to Medicare” class at Art Circle Library in Crossville on Friday [...]

802, 2018

Caring for You, Caring for Me Support Program

February 8th, 2018|Categories: Area Agency on Aging & Disability|

Area of Agency on Aging and Disability (AAAD) will be starting a new cycle of caregiver support meetings in the month of February.  Individuals who are are caregivers, regardless of roles, are invited to attend [...]

2710, 2017

Volunteer Ombudsman Training

October 27th, 2017|Categories: Area Agency on Aging & Disability|Tags: , , , , , , |

Do you want to make a difference? Are you concerned about the needs of older people? Can you work with all types of people? Do you like to follow problems through to resolution?   BE [...]

2809, 2017

Region’s New Memory Care Facility Sponsors Senior Expo

September 28th, 2017|Categories: Area Agency on Aging & Disability|Tags: , , , |

The region’s newest memory care facility has been open for approximately seven weeks and is already getting involved with the community. Bailey Manor located at 580 East Veterans Boulevard in Cookeville, which offers secured assisted [...]

3108, 2017

Seniors and Caregivers Invited to Upcoming Senior Expo

August 31st, 2017|Categories: Area Agency on Aging & Disability|Tags: , , , , |

The Upper Cumberland Area Agency on Aging and Disability (AAAD) invites seniors and caregivers from across the region to attend the 16th Annual Upper Cumberland Senior Expo on Thursday, October 19, 2017, from 9:00am to [...]

1708, 2017

Baxter Seniors Win Upper Cumberland Senior Brain Game Competition

August 17th, 2017|Categories: Area Agency on Aging & Disability|Tags: , , , , |

Each year, local senior center teams participate in a battle of the wits to be named Upper Cumberland Senior Brain Games champions and for a chance to challenge other seniors in the state in their [...]

308, 2017

2017 Arts Build Communities Help Volunteers and Artists Enrich Our Region

August 3rd, 2017|Categories: Economic & Community Development, Regional News|Tags: , , , , , |

The Upper Cumberland Development District received $18,650 from the Tennessee Arts Commission. As grants go, that is a small one to serve 14 counties. You may be surprised what a difference it makes.   Eleven [...]

1406, 2017

Grant Provides Improvements to Senior Nutrition Program

June 14th, 2017|Categories: Area Agency on Aging & Disability|

The Upper Cumberland Area Agency on Aging and Disability (UCAAAD) was awarded the Community Foundation’s Serving Tennessee’s Seniors grant in January in the amount of $23,964 for the Aging Nutrition Program – a program that [...]

106, 2017

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING

June 1st, 2017|Categories: ECD Public Notices|

A public meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 20, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. at Tays Grocery, 204 Tayes Ln, Wilder, TN 38589. The purpose of said meeting is to discuss the policies and procedures [...]

3005, 2017

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

May 30th, 2017|Categories: ECD Public Notices|

A public hearing will be held on Monday, June 12, 2017, at 11:00 a.m. at the Clay County Government Complex, 145 Cordell Hull Dr., Celina, Tennessee.  The purpose of said meeting is to discuss the [...]

2305, 2017

UCDD Holds Annual Board of Directors Meeting

May 23rd, 2017|Categories: Regional News|Tags: , , , , , , , , , |

On Tuesday, May 16, the Upper Cumberland Development District held their Annual Board of Directors Meeting at Southern Hills Golf and Country Club. Community partners and development district board members met to commemorate the previous [...]

1603, 2017

Senator Paul Bailey and Representative Ryan Williams Receive “Legislator of the Year” Awards

March 16th, 2017|Categories: Regional News|

TDDA Honors Area Legislators NASHVILLE, Tenn., March 15, 2017 - Senator Paul Bailey and Representative Ryan Williams have received "Legislator of the Year" Awards from the Tennessee Development District Association (TDDA). The awards were made [...]

912, 2016

Upper Cumberland seniors receive food for a holiday meal thanks to community partners

December 9th, 2016|Categories: Area Agency on Aging & Disability|

Seniors across the Upper Cumberland received food to make hot meals this holiday season thanks to generous canned food donations and contributions from multiple community organizations. Each December, the Area Agency on Aging and Disability, [...]

2111, 2016

Warren County Leading the State in Future Advanced Robotics Training

November 21st, 2016|Categories: Economic & Community Development|

McMinnville is gearing up to offer high-tech advanced robotics training in the near future thanks to the largest grant ever awarded to Motlow State Community College. On Wednesday, November 16, Gov. Bill Haslam announced Motlow [...]

1010, 2016

PUBLIC NOTICE

October 10th, 2016|Categories: ECD Public Notices|

ATTENTION CERTIFIED AND LICENSED ICC STATE OF TN DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND INSURANCE HOME INSPECTOR Upper Cumberland Development District (UCDD) is seeking eligible Home Inspectors Licensed and Certified with the TN State Fire Marshalls Office [...]

3003, 2015

Job Growth Expected in Celina, Tenn.

March 30th, 2015|Categories: Cumberland Area Investment Corporation, Economic & Community Development|

Dale Hollow 1 Stop BBQ in Celina, Tenn., will be relocating and expanding in the near future, creating job opportunities in Celina. After receiving capital from Cumberland Area Investment Corporation, a division of the Upper [...]

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