Upper Cumberland Development District
At the Upper Cumberland Development District, we are passionate about helping people. Through our wide array of services, we connect individuals, families, businesses and local officials with resources they need to improve their quality of life.
From grant writing to Medicare assistance, we are here for you.
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Our services reach all 14 counties of the UC – and beyond with some programs
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We serve the 360,399 residents who call Tennessee’s Upper Cumberland home
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The Upper Cumberland Region spans more than 5,000 square miles
Area Agency on Aging and Disability
The Area Agency on Aging and Disability (AAAD) functions as the district’s focal point and advocate for older adults and adults with disabilities in the Upper Cumberland. Programs and services we offer help enhance the quality of life for individuals and connect them to helpful resources:
Caregiver Assistance
Home Delivered Meals
Homemaker Aid
Personal Care
Congregate Meals
Information and Assistance
Senior Centers
Transportation
Legal Services
Disaster Preparedness
Elder Abuse & Ombudsman
Public Guardianship
Health Insurance (SHIP)
Medicare Fraud (SMP)
Other Resources
Economic Development
Cumberland Area Investment Corporation helps individuals across the region start and expand businesses. From farm equipment to construction loans, we connect businesses to the assets they need to succeed.
The Small Business Development Center at UCDD provides existing business assistance including, but not limited to: business growth planning, government contracting guidance, international trade guidance, sources of capital, & social media strategy guidance.
Planning & Community Development
UCDD is committed to promoting economic growth within the region by offering Planning and Community Development services to assist residents, businesses, and local government.
Housing & Family Services
Through our Housing and Family Services programs we offer safe and affordable housing for adults age 62 years of age or older and adults with disabilities as well as services to help adults who are raising relative children.
Latest News
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March Relative Caregiver Calendar Announced
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UCDD Offers SNAP Application Assistance
Upper Cumberland Area Agency on Aging and Disability (UCAAAD) is now offering application assistance with [...]
Empower UC Collaborative Partner, Highlands Economic Partnership, Launches New Highlands Training Center
Photo courtesy of Cookeville-Putnam County Chamber of Commerce. From left: Nick Bishop, Janice Terry, [...]