October 2025
UCDD Recognized Nationally with NADO 2025 Impact Award
Pictured, from left, Vickie Durham, Relative Caregiver Program and ERP Director; and Myra Walker, Housing and Family Services Director. The Upper Cumberland Development District, based in Cookeville, Tenn., has recently been recognized with [...]
Information and Assistance (I&A) Specialist/Options Counselor
The Upper Cumberland Development District (UCDD)/Area Agency on Aging and Disability (AAAD) has an opening for an Information and Assistance (I&A) Specialist/Options Counselor. The I&A Specialist will determine the supportive needs of family caregivers, individuals [...]
September 2025
UCDD Announces Record Year in Three-Star Grant Award Submissions
The Upper Cumberland Development District (UCDD) is celebrating a historic milestone in its ThreeStar Grant submissions. This year, UCDD not only submitted more applications than ever before but also secured a record number of awards, [...]
August 2025
UCDD Announces 2025 Employees of the Year
The Upper Cumberland Development District (UCDD) is proud to recognize and celebrate the outstanding individuals selected as the 2025 Employees of the Year. These honorees exemplify dedication, service, and a commitment to improving the lives [...]
Upper Cumberland Development District Partners with National Coalition to Combat Rural Childhood Poverty
The Upper Cumberland Development District (UCDD) has announced a new partnership with Rural Innovation Driving Equitable Resilience (RIDER), a national coalition of rural-focused organizations. UCDD will serve as the backbone agency for RIDER, providing fiscal [...]
July 2025
Upper Cumberland Adult Abuse Coalition Hosts 15th Annual Vulnerable Adult Summit, Marking 20 Years of Coalition Establishment
The Upper Cumberland Adult Abuse Coalition is proud to announce its 15th annual Upper Cumberland Vulnerable Adult Summit, an event made even more special as it coincides with the 20th anniversary of the coalition's establishment. [...]