July 2021
Ackerman Named Assistant Director of UCDD Planning and Community Development
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 [...]
June 2021
2022 Tennessee Elder Justice Conference (TNEJC) Announced
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, [...]
Caring Corner: Caring for You, Caring for Me (3/5)
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, [...]
UCDD Offers SNAP Application Assistance
Upper Cumberland Area Agency on Aging and Disability (UCAAAD) is now offering application assistance with “SNAP”, formerly known as the Food Stamp Program for adults 60 and over or individuals with a disability. The USDA [...]
UCDD Announces Informative Arts Build Communities Grants Workshop
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 [...]
2021 UCAAAD Senior Caregiver Expo Announced
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 [...]