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Megan Spurgeon, Director of Empower Upper Cumberland Megan Spurgeon, Director of the Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency’s Empower Upper Cumberland program, has been awarded the prestigious William “Sonny” Walker Self-Sufficiency Award at the 2026 Southeastern Association of Community Action Agencies (SEACAA) Annual Conference. Spurgeon received the regional honor for the groundbreaking success of [...]

Have you seen online ads promising a "free roof" or a "complete bathroom remodel" through LIHEAP? Be aware: these advertisements are misleading scams. Deceptive third-party ads are currently circulating on social media, claiming government energy assistance programs will pay for major home renovations. Falling for these scams can put your personal and financial information at [...]

This article was originally published by TheUCNow.com and can be found here.  The Upper Cumberland [is] facing a growing strain on resources as an aging population outpaces the available state and federal funding and manpower required to provide essential in-home care. That according to UCDD Executive Director Mark Farley during Wednesday’s Policy Council Meeting. He [...]

Each year, the staff of the Upper Cumberland Development District (UCDD) and Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency (UCHRA) nominate their choice for departmental employees of the year. These honorees exemplify dedication, service, and a commitment to improving the lives of individuals, families, and communities throughout the Upper Cumberland region. This year’s recognitions also included the [...]

The UCHRA Policy Council will meet on Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. The meeting will be held at the Upper Cumberland Development District, 1104 England Drive, Cookeville, TN. Click here to view the meeting agenda.

PUBLIC NOTICE – REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) | CONVERSATIONAL AI RECEPTIONIST AND WEB CHAT SYSTEM ISSUING AGENCY: Upper Cumberland Development District/Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency (UCHRA) LOCATION: Cookeville, Tennessee PROJECT OVERVIEW: Notice is hereby given that proposals are being solicited for the provision, implementation, and maintenance of a 24/7 Conversational AI Receptionist and AI Web [...]