Jordan Herald, UCHRA’s Community Services Assistant Director, was recently elected to the Board of Directors for Homeless Advocacy for Rural Tennessee (HART) during the organization’s December Annual Meeting. Her election reflects UCHRA’s ongoing commitment to addressing homelessness across rural Tennessee. The Annual Meeting, hosted by UCHRA, brought together partners from across the Upper Cumberland and [...]
We’re proud to recognize Tommy Simcox, UCHRA's Weatherization Manager, who recently completed training to become a Quality Control Inspector for UCHRA’s upcoming Multi-Family Weatherization Program. He also successfully passed the 401 GAP Multifamily Quality Control Inspector course—what an accomplishment! The Weatherization assistance program, administered by the Tennessee Housing Development Agency (THDA), helps low-income households increase [...]
We’re proud to share that Carrie Baker, UCHRA’s Warren County Coordinator, has been named to the MATCH Board of Directors. MATCH is an interfaith nonprofit dedicated to advocacy, resource management, and program development with a clear mission: creating real, permanent housing—not temporary solutions—for neighbors experiencing homelessness. Through rapid housing placement paired with wrap-around services and [...]
The Upper Cumberland Development District (UCDD) and Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency (UCHRA) gathered for their annual meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 17, celebrating a year of significant progress, regional partnership, and dedicated service across the 14-county region. “2025 has been a year of real progress,” said Chairman Jeff Mason. “We strengthened core services for seniors [...]
Keeping a home safe and functional can be a challenge, especially for adults aged 60 and older. That’s why UCHRA has launched the HouseCall program, designed to provide reliable, professional, and budget-friendly home repair services to seniors across the Upper Cumberland region. HouseCall assists with a variety of repairs, from minor fixes to essential household [...]
The Upper Cumberland Development District and Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency Executive Boards will hold a joint meeting on Thursday, December 11, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Upper Cumberland Development District, 1104 England Drive, Cookeville, TN.
Are you ready to help your student driver gain the skills, knowledge, and confidence needed to take the wheel safely? UCHRA is now enrolling students for our Driver Education program, running from Nov. 25 through Dec. 30, 2025. This comprehensive, multi-week course covers everything students need to become responsible, confident drivers—from understanding traffic laws to [...]
Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency is currently seeking Home Care Specialists in all 14 Upper Cumberland counties. Home Care Specialists are responsible for providing in-home services to clients as indicated on the client's individual service plans while assisting clients in achieving short- and long-term goals. Duties include: Provide services in the client's home to assist [...]
The Upper Cumberland Development District (UCDD) and the Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency (UCHRA) are 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 of individuals, families, and communities throughout the Upper Cumberland region. “Our employees [...]
The following was published by the Herald-Citizen and can be found by clicking here. The Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency is launching a new home repair program "aimed to assist individuals 60 and over." "We hear our senior population say they don't know who to let in their home, who they can trust [with home [...]
