UCHRA Names New Director of Van Buren County Head Start
Elsie Blaylock, Van Buren County Head Start Director VAN BUREN COUNTY - During its bi-monthly Board of Directors meeting Wednesday, the Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency (UCHRA) announced the new director of the agency’s Van Buren County Head Start facility. Elsie Blaylock, the longtime lead teacher of the facility, was announced as the [...]
Cumberland County UCHRA Office Moving to New Location
CUMBERLAND COUNTY — They’ve called the same location home for nearly 25 years. On May 3, UCHRA’s Cumberland County team will have a new office and a new address. Last month, UCHRA leadership inked a deal to rent two suites located at 1720 West Ave. in Crossville, Tenn. The new location is approximately two miles, [...]
April is National Fair Housing Month
This year marks the 53rd anniversary of the Fair Housing Act. This landmark law was signed into law on April 11, 1968, by President Lyndon B. Johnson. The Fair Housing Act prohibits housing discrimination because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, and family status. The Act furthers the beliefs advocated by Dr. Martin [...]
UCDD, UCHRA Board Meetings Rescheduled
Due to inclement weather and potentially hazardous travel conditions across the Upper Cumberland, the regularly scheduled Policy Council and Executive Committee meetings of both the Upper Cumberland Development District (UCDD) and the Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency (UCHRA) have been rescheduled for 10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 24.
UCHRA 2021-2022 Strategic Plan
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Commodities, Community Corrections Work Together to Serve Vulnerable Populations
Pictured, from left: Danny McKeehan and William Moody. Mr. Moody has completed his hours and now enjoys coming out to help at UCHRA commodities distribution events. UPPER CUMBERLAND — It’s a unique partnership that helps two segments in-need: families in need of supplemental food and clients of the adult community corrections program in [...]
Have questions about the COVID-19 vaccine?
Tennesseans who wish to receive the COVID-19 vaccination, and qualify for a phase currently being vaccinated, can register for an appointment online at https://covid19.tn.gov/covid-19-vaccines/vaccine-phases/. Residents of Tennessee’s metropolitan counties may seek information from their local health departments about vaccination, as their local processes may vary. The statewide call center (T: 866-442-5301) will receive calls from [...]
UCHRA Names New Safety and Security Manager
PUTNAM COUNTY - The Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency (UCHRA) has named the new Safety and Security Manager for the agency’s transportation department, promoting from within to fill the role. Longtime employee Charlie Frasier, who will mark 15 years with UCHRA in March 2021, most recently served as the Assistant Program Manager of the [...]
UCHRA Names New Director of Transportation
PUTNAM COUNTY - The Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency (UCHRA) has selected Holly Montooth to serve as the new director of the agency’s transportation program. Montooth, whose most recent work experience is that of Mobility Manager for the Transportation Department, will officially take the helm of the department at the beginning of the new calendar [...]