Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency has an opening for a part-time Home Repair Technician. The Home Repair Technician will provide reliable, affordable home repair services for adults aged 60 and older. The services are provided on a paid basis and designed to keep seniors safe and independent at home. The coverage area will consist of [...]
The Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency is accepting sealed bids for a heating and air unit at the Van Buren County Head Start facility located at 24038 SR-30 in Spencer, Tenn. The scope of this project includes: Decommission heat & air units Replace units with 3 (5) ton 14 seer single phase package heat pumps [...]
The Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency is accepting sealed bids for septic tank removal and replacement at the Van Buren County Head Start facility located at 24038 SR-30 in Spencer, Tenn. The scope of this project includes: Pump out contents old septic tank units Decommission old septic tank units. Replace 800 ft of leach field [...]
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 [...]
The UCHRA Policy Council will meet on Wednesday, Aug. 5, 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.
Recently, UCHRA's Ryan Henry joined Ben Rodgers on the Local Matters podcast to share his powerful journey from addiction, incarceration, and homelessness to a life of recovery and service to others. Drawing from his own lived experience, Ryan discusses how his path to recovery inspired him to become a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist and dedicate [...]
The Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency (UCHRA) is currently seeking qualified HVAC contractors to participate in a new HVAC Repair/Replacement Pilot Program, beginning immediately. This pilot program is currently funded through Sept. 30, 2026, with the goal of expanding into a long-term program. Contractor Requirements To participate, contractors must provide the following: Valid Mechanical License [...]
Good nutrition plays an important role in maintaining health and wellness, especially for older adults, individuals recovering from illness, and those managing certain medical conditions. To help make nutritional support more accessible, the Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency (UCHRA) offers Ensure and Glucerna nutritional drinks for purchase at an affordable cost. UCHRA offers the following [...]
Leaders selected to advance regional competitiveness and shared prosperity Eight senior leaders from business, finance, higher education, government, foundations, and the nonprofit sector have been selected for induction into the inaugural PDI Fellows Academy and to represent the region at the Academy’s executive convening at Vanderbilt University, June 23-26, 2026. The Academy is led by [...]
Officials with the Upper Cumberland Development District (UCDD) and Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency (UCHRA) recently recognized several Executive Committee members whose terms will conclude in August, expressing appreciation for their service and leadership on behalf of the Upper Cumberland region. Those recognized included Fentress County Mayor Jimmy Johnson, Macon County Mayor Steve Jones, White [...]
