The Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency (UCHRA) is now accepting registrations for its upcoming Driver’s Education course, scheduled to begin April 29. Designed for new drivers or those seeking a refresher, this comprehensive program provides essential instruction in road safety, driving techniques, and traffic laws. Classes will be held Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5 to [...]
The Teen Outreach Program at CHANCE Girls Home recently organized a Family Reading Night. The residents of CHANCE led the activities, sharing several children's books with the group, including Eric Carle's The Hungry Caterpillar and Anna Dewdney's Llama Llama Red Pajama. Some of the young guests in attendance were so enthusiastic that they joined in [...]
The Office of Mobility and Accessible Transportation is conducting a series of virtual Transportation Needs Listening Sessions and a short public transportation needs assessment survey. The upcoming virtual meetings and public survey are an important part of the 2025 Mobility & Accessible Transportation Strategic Plan Update. Your input is needed on the transportation needs of [...]
Commodities distribution volunteers pause for a photo. We want to extend our sincere appreciation to everyone who volunteered at our recent commodities distribution event in Putnam County. This event marked our first time hosting at the Putnam County UCHRA office—and thanks to the dedication and hard work of our volunteers, the transition was [...]
Please join us in recognizing two board member updates for UCDD and UCHRA. During the February UCDD and UCHRA Executive Committee meetings, Jeff Mason, Smith County Mayor, was appointed Chairman of both boards, and Allen Foster, Cumberland County Mayor, was appointed Vice Chairman. These appointments follow the passing of Board Chairman, Randy Heady, [...]
Pictured with the recently-redesigned UCHRA Pick Up Upper Cumberland vehicles are, from left: Billy Gilbert, UCHRA Public Transportation Driver; Mark Farley, UCDD-UCHRA Executive Director; Randy Porter, Putnam County Mayor; Laurin Wheaton, Cookeville Mayor; RJ Crawford; Crossville Mayor; Allen Foster, Cumberland County Mayor; Holly Montooth, UCHRA Public Transportation Director; Jacklyn Medley, Mobility Manager; Lloyd Williams, [...]
Give your loved ones the nutrition they need this Valentine’s Day! UCHRA has Ensure available for purchase at affordable prices, perfect for seniors, recovery, and overall wellness. Contact your local UCHRA county office to learn more.
Staff photo | Executive Director Markey Farley, left, welcomes the new Certified Peer Recovery Specialists joining the UC Recovery team. This article was originally published by NewsTalk 94.1 and can be found by clicking here. UCHRA has assigned a certified peer recovery specialist to every county in the Upper Cumberland to help with [...]
Miss the UCHRA Policy Council meeting held on Feb. 5, 2025? Click here to view the meeting recording. Be sure to check out previous meeting recordings on our YouTube channel: UC Connect.
UCHRA Public Transportation’s on-demand service, Pick-Up Upper Cumberland, has announced an updated app name in the Apple App Store and Google Play Store: Pick-Up Upper Cumberland. With the Pick Up Upper Cumberland app, you can schedule rides in seconds, track your trip in real-time, and pay seamlessly—all from your phone. Whether you need a ride [...]
