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11 03, 2025

Mobility & Accessible Transportation Survey Invitation

By |2025-03-11T13:30:56+00:00March 11th, 2025|News and Events, Transportation|0 Comments

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 [...]

27 02, 2025

Thank You to Our Volunteers for a Successful Commodities Event

By |2025-02-27T16:14:12+00:00February 27th, 2025|Community Services, News and Events, Volunteer & Internships|0 Comments

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 [...]

25 02, 2025

Now Accepting Bids: Mowing Services at Chance Girls Home

By |2025-02-25T18:41:51+00:00February 25th, 2025|Alerts, News and Events|0 Comments

The Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency will solicit bids from qualified companies for lawn mowing and weed-eating services at the Chance Girls Home located at 1744 Deberry Road, Bloomington Springs, TN, 38545. For specifications contact Marcia Hodges or Chassidy Lancaster at 931-528-1127 or Brenda Miller at 931-526-4565 between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4:30 [...]

24 02, 2025

Mason, Foster Appointed to Chair and Vice Chair

By |2025-02-24T19:29:47+00:00February 24th, 2025|News and Events|0 Comments

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, [...]

24 02, 2025

Board Members Get Close Look at Newly-Redesigned Pick-Up Vehicles

By |2025-02-24T18:39:39+00:00February 24th, 2025|News and Events, Transportation|0 Comments

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, [...]

12 02, 2025

Give your loved ones the nutrition they need this Valentine’s Day!

By |2025-02-12T17:02:05+00:00February 12th, 2025|Community Services, News and Events|0 Comments

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.

10 02, 2025

In the News: Opioid Specialists in Every County to Help Recovery

By |2025-02-10T18:59:25+00:00February 10th, 2025|News and Events|0 Comments

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 [...]

4 02, 2025

Pick-Up Upper Cumberland Unveils New App Name

By |2025-02-04T14:26:56+00:00February 4th, 2025|News and Events, Transportation|0 Comments

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 [...]

18 12, 2024

UCDD-UCHRA Hosts 2024 Annual Meeting, Celebrates Achievements and Community Leaders

By |2024-12-19T15:27:24+00:00December 18th, 2024|News and Events|0 Comments

Executive Director Mark Farley and Deputy Director present a symbolic check highlighting the more than $49 million in grant funds UCDD has helped secure for the 14-county Upper Cumberland region. The Upper Cumberland Development District (UCDD) and the Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency (UCHRA) hosted their 2024 Annual Meeting on Wednesday, Dec. [...]

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