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This article was originally published by TheUCNow.com and can be found here.  The Upper Cumberland [is] facing a growing strain on resources as an aging population outpaces the available state and federal funding and manpower required to provide essential in-home care. That according to UCDD Executive Director Mark Farley during Wednesday’s Policy Council Meeting. He [...]

Each year, the staff of the Upper Cumberland Development District (UCDD) and Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency (UCHRA) nominate their choice for departmental 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. This year’s recognitions also included the [...]

The UCHRA Policy Council will meet on Wednesday, Oct. 7, 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.

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 [...]

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 [...]