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20 10, 2026

In the News: UCHRA Sustains Mentorship Efforts After Grant Conclusion

By |2026-10-20T15:26:39+00:00October 20th, 2026|News and Events|0 Comments

This article was originally published by TheUCNow.com and can be found here.  UCHRA is transitioning its Empower Upper Cumberland initiative into a permanent mentorship model as the original pilot funding comes to an end. UCDD and UCHRA Executive Director Mark Farley said the state provided a $1 million extension beginning in November to help with [...]

16 10, 2026

UCHRA’s Megan Spurgeon Honored with Prestigious SEACAA Self-Sufficiency Award for Empower Initiative

By |2026-10-16T19:14:20+00:00October 16th, 2026|News and Events|0 Comments

Megan Spurgeon, Director of Empower Upper Cumberland Megan Spurgeon, Director of the Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency’s Empower Upper Cumberland program, has been awarded the prestigious William “Sonny” Walker Self-Sufficiency Award at the 2026 Southeastern Association of Community Action Agencies (SEACAA) Annual Conference. Spurgeon received the regional honor for the groundbreaking success of [...]

14 10, 2026

Avoiding LIHEAP Scams: What Upper Cumberland Households Should Know

By |2026-10-14T13:58:01+00:00October 14th, 2026|News and Events|0 Comments

Have you seen online ads promising a "free roof" or a "complete bathroom remodel" through LIHEAP? Be aware: these advertisements are misleading scams. Deceptive third-party ads are currently circulating on social media, claiming government energy assistance programs will pay for major home renovations. Falling for these scams can put your personal and financial information at [...]

8 10, 2026

In the News: Aging Regional Population Strains Funding And Manpower

By |2026-10-08T20:47:26+00:00October 8th, 2026|News and Events|0 Comments

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 [...]

5 10, 2026

UCDD, UCHRA Announce 2026 Employees of the Year

By |2026-10-05T19:54:13+00:00October 5th, 2026|News and Events|0 Comments

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 [...]

9 09, 2026

Now Accepting Bids: Heating and Air Unit at Van Buren County Head Start

By |2026-09-09T15:11:21+00:00September 9th, 2026|Alerts, News and Events|0 Comments

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 [...]

9 09, 2026

Now Accepting Bids: Septic Tank Removal at Van Buren County Head Start

By |2026-09-09T15:14:53+00:00September 9th, 2026|Alerts, News and Events|0 Comments

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 [...]

26 08, 2026

Request for Proposals: Conversational AI Receptionist and Web Chat System

By |2026-08-26T01:54:18+00:00August 26th, 2026|News and Events|0 Comments

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 [...]

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