News and Events for Upper Cumberland Public Transit
In addition to being named the most spirited during the Tennessee Public Transportation Association conference and expo last week, UCHRA's Public Transportation team brought home several awards. Joey Bitter won third place in the Van Maintenance Division and a "bragging rights" medal for getting the engine started the fastest. Terry Cronk was awarded [...]
October is Domestic Violence Awareness & Prevention Month. Thursday, Oct. 21, has been designated as Purple Thursday in honor of DVAM. UCHRA staff across the 14-county Upper Cumberland region wore purple on Oct. 21 to show support to the community and to victim-survivors of domestic violence. The staff and students at our Van Buren County [...]
The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), is a federally funded program administered by the Tennessee Housing Development Agency (THDA) to provide energy assistance to low-income households. To view and complete the 2021 LIHEAP application packet, please click here. If you have questions or would like to learn more, please contact your local county [...]
Mark your calendars! Our Overton County CASA team is busy planning their first motorcycle charity ride and we would love to see you there! The ride will take place Saturday, Oct. 23 from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Overton County Fairgrounds. Judge Daryl Colson will be cooking BBQ for all riders. For more [...]
On Oct. 6, the Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency welcomed the new members of the recently-restructured policy council. The new policy council consists of 19 members -- local elected officials, consumer representatives, community partner representatives, and minority representation. The council meets every other month and is considered a working group that will provide expertise on [...]
UCHRA Public Transportation will offer a discounted and safe way for Blues and Brews ticket holders to get to their destination safely. Recently, Heather Thomas, UCHRA Public Transportation Mobility Manager, joined WCTE President and CEO Avery Hutchins to talk about transportation options during the Blues and Brews slated for Saturday, Oct. 16. The Green Go [...]
PUTNAM COUNTY - On Sept. 2, staff and leadership representing Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency (UCHRA) joined with local and city officials to celebrate the official launch of Pick Up Cookeville. This new, on-demand service offered by UC Public Transportation, a division of UCHRA, and powered by Uber Technologies, will provide on-demand mobility; something the [...]
Join us for a sneak peek of UCHRA Public Transportation's newest service: Pick Up Cookeville. Powered by Uber, Pick Up Cookeville allows riders to quickly and easily schedule a trip at a moment's notice and simply enjoy the ride to their destination. So relaxing! Stay tuned for more details coming soon.
The internal partnership between UCHRA’s Community Corrections and Community Services continues. This partnership allows Community Corrections clients to complete required community service hours by volunteering with UCHRA’s Community Services department during commodities distribution events. We appreciate the hard work that these men and women do to help ensure those in need of commodities are [...]
Pictured, from left: Pam Huddleston and Beth Stephens, UCHRA Overton County employees; Liz Hammond, Mountain Barn Builders; and Sandra Carter, UCHRA Overton County Coordinator. The Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency has a new tool available to help members of the Overton County community. The office recently unveiled the new LIL Pantry food box, [...]
