News and Events for Upper Cumberland Public Transit
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06, 2025
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05, 2025
In the News: Putnam Health Dept. joins with UCHRA to celebrate No Tobacco Day
From left, Jacklyn Medley, William Gilbert, Angel Troxell, Lisa Bumbalough, Kerri Matthews, Angela Slaven, and Lloyd Williams with UCHRA vehicles that display the Tennessee Tobacco Quitline information. The following was published by the Herald-Citizen. The original article can be found here. The Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency (UCHRA) and the Putnam County Health [...]
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04, 2025
Executive Director Named TAHRA President
Mark Farley, UCDD-UCHRA Executive Director, has been named President of the Tennessee Association of Human Resource Agencies (TAHRA). TAHRA is comprised of all nine human resource agencies and has been serving communities across Tennessee since 1974. Through a coordinated network of nine independent agencies, TAHRA delivers essential social services including financial support, job training, transportation, [...]
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03, 2025
CHANCE’s TOP Holds Family Reading Night
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 [...]
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03, 2025
Mobility & Accessible Transportation Survey Invitation
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 [...]
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02, 2025
Thank You to Our Volunteers for a Successful Commodities Event
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 [...]
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02, 2025
Mason, Foster Appointed to Chair and Vice Chair
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, [...]
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02, 2025
Board Members Get Close Look at Newly-Redesigned Pick-Up Vehicles
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, [...]
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02, 2025
Give your loved ones the nutrition they need this Valentine’s Day!
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.
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02, 2025
In the News: Opioid Specialists in Every County to Help Recovery
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 [...]