UCHRA News and Announcements
Check out the blog below to see what is happening at UCHRA. For the calendar of events, click here.
Godsey Named UCHRA Deputy Director
LaNelle Godsey, Deputy Director & Community Services Director LaNelle Godsey, Community Services Director for Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency (UCHRA), has been named deputy director of the agency. “I really enjoy working at [...]
Public Hearing Notice: UCHRA Public Transportation
Public Hearing Notice Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held by the Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency (UCHRA), Monday, June 27, 2022 at 5 p.m. at Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency, [...]
Request for Proposals: Mowers at Chance Girls Home
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS 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 Rd., Bloomington Springs, TN, [...]
UCHRA, Collaborative Partnership Awarded $25M in TANF Opportunity Act Funds
UPPER CUMBERLAND — The Upper Cumberland collaborative aimed at alleviating poverty in the region - Empower Upper Cumberland - has been selected to receive $25 million in TANF Opportunity Act funds to implement its plan. [...]
UCHRA SCSEP Program Available for Older Americans
The Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency (UCHRA) Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) is a community service and work-based job training program for older Americans. SCSEP provides income-eligible unemployed individuals age 55 and over with [...]
Request for Proposals: Roof Replacement at Chance Girls Home
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS The Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency will solicit bids from qualified companies for roof replacement services at the Chance Girls Home located at 1744 Deberry Road, Bloomington Springs, TN, 38545. For specifications [...]
SAS Life Skills Course: Navigating a life of healthy recovery
Pictured, from left: Shelia L., Wendy R, Holly M., and Lauren L. The road to recovery isn't easy. UCHRA's SAS team offers a 12-week Life Skills course to help those in recovery learn [...]
UCHRA Employee Recognized for Heroic Response
Commodities employee Adam Knepp was recognized for his heroism by Executive Director Mark Farley during the UCHRA Executive Board meeting held on April 20. In March, Adam successfully performed the Heimlich maneuver on a volunteer [...]
Warren County Commodities Make-up Date Apr. 28
During our recent Warren County commodities distribution event on April 12, a bad storm came through and we were not able to distribute all of the commodity bags to the clients. For those clients that [...]
Driver Education Instructor
The Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency (UCHRA) is currently accepting applications for a Driver Education Instructor. The Driver Education Instructor will be under the supervision of the Community Intervention Services Director and will be responsible [...]
Case Manager (Group Homes)
The Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency (UCHRA) is currently accepting applications for a Group Homes Case Manager. The Case Manager is responsible for the administration of clients reports, staffing, and treatment plans. Also develops support [...]
Request for Proposal: Single Audit Services for UCDD and UCHRA
The Upper Cumberland Development District is accepting proposals for single audit services for both the Upper Cumberland Development District and the Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency. The RFP information is found below: Single Audit Services [...]
Community Rides Grant, UCHRA Public Transportation Assists with Family Engagement Night
The Community Rides Grant recently assisted UCHRA Public Transportation for Family Engagement night at Burks Elementary School. Heather Thomas, UCHRA Public Transportation, said: “Serving on the CRMC Foundation Coalition with Sarah Birdwell and Katelyn Steakley [...]
Livingston Academy Students Job Shadow with UCHRA
Livingston Academy High School seniors Emma Sadler and Jayda Hammock, recently assisted with a commodities distribution event in Jackson County, job shadowing with TaShana Hooks, Community Services Manager. Thank you, Emma and Jayda, for your [...]
Protect Yourself from Illness
Take steps to protect yourself and those around you from illness by reviewing these guides from the CDC: Slow the Spread of COVID-19 Help Protect Yourself and Others Know the Symptoms of COVID-19 What Your [...]
Bridges out of Poverty & Simulation Day Held
The Upper Cumberland has recently formed a collaboration to develop a Poverty Reduction System in our region. This collaboration includes a variety of partners and has recently been named Empower Upper Cumberland. Empower Upper Cumberland, [...]
In the News: Circles USA collaboration with Upper Cumberland, TN Awarded $445,000 in TANF Funds
The following article is shared courtesy of Circles USA and originally appeared here. Circles USA’s latest partnership has yielded a big win for the Upper Cumberland region in Tennessee. CUSA consulted with the Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency [...]
In the News: Housing the Homeless
This article, Housing the Homeless, is shared courtesy of Herald-Citizen and was featured in the Winter 2022 385 magazine. To learn more about UCHRA's Substance Abuse Solutions (SAS) team, click here.
Empower UC Collaboration Seeks Community Input
The Empower UC Collaboration that is writing the $25 million grant through the TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) Opportunity Act is seeking input from families in the Upper Cumberland. The purpose of this survey [...]
UCHRA Public Transportation Receives IMPROVE Grant Award
The Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency (UCHRA) Public Transportation program has been selected by the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) to receive $90,000 in funding under the IMPROVE Transit Investment Grant Program. “This grant will [...]
UCHRA Public Transportation Team Navigates Winter Weather Challenges
Riley Sparks (left) and Terry Cronk (right) carefully navigate the challenging road conditions to bring food and drinks to UCHRA Public Transportation passengers stuck in traffic on I-40 during the Jan. 6 snowstorm. [...]
UCHRA Hosts TANF Opportunity Act Kickoff Meeting, Welcomes Collaborative Partners
In order to move the needle and move clients out of poverty, it will take all of us working together. That’s the message from Mark Farley, UCHRA Executive Director to community partners in [...]
Upper Cumberland Drivers Recognized
The National Rural Transit Assistance Program through the U.S. Department of Transportation has designated the Rural Mobility Champion Award to ALL rural Frontline Transit Drivers. Drivers across the 14-county Upper Cumberland are officially being recognized [...]
UCHRA Public Transportation, Partners to Provide Safe Rides Home in McMinnville
The Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency (UCHRA) is teaming up with the Warren County Sheriff’s Department and the Warren County Executive’s office to provide safe rides home this New Year’s Eve. The UCHRA Public Transportation [...]
UCHRA Public Transportation, Partners to Provide Safe Rides Home
The Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency (UCHRA) is teaming up with Tri Star Beverage, Putnam County Sheriff’s Office, and Cookeville Police Department to provide safe rides home this New Year’s Eve. The UCHRA Public Transportation team [...]
UCDD, UCHRA Recognize Employees and Communities During Annual Meeting
During the agencies’ annual meeting, eight employees of the Upper Cumberland Development District (UCDD) and Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency (UCHRA) selected as departmental employees of the year were recognized for their efforts. Two employees [...]
THDA Public Notice: Housing and Community Development Activities in Tennessee
THDA Public Notice: Housing and Community Development Activities in Tennessee In the recently released 2020-2021 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER), the Tennessee Housing Development Agency (THDA) describes how federal CDBG, ESG, HOME, HOPWA, [...]
UCHRA Announces 2022 Commodities Distribution Schedule
UPPER CUMBERLAND - Click here to view the full schedule of commodities distribution dates for 2022. To learn more about specific distribution events in your area, or to volunteer, please contact your local UCHRA county [...]
Contract Auditor
The Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency (UCHRA) is currently accepting applications for Contract Energy Auditors to conduct pre- and post-audits for the Weatherization Program. The Weatherization Program (WP) is a federally funded program administered by [...]
Clay County Commodities Rescheduled to Nov. 24, 2021
Please note that due to the observance of the Veterans Day (Nov. 11) holiday, the Clay County commodities distribution originally scheduled for Nov. 11 has been rescheduled for Nov. 24. All other details including location [...]
Inaugural Day of Hope Deemed Success
THANK YOU to everyone who helped to make the inaugural Day of Hope event a success. This outreach event was coordinated by members of UCHRA's Substance Abuse Solutions (SAS) team. SAS staff coordinated [...]
UCHRA Looking to Fill Several SCSEP Vacancies
UCHRA is currently working to fill several vacancies in the Senior Community Service Employment Program or SCSEP. The Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) was established under Title V of the Older Americans Act and [...]
UCHRA Public Transportation Brings Home TPTA Awards
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 [...]
UCHRA Staff Participate in Purple Thursday
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 [...]
2021 LIHEAP Application Now Available
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 [...]
Overton County CASA Motorcycle Charity Ride Slated for Oct. 23
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. [...]
UCHRA Welcomes New Policy Council Members
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, [...]
UCHRA Offering Discounted Rides for Blues and Brews Ticket Holders
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 [...]
Pick Up Cookeville, Powered by Uber, Now Serving Putnam County
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 [...]
Pick Up Cookeville Ride Along
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 [...]
Pick Up UC Transit Operator
Position: Pick Up UC Transit Operator Location: Putnam County Job Description: The Upper Cumberland Human Resources Agency (UCHRA) has multiple openings for part-time Transit Operators/Drivers to facilitate a new transportation service line in partnership with Uber: [...]
Internal Partnership between Community Corrections and Community Services Continues
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. [...]
Overton County Office Unveils ‘LIL Pantry’
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 [...]
Two UCHRA Employees Receive ROMA Certification
TaShana Hooks and Megan Spurgeon prepare for their respective ROMA certification exams. Two employees of the Cookeville-Putnam County office of Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency (UCHRA) are now certified in Results-Oriented Management and [...]
Food drive to benefit on-site blessing box slated for June 19
We are so thankful for the awesome new partnerships we forge with organizations throughout the UC. Our friends at Butterfly Blessing Effect recently installed this wonderful blessing box at our Cookeville UCHRA office. Join us June 19 [...]
Summer is here – let’s hit the road!
Summer is here and we're ready to hit the road! Give our public transportation team a call today at 1-833-UC TRIPS and let us help you with your transportation needs! We are also looking to [...]
Internal Partnership between Community Corrections and Community Services Continues
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 [...]
Memorial Day 2021 Office Closure
We remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice to preserve and protect our country this Memorial Day. In observance, our offices will be closed Monday, May 31. We will reopen at 8 a.m. Tuesday, June [...]
Head Start del condado de Van Buren se inscribe ahora para el año escolar 2021-22
¡Head Start del condado de Van Buren ahora está aceptando solicitudes para el año escolar 2021-22! Nuestro equipo de Head Start tiene como objetivo promover la preparación escolar en niños pequeños de todas las capacidades; [...]
Van Buren County Head Start Now Enrolling for 2021-22 School Year
Van Buren County Head Start is now accepting applications for the 2021-22 school year! Our head start team aims to promote school readiness in young children of all abilities; integrating social and intellectual development through the [...]
REMINDER: Masks Still Required on All Forms of Public Transportation
Read more here: https://www.tsa.gov/news/press/releases/2021/04/30/tsa-extends-face-mask-requirement-airports-and-throughout
UCHRA Names New Director of Van Buren County Head Start
Elsie Blaylock, Van Buren County Head Start Director VAN BUREN COUNTY - During its bi-monthly Board of Directors meeting Wednesday, the Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency (UCHRA) announced the new director of the [...]
Cumberland County UCHRA Office Moving to New Location
CUMBERLAND COUNTY — They’ve called the same location home for nearly 25 years. On May 3, UCHRA’s Cumberland County team will have a new office and a new address. Last month, UCHRA leadership inked a [...]
April is National Fair Housing Month
This year marks the 53rd anniversary of the Fair Housing Act. This landmark law was signed into law on April 11, 1968, by President Lyndon B. Johnson. The Fair Housing Act prohibits housing discrimination because [...]
UCDD, UCHRA Board Meetings Rescheduled
Due to inclement weather and potentially hazardous travel conditions across the Upper Cumberland, the regularly scheduled Policy Council and Executive Committee meetings of both the Upper Cumberland Development District (UCDD) and the Upper Cumberland Human [...]
UCHRA 2021-2022 Strategic Plan
To view and download a copy of the 2021-2022 Strategic Plan, click the cover page below:
Prince named UCDD/UCHRA HR and Benefits Manager
UPPER CUMBERLAND — The Upper Cumberland Development District (UCDD) has named Damon “Dee” Prince as the new HR/Benefits Manager for both UCDD and the Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency (UCHRA). Though Prince has only just [...]
Have questions about the COVID-19 vaccine?
Tennesseans who wish to receive the COVID-19 vaccination, and qualify for a phase currently being vaccinated, can register for an appointment online at https://covid19.tn.gov/covid-19-vaccines/vaccine-phases/. Residents of Tennessee’s metropolitan counties may seek information from their local [...]
UCHRA Names New Safety and Security Manager
PUTNAM COUNTY - The Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency (UCHRA) has named the new Safety and Security Manager for the agency’s transportation department, promoting from within to fill the role. Longtime employee Charlie Frasier, [...]
UCHRA Names New Director of Transportation
PUTNAM COUNTY - The Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency (UCHRA) has selected Holly Montooth to serve as the new director of the agency’s transportation program. Montooth, whose most recent work experience is that of Mobility [...]
UCHRA Weatherization Featured on WCTE’s Live at 5:00 Program
Tommy Simcox, UCHRA's Weatherization Assistance Program Manager, recently spoke with WCTE's Becky Magura about the Weatherization program. Take a listen to some great information about the program by clicking the video below, by contacting your local [...]
Community Needs Assessment
UCHRA and the Community Action Agency have now published the latest Needs Assessment which helps us the unique needs of our region. To view this publication, click on the link below. PY21 UCHRA CNA Final
Transportation Services Director Announces Retirement After 35 Years
PUTNAM COUNTY — In the late 1980s, the Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency operated approximately 60 buses total within the 14-county region. Destination offerings were few, save for the occasional Cookeville or Nashville trip twice [...]
UCHRA Weatherization Program Provides Energy Savings, Health Benefits
Tommy Simcox, Weatherization Program Manager UPPER CUMBERLAND — For every $1 invested, the Weatherization Assistance Program yields an estimated $4.50 in energy savings as well as health and safety benefits. Designed to assist [...]
Rebecca Harris Joins Karen Wilson on Table Talk
Recently, UCHRA Deputy Director/Transportation Services Director Rebecca Harris was invited to join Karen Wilson, Creative Services Manager with Ben Lomand Connect, to participate in an episode of Table Talk (featured on Warren County's BLTV Local [...]
Goodman Named UCHRA Smith County Coordinator
Brian Goodman SMITH COUNTY - The Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency has selected Brian Goodman as the new Smith County Coordinator. Goodman will lead the Smith County UCHRA office, directing program functions within [...]
Van Buren County Head Start Director Announces Retirement After 27 Years
VAN BUREN COUNTY — In her 27 years with the Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency, Karla Hillis has held many titles. Now, after 23 years as the Director of UCHRA’s Van Buren County Head Start, [...]
UCHRA Continues Commodities Distribution During Pandemic
UPPER CUMBERLAND – During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency (UCHRA) has made adjustments to keep clients, staff, and volunteers safe while providing non-perishable items to those in need. Between April and [...]
UCHRA Transportation Services Overview
Video published May 2019.
UCHRA Services Overview
Video published May 2019.
UCHRA Community Services Department Overview
Video published May 2019.
Job Growth Expected in Celina, Tenn.
Dale Hollow 1 Stop BBQ in Celina, Tenn., will be relocating and expanding in the near future, creating job opportunities in Celina. After receiving capital from Cumberland Area Investment Corporation, a division of the Upper [...]
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