UCHRA News and Announcements
Check out the blog below to see what is happening at UCHRA. For the calendar of events, click here.
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 [...]
County Office Specialist
Position: County Office Specialist Location: Overton County Job Description: The Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency (UCHRA) has an opening for a County Office Specialist. The successful applicant will have a high school diploma or equivalent [...]
Custodian/Bus Monitor (Van Buren County Head Start)
Position: Custodian/Bus Monitor (Van Buren County Head Start) Location: Van Buren County Job Description: The Upper Cumberland Human Resources Agency (UCHRA) is currently accepting applications for a full-time Custodian/Bus Monitor at our Van Buren County [...]
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 [...]
UCHRA Expands MyRide Volunteer Transit Program to Warren Co.
WARREN COUNTY – The Public Transportation team at Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency (UCHRA) has announced its senior-friendly and volunteer-based travel program, MyRide Upper Cumberland, will now expand into Warren County. “We are excited to [...]
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 [...]
MyRide Volunteer Driver
For more information, please contact a customer service representative at 1-833-UC TRIPS today!
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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