Tag Archives: UCDD

UCDD gearing up to host another Senior and Caregiver Expo this Tuesday at Cookeville’s Life Church. Family Caregiver Coordinator Clare Farless said the expo serves to provide resources ranging from in-home services to legal advice for the senior population and their caregivers. “Bringing all these resources in under one roof and making it so accessible to seniors is our main ... Read More »

The new State Economic and Community Development Commissioner stopped by Cookeville Friday as a part of his regional tour. Stuart McWhorter took over the position just four weeks ago. He replaced former commissioner Bob Rolfe. McWhorter said one thing he wanted to do early on was visit local partners across the state. “Certainly what’s going on here in this region ... Read More »

A new grant funding opportunity open to local governments funding safe street projects. UCDD Executive Director Mark Farley said the money would be used for county or city roads with regular car accidents. “It does not run through the department of transportation at the state level,” Farley said. “It is direct, federal funds that would come down from the federal ... Read More »

A new childcare facility will be coming to Carthage that will help a region-wide capacity issue. The UCDD Executive Committee approved a $200,000 loan to the operator for renovations. “It’s a much needed thing in our community,” Smith County Mayor Jeff Mason said. “April comes from a great family. She has a heart for this. I look forward to what ... Read More »

More micro-loan opportunities through UCDD will be available for those starting a small business. The Executive Committee voted Thursday to increase the cap from $450,000 to $1 million. Lending and Economic Director Megan Choate said the loan committee felt it was time to up the portfolio. “As the economy changes and as new businesses start, we see ebbs and flows ... Read More »

Grant applications that funded several murals across the Upper Cumberland last year have reopened. UCDD Tourism Recovery Coordinator Hannah Carroll said non-profits and local government entities can receive up to $3,500. “It is a beautiful way to showcase what the staples and the history of each of these cities and locations,” Carroll said. “We always see a great involvement in ... Read More »

Byrdstown Mayor Sam Gibson said he wants to further discuss who will administer the Pickett County’s state ARP funding. Gibson said he heard that the Pickett County Commission will contract with UCDD to oversee administration. Gibson said the three percent rate of the $2.7 million water project causes concern. “They already made a motion and approved for the town of ... Read More »

The Upper Cumberland will be announced as a pilot grant winner by the state Thursday that changes how help is delivered to those in need. A press conference has been called for at the state capitol at 10:45 a.m. Governor Bill Lee will announce that UCDD/UCHRA will be one of seven entities that receive up to $25 million of funding ... Read More »

The Upper Cumberland Development District is working to launch a robotic animals program for those with memory-related illnesses. Family Caregiver Coordinator Clare Farless said that the robotic animals offer the same companionship as real animals, but without the responsibility of feeding them or walking them. “Because we know that animals are great therapy,” Farless said. “And that’s basically what this ... Read More »

The UCDD Executive Committee approved a 12-month loan program for established child care facilities in the region. Executive Director Mark Farley proposed the item during a Wednesday meeting. Farley said $1 million of funding will be available for the region. “The only reason that were doing that is because in our market and in our region, child care is such ... Read More »