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UCDD will offer administrative services to Upper Cumberland counties needing assistance with managing TDEC ARP fund. Executive Committee Chair Randy Heady said in his role as Jackson County Mayor, he does not have the staff to oversee the money. “It is hard to navigate, and I don’t have time to do that kind of work,” Heady said. “So, I’m willing ... Read More »

Smithville seeking state funding to purchase a facility to create additional transitional housing for those battling drug abuse. UCDD/UCHRA applying for the grant on behalf of the city. Executive Director Mark Farley said the entities pursued DeKalb County since its application would likely score the highest out of the region. “In the state of Tennessee, they rate the highest in ... Read More »

The State Department of Economic Community Development is developing a new transitional housing grant program for substance abuse. UCDD Executive Director Mark Farley said counties will be able to apply for grants up to $400,000 to build or acquire facilities. “In the Upper Cumberland region, we got a lot of individuals that are coming out of treatment that they don’t ... Read More »

The Upper Cumberland Development District is providing sessions to help those with Alzheimer’s and their caretakers. Family Caregiver Coordinator Clare Farless said that the sessions will be split into two parts with one centered on music intervention for Alzheimer’s and dementia patients. She said that participants will be able to create an individualized playlist with 50 songs and will be ... Read More »

A new television series highlighting tourism and local businesses in the Upper Cumberland is set to air this spring. UCDD Deputy Director Tommy Lee said all 14 counties will be represented. “We’re working on production right now,” Lee said. “What we’re going to do is get some ideas for some shows, and then we will begin filming hopefully sometime in ... Read More »

UCDD/UCHRA Executive Committees will conduct performance evaluations of Executive Director Mark Farley and Finance Director Ginger Stout in the next thirty days. Chair Randy Heady leading a three-person committee including Smith County Mayor Jeff Mason and Cumberland County Mayor Allen Foster. Heady said the reviews are conducted annually. “Our job is to evaluate them, evaluate how they’re doing their job,” ... Read More »

The deadline for small businesses to apply for a federal COVID loan comes December 31st. UCDD Small Business Development Center Director Tyler Asher said the COVID Economic Injury Disaster Loan serves as a way to gain new gear at a low interest rate. “I’ve had some small businesses who took the loan and have set it back as working capital, ... Read More »

Baxter has been named the “Community of the Year” at the annual UCDD/UCHRA Board of Directors meeting. Mayor John Martin said that winning the award was unbelievable. “I know we’ve worked so hard in our community to try and make our community the best it can be,” Martin said. “And to get that recognition it’s just another milestone in what ... Read More »

UCDD and UCHRA have received a clean audit report this year from an outside accounting firm. Senior Audit Manager Derek Young of JHM in Chattanooga gave a presentation of the report Wednesday to the Executive Committee. Young said the firm reviewed the finances, operations and accounting practices. “We had not significant decencies or material weaknesses over internal controls or no ... Read More »

UCDD-UCHRA has been named one of 17 recipients of the Tennessee Opportunity Pilot Initiative planning grant. Executive Director Mark Farley said the $450,000 grant could be the first step to becoming one of the six large award winners. “What it’s going to do is allow us to have the man power for the next three months to develop a new ... Read More »