Tag Archives: UCHRA

Two UCHRA departments have begun a collaboration to benefit two populations in-need. The commodity distribution program is now assisted by Community Corrections clients in need of community service hours. Community Services Director LaNelle Godsey said more people are getting the food they need with the extra manpower. “By the community corrections clients participating, they’re actually giving back to the community,” ... Read More »

Cookeville will extend its agreement with UCHRA’s Substance Abuse Solutions program to provide social work assistance to the homeless. City Council Thursday unanimously approved the extension of the program through June. The pilot program began last summer as an attempt to provide help to a growing homeless population. City Manager James Mills said 149 clients have been assisted through the ... Read More »

The Upper Cumberland Development District has signed a contract handing over meal deliveries to a private company. Executive Director Mark Farley said that because of the agency’s structure, it became economically difficult to do meal deliveries. Farley said UCDD was lucky to find a local vendor who specializes in this service. “There’s a reason why they’re getting those, because they ... Read More »

The UCHRA Transit system is working its way back to full strength after experiencing some staffing issues during the holiday season. Executive Director Mark Farley said the transit system was lucky that the demand was not as high. Farley said with 130 vehicles in the region on a daily basis, they have to face the pandemic’s challenges head on. “We’ve ... Read More »

UCHRA has been forced to close the Youth Impact Center at Crossville’s Cumberland Mountain School. UCHRA Executive Director Mark Farley said the home for troubled boys will be merged with the Indian Mound Farm home in Dekalb County. Farley said this decision was made from a cost savings perspective but there were also issues with the homes location. “It always ... Read More »

Upper Cumberland Public Transit could be forced to temporarily reduce service over the next several weeks because of COVID quarantines. UCHRA Executive Director Mark Farley said at least ten drivers have been lost in the Cookeville office in the last several days. “We’ve got a lot of drivers, we got a lot of staff out right now,” Farley told the ... Read More »

A pilot program between Cookeville and UCHRA’s Substance Abuse Solutions test program will expire in January. City Manager James Mills said an extension is worth considering. Mills said the city is satisfied with the program allowing Cookeville police to do more policing, and less social work. “Yeah, I definitely think it’s something we’ll consider if UCHRA-SAS is agreeable to it,” ... Read More »

UCHRA has named longtime employee Charlie Frasier to the role of Safety and Security Manager for the agency’s transportation department. In this role, Frasier will be the lead point of contact on safety and security concerns for the UC Public Transit. Including, the improvement of preparedness for public transportation in emergencies, and maximizing the staff’s ability to provide safe transit ... Read More »

UCHRA Executive Director Mark Farley said the organization’s audit findings have been resolved with the exception of committee attendance. A state Comptroller’s office audit of all the state’s human resources agencies released Tuesday found excessive absenteeism by UCHRA board members. The Executive Committee made up of regional mayors was one of those. “Obviously, sometimes that is easy for those individuals ... Read More »

The General Assembly has awarded the Upper Cumberland Human Resources Agency a five year extension to continue operations. The agency was reviewed in Nashville Tuesday for its effectiveness to provide services. Executive Director Mark Farley said the organization is excited to continue serving the 14 counties of the Upper Cumberland. “The last extension we received was six years and based ... Read More »