Adult and Teen Challenge of the UC Keeps Growing For Over A Decade
The Adult and Teen Challenge of The Upper Cumberland has worked for 12 years this week to help with life controlling addictions. Executive Director Tim McLauchlin said it all started in a rented facility in Gainesboro with only six students. McLauchlin said the faith based program kept growing and led them to Livingston. “When we […]
First Southern Roots Festival Fundraiser Coming To Putnam Fairgrounds
The first Southern Roots Bluegrass and Arts Festival is coming the Putnam County Fairgrounds on June 4 and 5. Southern Accents Market Events Co-Director Mandy White said being in the south, Bluegrass is always a hit. White said that after a tough 2020, it was the right music to get the community together to support […]
Adult and Teen Challenge Starts Cookeville Addiction Support Group
The Adult and Teen Challenge of the Upper Cumberland is adding a new Cookeville support group to its Hope for Life program. Executive Director Tim McLauchlin said the addiction recovery and concerned persons group is meant to educate functioning addicts to overcome life controlling habits. “That can be drugs, that can be alcohol, that can […]
UC Teen And Adult Challenge Expansion Update
The Adult and Teen Challenge of the Upper Cumberland’s new multipurpose building is nearing completion. Executive Director Tim McLauchlin said construction of the interior walls for the 5,700 square foot building is now underway. “The foundation has been poured. The plumbing is in ground,” McLauchlin said. “The building itself, all the steel and metal has […]
