UC Family Justice Center Celebrates 5 Years In Overton
The Upper Cumberland Family Justice Center celebrating five years of providing specialized support services to survivors of domestic violence in Overton County. Site Coordinator Brittany Shaw said the organization operates as a one-stop shop where domestic violence and sexual and elder abuse victims can access order of protection assistance and referrals to community partners. Shaw […]
Putnam Man Arrested After Relative Found Severely Malnourished
A Putnam County man faces multiple charges after officials discovered his 84-year-old relative living in a home with caved-in flooring and suffering from severe malnutrition. Brandon McBroom faces charges of Aggravated Neglect of an Elderly Adult, Theft of Property, and Financial Exploitation of an Elderly Adult. Bank records showed McBroom allegedly transferred approximately $4,460 from […]
Upper Cumberland Alzheimer’s Advocates Lobby Legislators
Upper Cumberland representatives from Alzheimer’s Tennessee went to the capital Wednesday to request legislative support on three key bills. Plateau Regional Director Melanie Hendricks said a bill that would elevate the Tennessee Commission on Aging and Disability to the cabinet level was a priority. She said this would give advocates a seat at the table […]
