Development District Considering Selling Old Building
UCDD will look to potentially sell the District’s old office building located on Willow Avenue. The Development District moved out of the old building to its current location on England Drive in 2019. UCDD Executive Director Mark Farley said with more development taking place on Willow Avenue, now might be the time to sell the […]
UCDD To Name Conference Room After Heady
UCDD Officials planning to name the UCDD building’s conference room after Former Jackson County Mayor Randy Heady. Executive Director Mark Farley said the plan is to have a plaque made that would be put on the wall of the conference room. Farley said he would like to invite Heady’s family to the UCDD Executive Committee’s […]
UCDD Asking State Legislators To Update Funding
UCDD working with state officials in an attempt to increase the amount of funding provided to development districts across Tennessee.
UCDD Applying For Sparta, Crossville Grant
UCDD’s Executive Committee approved a resolution Monday to apply for a downtown revitalization grant for Sparta and Crossville. Executive Director Mark Farley said a retail recruitment company recently started a downtown revitalization program using USDA Rural Development grants. Farley said the program has not been offered in Tennessee before but the company reached out asking […]
Public Transportation Numbers Growing In UC
A report detailing UCHRA’s public transportation programs showed success across the board during Monday’s executive committee meeting.
UCHRA Approves Loans For Two Livingston Businesses
The UCDD Executive Board approved loans for two Livingston businesses Tuesday. The board approved some $167,000 for Dale and Melissa Barnes to purchase Bud’s Grocery and turn it into D&M Market and Deli. Loan Program Manager Mindy Tramel said the store will be purchased for a total price of some $520,000 and will function largely […]
UCHRA To Provide Workforce Assist For Those Recovering
UCHRA will use some $5.3 million in state opioid abatement funds to provide treatment and workforce return assistance for those dealing with substance abuse. UCHRA Executive Director Mark Farley said the funds will be distributed over three years. He said the organization will work alongside Vanderbilt Medical Center and a non-profit called One Tennessee to […]
TennCare Developing Multi-Sector Plan For Aging Region
TennCare is developing a multi-sector plan for aging to address the needs of older people, disabled people, and family caregivers. TennCare Aging Commission Liaison Anna Lea Cothron said by 2030, the Upper Cumberland will be one of the oldest regions in the state. She said data has been collected regarding what aging initiatives already exist […]
Upper Cumberland Senior Center Rebranding In Works
Upper Cumberland Senior Centers looking to rebrand as they try to bounce back from COVID closures. The UCHRA is conducting surveys to develop a rebranding plan revolving around the removal of the word “senior.” Area Agency on Aging and Disability Director Holly Williams said she has heard from people who do not want to attend […]
UC Opioid Summit Identifies Vaping And Service Capacity As Regional Issues
Rehab capacity and vaping amoung the most serios substance abuse issues facing the Upper Cumberland. Those the results of an Opioid Summit featuring mayors and local law enforcement. The discussion centered on how to best use opioid abatement money coming to the local level. UCHRA Executive Director Mark Farley reported the findings to the Policy […]
