Warren Habitat New Home Honors Stonemason Legacy
Warren County Habitat for Humanity completing its 39th building project while honoring the legacy of local African American stonemasons. County Historian Jimmy Haley said the building site sits within a traditional African American community established by emancipated slaves following the Civil War. Haley said the property was acquired through a tax return sale and required […]
Crossville Habitat ReStore Unveils Medical, Sports Sales
Crossville’ Habitat for Humanity ReStore opening a new medical mobility and sporting goods room to provide local families with access to affordable equipment and essential supplies. Development Director Ashley Brink said the organization decided to expand its offerings after receiving a high volume of requests and questions from community members looking for specific items. Brink […]
UC Habitat Critical Repair Program Accepting Applications
Upper Cumberland Habitat for Humanity set to accept applications to its Critical Repair Program, which helps low-income homeowners address essential repairs. Executive Director Jeremy Byrd said the program focuses on homeowners on fixed incomes who cannot afford major repairs. Byrd said the program allow seniors, especially, to remain safely in their homes. “This is our […]
Habitat Ready To Build In Overton, Applications Due
Overton County residents in need of a new home can now apply for the Habitat for Humanity Homeownership program. Director of Homeowner Services Maren Bader said Habitat is prepared to build its first Overton County home in three years. Bader said she extended the deadline through Friday to tie up loose ends with interested potential applicants […]
Habitat For Humanity Accepting Applications For Putnam Home Ownership
Upper Cumberland Habitat for Humanity is looking for qualified applicants to join its Home Ownership Program. The program is designed to help citizens become homeowners in Putnam County amidst the county’s recent growth. Executive Director Jeremy Bird said applicants will be involved in service, allowing other residents to also benefit. “There’ll be expectations for a […]
UC Habitat For Humanity’s Cooking On The Square Returns Friday
Upper Cumberland Habitat for Humanity is hosting its 27th annual Cooking on the Square event Friday to continue its building efforts for families in need. Habitat for Humanity hopes to raise $125,000 through Friday’s event. Director of Development Ashley Smith said residents can help deserving homeowners begin the process to home ownership. “We are super […]
DeKalb Habitat Hosts 19th Chili Cookoff Friday In Smithville
Dekalb County Habitat for Humanity will serve up a tasty lunch Friday as a reminder of the work Habitat does in the community. The 19th Annual Chili Cook-off takes place Friday from 10:30 to 1:00pm in downtown Smithville. Development Committee Member Tecia Pryor said the funds from the event will be spent directly on building […]
Habitat’s New Executive Director Reflects On First Week
Upper Cumberland Habitat for Humanity’s new Executive Director celebrating a week under his belt. Dr. Jeremy Byrd said the week had gone by fast, but he was learning a lot. He said the team at Habitat has helped him through that learning curve and working to achieve his goals. “Just to do a good job […]
UC Habitat For Humanity Has Openings In Senior Aging In Place Program
Habitat for Humanity has openings for repair projects in its Senior Aging in Place program. Director Pam Ealey said that they do projects ranging from roof repair to wheelchair ramp installations. “It just about keeping seniors in their homes long-term and having the opportunity to provide this,” Ealey said. “Some of this will be done […]
State Grant Going Towards Completion Of Cookeville Habitat Home
Upper Cumberland Habitat for Humanity has received extra state funding to build a new home in Cookeville’s West End. Director of Development and Communications Casey Clark-Jackson said this future home owner is a single mother of four kids. Clark-Jackson said this extra funding bridges the gap to get a home completed. “It is 100 percent […]
