Red Bud Village Project Still On Track For Summer Completion
Highland Residential Services Executive Director Chris Cassetty said the Red Bud Village Project is still on track to be completed by next summer. The $5.4 million project includes some 20 units on Buffalo Valley Road, dedicated to serving homeless populations trying to work their way out of poverty. Cassetty said constant rainfall slowed progress early […]
Highlands Forms 2026 Annual Agency, Capital Fund Plan
Highlands Residential Services wants to transition public housing into more multi-family housing as part of its annual plan. Executive Director Chris Cassetty said the annual agency plan is submitted to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) every year. Cassetty said the plan lays out the goal of transitioning public housing into multi-family […]
Highlands Residential Misses Tax Credits For 2nd Year
Highlands Residential’s Magnolia Ridge Project missed out on federal tax credits for the second straight year. Johnson City received the credits. Highland Residential Services viewed the Tri Cities as a potential competitor several months ago. Executive Director Chris Cassetty labeled the results for the past two years unlucky. “We’ve just fallen a little short,” Cassetty […]
Cassetty Named Highlands Residential Services Director
Chris Cassetty said the chance to lead Highlands Residential Services led him out of retirement. Cassetty was the Director of Operations at Highlands until he retired. Cassetty said there seemed to be mutual interest on his return between him and the HRS Board. Cassetty said the board viewed him as “plug and play,” which makes […]
HRS Optimistic For Additional Funding For Redbud Village
Highlands Residential Services Board of Directors said they are optimistic after learning that additional funding could be acquired for the Redbud Village Project. Redbud Village is a 20-unit housing development on Buffalo Valley Road that will serve homeless populations. Executive Director Chris Cassetty said the board is currently completing a federal home loan bank grant […]
Highlands Team Notes Harris Legacy As He Retires
Highlands Residential Services celebrated the retirement and the legacy of Executive Director Dow Harris Thursday. Highlands Residential Services achieved high performance status 16 times during Harris’s tenure as the executive director. Board Chairman Dr. Robert Owens said Harris will be remembered for his efforts in bringing low-income housing to the Upper Cumberland. “It’s just amazing, […]
HRS Consultant: Magnolia Ridge Application Appears Strong
Highlands Residential Services faces competition from eight other housing authorities for tax credits on the Magnolia Ridge project. Consultant Alvin Nance told the Highlands Board of Directors Thursday a total of 49 applications submitted. Nance said he believes the board’s application is strong. “So the category that we are in is a RAD (Rental Assistance […]
$5.4 Million Contract Awarded For Red Bud Village
The Highlands Residential Services Board awarded an estimated $5.4 million contract for the construction of Red Bud Village on Friday. Red Bud Village is a 20-unit development designed to house homeless populations. Highlands Residential Services Executive Director Dow Harris said the board awarded the contract with the stipulation that it does not exceed the amount […]
Highlands Reapplying For Magnolia Ridge Tax Credit
Highlands Residential Services re-applying for a tax credit that would provide funding for the Magnolia Ridge development.
8 Hickory Valley Apartments Having HVAC Issues
Eight units at Highlands Residential’s Hickory Valley Apartments are having issues getting air conditioning to the second floor. Developer Alvin Nance said they are looking into whether the HVAC units are faulty or if the units they chose are poorly suited for those apartments. Nance said Highlands Residential Director of Operations Kelly Stewart purchased window […]
