Overton Habitat For Humanity Project Picks Up Steam
Upper Cumberland Habitat for Humanity resuming residential construction in Overton County on the 95th house-build in the Upper Cumberland. Executive Director Jeremy Byrd said the organization paused work on First Street in Livingston while scheduling subcontractors. Byrd said the project, the first in Livingston since 2019, represents a significant milestone as it seeks to establish […]
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 […]
Prospective Home Buyers Can Learn From Habitat Friday
Upper Cumberland Habitat for Humanity will host Home Ownership Sessions Friday to better explain how the process works. Executive Director Jeremy Byrd said the organization wants to build more homes in Dekalb County, after merging with the local group earlier this year. Byrd said they hope to start a home next spring. “We need to […]
UC Habitat Breaks Ground On House In Overton County
Work is underway on Upper Cumberland Habitat for Humanity’s latest house project in Overton County following Saturday’s groundbreaking. Habitat Executive Director Jeremy Byrd said this will be the first home built in Overton County in a few years. Byrd said sponsors are needed to buy materials and help with construction. Byrd said people selected must […]
UC Habitat For Humanity Merges With DeKalb Habitat
The DeKalb County Habitat for Humanity has officially merged with the Upper Cumberland Habitat in Cookeville after several years of discussion. Executive Director Jeremy Byrd said the conversations between the two affiliates began while trying to determine more effective methods to address the housing crisis. Byrd said those conversations led both sides to agree that […]
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 […]
