UCHRA Adding More Options For UC Regional Transit
UCHRA showcasing its $6 ride-sharing app, encouraging all residents to take advantage of the improved accessibility and transportation across the 14-county service area. Mobility Manager Jacqueline Medley said the agency’s primary mission is to provide reliable and affordable transportation to every resident in the Upper Cumberland. Medley said the agency has color-coordinated its fleet to […]
UCDD Secures $200K Additional State Funding For Region
UCDD secured an additional $200,000 in state funding following the most recent budget cycle to expand regional programs and services. Executive Director Mark Farley said the organization worked closely with the governor’s office and the General Assembly to increase appropriations for the Upper Cumberland. Farley said the new money is a direct appropriation that can […]
8 UC Professionals Hope To Gain Economic Future Thoughts
Eight professionals from across the Upper Cumberland selected for the inaugural PDI Fellows Academy, helping local leaders gain a statewide perspective on economic development. UCDD/UCHRA Executive Director Mark Farley said the new leadership course is being rolled out for the first time across Tennessee to focus specifically on economic growth. Farley said the program is […]
New Agency Strategic Plan To Cultivate UC Self-Sufficiency
UCDD/UCHRA implementing a new strategic plan designed to help regional residents achieve self-sufficiency through innovation and leadership. Executive Director Mark Farley said the agency spent approximately six months developing the plan to serve as a guiding document for the combined operations of both agencies. “Our mission is to help the citizens of this region cultivate […]
UCDD Honors Thurman For 37 Years Of Community Service
UCDD and UCHRA officials honored Administrative Services Director Sherry Thurman Wednesday for 37 years of service to the region. UCDD Director Mark Farley said it is fitting to recognize individuals whose commitment and dedication have strengthened the organizations and enriched the communities they serve. “Since joining UCDD in 1989, Ms. Thurman has faithfully served in […]
UCDD Dashboards Detail Impact Of Regional Services
UCDD Officials highlighted the growing reach of regional community programs as officials reviewed quarterly impact data during Wednesday’s meeting. Executive Director Mark Farley said the agencies utilize dashboards to track the effectiveness of services ranging from senior healthcare assistance to housing and economic development. Farley said the Aging Department recently assisted 4,104 individuals with Medicare […]
UCHRA Moving Cookeville Office To C C Camp Road
UCHRA will move its regional headquarters from Cookeville’s Jefferson Avenue to CC Camp Road. Executive Director Mark Farley said the agency has entered into a lease agreement for a newly renovated facility. The agency has signed a 10-year lease for the new location, which Farley said positions UCHRA in an area of the city seeing […]
Empower UC Hopeful State Pursues Program Long-Term
UCHRA leaders are pleased with the roughly four-year Empower UC Pilot program, with hopes the state will continue to fund new initiatives designed to reduce poverty. UCHRA Executive Director Mark Farley said the program was designed as a research-based pilot, with findings expected to help shape future policy. He said a third-party evaluation is still […]
UCHRA Launches New Home Repair Program For Seniors
UCHRA has launched a new home repair program to help senior citizens throughout the Upper Cumberland. Executive Director Mark Farley said the program is designed to help with handyman home repairs that senior citizens cannot do on their own. Farley said the agency wanted to provide a trustworthy home repair service. “You know, one of […]
UCHRA Promoting Regional Foster Care And Inmate Initiatives
UCHRA will promote foster care and inmate mentorship initiatives to increase participation in the region. The Governor’s Faith-Based and Community Initiative office presented its work Wednesday during a UCHRA Policy Council meeting. Middle Tennessee Regional Director Cammy Aguilar said Every Child Tennessee is an initiative designed to mobilize Tennesseans to help care for foster kids […]
