UCHRA Working On Two New Programs To Help Families
UCHRA developing two new programs to further increase the quality of life for families throughout the Upper Cumberland. Executive Director Mark Farley said UCHRA plans to partner with the Putnam County Schools, pending funding, to assist the families of pre schoolers attending the new Early Learning Center. Farley said he hopes to assist these families […]
UCHRA Policy Council Approves Community Action Plan
The UCHRA Policy Council approved a new Community Action Plan Wednesday designed to address the region’s needs from a more holistic, person-centered approach. Community Services Assistant Director Jordan Herald summarized the plan for the Council. Herald said the plan focused on helping people find long term self-sustainability. “Historically, CSBG funds have helped us respond to […]
UCHRA Seeking Regional Input On Services Needed
UCHRA is looking for residents across the region to take its Community Needs Assessment to help focus service efforts. Community Services Assistant Director Megan Spurgeon said UCHRA wants input from citizens, elected officials, law enforcement and more. Spurgeon said services are often tied to a certain poverty level, however that has expanded during the pandemic. […]
Sparta’s Water Meter Replacement Program Tops 1000 New Meters
Some 320 new water meters have been replaced in Sparta. Public Works Director Dillard Quick said the annual work is a part of Sparta’s meter program to get the city on a 10 year rotation. “Because once the meter gets to a certain age, the percent it reads what we would like is 98 or […]
UC Mayor Boot Camp Used To Inform Leaders How To Optimize Services
UCHRA Executive Director Mark Farley said the Upper Cumberland Mayor Boot Camp was a great day. All 14 counties were invited to the workshop. Farley said the time was used to explain what services are available through the agency and development district. “Our role was to try and impart to them what all programs and […]
White Schools Expanding Computer Science Options Next Fall
The White County School System is introducing more after school computer science programs starting next fall. Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger said the goal is to prepare students for a successful career in the post secondary education world. “Basically, we are going to be doing after school activities to expand student’s interest in computer science,” […]
TTU Offering Help To Quarantined Students
Tennessee Tech University is offering different ways to help its students that are quarantined. All isolated students are contacted daily by health services for physical and mental wellness checks. Multicultural Affairs Assistant Vice President Robert Owens said the university tries to provide all needs that on campus students might have. “So any student that was […]
