UC Habitat Not Surprised By Cookeville Housing Need
Upper Cumberland Habitat for Humanity officials said they are not surprised by a new report from the Tennessee Housing Development Agency showing Cookeville’s significant need for affordable housing. The report showed Cookeville will need roughly 3,000 additional affordable housing units over the next decade. Upper Cumberland Habitat for Humanity Executive Director Jeremy Byrd said Cookeville […]
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 […]
2025 Marks 30 Years For UC Habitat, Efforts In Four Counties
Upper Cumberland Habitat for Humanity is celebrating 30 years of building houses for local families in need. UC Habitat Executive Director Jeremy Byrd said many Habitat for Humanity affiliates that are volunteer-led struggle to remain active in their communities. Byrd said reaching 30 years as an affiliate is quite the accomplishment. “Just seeing how god […]
UC Habitat Celebrates Ford Family’s New Home Dedication
Upper Cumberland Habitat for Humanity dedicated a new home on Cookeville’s Jake Hoot Drive Thursday. Habitat for Humanity began constructing the 1,400 square foot 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom home one year ago. New homeowners Michael and Jalesa Ford said having the home built for them has been a true blessing. “To see it from just a concrete […]
