UCDD Offering Free SNAP Application Assistance
UCDD is offering free SNAP application assistance to those who qualify. SNAP, or Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, provides individuals with monthly benefits to buy food. SNAP Coordinator Miranda Malin said adults 60 and older and/or disabled can take advantage of the service. “There are a lot of folks, especially with our population that don’t have the […]
UCDD Seeking To Fill Tourism Recovery Coordinator Position
The Upper Cumberland Development District is looking to hire a Tourism Recovery Coordinator. Director Mark Farley said the position was created last year using a grant opportunity to help ramp back up the tourism industry post-pandemic. He said that the person serving in this role could have a huge impact on the region. “You know […]
Potential Cumberland Affordable Housing Project Would Answer High Need
Cumberland County Habitat for Humanity says the need is high for more affordable housing in the county. UCDD is pursuing a USDA housing project that could bring up to 160 affordable homes to the area. Habitat for Humanity Executive Director Vanessa Petty said the opportunity could help close the gap. “We have a lot of […]
Small Business Development Center Aids Businesses Through Intern Program
Tennessee Tech students can help small businesses across the Upper Cumberland through a new Small Business Development Center program. The UCDD-Tech partnership provides students for projects ranging from financial matters to graphic design to social media. Small Business Specialist Jodi Pitts said that the program was created to maximize the center’s offering to the community. […]
UCDD Executive Committee Okays Director To Pursue Cumberland Housing Project
The UCDD Executive Board has given Executive Director Mark Farley the go ahead to seek more information on a USDA housing project in Cumberland County. Farley said USDA has approached the district with a site development program that could bring up to 160 affordable homes. “What they have asked us to consider doing is develop […]
Comptroller Comes To Cookeville Giving Local Leaders ARP Advice
Upper Cumberland leaders gathered at the UCDD office Thursday to learn more about the American Rescue Plan. State Senator Paul Bailey invited Comptroller Jason Mumpower to lead the discussion. Mumpower said the state wants to make sure communities understand how the federal funding can be spent. “What I am encouraging communities to do more than […]
White Plains Historic Home Takes Step Towards Roof Repair
Algood’s White Plains Historic Home will begin roof repairs after city council approved a $41,156 bid for the work from Rackley Roofing. UCDD Public Historian and White Plain Historian Advisory Councilmember Mark Dudney said the repair work is a great need for the cultural landmark. “The sustained water damaged has caused interior damage in a […]
New Micro-Loans Available Through Outside Partnership With UCDD
The UCDD Micro-Loan program has doubled it’s original pool of money to roughly $500,000 since starting. During 2021, the program has even found a partner outside the region to offer more options to small business startups. UCDD Executive Director Mark Farley said loans up to $50,000 are now available. “We are marketing their loan programs […]
Some One Million Dollars Reserved For UC In State Child Care Grant Program
Two State Departments have allocated some one million dollars for Upper Cumberland child care. UCDD Executive Director Mark Farley said the two departments are working on a grant program to establish more licensed daycares. “Pickett and Van Buren have none,” Farley said. “Jackson and Clay have one each. So, those are areas we are going […]
This Week: Putnam Commission Supports Rail Trail, Fentress Road Funding Request
This week in the Upper Cumberland the Putnam Commission will consider a resolution from committee that supports the expansion of the Tennessee Central Rail Trail. Starting at 5:30 Monday, the Planning Committee will recommend the approval as well as changes to the county personnel policy. Director of Schools Corby King is also expected to present […]
