Development District Considering Selling Old Building
UCDD will look to potentially sell the District’s old office building located on Willow Avenue. The Development District moved out of the old building to its current location on England Drive in 2019. UCDD Executive Director Mark Farley said with more development taking place on Willow Avenue, now might be the time to sell the […]
Sparta Awarded Grant To Help Local Small Businesses
Sparta has been awarded an estimated $99,500 USDA Rural Business Development Grant to help support its local small businesses. City Administrator Tonya Tindle said the grant will be used for local small businesses to develop a strategic five-year action plan in consultation with a firm. The businesses can also participate in a strategic visioning workshop, […]
Livingston Aldermen Update Flashing Sign Ordinance
The Livingston Board of Aldermen updated its Sign Ordinance, categorizing electronic signs with changing messages as flashing signs. Town Attorney André Greppin said the changes to the ordinance do not change how the ordinance operates. He said the addition helps to clarify the definition that already exists. “And it also incorporates some clerical changes that […]
Recent State Investment Can Help UC Childcare Facilities
Governor Bill Lee announced Wednesday that the state will invest an additional estimated $7.2 million in the state’s WAGE$ Program, which could be beneficial to child care facilities in the region. The WAGE$ program was designed to help pay salaries for educators and early child care facilities across the state. The Governor’s recent investment will […]
Clay Residents React To Parks Master Plan Debut Wednesday
More water activities, upgrades to the Maple Grove Community Center, increased educational options through parks. Those are some of the items included in a proposed Clay County Parks and Recreation Master Plan unveiled Wednesday night during a town hall event. Clay County Executive Dale Reagan said the county has wanted to make a plan for […]
Van Buren Head Start Needs Emergency Project Funds
The Van Buren County Head Start is making an urgent one-time requests to the federal government for two projects. UCHRA Executive Director Mark Farley said these large-scale projects need to be done on the Head Start property. Farley said one item is renovations to the HVAC system, which could cost some $60,000. “We also need […]
UCDD Approves CAIC Loan For New Gainesboro Steakhouse
A new Sinatra-style steakhouse coming to Downtown Gainesboro thanks to a UCDD loan. Cassie and Pete Kessler, the owners of the Stolen Coin restaurant in Gainesboro, plan to open the Board Room Steakhouse with funding from a $100,000 loan. UCDD Business Lending Manager Mindy Trammel said the Stolen Coin received a UCDD disaster loan in […]
Cookeville Summit Educates On Vulnerable Adults, Challenges
The Upper Cumberland Adult Abuse Coalition hosts its 15th annual Vulnerable Adult Summit Tuesday. Coalition Co-Chair Natasha Mosely said vulnerable adults are defined as people over 18 years old who need professional assistance. Mosely said one of the summit’s focus issues is isolation, which is prevalent among vulnerable adults. “As humans, we desire connection,” Mosely […]
UCDD, RIDER Announce Partnership In Addressing Poverty
A new partnership between UCDD and a national organization will further help address poverty across the Upper Cumberland. Rural Innovation Driving Equitable Resilience (RIDER) is a national organization awaiting its non-profit status. UCDD Executive Director Mark Farley said the partnership gives UCDD a chance to learn how other agencies are addressing poverty nationwide. “It may […]
Clay Advances On Recreation Master Plan, Town Hall Next
Clay County developing an outdoor recreation master plan to help create more opportunities across the county for residents. The county began forming the master plan after receiving a $20,000 grant from the Department of Health. UCDD Community Development Planner Megan Reagan said the county recently completed a survey where county residents provided feedback on what […]
