New Tourism Expert Joins UCDD To Help County Work
The Upper Cumberland has a new tool to assist its counties with tourism efforts, Morgan White will serve the region as Tourism Recovery Coordinator. The UCDD position funded by grants. White said she serves as a sort of marketing agency for the counties and chambers around the region who need assistance with projects in design, […]
UCDD Gets New Solid Waste Planner To Assist Counties
UCDD recently hired Lilly Hall to serve as the organization’s new solid waste planner.
UCDD Asking State Legislators To Update Funding
UCDD working with state officials in an attempt to increase the amount of funding provided to development districts across Tennessee.
UCDD, UCHRA Committees Name Mason Chair
Smith County Mayor Jeff Mason has been selected to serve as chair for UCDD and UCHRA’s executive committees.
UCDD Applying For Sparta, Crossville Grant
UCDD’s Executive Committee approved a resolution Monday to apply for a downtown revitalization grant for Sparta and Crossville. Executive Director Mark Farley said a retail recruitment company recently started a downtown revitalization program using USDA Rural Development grants. Farley said the program has not been offered in Tennessee before but the company reached out asking […]
Restrictions Changed For Relative Caregiver Program
A new state law reduces the requirements needed for families to become eligible for the Relative Caregiver Program (RCP). UCDD Case Manager Marcia Riddle said the change allows relatives with any court order to enroll in the program instead of requiring a final order. Riddle said she thinks it is a positive change because they […]
More Money, Better Funding Plan Coming For Centers
Putnam County Commissioners will vote later this month on increased funding for local senior center, then the county will get to work on a more systemized approach to budgeting. Centers in Baxter, Monterey, and Algood have been receiving $15,000 annually, with $40,000 allocated to Cookeville last year. Commissioners grew uncomfortable during the budget process when […]
UCHRA Approves Loans For Two Livingston Businesses
The UCDD Executive Board approved loans for two Livingston businesses Tuesday. The board approved some $167,000 for Dale and Melissa Barnes to purchase Bud’s Grocery and turn it into D&M Market and Deli. Loan Program Manager Mindy Tramel said the store will be purchased for a total price of some $520,000 and will function largely […]
UCDD Spreading Awareness On Elder Abuse Day
Elder Abuse Awareness Day is Saturday, UCDD spreading the word about a crime that impacts one in ten elderly adults nationwide. Advocate Trent Carter said there are multiple types of elder abuse. With physical abuse, a common reason is an increase in the responsibility of the caretaker. “Some extra help with things, paying bills and […]
UCDD Community Tour Helps Understand Needs
UCDD conducting a community tour to understand local needs and, hopefully, provide solutions to the region’s issues. The tour features visits across 14 counties of the Upper Cumberland. UCDD Executive Director Mark Farley said the tour allows the district to meet community leaders and help them brainstorm ideas. “This is a good reset that we […]
