Jackson County Mayor Randy Heady Graduates From Appalachian Leadership Institute
Mayor Randy Heady ready to enrich Jackson County with training from the Appalachian Leadership Institute. Heady graduated from the institute sponsored by the Appalachian Regional Commission. The only elected official in attendance Heady said of the many things he had learned, the key takeaway was the need to invite a variety of voices to the […]
New CNBC Survey Ranks Tennessee As 3rd Place For Business
Tennessee ranked third for business competitiveness among 50 states in CNBC’s annual study. released this week. McMinnville Warren County Industrial Board Director Wendy Sneed said the Upper Cumberland is a prime example of Tennessee’s success. She said the region has seen a lot of growth among all industry sectors. “It’s a great thing for us […]
Overton Receives Block Grant for Low-Income Childcare Expansion
An Overton County child care facility will take advantage of a Community Development Block Grant to expand its operation. UCDD Community Planner Rosa Smith said the Wonderbees Childcare on East Main Street will renovate its facility over the next six months. “Here in the Upper Cumberland there is a need for childcare and with Overton […]
Broadband Ready Community Grants Available In August
UCDD will work with communities to apply for Broadband Ready grants up to $100,000. Deputy Director Tommy Lee said most residents in the Upper Cumberland have fiber communications in their home but the grant pays for access through community equipment. “A couple of things that are available under this grant is that communities can purchase […]
UCHRA Excited About New Grant Opportunity Regarding Childcare Facilities
UCHRA eager to see how a new state grant opportunity to will play out in terms of addressing needs for childcare facilities. The Community Child Care Hub Pilot Grant will make available up to $5 million to help develop and establish locally managed childcare administrative hubs that will support networks of newly licensed childcare locations. […]
UCDD Receives $100,000 Appalachian Regional Commission Grant
A new $100,000 Appalachian Regional Commission grant will add a Grant Coordinator for the Upper Cumberland. UCDD Deputy Director Tommy Lee said part of the grant will fund costs of one recently hired staff member for a two-year period. Lee said assisting with federal funding in small counties and cities was essential. “Most of our […]
UCDD/UCHRA Executive Committees Approve Budget For FY 24
Upper Cumberland Development District and Human Resource Agency Executive Committees approved its budget for the next fiscal year. The Development District is projected to operate with some $10.2 million in expenditures, with a balanced budget after netting out match requirements and revenues. Chair Randy Heady said the new budget includes a cost of living adjustment […]
UCDD Working On Grant To Place Two Certified Peer Recovery Specialists In All 14 UC Counties
Upper Cumberland Development District working on an application to secure certified peer recovery specialists in all 14 Upper Cumberland counties. Director Mark Farley updated the Executive Committee during a meeting Wednesday. He said the goal is to put a male and female specialist in each county, or at the very least one in each depending […]
Van Buren Committee Moves $200,000 Grant Proposal to Full Commission
Van Buren Committee A voted to pursue a TDEC grant to replace solid waste convenience center equipment. Chair Cale Crain said the county must provide a 10 percent match for any grant dollars received. Crain said current equipment is beyond repair. “We are looking at some new containers for Solid Waste,” Crain said. “We’ve had […]
Learn About Elder Abuse On Elder Abuse Awareness Day
Governor Lee has declared Thursday Elder Abuse Awareness Day in Tennessee. Trent Carter is an Advocate with UCDD’s Area Agency on Aging and Disability. He said perpetrators often try to keep the victim isolated. “The perpetrator, perpetrating the elder abuse or neglect whether that’s financially, emotionally, physically or all three, is typically a relative or […]
