Housing And Higher Wages Top UCHRA Regional Priorities
UCHRA prioritizing affordable housing and higher-paying job opportunities after its recent community needs assessment found those issues as the top concerns for residents. Community Services Assistant Jordan Herald said the assessment identifies gaps in services and determines where the agency should focus its resources. Herald said the survey gathered input from more than 2,000 individuals […]
UCHRA Adding More Options For UC Regional Transit
UCHRA showcasing its $6 ride-sharing app, encouraging all residents to take advantage of the improved accessibility and transportation across the 14-county service area. Mobility Manager Jacqueline Medley said the agency’s primary mission is to provide reliable and affordable transportation to every resident in the Upper Cumberland. Medley said the agency has color-coordinated its fleet to […]
Free Fares Drive Record Growth For UCHRA Transportation
UCHRA reports a 17.6 percent increase in ridership over the last fiscal year after waiving the $1 fare for its city “Go” routes. Transportation Hub Manager Jenel Hill said the agency provided 125,597 total rides across Putnam, Cumberland and Warren County during the fiscal year that ended in June. Hill said the decision to eliminate […]
UC Energy Assistance Still Available; Now Digital Applications
UCHRA officials concerned that a transition to a digital application process has contributed to a decrease in enrollment for a regional energy assistance program. UCHRA Deputy Director LaNelle Godsey said the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, known as LIHEAP, underwent a significant change this year that requires residents to apply online. Godsey said the […]
UCDD Honors Thurman For 37 Years Of Community Service
UCDD and UCHRA officials honored Administrative Services Director Sherry Thurman Wednesday for 37 years of service to the region. UCDD Director Mark Farley said it is fitting to recognize individuals whose commitment and dedication have strengthened the organizations and enriched the communities they serve. “Since joining UCDD in 1989, Ms. Thurman has faithfully served in […]
UCDD Dashboards Detail Impact Of Regional Services
UCDD Officials highlighted the growing reach of regional community programs as officials reviewed quarterly impact data during Wednesday’s meeting. Executive Director Mark Farley said the agencies utilize dashboards to track the effectiveness of services ranging from senior healthcare assistance to housing and economic development. Farley said the Aging Department recently assisted 4,104 individuals with Medicare […]
UCHRA Peer Recovery Specialists Join Cookeville Police
Cookeville Police Department will partner with UCHRA to integrate a certified peer recovery specialist into its operations, providing long-term support for those in need. City Manager James Mills said the agency will provide a specialist available 24 hours a day to assist people based on their interactions with police. The program is designed to offer […]
Fentress EMS Relocation Enables Multiple Agency Expansions
Fentress County moving forward with the construction of a new EMS facility to enable the expansion of multiple county agencies while saving millions of dollars in future costs. Fentress County Executive Jimmy Johnson said the project transitioned from a renovation of the existing 30-year-old ambulance building to a new construction project following a suggestion from […]
UCHRA Moving Cookeville Office To C C Camp Road
UCHRA will move its regional headquarters from Cookeville’s Jefferson Avenue to CC Camp Road. Executive Director Mark Farley said the agency has entered into a lease agreement for a newly renovated facility. The agency has signed a 10-year lease for the new location, which Farley said positions UCHRA in an area of the city seeing […]
UCHRA Needing Community Feedback For CSBG Survey
UCHRA is asking residents throughout the region to take part in a new community survey used to help apply for the Community Services Block Grant. UCHRA Community Services Assistant Director Jordan Herald said the federal grant would be used to provide programming and services to help combat poverty in all 14 counties in the Upper […]
