Food Pantries Concerned About UCHRA Distribution Change
Food pantries across the Upper Cumberland concerned about what might happen this fall after UCHRA outsources its food commodity program. God’s Food Pantry Director Pat Zornow said in years past, UCHRA would send many people in need of food to the Smithville facility. Zornow said she is concerned that UCHRA’s transition might drastically impact their […]
UCHRA, Concerned About Commodity Transition
What are hoped-to-be short term issues surfacing as UCHRA prepares to hand off its commodity program to Tennessee Food Banks. Executive Director Mark Farley said the food banks are unable to add capacity, meaning less food will be distributed. “[Food banks] reached out to us, I mean, but we’ve lost our funding,” Farley said. “I […]
McMinnville To Explore Transitional Housing Options
The City of McMinnville will explore the possibility of setting up a transitional home to help recovered addicts get back on their feet. UCDD Director Mark Farley told McMinnville Aldermen Tuesday night people in recovery are struggling to find options. Farley said transitional homes are not treatment facilities, rather they are somewhere to rebuild safely. […]
UCHRA Food Commodity Program Set To Be Outsourced
UCHRA’s long running commodity program will soon be contracted out to local food banks. UCHRA Executive Director Mark Farley told the Policy Board Wednesday the commodity program required additional funding from the agency to operate. Farley said the state made the recommendation as a logical step to better serve the people. “From a business perspective, […]
17 Grads Complete UCHRA’s Adult Community Corrections
UCHRA’s Adult Community Corrections Program honored 17 graduates who completed the program, its third year in existence. UCHRA Executive Director Mark Farley said the program is part of a partnership with the Tennessee Department of Corrections. Individuals who struggle with substance abuse report to the program for 9-12 months rather than be incarcerated. Farley said […]
UCDD To Name Conference Room After Heady
UCDD Officials planning to name the UCDD building’s conference room after Former Jackson County Mayor Randy Heady. Executive Director Mark Farley said the plan is to have a plaque made that would be put on the wall of the conference room. Farley said he would like to invite Heady’s family to the UCDD Executive Committee’s […]
Housing Shortage Causing UC Cost Crisis Across Region
A new report shows the Upper Cumberland has a housing crisis due to unaffordable housing costs. UCHRA Executive Director Mark Farley gave a synopsis of a report from the Sycamore Institute during the UCHRA Policy Council Meeting Wednesday. Farley said the population growth has caused a shortage of affordable homes. “You’ve got a growth line […]
Redbud Village Bid Comes In As Expected
Bids for Highland Residential Services’ latest development Redbud Village came in as expected at Tuesday’s bid opening. Executive Director Dow Harris said the project is budgeted to come in at or below $4 million for all twenty housing units. Harris said there will be ten units with one bedroom and ten units with two bedrooms. […]
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.
Public Transportation Numbers Growing In UC
A report detailing UCHRA’s public transportation programs showed success across the board during Monday’s executive committee meeting.
