UCHRA Early Head Start Expansion On Hold
UCHRA’s Early Head Start Program will not be expanding this year after the organization did not get needed grant funding. The agency applied for about $7 million of federal money to extend services to Morrison, Spencer and Sparta. Executive Director Mark Farley said UCHRA’s request was too large compared to the total available funding. “What […]
New Organization Taking Over UCHRA HIV Services
HIV services for Upper Cumberland residents will be transitioning to a new provider as UCHRA discontinues its program. UCHRA’s Ryan White Community AIDS Partnership provides medical care and support for people with the virus. Community Services Director LaNelle Godsey said starting April 1st, the agency will no longer offer the services. “We choose not to […]
UCHRA Offering Free Transportation For COVID Vaccines
The Area Agency on Aging and Disability has partnered with UCHRA to provide free transportation for seniors needing a COVID vaccination. Transportation Director Holly Montooth said check ins with area seniors revealed that some residents did not have the means to reach a vaccine location. “If you are interested, you would need to go ahead […]
UCHRA Food Distribution Serving Two Populations In-Need
Two UCHRA departments have begun a collaboration to benefit two populations in-need. The commodity distribution program is now assisted by Community Corrections clients in need of community service hours. Community Services Director LaNelle Godsey said more people are getting the food they need with the extra manpower. “By the community corrections clients participating, they’re actually […]
UCDD Moving Food Delivery Service To Private Vendor
The Upper Cumberland Development District has signed a contract handing over meal deliveries to a private company. Executive Director Mark Farley said that because of the agency’s structure, it became economically difficult to do meal deliveries. Farley said UCDD was lucky to find a local vendor who specializes in this service. “There’s a reason why […]
UCHRA Transit Recovering From Holiday COVID Spike
The UCHRA Transit system is working its way back to full strength after experiencing some staffing issues during the holiday season. Executive Director Mark Farley said the transit system was lucky that the demand was not as high. Farley said with 130 vehicles in the region on a daily basis, they have to face the […]
UCHRA Closes Youth Home In Cumberland County
UCHRA has been forced to close the Youth Impact Center at Crossville’s Cumberland Mountain School. UCHRA Executive Director Mark Farley said the home for troubled boys will be merged with the Indian Mound Farm home in Dekalb County. Farley said this decision was made from a cost savings perspective but there were also issues with […]
COVID May Force UC Public Transit To Reduce Service
Upper Cumberland Public Transit could be forced to temporarily reduce service over the next several weeks because of COVID quarantines. UCHRA Executive Director Mark Farley said at least ten drivers have been lost in the Cookeville office in the last several days. “We’ve got a lot of drivers, we got a lot of staff out […]
Cookeville Could Extend UCHRA-Police Department Program
A pilot program between Cookeville and UCHRA’s Substance Abuse Solutions test program will expire in January. City Manager James Mills said an extension is worth considering. Mills said the city is satisfied with the program allowing Cookeville police to do more policing, and less social work. “Yeah, I definitely think it’s something we’ll consider if […]
UCHRA Names New Safety And Security Manager For Transportation
UCHRA has named longtime employee Charlie Frasier to the role of Safety and Security Manager for the agency’s transportation department. In this role, Frasier will be the lead point of contact on safety and security concerns for the UC Public Transit. Including, the improvement of preparedness for public transportation in emergencies, and maximizing the staff’s […]
