More Volunteers Needed Now For Two UCDD Programs
UCDD has a bigger need than usual right now for volunteers. Program Support and Volunteer Coordinator Olivia Tillman said the development district is always looking for volunteers. Tillman said the development district needs volunteers for the State Health Insurance Assistance Program as well as the Public Guardianship Program. “With the Public Guardianship Program, they would […]
UCDD Sees Needs For More Regional Transitional Housing
UCDD’s two transitional houses are nearing capacity, prompting the agency to look at ways to expand the program next year. UCDD Executive Director Mark Farley said the agency began operating the two houses, one for males and one for females, just over a year ago. Farley said the houses are for those who are recovering […]
UC Governments See Increase In Dues To UCDD
The UCDD Executive Board approved a measure Wednesday to increase the annual dues each county and municipality pays the agency. Executive Director Mark Farley said the dues are calculated based on the most recent census count. Currently, each entity pays 26 cents per person to the agency. Farley said it will increase a to 31 […]
UCDD Forming Plan To Address Senior Citizen Needs
UCDD’s Area Agency on Aging and Disability developing a plan to address the unmet needs of the region’s senior citizens. Area Agency on Aging and Disability Director Holly Williams said the agency has identified some of the top unmet needs: evidence-based programs, family caregiver support services, financial insecurity, housing and home repair, nutrition services, transportation, […]
UCDD Applying For Grant To Build Walking Track
UCDD has applied for a grant from the Tennessee Department of Health that would allow the organization to build a walking track. UCDD Executive Director Mark Farley said the walking track would be placed behind the UCDD building. Farley said the walking track idea came from monthly meetings that the development district has with its […]
Solid Waste Planner Luck Retiring; Proud Of Help
The Upper Cumberland Development District’s Solid Waste Planner Lisa Luck is officially retiring. Luck said she worked on and off with the UCDD for over ten years. Luck had recently been let go and brought back by the development district. Luck said she had no plans to retire for a couple of years but during […]
UCDD Gets New Solid Waste Planner To Assist Counties
UCDD recently hired Lilly Hall to serve as the organization’s new solid waste planner.
Volunteers Needed For Medicare Training
The Upper Cumberland State Health Insurance Assistance Program is partnering with the Senior Medicare Patrol to provide medicare training Monday and Tuesday. The training program is for those interested in becoming volunteers with the program. Tennessee Regional SHIP Coordinator Sara Martin said the training is needed as the organization serves 14 counties using a majority […]
Short Term Rental Workshop Set For Next Week
UCDD will host a Short-Term Rental Workshop next week for rental property owners. The workshop will give guidance to owners on how to manage and operate a rental property. Northeast Tennessee Tourism Executive Director Alicia Phelps said the workshop important because more and more people are going into the tourism rental business. “Tourism is among […]
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 […]
