UC Habitat Celebrates Ford Family’s New Home Dedication
Upper Cumberland Habitat for Humanity dedicated a new home on Cookeville’s Jake Hoot Drive Thursday. Habitat for Humanity began constructing the 1,400 square foot 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom home one year ago. New homeowners Michael and Jalesa Ford said having the home built for them has been a true blessing. “To see it from just a concrete […]
Habitat Adjusting West End Expansion Plans
The Upper Cumberland Habitat for Humanity recently withdrew its preliminary plat application for a ten-lot expansion of the West End neighborhood.
Habitat For Humanity Coming To White County
The Upper Cumberland Habitat for Humanity has added White County under its umbrella. The Putnam County-based organization has expanded to Overton and Dekalb Counties in recent years. Upper Cumberland Habitat for Humanity Director Jeremy Byrd said White County just like the rest of the Upper Cumberland in currently experiencing a housing crisis. “There are just […]
DeKalb Habitat For Humanity Merger Slowed
The Upper Cumberland Habitat for Humanity’s merger with the DeKalb County unit has taken longer than expected. The organization announced they would be servicing DeKalb County in March of last year. Director of Development Allison Smith said the merger of DeKalb County has slowed because of the legal paperwork that is needed when moving money […]
UC Habitat Applying For Preservation Grant
Upper Cumberland Habitat for Humanity is applying for a Housing Preservation Grant to support its new house repair program. Repair Services Coordinator Stacy Nash said the grant would allow Habitat to go into the counties they serve and do house repairs for citizens who are elderly, disabled, or low income. Nash said one of the […]
UC Habitat Receives Grant To Help With Projects
Upper Cumberland Habitat For Humanity has received a $20,000 grant to help with building new homes as well as repairing existing homes. The money part of a State Farm Neighborhood Assist grant. Low income families across Putnam and Overton County work with Habitat to assist in building homes, work through home ownership classes, and then […]
UC Habitat Working To Get Senior Program Running Again
Upper Cumberland Habitat for Humanity is looking to get its Senior Renovation Program restarted after grant money funding the program ran out. A state grant originally funded the “Aging in Place” program for Habitat affiliates statewide. Director of Development Allison Smith said those funds dried up in October of last year. She said since then […]
Upper Cumberland Habitat Breaks Ground on 91st Home
Upper Cumberland Habitat for Humanity broke ground on its 91st home Wednesday. The groundbreaking took place in the West End Habitat Neighborhood west of downtown Cookeville. Upper Cumberland Habitat Board of Directors Member Kim Taylor was at the groundbreaking. “In our area we have people who are so close to becoming a homeowner, and we […]
Upper Cumberland Habitat For Humanity Closing Out Phase 3 Of West End Place Project
Upper Cumberland Habitat for Humanity closing out West End Place Phase Three with five remaining lots left to develop. Habitat for Humanity Director of Construction Kevin Mears said they are getting ready to start Phase Four. “It’s been a great opportunity to bring affordable housing to the community,” Mears said. “And also to establish a […]
Habitat Restore Pauses In-Person Donations To Prepare For New Location
The Upper Cumberland Habitat for Humanity Restore pausing in-person donations as the organization works towards opening its new location. Habitat’s Jennifer Olsen said donations should resume once the Jefferson Avenue location opens. “We’re trying to get everything moved and organized over at the new location,” Olsen said. “The amount of drop-offs that we generally have […]
