On Monday, July 25, the City of Lafayette and Macon County closed on the purchase of 130 acres of property eyed for industrial development. The 130-acre addition more than doubles the existing footprint of the Lafayette/ Macon County Industrial Park, expanding opportunities for business and industry recruitment to Macon County. “This is a [...]
Upper Cumberland Area Agency on Aging and Disability (UCAAAD) is now offering application assistance with SNAP, formerly known as the Food Stamp Program for adults 60 and over or individuals with a disability. The USDA created SNAP to provide eligible individuals with monthly benefits to buy food. According to the National Council on Aging (NCOA), [...]
Beginning July 30, the Upper Cumberland Development District (UCDD) will partner with the Bull and Thistle restaurant to host the Gainesboro Bicentennial (Plus Two) Lecture Series on Saturday mornings. Historians and other experts will present on subjects related to Gainesboro and Jackson County history. Attendees should arrive at the Bull and Thistle at 9:45 a.m. [...]
Mark your calendars! The Inaugural Economic Development Summit is coming to Tennessee Tech University Aug. 9-10, 2022! Keynote speakers include Senator Bill Hagerty, Congressman John Rose, and Speaker Cameron Sexton. The focus is rural economic development for Tennessee, and primary topics include: Education & Workforce Development, Agriculture, Funding & Financing, Industry, TTU Center [...]
Are you raising a relative child or need housing assistance? For more information on assistance and support, please contact Melissa Allison at the Upper Cumberland Development District toll-free at 1-877-275-8233. A support group meeting will be held for relatives that are caring for relative children during this month. Please contact Melissa Allison at 931-476-4127, if you [...]
A Relative Caregiver workshop was held on June 16 at the Upper Cumberland Development District office. This event provided parents and caregivers tips and insight regarding internet safety; providing increased awareness about the potential dangers that lurk in online gaming forums and on social media channels such as Snapchat, Instagram, and TikTok. Special thanks to [...]
A special-called meeting for UCDD, to approve CAIC loans before the end of the month, has been set for 10 a.m. Thursday, June 30, at the UCDD office at 1104 England Drive.
My, oh my how the time flies in the beautiful Upper Cumberland! Set your TVs and mark your calendars - it's almost time for the second episode of Wish You Were Here! The episode will air on Thursday, June 23 at 8:30 p.m. on WCTE PBS channel 22 and will also be available for viewers [...]
Upper Cumberland nonprofit organizations may now apply for the Tennessee Arts Commission’s Arts Build Communities (ABC) grants for arts projects that broaden access to arts experiences, address community quality of life issues through the arts, or enhance sustainability of asset-based cultural enterprises. The Upper Cumberland Development District (UCDD) administers ABC grants in Upper Cumberland. The [...]
Are you eligible for Medicare and curious about your plan options? Upper Cumberland SHIP (State Health Insurance Assistance Program) is conducting a FREE Welcome to Medicare! class this month on June 6 from 9 a.m. until 12 p.m. at the Art Circle Library located at 3 East St. in Crossville. This class will consist of [...]
