Upper Cumberland Development District is an entity created by the Tennessee Legislature to work with the 14 Upper Cumberland counties on Economic and Community Development issues.

Our vision: A region abundant in resources, fostering a productive and vibrant life for the people of the Upper Cumberland.

Our mission: To help the Upper Cumberland region cultivate self-sufficiency and build true wealth through innovation, collaboration, and leadership

Government

Upper Cumberland Development District

Upper Cumberland Development District's headquarters in Cookeville, TN, United States

Mark Farley

Loni Hitchcock

Tommy Lee

Sherry Thurman

Myra Walker

Megan Choate

Lewis Betterton

Alli Hammock

Holly Williams

The Finance Team at Upper Cumberland Development District manages the financial operations, ensuring accurate bookkeeping, budgeting, and financial reporting. They handle accounts payable and receivable, financial planning, compliance, and supporting the economic development projects across the region, fostering fiscal responsibility and transparency to aid in achieving the organization's mission and vision.

Finance Team

The Community Development and Planning team at Upper Cumberland Development District works to enhance the region's infrastructure, economic growth, and quality of life. They collaborate with local governments and organizations to plan and implement projects that drive sustainable development, address community needs, and support transportation initiatives across the 14 Upper Cumberland counties.

Community Development and Planning

The Administrative Services team at Upper Cumberland Development District provides essential support functions including managing office operations, facilitating communication, and ensuring smooth administrative processes. This team handles tasks such as reception duties, office management, and administrative assistance to ensure efficient and effective service delivery across the organization's initiatives in economic and community development.

Administrative Services

The Family and Caregiving Support team at Upper Cumberland Development District provides comprehensive assistance and advocacy for families and caregivers in the Upper Cumberland region. Team members offer a range of services including case management, caregiver coordination, support for senior caregivers, and counseling to help individuals navigate care options. Their overarching goal is to improve the quality of life and foster self-sufficiency among families and caregivers through dedicated support and resource planning.

Family and Caregiving Support

This department manages the processing and recording of financial transactions related to accounts receivable and accounts payable.

Financial Operations

The Project and Program Management Team at Upper Cumberland Development District coordinates and oversees various economic and community development initiatives across the 14 Upper Cumberland counties. The team manages projects, statewide programs, community services, special contracts, and a variety of benefits and loan programs to promote self-sufficiency, innovation, and regional collaboration.

Upper Cumberland Development District

Org chart

Teams

Finance Team

Community Development and Planning

Administrative Services

Family and Caregiving Support

Financial Operations

Project and Program Management Team

Offices

Upper Cumberland Development District

Org chart

Teams

Finance Team

Community Development and Planning

Administrative Services

Family and Caregiving Support

Financial Operations

Project and Program Management Team

Offices

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