News and Events

UCHRA's Public Transportation recently visited the headquarters of the Putnam County Emergency Management Agency, meeting with EMA Director Tyler Smith and touring the facility. This outreach event served as the perfect opportunity to learn more about the services provided by Putnam County EMA and its affiliates as well as build a partnership with the [...]

Thank you, Speaker Cameron Sexton, for taking a few moments to meet with UCHRA's Public Transportation team during Tennessee Public Transportation Association's Day on the Hill. It is always a pleasure to discuss public transportation in the Upper Cumberland! Pictured, from left: Jacklyn Medley, Mobility Manager; Speaker Sexton; and Holly Montooth, UCHRA Public Transportation [...]

PUTNAM COUNTY - The Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency (UCHRA) is teaming up with Tri Star Beverage and the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office to provide safe rides home this New Year’s Eve.  The UCHRA Public Transportation team will provide a free and safe ride home within Cookeville and up to five miles outside of the [...]

Recently, team members from UCHRA's Public Transportation Call Center and the Putnam County Hub hit the road for a team-building exercise that included lunch and a group crafting activity. A big "Thank You" to our teammates who covered for us while we got to have a little fun!

Ride to Recovery, one of the latest services to be offered by UCHRA Public Transportation, aims to help those who are in early recovery succeed by providing free transportation to desired recovery support services; treatment, meetings, mental health or probation appointments, and other recovery-related activities. Ryan Henry, Mobility Manager, has announced a new fundraising [...]

Check out this great summary about UCHRA Public Transportation's services by department director Holly Montooth! Thank you, WCTE, for having us on Interact. If you or someone you know needs help with transportation, give our team a call at 833-UC TRIPS Check out episode four of Interact below or by visiting the WCTE YouTube channel. [...]

Pictured, from left: Steve Lancaster, Lloyd Williams, John Brock, Holly Montooth, and Mark Farley. Congratulations UCHRA Public Transportation on winning the Gordon Acuff Award at the annual TAHRA (Tennessee Association of Human Resource Agencies) conference! PickUp Cookeville was recognized as an innovative service for providing on-demand public transportation. Stay tuned as there are [...]

UCHRA Public Transportation, in partnership with Tennessee Tech University, will offer transportation services to those students affected. Our team is ready to help all Golden Eagles with their transportation needs in and around Cookeville! Best of luck and, Wings up! 🤙 Read more at www.herald-citizen.com. Visit www.ucpublictransit.com for more information about the various routes and services available and, remember, We Get [...]