KidsSight Outreach

A great deal of childhood early learning occurs through the eyes. Healthy vision is important for children’s early development. Lions Club KidSight’s screenings detect vision problems early. The program helps parents get their children treatment before it’s too late to avoid the permanent vision loss that can result from some eye conditions.

Agent Represents Union County 4-H at Statewide Showcase in Nashville

TSU Agent Ann Ramsey represents Union County 4-H in Nashville, TN

4-H Youth Development Agent Ann Ramsey represented Union County in middle Tennessee earlier this month when she attended the Agent Showcase and Small Farm Expo on the main campus of Tennessee State University (TSU). The two-day event, which was held September 6th-7th in Nashville, Tennessee, was the 19th annual Small Farm Expo and the first time a Union County 4-H Agent participated. Ms.

Grill Master Challenge – Accepted!

Senior Grill Team members Shelby Adkins and Gracie, Jeremiah, and Jonathan Tindell show off their first and second place prizes for winning the Grill Master Challenge in Maryville, TN.

The Union County Senior Outdoor Meat Cookery Team strutted their stuff at the Eastern Region 4-H Grill Master Challenge held on Tuesday, September 19, in Maryville, Tennessee. Sporting new team shirts and armed with aprons and tongs, they fired up their charcoal grills as the competition kicked off midday at the Blount County 4-H office. Teams from counties all across East Tennessee crowded the grounds with their tents and grills and entourages of coaches and sponsors, vying to earn bragging rights as the best grillers in four categories: beef, pork, chicken, and lamb.