The next Regular Meeting of the Union County Board of Education was scheduled for Thursday, September 8, 2022 at Maynardville Elementary School. The workshop will begin at 6:00 p.m. with the meeting immediately to follow.
Union County, a beautiful picture painted by rural Tennessee, but also one tainted by litter. What may start on a roadside is likely to end up in a children’s park, a waterfront area or affecting our wildlife populations.
Norris Lake, at a quick glance it it one of the cleanest lakes in the state due to its high water quality, but after a longer look in the coves you may find trash and debris left by previous visitors.
“It takes an entire community to make a difference…” a powerful statement posted by the Keep Union County Beautiful program.
Ever wonder what kind of trees are growing on your property?
Join our expert foresters to learn the basics of summer tree identification, and how to key out what species of tree you are seeing. Learning the names of trees is the first step that guides good decision making for any forestland owner.
Cattle producers interested in learning more about directly marketing beef to consumers are invited to join speakers from UT Extension, the Tennessee Beef Industry Council and the Tennessee Department of Agriculture for a day-long workshop. Sessions will cover topics including regulations for marketing live animals for custom-exempt processing and meat, finishing cattle effectively, how to pencil out your potential for profit, what producers need to know about meat quality, how much meat to expect, tips for working with processors, marketing resources and assistance available.