Dinner AND a concert!

A memorable night on the town! Con Hunley is coming to the Union County Opry with special guest Justin Terry on March 29th at 7:00 pm at the Patriot Auditorium. And (bonus) the Union County Lions Club is offering a FREE spaghetti dinner, specially prepared for you by the Union County High School Culinary Class under the direction of Chef Zach Hodges!! The dinner will be served in the cafeteria at 5:00 - just before the show. Come for dinner and stay for a terrific concert!

Apple Grafting Workshop Coming to Union County

The Union County Extension and the Tennessee Department of Forestry are hosting a hands-on Apple Grafting Workshop on Wednesday April 2, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Chuck Swan State Forest in Sharps Chapel. This workshop is designed for adults interested in learning how to graft apple trees and will provide participants with the opportunity to take home at least three trees they graft themselves.

Let's Talk About Love

In 1986, Jake Garn a Republican United States Senator from Utah, did the unthinkable: he volitionally gave away a part of his body to someone else. Ok, it wasn’t just to anybody, but it’s still an amazing thing considering that 78% of Americans say they would be an organ donor, yet only 13% sign the dotted line. Senator Garn’s daughter, Susan, was suffering from progressive kidney failure due to aggressive diabetes and was in desperate need of a kidney. Without hesitation, her father stepped up and at the age of 55, he gave her one of his.

On the Wrong Right Leg

George Jones once had a hit titled “The Right Left Hand”. The song was about a man who had been divorced. He put a golden wedding band on the left hand of a love that was not to endure. Finally, the man felt he had found the right lady to marry, so this time he was going to put a golden band on another left hand, but this attached to the right mate for life.

Horace Maynard Middle School Hosts 1/2 to Graduation Event, Showcases CTE Course Offerings

Horace Maynard Middle School recently held a special "1/2 to Graduation" event, giving sixth grade students and families a glimpse into the exciting educational journey ahead. The event focused on preparing students for their future, highlighting the wide range of Career and Technical Education (CTE) courses available to them at HMMS and UCHS.

The Curiosity of Contrails

If you look up on a clear day you will likely see man-made clouds somewhere in the sky, trailing behind jet aircraft high up in the atmosphere. Contrails, short for condensation trails, are formed from the water vapor in aircraft exhaust as a byproduct of fuel combustion. Natural clouds form the same process of water vapor condensing in cool air as it rises, so technically contrails are clouds, just from an unnatural source.

Congratulations to our 4th & 5th Grade 4-H Baking Contest Winners! 🍪

A huge shoutout to our talented young bakers who wowed the judges with their delicious creations! We are so proud of all the students who participated—you put your heart and creativity into your baking, and it showed! Thank you to our judges, teachers, and families for supporting these amazing kids. Keep baking and chasing your dreams!

Calling All Quilters & Sewists!

Join us for a fun and creative sewing session where you can work on your own project while connecting with fellow sewers. Whether you’re looking to swap patterns, share ideas, or exchange your best tips and tricks, this is the perfect opportunity to get inspired and make new friends!

Event Details:
-Location: Union County Extension Office, 2721 Maynardville Hwy, Maynardville, TN 37807
-Date & Time: February 21st, 9:30am-12:30pm
-Flexibility: Come and go as you need!