As American kids pack on the pounds, the number of those experiencing back pain is on the rise.
One in three between the ages of 10 and 18 said they had backaches in the past year, according to a survey of about 3,700 youngsters. The incidence rose along with kids’ age and weight and was higher among those who play competitive sports.
The 4th Annual Thunder in the Park, free professional fireworks show will light up the night sky in Maynardville, Tennessee, on Saturday evening, August 31, 2019. The gates open at 5:00pm, so be there with the family and some lawn chairs at Wilson Park to witness the county’s signature event. Last year’s nearly 8,000 attendees can share that the event was a spectacular light show with an array of family friendly activities available in addition.
Reflect on Union County’s unique history with a visit to the Union County Museum and Genealogical Library, where you will feel right at home when greeted with a, “Welcome, how may I help you today, and who do I have the pleasure of meeting.” Museum volunteer Wanda Byerley says that many promptly return a smile and a family name that they wish to learn more about.
The latest Union County Commission meeting was held on Monday, July 22 at 7:00pm at Union County Courthouse. The meeting was opened with invocation by Commissioner Jody Smith and the pledge led by Commissioner Bill Cox. All commissioners were in attendance, with the exception of Janet Holloway.
President Wanda Byerley welcomed a full house and a host of entertaining speakers to the Union County Museum during the July meeting of the Union County Historical Society.
Two of Union County’s senior 4-H members, Savannah Jones and Kennedy Hill, recently attended, along with other State Council members, a USVI (United States, Virgin Islands) Educational Exchange Trip. Thirteen youth and four advisors from across Tennessee took part in this opportunity to explore agriculture and youth development in a setting outside of their norms.
Blackberry season is here. Here is a quick and easy blackberry crisp that you can throw together in a jiffy. It only takes 4 cups of blackberries. It is an easier version of a blackberry pie and only takes 30 minutes to bake. A pie takes much longer.
You probably would use Cool Whip to top it with. I prefer vanilla ice cream. Serve the crisp warm and let the ice cream melt into each spoonful.
The 15th Annual Union County Heritage Festival will offer several opportunities to showcase your creativity in various shows and contests.
The second Union County Heritage Festival Amateur Fiddle Contest will be on Festival Day, Saturday, October 5, 2019. Winners receive cash prizes of 1st -$300, 2nd - $200, and 3rd -$100 from an Arts Grant through the East Tennessee Foundation. There is no entry fee. Registration is on site from 10:00am to 12:45pm at the State Farm Tent. Contestants begin performing at 1:00pm on the Front Porch Stage.
Doctors of Chiropractic (DC) regularly treat sciatica. Sciatica is characterized by pain that originates in the low back or buttock and travels into one or both legs. Pain is described as dull, achy, sharp, toothache-like, pins-and-needles or similar to electric shocks. Other symptoms associated with sciatica include burning, numbness and tingling sensations.
One hundred ten Luttrell Elementary third, fourth, and fifth graders are learning the basics of fiddle playing along with classical violin techniques under the direction of their music teacher, Ms. Jennifer Fields.