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!

Tennessee Cattlemen’s Association’s Tennessee’s Top Tier Program Winners Recognized

MURFREESBORO, TN—The Tennessee Cattlemen’s Association (TCA) and Tennessee Cattlemen’s Youth Association (TCYA) recognized over 35 youth members for their success in the seventh year of the Tennessee’s Top Tier sponsored by Merck Animal Health points program. The winners were recognized at the TCA Youth Awards Banquet sponsored by Kubota Tractor Corporation, held on January 18, 2025, at the Lane Agri-Park in Murfreesboro, Tenn.

Not if I Tried

Some people would say: “What are the chances of that happening?” But there’s another phrase that is more apt for me: “If you were trying to do it, you wouldn’t be able to do it.”

Stumps and Stones

We had not been in Tennessee very long and there was so much to do. The place was in terrible shape. We walked behind the log cabin to see what had to be done there. What a shock. The ground had a steep slope down to the road. That wouldn't do. But the worse sight was the jumble stumps and stones just behind the cabin wall. That had to come out!

Special Blondie Brownies

Line a 9 by 13-inch baking pan with foil, having long sides extend 2 inches over sides of pan. Spray with cooking spray. Sift dry cake mix, if lumpy. In mixing bowl, combine cake mix, Cool Whip and egg. Beat with mixer until well blended. Batter will be stiff. Add white chocolate chips and chopped walnuts. Mix well. Spread in prepared pan. Bake at 350 F. for about 25 minutes in preheated oven or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely in pan, use foil handles to lift brownies from pan before cutting into bars. Makes 24 bars.