The 2026 Eastern Region 4-H FCS Skill-A-Thon Contest was held Friday, August 28, in McMinn County, Tennessee. Union County 4-H was well represented this year, with two members competing and showcasing their knowledge and skills in Family and Consumer Sciences.

In the Junior Division, Coral Davis earned an impressive 2nd place finish as an individual. In the Junior High Division, Aspen Davis also represented Union County well, earning 4th place as an individual.

The Union County Heritage Festival will once again celebrate the baking traditions of the community with its 2026 Pie and Cake Contest. Bakers of all ages are invited to showcase their favorite homemade recipes and compete for cash prizes, with no entry fee required.

The Pie Contest will feature three categories: Fruit, Cream, and Nut/Other. The Cake Contest will include Layered Cake, Sheet Cake, and Bundt Cake categories.

Mark your calendars and plan to shop local at the Union County Family and Community Education (FCE) Yard Sale Fundraiser on Thursday, August 20, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Union County Extension Office.

Shoppers can find a variety of gently used items, including clothing, shoes, accessories, household items, toys, tools, and more. Clothing, shoes, and accessories will be available inside the Extension Office meeting room, while household items and other larger items will be set up outside, weather permitting. The sale will be held rain or shine.

Looking for great deals while supporting a great cause? The Union County Family and Community Education (FCE) Club will host its annual Yard Sale Fundraiser on Thursday, August 20th, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Union County Extension Office.

The community is invited to stop by and shop a variety of items, including clothing, shoes, accessories, household items, toys, tools, and more. The yard sale will take place rain or shine, with clothing and accessories located inside the Extension Office meeting room and other items available outside, weather permitting.

Come out and support the Union County 4-H Grill Masters Team!

Join us Friday, July 3rd, at the Union Farmers Co-op!

Location:
3035 Maynardville Hwy
Maynardville, TN 37807

Time: 11:00 AM until we're sold out!

Our Union County 4-H Grill Masters will be serving up delicious grilled hot dogs! Stop by for a great lunch, meet our talented youth grillers, and support the next generation of outdoor cooks and leaders.

Meal Deal: $5 includes a hot dog, chips, and a drink.

Have concerns about falling? You're not alone. Many older adults limit their daily activities because they worry about falling, but it doesn't have to be that way. The University of Tennessee Extension in Union County is offering A Matter of Balance, an award-winning program designed to help older adults build confidence, improve balance, and reduce their risk of falls.

Fresh green bean season is here, making it the perfect time to learn how to safely preserve your harvest for months to come. The University of Tennessee Extension in Union County is offering a hands-on Green Bean Food Preservation Class on Saturday, July 11, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Union County Farmers Market, located at 115 Durham Drive in Maynardville.

The Union County Family and Community Education (FCE) club gathered in June for an informative and enjoyable meeting at the Extension Office. Members welcomed guest speakers from FirstBank of Maynardville, who presented a program on financial fraud and scams. Attendees learned about common fraud tactics, warning signs to watch for, and ways to protect personal and financial information.

Maynardville, Tenn. – Fresh Wagon is celebrating their five year anniversary of providing locally sourced food to families of Union County and the surrounding areas by hosting an event at 12:00pm on June 16th at First Bank Maynardville.

Fresh Wagon is a mobile food distribution program that works to provide community members with local meat, dairy, eggs, honey, jellies, and produce with an emphasis on local farm partnerships. These partnerships have led to over $20,000 being given back to the local food economy.

The Union County Family and Community Education (FCE) Clubs recently gathered for their annual Spring Luncheon at the Union County Extension Office, celebrating fellowship, creativity and community spirit with a festive red, white and blue patriotic theme in honor of our country's 250th anniversary celebration.