When you hear the word “exclusive”, of what do you think? The answer to this question will be one way to tell if you are an optimist or a pessimist.
An optimist will think of something exclusive as a fine thing. Exclusive can mean something or someone that is unique.
For example, the only known picture of Abraham Lincoln’s father, Thomas Lincoln, can be found at the Abraham Lincoln Museum on the campus of Lincoln Memorial University in Harrogate, Tennessee. Something that is one of a kind is exclusive.

January 24, 2026. 10 am - 2 pm. FREE

• Hot Breakfast
• Gloves, Blankets, Toboggans, Hot Hands, Socks
• Hygeine Bags provided by Tennessee Valley
Coalition for the Homeless
• Complete a survey to have an influence on services in Union County
• Connect with Cedar Recovery, the Regional Overdose Prevention Specialist, ICARE Union County, and other organizations

Samantha Brantley Smith
865-705-3157
samantha.brantley@unioncountytn.gov

We moved from Bay City to Pulaski at the beginning of what would be my tenth grade. I would go to school in Concord, a nearby small town. All twelve grades were held in a three-story brick building. Grades 9 through 12 were on the top floor. There was no elevator. It was a very old building that would later be torched by an arsonist.

To get your party started, put your biggest bowl front and center. This recipe is a winner.

3 cups bagged snacks, like Bugles 2 cups cheesy snacks, like goldfish
2 cups cereal, like Chex or Cheerios 2 cups pretzel sticks
1 cup salted nuts, like peanuts or cashews 1 cup M & M's or chocolate bits

UNION COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION WORKSHOP Union County High School THURSDAY, JANUARY 15, 2026 6:00 p.m.

The Board will meet in Executive Session in the Union County High School Library prior to the workshop.

Agenda

Hello everyone my name is Katie Johnson, I am honored to be representing my class as a volunteer in a county-wide food drive in support of Union County’s Winter Court. Our objective is to provide assistance to local families by collecting non-perishable food items and monetary donations. Given the financial challenges faced by our county, every contribution genuinely makes a significant impact. All donations will remain within Union County and be distributed directly to those in need. Thank you for your support of our community.

Isn’t odd how we can still learn new tastes regardless of our age. It’s even more funny when it happens because we’re hungry. Tim and I both have experienced this.

UNION COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
WORKSHOP
Union County High School
THURSDAY, JANUARY 15, 2026
6:00 p.m.

The first monthly free breakfast for American Legion Post 212 Veterans on January 10 was very well attended, with over 50 participants! The Union County Veterans and their families and friends were supported by members of the TN Highway Patrol, Union County Sheriff’s Dept, Union County High School NJROTC, members of the Tri-County Honor Guard, Union County Veterans Service Officer (VSO) Mark Cook, and several Veterans from some of the other 17 East TN counties free Veteran breakfasts. The bountiful breakfast of scrambled eggs, sausage, biscuits + gravy prepared by Food City was delicious.

Healthy Habits for Backpack Wearing: Bend at the hips and knees when lifting a backpack. Pick the backpack up before threading the shoulders through the straps. when possible, place the backpack on a desk or whatever is near you, then turn around and thread the shoulders through the straps. Always wear both straps. Fill up water bottles at school rather than at home to reduce the weight of the backpack. Take breaks from carrying by removing the backpack when waiting at the bus stop or in the hallway. monitor contents nightly and remove what isn’t needed. organize contents for school-day rotation and unload unneeded items into a locker when possible.