Members of Union County Retired Teachers Association met for lunch at Tacolandia in Maynardville in April. Officers were elected for 2025-2026: President Marilyn Toppins, Vice President Rhonda Ryder, Secretary Dawn Patelke, and Treasurer Pat Walker.

Dawn Patelke, Roger Flatford, and Rhonda Ryder volunteered to judge the UC Spelling Bee on Thursday, April 10, at the UCHS Library. The UCRTA and the UC Education Association provided prizes for the event.

Union County Retired Teachers Association sponsored a luncheon on December 6 at the Union County Senior Center. UCRTA provided pizza and dessert while the Senior Center added the drinks and warm hospitality and fellowship for all attendees.
The Union County High School Chorus performed a medley of holiday tunes under the direction of Hannah Haynes. Dawn Patelke entertained on the piano with Joy to the World. UCRTA made a donation to the chorus program and thanked all for attending. Everyone went home with treat bags and joyful hearts.