Justin Crowe, Extension Specialist The Southern Region 4-H Teen Leadership Conference is a multi-state event which brings together approximately 350 teens and adults to Crossville, TN in September for 4…
Southern Region Teen Leadership Conference Committee Application Process
True Leaders in Service
Justin Crowe, Extension Specialist We are pleased to share that, nationally, 4-H is launching the True Leaders in Service initiative in honor of National Volunteer Appreciation Month. True Leaders in…
Portfolios Due May 1
Lori Gallimore, Extension Specialist The May 1 deadline is quickly approaching for 4-H project portfolios. Remember, there are new guidelines to the 4-H project portfolios this year. All of the…
State Livestock and Meats Judging Contests to Be Held in Knoxville
Carmen Burgos, Extension Specialist The 2017 state 4-H livestock and meats judging contests have been set for Tuesday, June 6, in the Animal Science arena at the University of Tennessee,…
Tennessee 4-H Congress Winners Announced
Lori Gallimore, Extension Specialist Congratulations to all the award winners and to those agents and volunteers who motivated, coached and assisted with their work! It is a pleasure to announce…
The 10 Character Traits
Dr. Richard Clark The “Character Counts” organization has identified 10 traits that are important to everyone. I am proud to say that Tennessee 4-H is instilling these in our outstanding…
Curriculum Corner: Merchant and Traders Lesson Plan Available
Jennifer Richards, Assistant Professor In-service Opportunity:The New Lesson Plan Template & Reading State Content Standards Get introduced to the new lesson plan template, how it is organized, as well as…
4-H Funnel Cake 5K: Save-the-Date!
Shelby Brawner, Extension Assistant/Grant Manager Mark your calendars for the 2017 4-H Funnel Cake 5K that will be held at the Tennessee State Fairgrounds (500 Wedgewood Ave, Nashville, TN 37203)…
4-H Scholarship Applications Being Accepted
Carmen Burgos, Extension Specialist Do you know youth who are seeking funding for college? Tennessee 4-H offers a wide variety of scholarships for active 4-H members. Please en- courage your…
Special Issues Involving 18 Year Old 4-H Members
Dr. Richard Clark 4- H membership continues until December 31 of the year in which a member graduates from high school. That means there will be numerous 4-H members which…