Joseph L. Donaldson, Ph.D., Assistant Professor The Southern Region Program and Staff Development Committee and the National Association of Extension Program and Staff Development Professionals (NAEPSDP) cordially invite you to…

Dr. Richard Clark The summer of 2017 has been a very busy one for the Tennessee 4-H pro- gram. Members have attended one or more of a variety of camping…

Congratulations are in order for Connie Heiskell, former Regional Director for UT Extension in Eastern Region. After 38 years of dedicated service to UT Extension, Connie retired on June 30th.

Dr. Richard Clark A new term is being used in our country, especially by the millennial generation, “adulting”. The Urban Dictionary defines adulating as: “Adulting (v): to do grown up…

Dr. Richard Clark This Tuesday we will celebrate the July 4th holiday. It became an official national holiday in 1941. The holiday is a celebration of the Declaration of Independence…

Steve Sutton, Assistant Director TN 4-H Foundation We were saddened to learn of the passing of Oliver Cook last Monday, June 12, 2017, at the age of 87. Mr. Cook…

Ruth Henderson McQueen In a few short weeks Ben T. Powell, former State 4-H Leader, will celebrate his 80th Birthday. A reception is planned to mark this milestone on Sunday…

Dr. Richard Clark The next two weeks are extremely important for Tennessee 4-H and the overall Extension organization. Dr. Jim Thompson, Dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine and Search…

Lori Gallimore, Ed.D., Extension Specialist Complete Your Training before June 28 For those of you have completed SOME, but not ALL modules for B.E.S.T. (either Leg One or Leg Three),…

Dr. Richard Clark Each year awards are given for outstanding service to the 4-H pro- gram.There are two major awards, the G.L. Carter, Jr. Award for agents with 11-20 years…