UT TSU Extension Tipton County

10/14/2026

10/14/2026

Game night will be postponed to a later date. Be on the lookout for exciting events coming soon!

10/10/2026

It is that time of year! Leave the leaves! Lots of our wildlife friends depend on those fallen leaves to tuck them in for the winter. 🍁

10/09/2026

Calling all critter and wildlife loving kids! Exciting new program starting in November!

First meeting will be 5:30PM-7:00PM on November 9th. Refreshments served!

10/08/2026

Join us for a fun hour or two learning about local ecosystems!

10/06/2026

Happy National 4-H Week! It’s Giving Tuesday, which means your gift can make a huge impact right here in Tipton County.

Your gift helps provide camps, leadership opportunities, competitions, project groups, hands-on learning experiences, and so much more for 4-H youth right here in Dickson County.

Visit tn4hgive.org and select Tipton County to make a meaningful gift!

10/02/2026

Congratulations to our FCS Agent and County Director Katie Dees for receiving 2nd place in Food Safety at the National Extension Association of Family & Consumer Sciences for the chicken canning class she teaches with Dyer County FCS Agent Rachel Erwin.

Stay tuned for other opportunities to learn canning, bread making, and more!

10/01/2026

Here is what’s happening for 4-H in October:

Oct 5: Archery Team practice kicks off for 4th–12th graders every Monday at 5:30 PM in Brighton. The cost is a one time fee of $75 to join. Shirts and contest fees are separate. Address: 6800 Highway 51 South Brighton, TN 38011.
Register: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/JxQBdGZHDD

Oct 7, 14, & 21: Livestock Judging practices start! Get ready for the regional Livestock Judging contest by learning fundamentals and techniques of animal evaluation. Practice will be from 5pm - 7pm at our office.
Register: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/Ra8DD0Timg

Oct 13–17: Fall Break Culinary Day Camp is for 4th-12th grade youth to cook up some fun during break! Youth will learn kitchen safety, basic culinary techniques, and nutritious recipe creation. The camp will be each day from 9am - 2pm at our office. The cost is $50 with lunch each day included. Payment can be made at our office. Register here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/vg6KLYbT0K

Oct 16: Game Night for you to unplug and connect. Join us for a fun evening of board games and friendly competition. Open to all community members from 6pm - 8pm. The cost is $5 per participant. Payment can be made at our office.
RSVP: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/fPRNLzWCrw

Oct 20: 4-H Honor Club Kickoff is for all 6th-12th grade 4-H members interested in connecting with peers and community. For our first service project we are giving back to our local furry friends by making toys for the local animal shelter. The meeting will be from 5pm-7pm. Register: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/EZiQv41BMq

Oct 30: Trunk or Treat to wrap up the month with spooky fun! Bring the family for costume fun, trunk decorating, and plenty of sweet treats in a safe environment. If you would like to set up, please let us know!

👇 Which event is your 4-H’er most excited about? Let us know in the comments!

09/30/2026

Hi everyone! Our amazing Tipton County Master Gardeners will be helping harvest tomorrow! If you want to learn more about sweet potatoes or just lend a helping hand, please join us!

09/29/2026

Livestock judging practices are back! Learn how to evaluate livestock, build confidence, and test your skills.

Practice Dates: Sept. 30; Oct. 7, 14, and 21; Nov. 4
Time: 5:00-7:00 PM
Location: 150 Menefee St., Covington, TN
Who: 4th - 12th grade youth
Registration Form: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/Ra8DD0Timg

If you have any questions, please reach out to Hallie Paine at (901) 476-0231 or [email protected].