UT / TSU Extension - Jefferson County

10/14/2026

Such a great night with some of our amazing volunteers.

10/14/2026

🧵 Jefferson County 4-H Advanced Sewing Group 🧵

Calling all experienced young sewists in grades 4–12! If you have at least two years of sewing experience, join us to work alongside other youth your age, build new skills, learn advanced techniques, and receive one-on-one help to excel in your sewing projects.

📅 7 meetings
🕟 4:30–6:30 p.m.
💲 $20 one-time fee — covers all seven meetings!

Spaces are limited—register today: tiny.utk.edu/jeff4h

Questions? Contact:
Lane Brooks: [email protected]
Robyn Elswick: [email protected] See less

10/13/2026

🥧🍂 Get into the holiday spirit with a little sweetness! 🦃🍁

Join us for a Holiday Desserts Class where we’ll learn to make 3 unique holiday desserts featuring traditional flavors! 🍰✨ Come ready to have fun, learn something new, and bring a little extra sweetness to your holiday season!

📅 November 10 ⏰ 5:30–7:30 PM 📍 1111 Lake Drive, Dandridge, TN

🎟️ Ready to join the fun? Register here! 👉
https://secure.touchnet.com/C21610_ustores/web/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCTID=3782&SINGLESTORE=true

📧 Questions? Email [email protected]

Bring your sweet tooth and let’s make some holiday magic! 🧡🍎

10/08/2026

🧵 Jefferson County 4-H Advanced Sewing Group 🧵

Calling all experienced young sewists in grades 4–12! If you have at least two years of sewing experience, join us to work alongside other youth your age, build new skills, learn advanced techniques, and receive one-on-one help to excel in your sewing projects.

📅 7 meetings
🕟 4:30–6:30 p.m.
💲 $20 one-time fee — covers all seven meetings!

Spaces are limited—register today: tiny.utk.edu/jeff4h

Questions? Contact:
Lane Brooks: [email protected]
Robyn Elswick: [email protected]

10/07/2026

What a great night kicking off our Livestock Club at Ballinger’s Farm Crazy Maze!!🌽🐄
We had a blast navigating the corn maze, playing fun games, and enjoying fellowship together before jumping into another exciting year of learning.

This month, we’ll begin exploring animal science, veterinary science, and food science through hands-on activities and monthly meetings.
Interested in joining us? Join us for our next meeting on November 9, 2026, from 6:00–7:00 p.m. at the new Agriculture Facility at Jefferson County High School.
We can’t wait to see you there!

10/05/2026

10/01/2026

🏆 Congratulations to Jefferson County 4-H Poultry Judging! 🐔

Our members represented Jefferson County exceptionally well at the Eastern Region 4-H Poultry Judging Contest!

🥇 Junior Team — 1st Place Overall

Finley Knight — 7th Overall
Lena Vilt — 6th Overall
Daisy Mayes — 9th Overall
Alli Lakins
🥈 Junior High Team — 2nd Place Overall

Madison Finchum — 3rd Overall
Tallulah Finchum — 10th Overall
Tinley Lakins
Madison Leigh
⭐ Senior High Team — 5th Place Overall

Brooklyn Bales — 10th Overall
Hannah Hance
McKinley Peters
We are incredibly proud of every competitor for their hard work, dedication, and outstanding performance. Way to represent

09/28/2026

👩‍🍳🍪 Jefferson County 4-H Culinary Class! 🍪👨‍🍳

Calling all young chefs! 🧑‍🍳 Join us for a fun and hands-on Jefferson County 4-H Culinary Class on October 6th!

📍 Location: 1111 Lake Drive, Dandridge, TN 37725
🌞 Morning Session: 10:00 AM–11:30 AM
🌙 Evening Session: 5:30 PM–7:00 PM
💰 Cost: $10 per child

Space is limited, so don’t wait to reserve your spot! Participants will have the opportunity to learn new culinary skills, have fun in the kitchen, and enjoy a hands-on 4-H experience. 🥣🍴

⚠️ Please note: No school excuses will be provided for this event.

👉 Register today: tiny.utk.edu/jeff4h

09/25/2026

🎃🐄 JEFFERSON COUNTY 4-H LIVESTOCK CLUB KICKOFF! 🐄🎃
Join us for an evening of fun, food, and fellowship as we kick off the new Jefferson County 4-H Livestock Club year at Ballinger Farm Crazy Maze! 🌽
📅 Monday, October 5, 2026
⏰ 5:00 PM–7:30 PM
📍 Ballinger Farm Crazy Maze
2738 Renfro Rd, Jefferson City, TN 37760
💲 $16 per person
Your $16 registration includes the full Ballinger Farm experience:
🍽️ Food
🥤 Drinks
🍰 Dessert
🌽 Admission to Ballinger Farm Crazy Maze
🎃 One pumpkin to take home!
🎟️ REGISTRATION REQUIRED
All youth AND parents must register online.
👉 Register at: tiny.utk.edu/jeff4h
This kickoff event is a great opportunity to meet other livestock club families, enjoy an evening together, and have some fun before we begin our monthly 4-H Livestock Club educational sessions! 🐄🐖🐑🐓
📚 What about our monthly meetings?
Our regular monthly 4-H Livestock Club educational meetings are FREE! The $16 fee is only for this special kickoff event and covers food, drinks, dessert, Crazy Maze admission, and one pumpkin for each registered youth and parent.
❓ Questions?
If you have any questions, please contact Lane Brooks, 4-H Agent, at [email protected] or call the office at (865) 397-2969.