UT Extension-Grainger County

Jacklyn Blair (FCS agent), Anna Marie Cooksey (Health Dept), and Hannah (UT Extension Intern) just finished up a very FUN Matter of Balance Class!

We have another one starting up in 2 weeks at the Bean Station Senior Center. See the schedule below and let me know if you want to attend!

If you’ve been considering signing up for this class to learn how to safely pressure can, sign up today! You have until Wednesday to register!

Pressure canning is up next for our 2026 food preservation classes! This time, we're partnering up and going to Union County for the class! Scan the QR code to register online!

Last day!!

The rain didn’t dampen our mood. We’ve had a blast!! Tonight’s dance and movie were a huge hits along with all the centers and recreation today!!

Come out and join us TODAY at 1:30! You will learn about financial well-being from a certified financial planner!

Come join us on Thursday, June 18th, at 1:30 p.m. at the Ag Pavilion, located at 280 Bryan Road, Rutledge, TN 37861!

We will have a guest speaker discuss financial well-being while we enjoy caramel sundaes!

Day 3!

We’ve had a great day full of CPR & Fire Science Special programs, plenty of pool time, centers and rec, and a flag retirement ceremony!

We are looking forward to our last full day of camp and many more memories made tomorrow!!

A huge thank you to our wonderful community sponsors!! Grainger County 4-Hers received a $170 scholarship to help with the cost of camp! 4-Hers also received a t-shirt for their week of camp! This is all made possible by the work of a dedicated volunteer who gets all of these sponsors for us! If you see one of these sponsors thank them for their generosity!!

Day 2!

We have had a special program with TWRA, centers and rec, flag lowering and a carnival for the night!!

Our leaders have rocked it today!! Ms. Jessica made some great cotton candy for our kiddos!!

🍳🌟 Adventures in the Kitchen Youth Cooking Camp! 🌟🍳

Calling all 4th–12th graders! Join us for a fun-filled, hands-on cooking camp where youth will learn kitchen safety, food preparation skills, cooking techniques, and create delicious recipes to enjoy.

📅 July 20 & 21
⏰ 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
📍 Grainger County Ag Pavilion
280 Bryan Road, Rutledge, TN 37861

💲 $40 per participant (covers both days)

🍽️ Participants will gain confidence in the kitchen while learning valuable life skills and having fun with friends!

📝 Register today:
tiny.utk.edu/graingeragstore

➡️ Click FCS Options and select "Adventures in the Kitchen" to register.

First day of camp has been a great one!!

Swim test, centers, scavenger hunts with s’mores, and a fishing tournament have made up our first day!!

We are looking forward to more fun tomorrow!

Pressure canning is up next for our 2026 food preservation classes! This time, we're partnering up and going to Union County for the class! Scan the QR code to register online!