UT Extension Perry County

08/24/2026

Reminder of this fun Community Event!!
Thursday, September, 24th 2026 from 5pm-8pm will be Girl's Nite Out, a fun event to shop, learn about cancer awareness and ways to stay healthy.
Want to be a vendor?? Vendor registration link: tiny.utk.edu/GirlsNiteOut2026VendorForm
Note! Due to scheduling conflicts this event will be the last thursday in September this year. Please contact Mary Tyler, at [email protected] or 931-589-2331 with any questions.

08/22/2026

Yesterday the Perry County 4-H Grilling team cooked burgers for the PC Band before the football game. We had a great time!

08/22/2026

4-H opportunities go beyond Tennessee!

Tennessee 4-H is looking for a few more students in grades 9-12 who are interested in an incredible study abroad experience in Belize!

If you'd like to learn more about this opportunity, contact Mrs. Hope Simons at [email protected].

08/21/2026

It is time to mark your calendars if you need some new chickens! Our 4-H'ers have worked hard to raise Rhode Island Reds and Ameraucanas this summer. Please come support our 4-H'ers and purchase some chickens that are ready to start laying!

08/17/2026

We are proud of Sophie Richardson and Riley Votaw! They each entered into the Statewide Photography Contest at the State Fair! Sophie placed first and Riley placed third in the Senior Division for the Western Region! Andrew Votaw also entered the Jr. Division- we are still awaiting their results. Way to go everyone!

On another note, we are excited to share that Riley also participated in the Perry County FFA grilling contest at the State Fair and placed 1st! We are so proud of all the outstanding youth representing Perry County 4-H and FFA!

08/17/2026

Reminder about the Forage Field Day this week.

If you are a forage producer, either for grazing or hay, join us for the Master Forage Producer Field Day to be held in Perry County on Thursday, August 20 at 5:30 p.m.
The field day location is 4249 Highway 412 West in Linden.
It is open to anyone who has an interest in forage/grass/hay production. You do not have to own livestock to gain knowledge.
Call the office at 931-589-2331 or email Amanda at [email protected] to RSVP by Tuesday, August 18.

08/14/2026

🍀 Tennessee 4-H Virtual Project Groups Are Back for 2026-2027! 🍀

Looking for a fun way to explore new interests, build skills, and connect with other 4-H'ers across Tennessee? Check out these exciting Virtual 4-H Project Groups offered this year!

🎨 Virtual Creative Arts & Design Project Group Led by Dr. Lori Gallimore

✅ Open to Tennessee 4-H youth in 6th-8th grades (as of January 1, 2026)
✅ Meets the third Thursday of each month (January meeting will be held on the second Tuesday)
✅ First meeting: Tuesday, October 20
✅ Time: 6:00-7:00 PM Central

📝 Register here: https://forms.gle/r8u479qHhQRtfuty9

📅 Registration deadline: October 30 (If you register after the first meeting, a recording will be shared.)

🐝 Virtual Entomology & Beekeeping Project Group Led by Lynne Middleton

✅ Open to Tennessee 4-H youth in 4th-12th grades (as of January 1, 2026)
✅ Meets the first Thursday of each month (October meeting will be held on the second Thursday)
✅ First meeting: Thursday, October 8
✅ Time: 6:00-7:00 PM Central

📝 Register here: https://forms.gle/vDfhccPZi4BKnKP29

📅 Registration deadline: October 30 (If you register after the first meeting, a recording will be shared.)

🐛 This project group is designed for beginners, while also offering opportunities to develop some intermediate-level skills and knowledge.

Don't miss these great opportunities to learn, create, and grow with Tennessee 4-H from the comfort of home! 💚

08/07/2026

Wrapping Up Family & Consumer Sciences Week!

This week we covered a little bit of everything that helps us live healthier, happier, and stronger lives:

🧘‍♀️ Monday: Mindfulness — taking time to slow down, reset, and care for our minds.
🥗 Tuesday: Healthy Eating — making nutritious choices and building healthy habits.
💪 Wednesday: Wellness — focusing on our physical, mental, and emotional well-being.
💰 Thursday: Money-Saving Tips — finding simple ways to stretch our dollars and make our money work harder.
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Friday: Strengthening Families — building stronger relationships, communication, and connections within our families and communities.

A BIG THANK YOU to everyone who participated, attended programs, shared our posts, and helped make Family & Consumer Sciences Week a success! Your support and involvement mean so much. ❤️

If you missed out this week, don’t worry! There are always more opportunities to learn and get involved. ✨ Call the UT Extension Perry County office or check our page often to see what programs Mrs. Mary Tyler is offering each month.

Family & Consumer Sciences is all about helping individuals and families thrive and we’re excited to keep learning and growing together! 🌱💜

08/07/2026

SAVE THE DATE!
Thursday, September, 24th 2026 at 5 p.m. will be Girl's Nite Out, a fun event to shop, learn about cancer awareness and ways to stay healthy.

Want to be a vendor?? Vendor registration link: tiny.utk.edu/GirlsNiteOut2026VendorForm

Note! Due to scheduling conflicts this event will be the last thursday in September this year. Please contact Mary Tyler, at [email protected] or 931-589-2331 with any questions.