UT Extension Perry County

09/01/2026

Congratulations to Mack Richardson for being accepted into the 4-H Honor Club! We are so proud of you!

If your 4-H'er is at least in the 6th grade and is an active member, we encourage you to reach out to Mrs. Hope so your 4-H'er can apply to the Honor Club as well!

09/01/2026

4-H Congress Registration will be here before you know it! Let us know if you are interested in sending your 9th or 10th grader. This is a top-tier 4-H event and usually a 4-H favorite!

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! 💚