UT & TSU Extension - Hamilton County

10/23/2026

Great 4-H Goat Club meeting today! A big thank you to Norman and Joy Layne, who brought a goat to the meeting and taught the club members about the parts of a goat’s body! Next meeting is November 20 at 5 pm and will focus on dairy goats.

10/20/2026

The 4-H Goat Club meets this Friday, October 23, at 5-6 pm at the Hamilton County Extension office. Come learn to identify the parts of a goat’s body and meet a goat at the Extension office! Grades 4th-12th are welcome. There is no cost to participate in this club, and youth do not need to own a goat to participate. Call the Extension office with any questions 423-209-8560

10/19/2026

Thank you Eastern Region office for celebrating volunteers who have been involved in the 4-H program on the region level. Attended the Fall Volunteer Celebration. Congratulations to our volunteer Adam Presley who was recognized for all he does for the horse program and region show. Reggie Lane with Tennessee Football program was an inspirational speaker!

10/16/2026

The Hixson Community Farmers Market, Fall Festival Market, this Saturday, October 17th, 9:30 am to 12:30 pm - https://mailchi.mp/6628aa755bee/hixson-communiy-market-saturday-930-to-5821836

10/10/2026

Thanks to our staff for teaching lifesaving skills on a rainy Saturday. Their next class is full, but follow their page to learn about April classes. Our 17 EMS trucks have an average response rate of 8 minutes in Hamilton County. Our 911 staff also answer the non-emergency calls.

10/10/2026

National 4-H Week - Today is Volunteer Appreciation Day! If you or your children have participated in 4-H Horse Club, Archery, Robotics, Gardening Club, or 4-H camp you have benefited from some of the amazing volunteers who keep 4-H activities running. Please join us in saying a big THANK YOU to all of our 4-H volunteers!

10/09/2026

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Imagine an old-fashioned train ride thru the country side with Santa, cookies & milk in December. What a holiday treat for a family (or friends) of four! This is one of many great prizes you may win by focusing on your health for 5 weeks. See flyer in comments.

A less-than-one-hour family holiday train ride from Delano with Santa, a cookie-and-milk treat, scenic gorge views, and keepsakes.

10/09/2026

It's National 4-H Week, and today is Flashback Friday! Enjoy these photos of fall 4-H activities - Honor Club inductions, archery practices, club officer elections, public speaking and Consumer Decision Making contests, robotics prototyping, fun fall meetings, and, of course, the County Fair!

10/08/2026

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10/08/2026

It’s National 4-H week, and this is Thankful Thursday! This video was created by Hamilton County 4-H Communications Ambassador Darah Moreland!