UT Extension - Decatur County

08/31/2026

Here is the schedule for our Homeschool 4-H Club Meetings! We’re excited for another year of learning, fun, and 4-H adventures! 💚

📍 All meetings will be held at the Extension Office:
425 W Highland St.
Decaturville, TN 38329

Save the dates and we’ll see you at 4-H Club! 🍀

08/28/2026

08/27/2026

🌟 Calling All Decatur County Adults Age 50 and Older! 🌟

Technology doesn't have to be intimidating. Join us for Tap Into Tech: Tablet Basics, a hands-on class designed to help you gain confidence using technology and accessing online resources.

📱 Complete the course and receive a Samsung tablet. 📚 10 hours of digital skills training. 👥 Friendly, small-group learning environment.

📍 UT Extension Office, 425 W. Highland St., Decaturville

Choose from: 🕐 1:00 PM Class 🕓 4:00 PM Class

📅 September 9, 10, 15, 17, 21, 22, & 24

Register today by calling 731-852-2831 or visiting the UT Extension office.

Attendance at all 7 sessions is required. Make-up classes are available.

08/27/2026

Whether you’re driving 🚗, riding 🚲, rolling 👨🏾‍🦽, or walking 🚶‍♀️, everyone has a role in pedestrian safety. Learn more about how you can help keep pedestrians safe in your everyday travel. https://www.cdc.gov/physical-activity/features/make-walking-rolling-safer.html

08/26/2026

The Decatur County 4-H Forestry team competed today at the western region contest.
We are so proud of these 4-Her's and all they have learned throughout this new experience!

Teams consisted of:

Jr Team: 2nd Place Overall
Nova Coleman- 1st place Individual
Emma Tyler- 10th place Individual
Clara Hendrix
Ardis Rousselle

Jr High Team:
Kenneth Rousselle
Reiny Jo Loper

08/21/2026

🍎 Fill your pantry and learn a new skill!

Our fall Canning Series is packed with hands-on classes perfect for beginners and experienced canners alike. For just $10 per class, you'll learn safe canning techniques, receive recipes, and take home finished products.

From apples and apple butter to festive Christmas pickles and jam, there's something for everyone!

Register today by scanning the QR code or visiting: 👉 tiny.utk.edu/decaturfcs

📞 731-852-2831 for more information.

We can't wait to can with you! 🍏🥒🍓

08/21/2026

A BIG thank you to everyone who came out to our Farmer Appreciation Breakfast! We were excited to have around 95 people in attendance as we took time to recognize and celebrate our local farmers and agriculture community. We truly appreciate your support!

A special thank you to Logan and Bobby Lee Hanks with the Talk Dirt to Me Podcast for joining us as our guest speakers and sharing their time and insight with us.

We would also like to thank the American Legion, 4-H members and FFA members for helping make the morning special, and the wonderful ladies who prepared and served the food.

And a huge THANK YOU to our generous sponsors who helped make this event possible! Your support of our farmers, agriculture, and community means so much to us. We are truly grateful for your continued support!

Most of all, thank you to our local farmers for all you do for our community. We appreciate you today and every day!

08/21/2026

National Senior Citizens Day arrives every August 21, dedicated to recognizing the profound impact of older adults on our society. Take time to celebrate their wisdom, experience, and ongoing contributions to family, community, and the workforce. Show your appreciation by spending quality time, offering assistance, or advocating for senior well-being.

08/20/2026

Our sourdough class today was a huge success! 🥖

Participants learned the basics of working with a sourdough starter, including how to feed and maintain it, as well as the step-by-step process of making delicious homemade sourdough bread. The best part? Everyone got to sample the recipe fresh from the oven and experience the incredible flavor of homemade sourdough!

To keep the learning going at home, each participant left with three loaves ready to bake, along with a sourdough starter and the knowledge and confidence to continue their sourdough journey.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and made today's class such a success!

08/20/2026

Low energy? It might be dehydration 💧 Skip the energy drink and reach for water—plain or unsweetened flavored—for a simple pick-me-up ⚡ Check out these tips to avoid all those added sugars: https://www.cdc.gov/healthy-weight-growth/rethink-your-drink/