UT Extension - Macon County

05/29/2026

Macon County 🍀

05/28/2026

05/25/2026

Junior High 4-H campers are ready for an adventurous week at Clyde M. York 4-H Center.

05/22/2026

Do you have diabetes, know someone who does, or just want to learn more about diabetes management? There will be a free Diabetes Support Group Meeting on Tuesday, May 26 from 12:00-1:00 pm at the Macon County Senior Citizens Center (329 Hwy 52 E, Lafayette, TN 37083). You do not have to be a senior citizen to attend. Everyone is welcome. We will be having a meet and greet with Charles Emerson III, MD, a new doctor in town, and he will be having a discussion about diabetes with a question and answer session. If you have any questions about support group, please contact Michaela Pedigo at [email protected] or 615-666-3341.

05/19/2026

Need private applicator points before your June 30, 2026 renewal deadline? Here is an opportunity to earn 3 applicator points at the Pesticide Movement and Safety for the Applicator Class on Thursday, May 21, from 4:00–7:00 PM at the Smith County Ag Center. A meal will be provided.

Please call the UT/TSU Smith County Extension Office at 615-735-2900 to RSVP if you plan to attend.

Big thank you to Smith Farmer’s Co-op for sponsoring our meal and event for our Private Applicator class coming up this Thursday! If you have your Private Applicator card and need it renewed, come on out to our class at the Ag Center from 4-7PM. Call our office at 615-735-2900 if interested!

05/17/2026

🍀Central Region 4-H Clover Bowl Contest🍀

Congratulations to these 4-H members on their achievements at the regional level in Clover Bowl! They did a great job representing Macon County!

🍀7-8th Grade Division🍀
🥇Team B - Regional Champions (Jessica Wilson, Ellie Dyer, Cassie Brown, and Heny Patel)
🥉Team A - 3rd Place (Owen Hesson, Landon Brooks, Chantley Driver, and Thomas Troutt)

🍀5th Grade Division🍀
🥈Regional Reserve Champions (Langston Robinson, Della Taylor, Whitley Davenport, and Rylee Burgette)

We want to say a special thank you to the past and present coaches for their time and dedication to helping all of the Macon County Clover Bowl teams be successful at the county and regional contests!