Tennessee 4-H Foundation News

During the third week of March, 4-H students from across the state gathered in Murfreesboro to celebrate the successes and achievements of the previous year.

The legacy and impact of the late Mary Jo Brinkmann is carried on today through a scholarship given in her honor by her husband Bob Brinkmann. Since 2001, the scholarship has been awarded at every 4-H Roundup, and so far 17 people have been on the receiving end.

Meet Emily Nave, a junior at Cannon County High School in Woodbury, who is an outstanding example of what it means to be a 4-H member and the qualities one must possess to be successful.

Katie Lee, a native of Madisonville, Tennessee, is proof that the skills learned in 4-H Club as a youth carry over into adulthood and can help a member fulfill his or her dreams.

Each summer, Tennessee 4-H’ers keep themselves occupied. Between Roundup, camp and academic conferences across the state and country, students are quite busy. Here’s a preview of exciting things to come this season.

The Tennessee 4-H All Stars program is celebrating 70 years!

Meet Tennessee 4-H Alum David Alford, who is known for his long-running role as Bucky Dawes on the hit television show, Nashville, or for his role in the Broadway play Little Foxes.

2017 was a big year for Tennessee 4-H! Thanks to friends like you, 4-H youth across the state are able to participate in a variety of events each year. Our Tennessee 4-H’ers were very busy and made us proud on the local, state and national levels. Here’s to a great 2017 and an even better 2018!

Meet Tennessee 4-H Alum Lelan Statom, who has given weather reports on News Channel 5 in Middle Tennessee for nearly two decades.