Lone Oaks Farms Officially Opened for Camp
After a long-awaited arrival, the 4-H & Youth Development Center at Lone Oaks Farms in Middleton opened the cabin doors to campers in the summer of 2023.
Discover Tennessee 4-H Roundup By the Decade
Discover the history of the 4-H Roundup event that impacted the lives of millions of young people across Tennessee.
The 100th Tennessee 4-H Roundup Event Honored the Past and Celebrates the Future
From July 17 to 21, 2023, more than 350 4-H’ers, volunteers and around 200 alums attended the 100th Tennessee 4-H Roundup and All Star Conference, where everyone honored the 100th anniversary of the first Roundup.
Paige Costello Wins First Place in a National Essay Contest
Paige Costello has helped keep her family’s bees since she was 4 years old, so it was no surprise that the Carroll County 4-H’er took home the top prize for a National Beekeeping essay contest.
Hadley Brown’s 4-H Career Took Her All the Way to Harvard
Hadley Brown’s involvement with Tennessee 4-H has carried her from rural Sumner County all the way to the campus of Harvard University and beyond.
Meet Board Member Glenn Thackston
It was an easy yes for Glenn Thackston when asked if he would consider serving on the Board of Directors for the Tennessee 4-H Foundation.
Spence Endowments Honor 42 Years of Volunteerism
B.D. and Marcella Spence dedicated their hands to larger service to the benefit of 4-H youth across Tennessee. They were the kind of couple who lived the 4-H Pledge by example. Those who knew the couple say it’s only fitting that their memories are kept alive with two endowments for Marshall and Maury county 4-H’ers honoring their service to the organization. Contributing to Camp Scholarships The B.D. and Marcella Spence Endowment provides scholarships for 4-H camps, including Pioneer Camp, Ag in the
2024 Tennessee 4-H Congress Recap
Franklin County was highlighted at this year’s 77th annual Tennessee 4-H Congress, as the newly elected Tennessee 4-H Governor, Speaker of the House and Speaker of the Senate all call the county home. Jadian Keith, Calli Alonso and Summer-Grace Kelly, this year’s newly elected Congress officers, also comprise a unique all-female ticket. The event, held March 10-13, 2024, at the Embassy Suites Nashville SE in Murfreesboro, was this year’s premiere Citizenship event, connecting ninth and 10th graders across the state. Students from
2024 Tennessee 4-H Congress Award Winners
During the 2024 Tennessee 4-H Congress held March 10-13, 4-H’ers from across the state came together to compete in various competitions, enjoy fellowship and participate in usual Congress activities. Congratulations to all adult and youth winners. Adult Awards 4-H Salute to Excellence and Volunteer of the Year Mike Glasgow from Cheatham County, who also won the U.S. Southern Region component for this award. 4-H Salute to Excellence, Outstanding Lifetime Volunteer Melissa Graf from Jefferson County Brown/Gilliam Family Legacy Award The Hilliard Family,
Meet New 4-H Alumni President Joe Huffine
Incoming president of Tennessee 4-H Alumni Joe Huffine is a lifelong 4-H member. He grew up on his family’s farm in Jonesboro and joined 4-H as a student. “I started showing cattle in the fifth grade,” he recalls. “At the end of the show season, my parents asked if I wanted to do it again the next year.” He replied with an enthusiastic yes, but his parents told him that he would be responsible for buying his own heifer. By the time