Macon County Wins 2023 National Consumer Decision Making Contest
Congratulations to Macon County 4-H for their national win in the Consumer Decision Making Contest in 2023. Team members include Ella Flynn, Delaney Turner, Graycee West, and Logan West, and coached by Michaela Pedigo brought home the gold from the National Consumer
National Winners in 2023
In 2023, Tennessee 4-H'ers big successes from individual awards to national recognition. Congratulations to all! National Chicken BBQ Lilly Waggoner, DeKalb County (8th) National Winners Youth in Action Award Katie Collins, Dickson County National Beekeeping Essay Paige Costello, Carroll County
2023 Level II State Project Winners
Meet the winners of the Level II State Projects in 2023. National 4-H Congress Delegates Ella Flynn, Level II Citizenship Ella Flynn of Macon County is attending National 4-H Congress as the Level II state winner in the leadership project.
2023 Level I State Project Winners
Meet the winners of the Level I State Projects in 2023. Caroline Garrell, Level I Citizenship Caroline Garrell of Lincoln County was named the Level I Citizenship Project State Winner. She has spent seven years in this project area putting her hands
Successful Picnic at the Fair Funds 4-H Camp Scholarships
The Tennessee 4-H Foundation hosted the second annual Picnic at the Fair at the Tennessee State Fair/Wilson County Fair in Lebanon on Aug. 18, 2023. Photo credit: Wilson County Fair/Tennessee State Fair With nearly 350 tickets sold, the celebratory fundraiser garnered more
Meet Carol Coley McDonald
Carol Coley McDonald is a lifelong 4-H’er. She joined as a young girl, following in the footsteps of her older siblings and becoming active in the organization in fourth grade. Her experience growing up paved the way for a career in agriculture,
Jamie Harris is the New Interim Director of Tennessee 4-H
A veteran leader with an extensive history in 4-H has taken the reins of the organization. Jamie Harris is now the Interim Director of Tennessee 4-H Youth Development. In her role, Harris will oversee all aspects of the organization, including continuing work
Meet Tennessee 4-H Alumna Phyllis Ferguson
When Phyllis Ferguson talks 4-H, the love she has for the program is evident in her enthusiasm and excitement. And rightfully so, as Phyllis has been involved with 4-H for over 45 years, starting at the young age of nine, then as
Chicken Barbeque is Rich in History and Flavor
The story of the Tennessee 4-H chicken barbeque recipe is rich in history and traditions between cooking contests and the fair.
Tennessee 4-H Offers New Projects
Two new disciplines have been added to the group of nearly 30 4-H projects in Tennessee, offering a wide variety of activities to enjoy while learning important life skills. Photo credit: Michael D. Tedesco Developing Ideas for Business The entrepreneurship