The next regular workshop and meeting of the Union County Board of Education is scheduled for Thursday, August 13, 2026 at Union County High School. The workshop will begin at 6:00 p.m. with the meeting immediately to follow.
It was the 3rd Saturday of the month! That means that both Nourish Kids Union County, a free educational nutrition program for kids 2-12, AND Jessica Raley’s Free Books were at the Market! UT Agriculture Extension Assistant Beth Bergeron had fresh Hansard Orchard peaches for people to sample. She was chatting and interacting with kiddos about eating tasty food. Free Activity Books were available for coloring at a worktable there and to take home. Nourish Kids partnered with the Union County Humane Society for this Market.
Have you ever noticed how time seems to pass as different speeds? For instance, if I’m having fun, it seems to fly by rather quickly. But, if I’m stuck somewhere that I don’t want to be, time seems to stop. I have also heard this from people who were in a bad accident of some kind. They often say it felt as if time had slowed down. Isn’t it amazing how our perception of it can be so different?
Some find it shocking, and even school officials will argue the point. Did you know that birth certificates are not necessarily required for school enrollment? Especially in the case of certain student subgroups (such as homeless), federal law requires that students be enrolled in public schools that receive federal funds even if no documentation is available!
CORRYTON, Tenn. — The Knox County Farm Bureau Women’s Group will host its annual July Barn Event on Saturday, July 25, at 6 p.m. at the Red Barn, located at 5300 McGinnis Road in Corryton. Community members are invited to attend an evening celebrating agriculture, patriotism, and rural communities.
This year’s event will commemorate the nation’s upcoming 250th birthday with fellowship, community engagement, and presentations from guest speakers. Organizers hope the gathering will bring together individuals who support agriculture and the values that strengthen rural Tennessee.
MAYNARDVILLE, Tenn. — Area cattle producers and livestock owners are invited to attend an educational program focused on emerging cattle health concerns, including ticks, tick-borne diseases, and screwworm infestations. The event, titled “Ticks & Screw Worm in Cattle Production,” will be held Monday, July 27, beginning at 5:30 p.m.
As summer begins to wind down, it's the perfect time to start thinking about your fall garden. Whether you're hoping to enjoy fresh vegetables well into autumn or even harvest through the winter months, proper planning is the key to success.
The Union County UT Extension invites home gardeners of all experience levels to attend "Planning a Fall Garden," an educational workshop designed to help you make the most of the upcoming growing season.
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After a filling breakfast of eggs, sausage, biscuits, and a variety of fruits, Adjutant Norman Gillen (U.S. Navy) welcomed the crowd of Veterans to the July monthly get-together. He acknowledged all the branches of the military and asked if any of them knew which one was created first. There were a lot of guesses, but the correct answer is that the U.S. Army was officially established by the Continental Congress on June 14, 1775.
The Union County Farmers’ Market celebrated Healthcare Day, and several local agencies participated with free information.