Triple-Threat Festival Weekend in Cumberland Gap, TN

Triple-Threat Festival Weekend in Cumberland Gap, TN Harvest Moon Festival, Last Saturday Antique Event, and The Mountain Fiesta Frequent visitors to Cumberland Gap, Tennessee will know that, over the past several years, there has been a growing number of high-quality community events and festivals taking place in the historic town. The last Saturday in September of 2022 is shaping up to be no exception to that pattern.

State Rep. Dennis Powers and State Rep. John Ragan announce $36.8 million for local broadband expansion projects

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — State Rep. Dennis Powers, R-Jacksboro, and State Rep. John Ragan, R-Oak Ridge, today announced $36.8 million has been awarded in broadband expansion grants that include Anderson, Campbell and Union counties. The funds were made available through a portion of Tennessee’s American Rescue Plan funding from the federal government.

Chiropractic for college students

If your college student is home for the weekend, you might want to have a discussion with him or her about the benefits of chiropractic treatment during the school year. After all, chiropractic treatment is not just for older adults with back problems. It’s beneficial for all people and college students are among those best poised for benefit.

"AND IT'S FREE!"

It’s Medicare renewal time again. The season starts in October and ends December 7th. That is not soon enough for me. I am satisfied with my Humana HMO coverage. I don’t want to change, thank you. I refuse to be lured with “possible” savings. I might get $144 back on my Social Security monthly check, they say. One company even suggested I “might” save as much as $1,500 in a year. That’s less than $144 per month. I need to call right now, they insist. Poppycock!

Tree Burls Are Gnarly, Man

While hiking in the woods you may stumble across a tree with a gnarly, wartlike bulge growing on the trunk or upper branch. These are called burls, and while not particularly pretty on the outside, the inner grain is gorgeous for woodworkers to create some beautiful work.

Kentucky Flood Relief: We are Our Brother's Keeper

July of 2022 was a hard time for those of Eastern Kentucky as heavy rains caused mass amounts of flash flooding and devastation.
Among the survivors was one of Union County’s very own, Sarah Morgan, but along with Morgan were many others that needed help as well. Hitting close to home, many Union County community members rallied together to help our neighboring state out.
Only days after the natural disaster, a group of Union County 4-Hers made a trip to Kentucky in hopes of helping a least one person and touching one heart with love and compassion.

Decoration Contest for the Union County Heritage Festival

In order to beautify Maynardville and all of Union County for the Heritage Festival, there will be a Business Front Decoration contest. In years past, the decorations required a hay bale. However, in order to be more inclusive, the contest requirements have changed. Now, any decoration for any business, organization, church, or individual will qualify to enter the contest. As Heritage Festival attendees arrive, lets greet them with festive decorations. The theme for the 2022 Heritage Festival is “Follow your heart.” Union County is known for its artist talent and creativity.

Union County Master Beef Program Offered

UT Extension Union County will host the Tennesssee Master Beef Producer Program on October 13 & 14, 2022. The Master Beef Producer Program is an extensive educational program developed to provide information to assist Tennessee cattle producers in improving the profitability of cow-calf operations. The classes provide opportunities to gain knowledge with in current beef cattle management practices that are important to the profitability and sustainability of the industry.

Free Forestry Education at Chuck Swan

UT Extension and TN Dept. of Forestry is hosting a Free forestry Educational Field Day in Chuck Swan on Saturday Sept. 24th
Private forest landowners and professional foresters are cordially invited to attend the Tennessee Healthy Hardwoods (THH) forestry field day. The 2022 theme is “Cost Share Practices.” The partners of these educational sessions are providing the events at no cost to participants. The agenda at each event will generally be as follows: