Junior Ranger Camp

Junior Rangers learn a wide variety of topics, like flora and fauna, history, wilderness preparedness, and others, while having fun in the great outdoors!

Junior Rangers will get to go hiking, try new skills, learn about wildlife, see historical demonstrations, make new friends, get out on the water, and so much more!

UT 's Dr. Fuller Lyon preps UCHS Band

Dr. Fuller Lyon, Associate Director of the University of Tennessee's Pride of the Southland Band, visited the Union County High School Band Program recently. Dr. Fuller helped prepare band members for their upcoming concert festival performance. Guest directors like Dr. Lyon gives students the opportunity to experience different techniques and hone their musical skill.

Hunter Collins, UCHS Band Director, invites a variety of professional directors and musicians each school year to enrich the musical experience of his students.

Living Well with Chronic Conditions Program Coming to Union County

Living Well with Chronic Conditions is a 6-week workshop series designed to help community members manage their long-term health issues effectively. Chronic conditions of those attending may include asthma, arthritis, diabetes, heart disease, chronic pain, sleep apnea, or fibromyalgia, among others.

Bluebird Blues

Every season a pair of bluebirds nest under the eve of my house, which I allow because I enjoy having them around. They are pretty things with an appetite for insect pests. Also their song sounds like they are quietly cooing at their young and is very relaxing to hear. The first sighting of bluebirds is considered by many to be a sign of Spring.

Free “Growing Apples in Tennessee” Class Scheduled for April 17

A free educational program on apple production will be offered on Friday, April 17, from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the Chuck Swan State Forest Building. The class, titled Growing Apples in Tennessee, replaces a previously scheduled apple grafting class that was canceled due to low registration.

HMMS CTE Spring Market Returns April 18

The second annual Horace Maynard Middle Schoo Spring CTE Market is set for April 18 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.. This event will offer the community a chance to shop local and support Horace Maynard Middle School's student based enterprise programs.

The market will feature a wide variety of homemade and locally crafted goods, including t-shirts, sewn items, wooden products, and agricultural items. In addition to student-made products, vendors will offer permanent jewelry, Mary Kay items, and more.

Guests can also enjoy a selection of food trucks while browsing the market.

Surprise POP-UP Farmer’s Market !

The Saturday before Easter, the Union County Farmer’s Market decided at the last minute to organize a pop-up market before their official Market season begins on May 2. Several vendors were new to the Market, and this was their opportunity to showcase their wares, while others have been staples for customers for many years.