Piggy banks created by six Sevier County kids are moving on to compete in the statewide Piggy Bank Pageant. How do plastic bottles, bits of string, paint, glue and ribbon help Tennessee kids learn about money? These are all materials that hundreds of kids across Tennessee use annually to craft handmade piggy banks to enter in UT Extension’s annual Piggy ...

Beef production, management, and marketing, current UT forage and beef research, and updates on new technology and equipment for the beef industry are topics to be discussed during the Southeast Tennessee Beef Summit on April 29, 2016 at the McMinn County Expo Center (inside Athens Regional Park) in Athens, Tenn. The Expo will begin at 8 a.m. and conclude at ...

Gluten Free? What does that mean? It seems like everyone knows at least a few people who are no longer eating gluten. For many it is a choice, but for others it is a necessity. Celiac Disease (sometimes also called gluten intolerance) is an autoimmune disorder that affects an estimated 1 in 133 Americans. People with celiac disease have an ...

Spring has sprung and now is the ideal time to shop for some unique plants for your garden at the Spring Spectacular Plant Sale. The University of Tennessee Gardens in Knoxville is holding its spring plant sale on Saturday, April 9, 2016 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. A preview sale will be held on Friday, April 8, from 4 ...

The production on small acreage has been increasing over the past few years. While a lot of information is out there, research and production information is constantly being updated and changed. The Profit & Production Small Farm Expo, conducted by the University of Tennessee Extension, is designed for farmers with limited land resources who strive to maximize their production potential. ...

UT Extension will be partnering with the UT Healthy Living Kitchen and Food City to present nutrition programs for Diabetes and Gluten Free. Registered Dietician will share information, answer questions, as well as provide taste samples of recipes. On Wednesday, March 23, 2016, the program Tips for Eating with Diabetes will be presented at the UT Extension Office in Sevierville. ...

How can Sevier County become a Healthier Tennessee Community? Russell Cliché, with the Governor’s Foundation for Health & Wellness will be addressing this topic on Tuesday, March 22 from 10:30 – 11:30 at the King Family Public Library. The public is welcome to attend this program, sponsored by the Sevier County Health Improvement Council. Last year, Governor Bill Haslam and ...

Maybe it’s the health or nutritional benefits. Maybe it’s the pride and joy associated with successfully cultivating a living plant. Or maybe it’s just a way to get off our electronic devices and reconnect with the outdoors. But whatever the reason, Tennesseans are increasingly interested in gardening. Natalie Bumgarner, an assistant professor of horticulture with University of Tennessee Extension and ...

It’s not too early for 4-H members to begin making plans for 4-H Summer Camp. Each summer over 200 Sevier County 4-H members attend camp. A week at camp can be the highlight of the summer for a 4-H member. 4-H offers a camp experience for most age and interest levels. Camp applications are being distributed this month in 4-H ...

Sevier County 4-H members recently brought home honors in the Eastern Region Sub-Regional held in Newport, and Regional Public Speaking Contest in Knoxville. Fourth through eighth grade county winners from nine surrounding counties participated in the Sub-Regional Contest in Newport. Sevier County winners participating included: 4th grade – Reed Bull, Catlettsburg Elementary 5th grade – Tyson McFall, New Center 6th ...