Union County

Welcome to the Union County Extension Website. We have up-to-date information on Agriculture, 4-H, and Family and Consumer Sciences information and events. Give us a call at 865-992-8038 with any questions.

Facts about Union County

Union County sits north of Knox County, south of Claiborne County, east of Grainger County, and is bordered to the west by Campbell, and Anderson Counties. Union County was formed from portions of the counties mentioned above.

Our county was formed in 1850, but due to legal challenges and complications Union County was not formally created until January 23, 1856.

Union County is known for music entertainers such as Roy Acuff, Chet Atkins, Kenny Chesney, Carl Smith, Lois Johnson, Hilda Kitts Harrill, and Melba Kitts Greene.

Extension began in 1910, here in Tennessee, but it was not until 1917, Union County’s first agents F.G. Vickers and Maude H. Miller came.

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AGRICULTURE & NATURAL RESOURCES
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Our programs educate farmers, homeowners, and other agricultural & horticultural producers on the latest management practices needed to solve problems, improve production, and marketing skills.
FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES
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Educational programs focus on strengthening individuals, families and communities by addressing issues such as improving nutrition & health, teaching parenting skills, managing family finances, etc.
4-H YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS
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4-H is a unique educational program for students in 4th. through 12th. grades. It encourages diverse groups of youth to develop their skills and talents to the fullest potential.

Monday- Friday: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Closed Saturday and Sunday

The Union County Extension Office is located at:

2721 Maynardville Highway

Maynardville, TN 37807

Our office is in the historic Fred Booker Building that is between Guided by Grace Boutique and Union Nutrition.

UPCOMING EVENTS
The Union County Office is located at 2721 Maynardville Highway
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