The University of Tennessee Extension office in Bledsoe County runs 4-H Youth Development summer programs for kids ages 5 to 18 — day camps, project clubs, and county-fair prep across agriculture, STEM, outdoor skills, leadership, and the arts. Most programs are free or low-cost and scholarships are widely available. Reach out to the Bledsoe County Extension office for current schedules and to register.
What parents need to know
In the news from the TNFirefly newsroom
Recent coverage tied to Bledsoe County 4-H Youth Development, Bledsoe County, and East schools.

Bo McCawley Sides with Democrats on Key Education Issue in GOP Primary
McCawley faces school choice supporter Andy Swafford in East Tennessee’s House District 31 primary.

Commentary: Polling Data Released by TSS Action Calls into Question Claims Made by Rose Campaign’s Internal Polling
Internal polling showing Congressman Rose closing ground on Senator Blackburn is a drastic departure from any polling conducted by Tennesseans for Student Success Action.

Uncovered Records Detail House Candidate Bo McCawley’s Lawsuit Against Vanderbilt Medical Center
McCawley once sued the hospital, university, and its doctor following allegations of child abuse.

TDOE announces $2.6M in Perkins Reserve Grant awards to support CTE and STEM learning
The Tennessee Department of Education has awarded more than $2.6 million in Perkins Reserve Grant (PRG) grant funds to 55 school districts to support career and technical education (CTE) programming in the 2024-25 school year.
