The University of Tennessee Extension office in Hamilton 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 Hamilton County Extension office for current schedules and to register.
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Tennessee Public Charter School Commission Holds Hearings for Proposed Memphis Public Charter Schools
Opportunity Youth Academy and Empowerment Academy, denied by Memphis-Shelby County Schools, would offer unique support for at-risk students and expand agriculture education options.
Hamilton County Defends Denial of Proposed Public Charter School
The Tennessee Public Charter School Commission will decide Empowerment Academy’s appeal next month.
Rep. Elaine Davis Runs on Education Record, Challenger Brent Jones Ignores Firefly Questions
Jones declined to respond to multiple questions from the Tennessee Firefly about key education issues affecting Knoxville’s House District 18.
Chatt Prep Narrowly Denied Expansion Despite Large Academic Improvements
The Hamilton County Board of Education could not reach the required majority for approval due to absences.