The University of Tennessee Extension office in Roane 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 Roane County Extension office for current schedules and to register.
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Recent coverage tied to Roane County 4-H Youth Development, Roane County, and East schools.
Tennessee Public College Enrollment Rises Again in 2026
Nearly 3,000 additional students enrolled this fall as first-time freshman numbers continued to increase.
Four Higher Education Institutions Receive Grants for Nuclear Equipment
The Tennessee Higher Education Committee (THEC) announced that it is donating almost $900,000 to four higher education institutions.
Board of Regents notes 19 percent increase in TCAT enrollment
New data from the state indicates that total enrollment in Tennessee Colleges of Applied Technology (TCATs) increased to 44,723 during the 2023-24 academic year.
THEC approves plans for Austin Peay master campus plan, nuclear program at Roane State
Commissioners said Roane’s new Associate of Applied Science in Nuclear Technology program will help build students' technical knowledge and engineering skills for careers in nuclear technology.