UT TSU Extension Tipton County

09/04/2026

09/01/2026

Calling all 4th–12th graders! 🐣 Learn how to show your chickens like a pro and take home the blue ribbon at the Tipton County 4-H Poultry Show Demo! See you on September 9th at 4 PM!

Location: Tipton County UT-TSU Extension Office
Date: September 9th at 4PM
Who: 4th-12th grade youth

08/27/2026

It's that time again: the annual Heritage Festival happening in September.

The Tipton County Extension Office will host the 4th Annual Chili Cook-Off and the 4th Annual Canning Contest.

If you have any questions, call our office at 901-476-0231

🌶Chili Cook-Off information🌶
It will be held on Friday, September 25, at our office, 150 Menefee St.
To enter, sign up, and pay the entry fee at our office by Tuesday, September 22nd.
Entry fee per pot of chili is $10.
Drop off your best pot of chili by 5pm on the 25th. Judging starts at 5pm and will end at 5:30pm. Prizes will be awarded to 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and People's Choice.
Will have the Chili tasting from 5:45pm to 7:30pm. All are welcome to try. If you want to vote for People's Choice, it is $1 per vote, and it is CASH ONLY

🥒Canning Contest Information🍓
Entries will be taken September 22nd and 23rd from 8:30am to 4:30pm at our office. 150 Menefee St.
Prizes will be awarded September 25th during the Chili tasting, 5:45-7:30 pm.
Contest is open to all ages and must be the work of a Tipton County resident.
Canning must be in a standard glass canning jar with the name of the product and your name.
Classes
🍓Jellies
🥒Pickles
🍑Jams & Marmalades
🫑Relishes & Salsas
🍅Tomatoes

Thank you so much for supporting the UT TSU Tipton County Extension Office. We can't wait to see you there!

08/26/2026

Upcoming and Ongoing Wellness Programs with Family Consumer Science Agent Katie Dees.

New program starting in October!!
Walk and Weight class will be starting on October 6th, 2026, and will be held every Tuesday at 10 AM.
It will be at the Tipton County Extension Office located at 150 Menefee St, Covington, TN 38019
If you are interested, please call 901-476-0231 to register.

Katie also does Tai Chi for Arthritis two times a week.
Wednesdays at 10 AM at the Tipton County Public Library.
Located at 3149 Highway 51 S, Covington, TN 38019
Fridays at 10 AM at the Quito Community Center.
Located at 4593 Quito-Drummonds Rd, Millington, TN 38053

If you have any questions about either program, please call 901-476-023.

We look forward to seeing you at both classes.

08/25/2026

Tipton County Livestock Judging practice start September 16th! Learn how to evaluate livestock, build confidence, and test your skills.

Dates: September 16, 23, and 30 | October 7, 14, and 21
Time: 5:00-7:00 PM
Location: 150 Menefee St., Covington, TN

All 4th-12th grade youth welcome! Reach out to Hallie Paine at (901) 476-0231 for more details.

08/24/2026

Whether you are already heavily involved in 4-H or looking for ways to jump in and make a bigger impact, 4-H Honor Club is for you! We are all about building community, making a difference, and learning new skills.

Important Details:
🤝Who: Open to all 6th–12th graders
📆When: September 22, October 20, November 17, December 15, January 19, February 23, & March 23
⏰Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📍Where: 150 Menefee St., Covington, TN

08/24/2026

Get your photos entered!

We’re looking for high-resolution photos that celebrate our local, landscapes, agriculture, community, and everyday life. Winning photos will be featured in the 2027 Tipton County UT-TSU Extension Calendar.

🗓️ Deadline: October 1, 2026
📍 Requirement: Photos must be taken in West Tennessee. Youth and Adult submissions are welcome.
🔗 Submit here: https://forms.gle/4bmo6WKQhEnc3PE98

For any questions, please contact our office at (901) 476-0231 See less

08/21/2026

There's still plenty of time to join our grill masters team and sharpen your skills before the contest! Our next practice is Thursday, August 27th, from 5:00 to 7:30 PM. Open to all 6th–12th graders.