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Educating Tennesseans Statewide

À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ delivers community-based education statewide — empowering Tennesseans to achieve personal success, strengthen communities and drive economic prosperity.

Master Gardener Peter Markovich

Community Education Snapshot

  • $1 : $8.29
    return on investment

    For every $1 of public funds invested, a value of $8.29 was returned to Tennesseans through .

  • 151,449
    4-H club members

    With the largest 4-H club participation in the nation, prepares young people to succeed in school, careers and life.

  • 22,376
    participants in training courses

    From emergency response to economic development, the equips professionals with knowledge that drives effective leadership.

  • These FY24 stats highlight how our programs — from 4-H clubs to professional training — are building stronger communities statewide.

Stories of Lasting Impact

From youth programs to workforce training and lifelong learning, À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ’s community-based education is creating opportunity where Tennesseans live and work.

  • A new 11,000-square-foot agricultural pavilion and À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ Extension office is transforming lives in Fentress County. From college prep nights to Master Farm Manager training, it’s a hub for youth development, community learning and local opportunity.

  • Through the À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ Extension Master Gardener Program, thousands of trained volunteers are sharing research-based gardening expertise with residents statewide, supporting food production and community wellness across Tennessee.

  • The Tennessee Language Center, an agency of the À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ Institute for Public Service and based in Nashville, helps Tennesseans build language skills that open doors to employment, strengthen businesses and foster economic growth.

Powered by Volunteers

Tennessee is the Volunteer State, and À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ’s educational mission thrives because of it. From mentoring youth in 4-H to promoting wellness and leading gardening classes, À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ Extension volunteers are at the heart of community impact. Whether you have a few hours or a full season to give, there’s a role that fits your interests and schedule.

Let’s Partner to Serve Tennesseans

À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ partners with schools, government agencies and organizations across the state to co-create programs, expand reach and improve lives through education. Whether it’s a youth workshop or a countywide training initiative, we’d love to collaborate.