UT Extension Sullivan County

10/24/2026

💊 TODAY IS NATIONAL DRUG TAKE BACK DAY! 💊

❤️ Protect a Life — Dispose of Unused Medications Safely!

Today, October 24th, is National Drug Take Back Day! Take a few minutes to clean out your medicine cabinet and safely dispose of unused or expired medications. Proper disposal helps prevent medication misuse and keeps our families and communities safe!

📍 Sullivan County drop-off locations:

🚔 Bristol Municipal Parking Lot
801 Anderson St., Bristol, TN

🚔 Sullivan County Sheriff’s Office
140 Blountville Bypass, Blountville, TN

🏫 Dobyns-Bennett Parking Lot
1 Tribe Way, Kingsport, TN

🛒 Food City Locations in Kingsport:
* 1205 North Eastman Road
* 300 Clinchfield Street
* 1911 Moreland Drive

⏰ Today from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

📣 Be sure to stop by the Food City at 1911 Moreland Drive in Kingsport to visit Sullivan County’s Family & Consumer Sciences Agent, who will be there to support this important community effort!

Let’s work together to protect our families, prevent prescription drug misuse, and make Sullivan County a safer place to live. 💙

10/23/2026

🍎🍂 Canning Doesn't Have to End in the Summer! 🍂🍎

Did you catch WCYB’s noon segment yesterday highlighting how food preservation can continue long after the summer garden season ends? There’s still plenty of fun to be had in the kitchen this fall! 🫙❤️

At UT Extension Sullivan County, our Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) program is passionate about helping our community learn practical skills to preserve food, make the most of seasonal produce, and bring homemade goodness to the table.

From summer jams and pickles to fall favorites like apple butter, food preservation is a wonderful way to celebrate the season and carry those flavors into the months ahead! 🍏

🎉 Ready to try your hand at food preservation? Join us for our next class!

🍎 Homemade Apple Butter and Biscuits
📅 Tuesday, November 10

Come learn with UT Extension Sullivan County’s FCS program and discover the joy of making something delicious from scratch!

Whether you're an experienced home preserver or just getting started, we love helping our community build confidence in the kitchen and learn new skills.

Canning doesn't have to end in the summer

10/22/2026

🚶‍♀️🍂 Walk Across Tennessee: Week Three Update! 🍂🚶‍♂️

Sullivan County is WALKING STRONG! 💪 We’re excited to share our Week Three results for Walk Across Tennessee!

🎉 A huge congratulations to our Top 3 Teams!
🥇 The Provisional Pacers
🥈 Juice Box Heroes
🥉 East TN Walkers

🏅 Congratulations to our Top 3 Individuals!
👏 Avery F.
👏 Georgia M.
👏 Hannah T.

🔥 And the BIG news… our participants logged an incredible 1,433.9 TOTAL MILES this week alone! That’s an amazing accomplishment, and we’re just getting started!

Keep moving, keep logging those miles, and keep encouraging your teammates! Every step counts, and we can’t wait to see what we accomplish together in the weeks ahead. ❤️

Let’s keep Sullivan County moving! Who’s ready to make Week Four our best week yet? 👟🍁

10/22/2026

💙 Take a Step Toward a Healthier You with UT Extension! 💙

Are you ready to make healthier choices, become more physically active, and reduce your risk of developing type 2 diabetes? The UT Extension Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) may be just what you’re looking for! 🎯

This evidence-based lifestyle change program helps participants work toward weight loss, make healthier food choices, and build physical activity into their daily routines. Best of all, the program is offered virtually for Tennessee residents and lasts 12 months, providing ongoing support as you work toward your health goals! 💪🥗

✅ Who can participate?
- Adults ages 18 and older
- Individuals who are overweight
- Those who are at high risk for type 2 diabetes
- Individuals who have not previously been diagnosed with diabetes
- Individuals who are not pregnant

📅 Want to learn more? Join a virtual information session to learn about the program and decide if it’s right for you!

🗓️ Upcoming Information Sessions:
- November 12 at 12 PM EST / 11 AM CST
- November 17 at 12 PM EST / 11 AM CST
- November 17 at 3 PM EST / 2 PM CST

🔗 Register for an information session here: https://tiny.utk.edu/PreventDiabetes

📞 Questions? Contact [email protected] or call 865-974-7328.

Small changes can lead to big results! Take the first step toward a healthier future with UT Extension. 💙

10/21/2026

4-H Honor Club meets on October 26th! We will have a guest speaker from Goodwill Industries, experience a career exploration using virtual reality, and complete a 4-H service project! 4-H members 6th-12th are eligible to attend!

10/19/2026

🍁 Are you curious about tapping maple trees and making your own maple syrup? 🍁

Join us for MAPLE SCHOOL, November 13–14, 2026, and discover the sweet possibilities of maple syrup production!

Learn everything from tapping maple trees and selecting equipment to sap storage, syrup-making techniques, forest management, and more!

📅 November 13–14, 2026

📍 Friday: Maple Grove Farm, Afton, TN

📍 Saturday: UT Extension Sullivan County Office, Blountville, TN

💰 Cost: $50 per person

Whether you're a backyard enthusiast, woodland owner, or simply interested in producing your own maple syrup, this hands-on learning opportunity is for you!

🍁 Register today: https://tiny.utk.edu/MapleSchool

Don't miss this sweet opportunity to turn your maple trees into something delicious!

10/19/2026

Are you ready for a hopping good time? We are excited to offer 4-H Rabbit Club for our second meeting on October 26th at 5:30pm! There will be live rabbits in attendance, and you are welcome to bring your animal too!

10/16/2026

Extra! Extra! Read all about Sullivan County 4-H!

10/16/2026

4-H was excited to meet with students and staff at Northeast State Community College this week during the volunteer fair.

Agents Arizona and Ethan were excited to share all the happenings of Sullivan County 4-H and how the community can be involved 🍀
Northeast State Community College

10/15/2026

Watch our State Healthy Living Ambassadors make a healthy treat featuring Sullivan County's LB!