Welcome to Henderson County 4-H! We are glad to have you.
4-H encourages diverse groups of youth to develop their unique skills and talents to the fullest potential. Young people participate in 4-H through clubs, special interest groups, after-school programs, camps and many other activities. “Learning by doing” through hands on activities and community involvement empowers 4-H’ers to develop and strengthen life skills.
4-H is a unique educational program for students 4th-12th grade. It encourages youth to develop skills and their talents to the fullest! As 4-H members, they actively participate in activities, events, and projects that develop strong life skills. Youth participate in 4-H through school 4-H clubs, community clubs, special interest groups, after-school programs, camps and many other activities. Although there are many common activities, each county in Tennessee has its own unique programs and areas of emphasis.
Contact us at 731-968-5266 to find out about the 4-H clubs in our community.
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Important Links
4-H Fair Activities
We had many entries to our fair this year! We also had several entries into the Tennessee State Fair for the All about Pork Photo Contest. Maci Gourley won the Western Region First Place Award and Isabella Woodall won 1st Place Best of Tennessee Photography lot! Congratulations to all of our youth who continue to raise the bar high!
Supreme Champion 2025
Macy Locklear
Macy Locklear won the Supreme Poultry this year with her Black Star hens. She did a great job taking care of them and her winnings included a check from the Henderson County Fair and the Supreme belt buckle!
Contact Information
Brenda Mills & Shelby Petty
Phone: 731-968-5266
Email: bregmill@utk.edu & shegpett@utk.edu
Who loves summer camp? We do!
Tennessee 4-H has a variety of camping options. Please contact your County Extension Office to get a list of the options available to you.
Tennessee 4-H operates three 4-H Centers located throughout the state. The 4-H Centers offer a wide variety of camps — an extensive summer camping program for young people in fourth through 12th grades, and camping programs during the school year to accommodate school groups. There are also special camps that take place throughout the year.
4-H Shooting Sports is also a part of the 4-H Recreation program. For more information, click here to visit the Tennessee 4-H Shooting Sports webpage.
So, if your thing is kayaking, swimming, electricity, wildlife, archery, fishing, hiking, rafting, ecology, photography, crafts, canoeing, talent shows, drama, soccer, softball, basketball, volleyball, low ropes, cookouts, making new friends, hanging out with old friends, or whatever—whew! There’s something just for you at 4-H camp!!
4-H Pledge
I pledge my Head to clearer thinking,
my Heart to greater loyalty,
my Hands to larger service,
and my Health to better living, for my club, my community, my country and my world.
