4-H Youth Development | Cumberland County

Cumberland County 4-H Chick Chain Show & Sale

Support the next generation of agricultural leaders at the Cumberland County 4-H Chick Chain Show & Sale! Come watch local 4-H members showcase the poultry they have raised throughout the summer, then stay for the live auction where you can bid to support their hard work and dedication. Champion awards are generously sponsored by Miller Heating & Air, and all auction proceeds directly benefit participating 4-H youth.
August 22 | Cumberland County Fair – Livestock Barn | Auction Begins at 10:00 a.m. | Free Admission Questions? Contact the Cumberland County Extension Office at 931-484-6743.

Cumberland County 4-H In-School Clubs

4-H is coming back to the classroom! Cumberland County 4-H provides in-school club meetings for students in grades 4, 5, and 6 throughout Cumberland County schools. Through hands-on activities, contests, and educational programs, students have opportunities to develop skills in public speaking, citizenship, leadership, and confidence building while learning, serving, and having fun! Your teacher will let you know when 4-H club meetings begin at your school. Visit our 4-H Clubs tab to learn more about In-School 4-H Clubs!

Southern Region Teen Leadership Conference (SRTLC)

The Southern Region Teen Leadership Conference is an exciting opportunity for 4-H teens to build leadership skills, meet 4-H members from across the South, and create unforgettable memories! Throughout the conference, participants will take part in fun shops, service activities, Taste of States, networking opportunities, a dance, and more.
September 17–20, 2026 | Registration Deadline: August 25 Interested in attending? Contact the Cumberland County Extension Office at 931-484-6743 for more information and registration details.

What is 4-H?

4-H is a unique educational program for students in elementary through high school. It encourages diverse groups of youth to develop their unique skills and talents to the fullest potential. As 4-H’ers, youth “Learn by Doing” and actively participate in hands-on activities, events and projects that develop and strengthen life skills. 4-H’ers can be involved in clubs, special interest groups, after-school programs, camps, and many more.

4-H is a family affair. This includes the parent-child relationship and the extended family of community and state. It is a unique blend of government, private business, and volunteers working together to broaden the horizons of Tennessee’s young people.

Although there are many common activities, each county in Tennessee has its own unique programs and areas of emphasis.

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

Who Are We?

Taunee K Whittenbarger

Ext Agt III & County Director, Cumberland County

931-484-6743

Responsible Area(s)
4-H Youth Development, Executive/Administrative

twhitten@tennessee.edu

Sophie Helton

TSU-Extension Agent I, Cumberland County

931-484-6743

Responsible Area(s)
4-H Youth Development, Agriculture and Natural Resources

sopghelt@tennessee.edu

Samantha Zahn

TSU – Extension Agent I, Cumberland County

Responsible Area(s)
4-H Youth Development

szahn@tennessee.edu

For more information contact us at 931-484-6743