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These Extension agents are showing why Tennessee is called the Volunteer State!

April 22, 2025 10:41 AM • 
RFD NEWS STAFF, Currey McCullough

Tennessee is known as the Volunteer State, and for good reason!

Some University of Tennessee Extension agents recently held a Day of Service in their area, working to help several local organizations.

Charles Denney has more on the importance of demonstrating what it means to be a volunteer.

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