Community Education & Youth Development: Tennessee 4-H kicks off National 4-H Week Oct. 4-10, with daily themes and a statewide push to support youth programs across Tennessee. Hands-On Learning: Greene County’s 5th Grade Conservation Camp at Hardin Park brought rainy-day flexibility and real-world stations on water, wildlife, recycling, wildfire safety, and more. Early Childhood Spotlight: Camp Creek teacher Samantha McAmis was named one of 10 statewide recipients of the Tennessee Early Educator Awards, earning a cash prize and Nashville trip. Volunteer Fire Recruitment: Greene County volunteer departments are sounding the alarm about thinning ranks as call volume rises and modern work schedules make volunteering harder. Public Health Alert: Nashville officials are testing for a possible harmful algal bloom at Centennial Park’s pond and are urging visitors to keep kids and pets away. Arts & Culture: Dolly Parton Day brought Titan homecoming spirit and Imagination Library themes to Hamilton Elementary. High-Profile Tennessee Justice: Christa Pike is set for execution Wednesday, with clemency denied by Gov. Bill Lee and renewed debate over her case. Local Sports & Entertainment: The Truth, Nashville’s new venue, is set to open Oct. 1, and Kenny Chesney marked his new album with a sold-out pop-up show at The Pinnacle.