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EDUCATION
Learning something new starts here!
ETGC offers a series of food preservation and cooking classes. We share up-to-date research, the newest techniques, and “tested & approved” USDA recipes. From our USDA Trained instructors. Each class is composed of formal instructions, actual demonstrations, samples, and recipes.
If you’d like more information or have a question prior to the start of a class, please contact us at Easttennesseegleanerscoop@gmail.com
Whether you are already experienced in food preservation or a novice wanting to learn, our hands-on workshops have something to offer everyone! Check out our available classes below and register today.
Upcoming Events
Mar 28, 2026, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM CDTFirst Church of the Nazarene, 2565 N Main St, Crossville, TN 38555, USAAre you tired of feeling worn down... inflamed... or constantly in pain? REGISTRATION WILL OPEN ON 3/18/26 @ 6 A.M. COME BACK HERE AT THAT TIME! Scroll down to "About This Event" for further information.
Apr 04, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM CDTReal McCoy Farm, 2552 Lowe Rd, Crossville, TN 38572, USAJoin Will Drake, along with his family—his wife and children, to discuss comprehensive pig raising. REGISTRATION WILL OPEN ON 3/25/26 @ 6 A.M. COME BACK HERE AT THAT TIME! Scroll down to "About This Event" for further information.
Apr 06, 2026, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM CDTPleasant Hill Community House, 48 Church Dr, Crossville, TN 38571, USAJam making from Last Year’s Harvest! Sweet Memories in Every Jar: From Frozen to Fabulous! REGISTRATION WILL OPEN ON 3/26/26 @ 6 A.M. COME BACK HERE AT THAT TIME! Scroll down to "About This Event" for further information.
Apr 10, 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM CDTCalvary Pathway Church, 36 Fountain Square, Crossville, TN 38555, USADesigning your homestead so one system helps another!! REGISTRATION WILL OPEN ON 4/1/26 @ 6 A.M. COME BACK HERE AT THAT TIME! Scroll down to "About This Event" for further information.
Apr 18, 2026, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM CDTFirst Church of the Nazarene, 2565 N Main St, Crossville, TN 38555, USAIn-depth tomato class with the Tomato Master himself, Mr. Fred Mullen. REGISTRATION WILL OPEN ON 4/8/26 @ 6 A.M. COME BACK HERE AT THAT TIME! Scroll down to "About This Event" for further information.
May 02, 2026, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM CDTCumberland Mountain State Park, 24 Office Dr, Crossville, TN 38555, USAThis meet and greet is open to members and non-members who are interested in learning more about our organization. We have the location and date - further details will be provided soon!
May 04, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM CDTRedemption Church, 75 Commercial Dr, Crossville, TN 38555, USAMaster the Whole Bird: Basic Butchering Made Simple! REGISTRATION WILL OPEN ON 4/24/26 @ 6 A.M. COME BACK HERE AT THAT TIME! Scroll down to "About This Event" for further information.
May 16, 2026, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM CDTReal McCoy Farm, 2552 Lowe Rd, Crossville, TN 38572, USATurn Rain into Resource! Join us for a hands-on, outdoor workshop where you’ll uncover the essentials of rainwater catchment and irrigation. REGISTRATION WILL OPEN ON 5/6/26 @ 6 A.M. COME BACK HERE AT THAT TIME! Scroll down to "About This Event" for further information.
Jun 11, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM CDTRedemption Church, 75 Commercial Dr, Crossville, TN 38555, USAButters and sauces - we'll show you how to create those "wow" moments in your own kitchen! REGISTRATION WILL OPEN ON 6/1/26 @ 6 A.M. COME BACK HERE AT THAT TIME! Scroll down to "About This Event" for further information.
Jul 16, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM CDTRedemption Church, 75 Commercial Dr, Crossville, TN 38555, USACreate your own pantry mixes! REGISTRATION WILL OPEN ON 7/6/26 @ 6 A.M. COME BACK HERE AT THAT TIME! Scroll down to "About This Event" for further information.
Please Read the ETGC Rules and Regulations before attending our classes
Below are some new or changes you may not have seen
Children at Gleans/Classes/Events. Membership includes your entire household, so your children are welcome to participate in events that do not have any specific age limitations. However, children(under 18 years old) must be supervised by an adult who is entirely responsible for their behavior. Children not participating in the event should be left home. If a child is disrupting an event, the adult responsible for the child may be asked to leave by the board member/instructor/field supervisor in charge of the event.
No show at registered Gleans/Classes/Events. Many ETGC events require advanced registration due to limited space and may have a waiting list of members.. Members who register to attend an event must notify ETGC by email(EastTennesseeGleanersCoop@gmail.com) 24 hours prior to the event if they can not attend. A member who does not notify us/attend an event they registered for twice within a member year will not be allowed to register for ETGC events for the remainder of the member year.
Animals at Gleans/Classes/Events. Pets/animals are not allowed at ETGC gleans/classes/events as most of these events entail food products. ETGC will follow ADA(Americans with Disabilities Act) rules as they pertain to service animals found at https://beta.ada.gov/topics/service-animals/ as per these rules, a service animal must be trained to perform a task directly related to a person’s disability. A board member/instructor/field supervisor in charge of the event may as ask if the service animal is required because of a disability and what work or task the animal has been trained to perform? Any member bringing any other pet/animal to any ETGC event may be asked to leave and may lead to the removal of membership privileges.
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