Nashville Jolly Farmers members showcase skills

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Graham Pringle demonstrated different grips and pitches in baseball during the April 27 Nashville Jolly Farmers meeting at the Nashville United Methodist Church.

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Published May 6, 2026 - 11:26 a.m.

The Nashville Jolly Farmers met at 7 p.m. Monday, April 27 at the Nashville United Methodist Church. Breanna Seegrass led the Pledge of Allegiance, and JC Baker led the 4-H pledge. The club has received their 4-H project books.

The club discussed a workday at Nashville United Methodist Church. The final quality assurance will take place May 18. Jesse Ellis made a motion to end the meeting.

Delanie Pringle demonstrated how to approach a ground ball. Graham Pringle demonstrated the different grips and pitches in baseball. Lucas Bailey, Camerin Hinton and Austin Miller demonstrated a song they performed with their instruments. Alivia Miller demonstrated how to make bird feeders.

The next meeting for the Nashville Jolly Farmers will take place at 7 p.m. May 11 at the Nashville United Methodist Church.

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