Tennessee Kids Serve Summer Challenge

Each summer, First Lady Maria Lee invites Tennessee students to participate in her annual Tennessee Kids Serve Summer Challenge.

The statewide challenge is open to elementary students from rising kindergarten to rising sixth grade. The goal of the challenge is to instill in kids a heart for service and ask them to join the First Lady in devoting a small portion of their summer break to serving others.

Check back in Spring 2026 for updates on the 8th annual Tennessee Kids Serve Summer Challenge.

Check out the video above for a sneak peek of what your child can expect at this year’s carnival celebration!