Tennessee Kids Serve Summer Challenge

First Lady Maria Lee invites Tennessee students to participate in the eighth annual Tennessee Kids Serve Summer Challenge!

The statewide challenge is open to elementary students from rising kindergarten to rising sixth grade. The challenge begins on Monday, June 1, 2026 and concludes on Saturday August 1, 2026.

The goal of the challenge is to instill in kids a heart for service by asking them to join the First Lady in devoting a small portion of their summer break to serving others.

All students who complete the challenge will receive a certificate of recognition signed by First Lady Maria Lee. The top participants of the challenge will receive an invitation to a carnival celebration at the Tennessee Residence hosted by Governor Bill Lee and First Lady Maria Lee to honor their hard work! 

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