Youth & Family

Great Hands-on Learning Options Ahead for Tennessee K-12 Youth

Apr 17, 2025 News Release

Two students examine a modern turkey’s foot and the bone structure of a Tyrannosaurus rex in the fossils classroom at the Clyde Austin 4-H Center

The State’s Special Allocation of $45 Million to Greatly Expand STEM Learning at Four 4-H Centers

General / Youth & Family / 4-H Youth Development / Clyde Austin 4-H Center, Greeneville / Clyde M. York 4-H Center, Crossville / Extension / Lone Oaks Farm, Middleton / UTIA / W.P. Ridley 4-H Center, Columbia / 4-H Animal Science / 4-H Youth Development / Agricultural Education / Continuing Education

UTIA Compiles List of Tornado and Flood Recovery Resources

Apr 04, 2025 News Release

A flooded field next to a road

Assistance Is Available for Individuals, Families, Producers and More

Environment / Farm & Food / General / Human & Animal Health / Youth & Family / 4-H Youth Development / Extension / Family and Consumer Sciences, Department of / UTIA / 4-H Youth Development / Climate / Emergency / Family and Consumer Sciences / Health and Safety

Life Work, Not Homework

Apr 02, 2025 News Release

Friendly Professor explaining exercise to students in high school classroom.

Study Details Recommendations for Financial Education in Tennessee High Schools

General / Youth & Family / Extension / Family and Consumer Sciences, Department of / Herbert College of Agriculture / UTIA / Community Development / Consumer Economics / consumer finances / Continuing Education / Economics and Markets / Family and Consumer Sciences

Spring Horticultural Events Schedule Announced for West Tennessee

Mar 04, 2025 News Release

A crowd shops plants outside a red barn with a sign reading "farmer's market."

UT Extension to Host Educational Sessions, Shopping Opportunities

General / Landscape & Gardening / Youth & Family / Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Community and Economic Development / Extension / State Botanical Garden of Tennessee / UT Gardens, Jackson / Commercial Horticulture / Fruit and Vegetable, Commercial / Fruit and Vegetable, Home / Master Gardener / Nursery Production / Residential and Consumer Horticulture

UT Gardens Offers Therapeutic Horticulture Summer Program for Teens

Feb 25, 2025 News Release

Sow 2 Grow students show off the fruits of their labors after harvesting an array of vegetables at the UT Gardens, Knoxville.

Sow 2 Grow Experience Is Designed for Teens with Disabilities

Landscape & Gardening / Youth & Family / UT Gardens, Knoxville / Agricultural Education / Fruit and Vegetable, Home / Human Development / Irrigation / Landscape / Plant Production / Residential and Consumer Horticulture / Soil

Paddle Georgia to Celebrate 20th Anniversary With First-Ever Tennessee River Journey

Feb 06, 2025 News Release

a kayaker on a river by a rock wall

Weeklong Paddling Event Highlights Tennessee RiverLine; Registration Opens Friday

Environment / Youth & Family / Extension / Tennessee RiverLine / Community Development / County-level Agricultural Economic Impact / Economics and Markets / Environmental Stewardship / Health and Wellness / Landscape / Water / Wildlife

Veterinary College Offers Support for Grieving Pet Owners

Feb 05, 2025 News Release

Human hands and dog paw, top view

Meetings Are Free of Charge

Human & Animal Health / Youth & Family / College of Veterinary Medicine / Veterinary Medical Center / Health and Wellness / Human-Animal Bond / Veterinary Social Work

UT Extension Western Region Announces New 4-H Youth Development Program Leader

Jan 23, 2025 News Release

Bain Brings More Than 28 Years of Extension Experience

General / Youth & Family / 4-H Youth Development / Extension / 4-H Youth Development

UTIA Team Wins Grant to Advance AI Education and Career Preparation

Dec 04, 2024 News Release

a man flying a drone over a field

Selected Students Will Test Curriculum in Drones, Robotics and Other Smart Agriculture Technologies

General / Youth & Family / 4-H Youth Development / AgResearch / Biosystems Engineering and Soil Science, Department of / Extension / 4-H Youth Development / Agricultural Education / Agricultural Engineering / Awards / Careers / Continuing Education / Plant Production / Student Organizations / Youth STEM

2024 Holiday Event Schedule Announced by UT Extension Western Region

Nov 18, 2024 News Release

A felt snowman on a craft table

Enjoy Festive and Educational Programs Across West Tennessee

General / Youth & Family / Extension / Family and Consumer Sciences, Department of / 4-H Youth Development / Consumer Economics / Family and Consumer Sciences / Health and Wellness