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UT Extension Offers Tips for National Nutrition Month

Feb 27, 2026 News Release

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Discover the power of nutrition in March with help from Extension agents and specialists

Farm & Food / Extension / Family and Consumer Sciences, Department of / Family and Consumer Sciences / Food Products / Nutrition and Food Safety

Tennessee Selected for National Walkability Action Institute to Advance Safer, More Walkable Communities

Feb 10, 2026 News Release

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National training and technical assistance initiative promotes action-oriented approaches

Human & Animal Health / Youth & Family / Extension / Family and Consumer Sciences, Department of / Family and Consumer Sciences / Health and Wellness

UT Extension Internship Applications Open for Summer 2026

Jan 16, 2026 News Release

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Deadline to apply is February 1

General / 4-H Youth Development / Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Community and Economic Development / Biosystems Engineering and Soil Science, Department of / Extension / Family and Consumer Sciences, Department of / Plant Sciences, Department of / 4-H Youth Development / Agricultural Education / Careers / Community Development / Continuing Education / Family and Consumer Sciences / Internships / Leadership Development / Natural Resources

Stretch Your Budget at the Grocery with These Tips

Jan 08, 2026 News Release

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Planning, couponing and comparing helps save money

Farm & Food / Extension / Family and Consumer Sciences, Department of / Consumer Economics / Economics and Markets / Family and Consumer Sciences / Food Products / Food Safety / Food Security / Nutrition and Food Safety

UT Extension Offers Tips for Turning Holiday Nostalgia Into Savings, Income and Memories

Dec 03, 2025 News Release

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Selling Antique or Vintage Holiday Décor Provides a Gift for Your Wallet

Economy / General / Extension / Family and Consumer Sciences, Department of / Consumer Economics / Family and Consumer Sciences

UT Extension Announces Holiday Event Lineup for West Tennessee

Nov 19, 2025 News Release

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Enjoy Fun, Festive and Educational Programs

General / Youth & Family / Extension / Family and Consumer Sciences, Department of / Community Development / Consumer Economics / Family and Consumer Sciences / Fruit and Vegetable, Home

Cost of Thanksgiving Dinner in Tennessee Increases in 2025

Nov 18, 2025 News Release

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Avian Influenza Impacts Turkey Industry, Leading to Higher Prices

Economy / Farm & Food / Extension / Family and Consumer Sciences, Department of / Agricultural Communication / Agricultural Education / Avian / Avian Influenza / Consumer Economics / Economics and Markets / Family and Consumer Sciences / Food Products / Nutrition and Food Safety / Poultry

UT Extension Consumer Economics Specialist Receives National Award

Oct 07, 2025 News Release

Chris Sneed

Chris Sneed Recognized for Increasing Consumer Economic Literacy and Stability

General / Extension / Family and Consumer Sciences, Department of / UTIA / Awards / Community Development / Consumer Economics / consumer finances / Economics and Markets / Family and Consumer Sciences

UT Extension’s Skill Up Tennessee Program Expands to Help Adults in Recovery

Oct 02, 2025 News Release

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Appalachian Regional Commission Awards Nearly $500,000 to Skill Up Tennessee Recovery Initiative

General / Extension / Family and Consumer Sciences, Department of / Awards / Careers / Continuing Education / Family and Consumer Sciences / Health and Wellness / Human Development

Step Into Healthy Habits During the West Tennessee River Walk Challenge

Sep 17, 2025 News Release

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Annual Competition Set to Begin October 6

General / Human & Animal Health / Youth & Family / Extension / Family and Consumer Sciences, Department of / Health and Wellness