Family and Consumer Sciences works to address important issues facing Tennesseans as they cope with social, economic and technological changes. Many of these changes threaten the health, safety and well-being of individuals, families and communities.
Educational programs focus on strengthening individuals, families and communities by addressing critical issues and needs through programs on health and well-being, food and nutrition, finances, and human development.
Walk Across Marshall
Expand content upWalk or run a mileage equivalent of the width, length, perimeter or more of Marshall County
May 1st – May 31st
Walk Across Tennessee
Expand content upSix-week team walking program to log miles walking, jogging, biking, dancing, or other types of physical activity.
Cooking and Nutrition
Expand content upTeaching individuals and families how to create healthy meals and snacks
Food Preservation Resources
Expand content upProper methods and techniques for canning, freezing and drying foods.
Take Charge of Your Diabetes
Expand content upAn interactive six week program designed to provide tools and strategies to self-manage Type 2 Diabetes.
Living Well With Chronic Conditions
Expand content upAn interactive six week program designed to provide tools and strategies to self-manage any long term health condition.
Healthy Homes
Expand content upHelping individuals and families prepare for emergencies, make their homes healthy, and lead safer lives.
Family and Community Education (fce)
Expand content upClubs meet monthly throughout Marshall County
Matter of Balance
Expand content upAn interactive 8 week program designed to help manage concerns about falls.
Terri Orr
Family and Consumer Sciences/4-H Youth Development
Phone: (931) 359-1929
Email: terorr@utk.edu​