Family & Consumer Science

Educational programs focus on strengthening individuals, families and communities by addressing critical issues and needs, such as teaching parenting skills, improving nutrition and health, managing family finances, addressing child care needs, and others.

​Educational programs focus on strengthening individuals, families and communities by addressing critical issues and needs. The FCS Agent teaches Take Charge of Your Diabetes classes, Tai Chi for Arthritis classes, Home Buyer Education classes required for THDA and USDA Rural Development home loan programs. She also teaches classes through the Skill UP Tennessee program. Walk Across TN Obion County is another successful program that engages residents in a walking competition. We are dedicated to improving nutrition and health, managing family finances, and works with many community based programs and partners.

UT Extension has always had strong Family and Community Education Clubs. Currently​ our FCE County Council Officers are: Teresa Vincent, President; Susie Rodgers, Vice President for Programs; Alice Fennel, Vice President for Public Policy; Linda Holder, Secretary; Diane Johnson, Treasurer