UT TSU Extension, Wilson County

08/24/2026

Hi everyone! Sami here, FCS Agent for Wilson County Extension. I'm a mom of two young kids and the last thing I want is for someone to tell me how to parent them. What I do want is to understand. Why does my toddler scream at me when I give her exactly what she asked for? How could I get my pre-teen to communicate with me about hard things? How can I teach consequences without creating resentment?
These questions and more can be answered in our parenting workshop, Active Parenting. We will learn the basics of brain development, discipline, fostering self-esteem, and relationship building through each age range with the help of videos, activities, and real-life practice. Each household will receive a take-home Parent's Guidebook full of activities that you can do with your family to strengthen the skills learned in this workshop. Also, lunch will be provided! Take a look at the details:

The First Five (birth-5 years old) - $35 (one person) or $50 (two people in the same household)
September 25th, 9am-4pm

The Middle Years (6-12 years old) - $50 (one person) or $80 (two people in the same household)
September 28 AND 29, 9am-4pm both days

The Teen Years (13-19 years old) - $50 (one person) or $80 (two people in the same household)
October 1 AND 2, 9am-4pm both days

All workshops will be at our Wilson County Extension Office. Registration ENDS September 4th. Use this link to register: https://secure.touchnet.com/C21610_ustores/web/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCTID=3832&FROMQRCODE=true&SINGLESTORE=true

Questions? Contact Sami Wyatt - 615-444-9584 or [email protected]

08/18/2026

There are still spots available in the next canning class. Only one week left to register!
Follow this link: https://secure.touchnet.com/C21610_ustores/web/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCTID=3832&FROMQRCODE=true&SINGLESTORE=true

08/10/2026

Registration is now OPEN for our next Canning Workshops! Beginners are welcome.
To register, use this link: https://secure.touchnet.com/C21610_ustores/web/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCTID=3832&FROMQRCODE=true&SINGLESTORE=true

08/07/2026

08/07/2026

It's ! Family and Consumer Sciences is all about strengthening family bonds and building community. FCS Wilson County is currently registering for our Active Parenting series! If you care for a minor, this course is for you. Check out the flyer that corresponds to the age group you care for and register today!
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08/07/2026

QUILT GIVE AWAY!
UT TSU Extension, Wilson County, in partnership with the Wilson County Fair - TN State Fair, offers FCS Scholarships to those obtaining FCS or Agriculture related degrees. The Sampler Quilt Block Contest funds this scholarship! Tune in TODAY at 1pm to watch us pick TWO quilt winners, and you may get a glimpse of the 2025 Commodity Quilt that is up for grabs this year.

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08/06/2026

Welcome to ! Did you know that FCS offers programs for financial literacy and debt management, job skill and work readiness trainings, and even youth programs for money management? Contact our office to learn more! In the meantime, share your best money-saving tip in the comments!

08/05/2026

Stay Strong, Stay Healthy is an eight week progressive exercise program for older adults. Participants report better balance, increased strength, and higher self-confidence! To implement this program at your facility, contact Sami. 615-444-9584 or [email protected]

08/04/2026

It's and Wilson County FCS offers a wide variety of nutrition and food related classes! If you're interested in taking any of these classes, please call our office to be placed on an interest list - you'll be notified immediately when a class becomes available. 615-444-9584, or you may email Sami directly at [email protected]

08/03/2026

Mind full... or mindful? Did you know that to be mindful simply means to be present in the moment? This practice is thousands of years old, but in the 1970s, mindfulness became a medicinal tool. Professor Jon Kabat-Zinn first used mindfulness at his Stress Reduction Clinic at the University of Massachusetts, and since then we've complied decades of research to demonstrate the impact of being mindful. The practice has been shown to decrease symptoms of PTSD, reduce inflammatory response, improve relationship, and so much more! For tips on how to be more mindful, contact the Extension Office.

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