Family and Consumer Sciences

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Crystal Blankenship
Ext Agent III, Cumberland County
Responsible Area(s)
4-H Youth Development, Family and Consumer Sciences

Strawberry Pie Class
May 14, 2026
6-8 pm

Join us for a hands-on Strawberry Pie Class where you’ll learn how to create a fresh, delicious pie from start to finish. Perfect for beginners and seasoned bakers alike—come ready to learn, create, and take home something sweet!
Cumberland County FCS Payments

Cowboy Candy Class

Join us for a hands-on Cowboy Candy class and learn how to turn fresh jalapeños into a sweet and spicy treat using safe canning methods. Perfect for adding a little kick to your kitchen!
Cumberland County FCS Payments

UT Extension Family & Consumer Sciences represents the University of Tennessee’s efforts in Cumberland County. We offer research-based education designed to help families and individuals acquire and develop valuable skills for both today and the future. Our programs primarily focus on areas such as food, family, health, and finance.

Check out our program list below to see if there is anything that we can help you with.


Tennessee Nutrition & Consumer Education
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This SNAP Nutrition & Consumer Education program provides nutrition education to families and individuals receiving food assistance Click to learn more!
Fall Prevention
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These programs are designed to help people manage concerns about falls, improve their balance, and increase physical activity. Click to learn more!
Workforce Development
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The purpose of the program is to assist eligible SNAP participants in gaining skills, training, work or experience that will increase their ability to obtain regular employment. Click to learn more!
Food Preservation
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We offer a series of programs, testing, and hands-on class experience with water-bath canning, pressure canning, freezing and drying! Click to learn more!
FCE
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FCE members are involved in programs/projects that support education and community services. Fun and learning are bound to happen at every meeting. New Members always welcome!
Fitness and Health
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Are you looking for more research-based fitness programs? We offer cardio drumming, Strength training, chair yoga and walking groups within Cumberland County. Click here to check it out!