Family and Consumer Sciences | Cumberland County

Crystal Blankenship

Ext Agent III, Cumberland County

Responsible Area(s)
4-H Youth Development, Family and Consumer Sciences

Water Bath Canning Class

Join us on April 28 at 5:30 PM. Whether you’re brand new to canning or looking for a refresher, this class is a great place to start.
Reserve your spot soon — we’d love to see you there! Cumberland County FCS Payments

Block of the Month Sewing Class

Each month, we’ll focus on foundational blocks and skills. You’ll learn piecing, precision cutting, pressing techniques, and how blocks come together into a finished quilt you’ll be proud of. To register call 931-484-6743

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

This SNAP Nutrition & Consumer Education program provides nutrition education to families and individuals receiving food assistance Click to learn more!

Fall Prevention

These programs are designed to help people manage concerns about falls, improve their balance, and increase physical activity. Click to learn more!

Workforce Development

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

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

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

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!