UT / TSU Extension-Davidson County

09/01/2026

🐔🎉 Calling all backyard chicken lovers! The 4-H Chick Chain Pullet Sale is almost here!

Come support our hardworking 4-H’ers while adding beautiful, high-quality laying hens to your flock. These approximately 20-week-old pullets are ready to become productive hens—and you can choose from Rhode Island Reds, Ameraucanas, and Buff Orpingtons!

✨ Pullets will be sold in groups of 2 or 3
📍 Nashville Fairgrounds – Livestock Show Area
📅 Saturday, September 12, 2026
🕙 Registration starts at 10 a.m.
🔨 Auction begins around noon, following the poultry show

A portion of every sale supports the 4-H youth who raised these birds—so bring home some great hens while supporting the next generation of agriculture!

✅ Pre-register today: tiny.utk.edu/CCSale

Questions? Contact Shana DeLozier-Los at [email protected] or 615-862-5833.

UT Extension serves the citizens of Davidson County with educational programs in the areas of Agriculture, Family and Consumer Sciences, Community Resource ...

08/20/2026

🌾 Hay Made Simple! 🌾

Not all hay is created equal! Join us for our next Small Acres Farming Zoom Series class and learn how to choose the best hay for your animals.

This free online class will cover:
✅ What to look for when selecting quality hay
✅ Why hay testing is important
✅ How to read and understand a hay test report
✅ How to make better feeding decisions for your livestock

Whether you raise goats, sheep, cattle, horses, or other animals on a small acreage farm, this class will help you feel more confident when purchasing and feeding hay.

📅 Date: August 25
⏰ Time: 6:30 PM
💲 Cost: Free
🔗 Register: tiny.utk.edu/SAF

We hope you’ll join us!

Serves the citizens of Davidson County in Agriculture, Family and Consumer Sciences, Community Resou

08/10/2026

🌸 From Seed to Centerpiece: Intro to Flower Farming & Flower Arranging 🌸

Have you ever wanted to grow your own cut flowers or learn how to create a beautiful fresh flower arrangement? Join us for a hands-on workshop at The Flower Patch where you’ll learn the basics of flower farming, cut flower budgeting, harvesting and handling flowers, and beginner-friendly arranging techniques.

Participants will get to cut, arrange, and take home their very own bouquet! 💐

📅 Date: August 21, 2026
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 Location: The Flower Patch, 3880 Couchville Pike, Hermitage, TN 37076
💲 Cost: $60
🌼 Limited to only 16 seats!

Register today at: tiny.utk.edu/agstore26

For questions, contact Shana Los at [email protected] or 615-862-5833.

08/04/2026

🏈 Get ready to tackle your game-day spread at Boards & Bites: Tailgate Edition!

Join UT Extension for a fun, hands-on charcuterie class and learn how to create a family-friendly tailgate snack board. You’ll gain practical tips for menu planning, food preparation, presentation, and safe serving—perfect for cheering from the stadium, backyard, or living room!

📅 August 21
⏰ 5:30 p.m.
📍 1281 Murfreesboro Pike, Nashville, TN 37217
💲 Cost: $65

Register today at tiny.utk.edu/BBT!

08/03/2026

🎉 It’s Family & Consumer Sciences Week!

We’re celebrating all week long with a different theme each day, highlighting simple, practical ways to help you and your family live healthier, happier, and more confident lives.

From wellness and nutrition to saving money, strengthening families, and more, Family & Consumer Sciences is all about making everyday life just a little bit better.

Follow along this week for tips, ideas, and resources you can put to use right away. We can’t wait to celebrate with you! 💙🧡

🌿 Today is Mindful Monday! We’re kicking off the week by focusing on being present, intentional, and taking a moment to pause in our busy lives. Even a few minutes of mindfulness can help reduce stress and improve your overall well-being.

Taking a moment to breathe and reset is crucial for our mental health. Whether it's a 5-minute meditation, reading a book, enjoying a quiet cup of tea, or stepping outside for some fresh air, self-care matters. Let us know your favorite stress-busting activity in the comments!

07/15/2026

Today was an exciting day at the TPS campus as we celebrated the creation of a new raised-bed garden through an incredible community partnership. Thanks to Tools for Schools for building the raised beds and delivering them for us. Dan Harrell with UT Extension shared his expertise in selecting the appropriate soil, vegetables, and flowers. The garden has okra, tomatoes, peppers, jalapeños, basil, sunflowers, and marigolds. The beds are designed to be both edible and sensory-friendly and will provide opportunities for hands-on learning, healthy eating, and engagement. One of our girls was especially enthusiastic and eagerly helped plant and water each bed while learning about the growing process from Dan. This project is a wonderful example of what can be accomplished when organizations come together to invest in our children!

07/07/2026

Join UT-TSU Extension for the Backyard Poultry Master Producer Program and gain the knowledge and confidence to raise healthy, productive birds.

📚 Topics Include:
✅ Biosecurity & Disease Prevention
✅ Poultry Husbandry
✅ Housing & Flock Management
✅ Marketing
✅ Regulations
✅ NPIP Certification
✅ Environmental Management

📅 Date: Sunday, July 19, 2026
🕘 Time: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Location: Davidson County Extension Office
💲 Cost: $40 (Includes breakfast and a certificate of completion)

Whether you raise chickens for fresh eggs, meat production, or simply enjoy keeping a backyard flock, this hands-on educational program will provide research-based information to help you improve your flock's health, productivity, and management.

🎟️ Register today:
🔗 tiny.utk.edu/agstore26

📞 Questions?
Shana DeLozier-Los
UT-TSU Extension – Davidson County
📧 [email protected]
📱 615-862-5833

🐓 Space is limited, so reserve your spot today!

Serves the citizens of Davidson County in Agriculture, Family and Consumer Sciences, Community Resou

06/30/2026

Thanks to Tools For Schools who not only built these wonderful garden beds and delivered them, but also donated them to the Department of Children Services at their location on Foster Avenue!

06/11/2026

Today was Harvest Day at Aventura Communtiy School. Our Community Gardens agent Dan Harrell was able to help out with their harvesting!

05/11/2026

🚨 Reminder! We are just ONE WEEK AWAY from our upcoming Zoom class on Small Ruminants on Small Acres with Small Ruminants Specialist Dr. Jessy Shanks — and it is now FREE to attend! 🐐🌿

If you’ve been thinking about raising sheep or goats on small acreage, this is a great opportunity to learn the basics of breed selection, fencing, nutrition, pasture management, and herd health from a UT Extension specialist.

📅 Tuesday, May 19th at 6:00 PM
💻 Held virtually on Zoom
🔗 Register here: Tiny.utk.edu/SROSA

Perfect for beginning farmers and small-acreage landowners. Don’t miss out!