UT TSU Extension Gibson County

10/21/2026

🍀Gibson County 4-H T-shirt Fundraiser🍀

These shirts are available for purchase to show your support of our program. They are available to ANYONE!

We will present order forms to all the 4-Hers during clubs that begin in October, however if you want to order ahead you may do so!

4-H families, community members and partners, if you would like to order a t-shirt we can email you a form or you may pick one up at our office.

These proceeds will go towards programming supplies, camp scholarships, and will help with travel expenses to contest throughout the year.

Thank you in advance for your support of our program and the youth of Gibson County!

10/20/2026

About last night...What a fun night partnering with University of Tennessee at Martin's Chi Omega-Xi Zeta Chapter for an apple pie making class taught by our UT Extension Family and Consumer Sciences Agent, Deanna Poole!

Peeling & Slicing Honeycrisp Apples ✔
Making homemade pie crust ✔
Learning new kitchen skills for life ✔

A big thank you to FCS PA, Michale K***z & 4-H Agent, Leigha Whitaker for their help with the class!

Keep your eye on our page for upcoming pie making classes in our kitchen in Trenton!

10/16/2026

Our FCS Agent, Deanna Poole, had a full house this morning for chair yoga at the Milan Senior Citizens Center!

Thanks to Deanna with UT TSU Extension Gibson County for teaching our yoga this morning! We appreciate you!

10/12/2026

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Join us Thursday, October 22 at 12 ET/11 CT for the next TN AgVOLs webinar. Register to receive the Zoom link: Link to Register:
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/caYCC2rsEv

AgVols Opportunities on FarmLand
Farmer Veteran Coalition TN

10/08/2026

What a fun partnership with FCS and 4-H!

09/30/2026

Don’t forget to sign up to participate in the West TN River Walk 6-week walking challenge!

Challenge starts on Monday (Oct 5).

Sign up now! tiny.utk.edu/westtnriverwalk2026

Have Questions? Contact FCS Agent, Deanna Poole 731-855-7656 or [email protected]

The WEST TENNESSEE RIVER WALK is BACK!!!

The 2026 West Tennessee River Walk (6-week walking challenge) will be October 5 - Nov. 15th.

Take a few minutes and register for this challenge by October 2nd!

This challenge is FREE and you can PARTICIPATE FROM ANYWHERE!!
REGISTER HERE ---> Tiny.utk.edu/westtnriverwalk2026

The goal of this challenge is to walk, run or jog a total of 90 miles (or more) over the course of 6 weeks - the equivalent distance of walking from the Mississippi River to the Tennessee River!

What do you need to do?
1. Track and report your fitness miles! (You will receive a tracker you can write your daily miles on.)
2. Participate in weekly-check ins to report your success! (You will receive a weekly email to report your miles for the last week)
3. You can also participate in Facebook weekly challenges to win prizes!!

Have Questions? Contact FCS Agent, Deanna Poole 731-855-7656 or [email protected]

09/25/2026

Celebrating Dolly Day with a little extra sparkle, a lot of laughter, and some very special Dollys who showed up to join us! 💖✨

Our chair yoga and cardio drumming classes got a Dolly-inspired makeover, and these ladies brought the fun, energy, and plenty of pink! 🌸🎶

“You don’t have to be perfect to make a difference. Be kind, work hard, dream big, and never be afraid to be exactly who you are.” Dolly💕

09/24/2026

Tomorrow come celebrate 9 to 5 day with us 🦋

09/21/2026

We are collecting non-perishable food at our office starting today (Monday, Sept. 21) until Oct. 10 that will be donated to local pantries/blessing boxes in Gibson County.

09/18/2026

We are 1 week away from Dolly Day! So make plans to attend. You do not want to miss all the fun and fantastic prizes 🦋

🌟Join our FCS team for a Dolly workout (chair yoga & cardio drumming) featuring Dolly's music on September 25th at 10 a.m. in the auditorium of the Ed Jones Agriplex (1252 Manufacturers Row, Trenton)!

All chair yoga movements will be done seated in a chair. Cardio drumming can also be done seated in a chair or standing. This is a great way to get moving and have fun!

Wear your Dolly inspired outfits---there will be prizes!!!

Have Questions? Contact FCS Agent, Deanna Poole or FCS Program Assistant, Michale K***z at 731-855-7656