UT Extension - Decatur County

10/25/2026

Friday, the 8th graders at DCMS made their very own vision boards!

Making a vision board helps students build a mix of cognitive, emotional, and practical life skills. They learn to break down big dreams into specific, actionable steps and short- or long-term objectives. They pause to evaluate what truly matters to them, what their personal strengths are, and what values they want to pursue.

10/25/2026

Our 7th graders had a blast at their October 4-H Club Meeting!

They learned how animal skulls can tell us about an animal’s habitat, age, and diet. Students put their knowledge to the test by guessing animals based on their skulls, then got to create their own animals, which made for some pretty entertaining results! 😂

10/22/2026

⏰ Last Chance to Join Tap Into Tech!

The final round of our Tap Into Tech: Tablet Basics program is almost here! If you're 50 or older and would like to learn how to use a tablet, browse the internet, access online resources, and stay connected, this class is for you.

🎥 Learn more in this video: https://youtu.be/9sJrX_zEvuY?si=7NwiX_iEc0rqrohM

📍 UT Extension, Decatur County
📅 Begins December 1
🎁 Participants who complete the course will receive a Samsung tablet.

Call 731-852-2831 or visit the UT Extension office today to reserve your spot!

10/21/2026

Our 6th graders had some fun during their October 4-H club meeting! 🎃 They tested different liquids to see which one would break down and dissolve candy corn pumpkins the fastest!

10/21/2026

5th Grade October 4-H club meetings🍂

We had so much fun with DCMS 5th grade students on Tuesday. They learned how to build their very own marshmallow catapult!

Building a marshmallow catapult teaches students core STEM concepts like potential energy, kinetic energy, simple machines like levers, and the basics of the scientific method through hands-on testing, measuring distances, and tweaking design variables.

10/19/2026

Our 4th grade 4-H’ers had a blast at their October meetings! 🍂 They turned in some amazing posters and even got to go fishing in the classroom! 🎣

Students learned why TWRA sets hunting and fishing limits and how those limits help manage wildlife populations.

10/19/2026

🎄✨ Get Into the Christmas Spirit with UT Extension! ✨🎄

Looking for festive fun and affordable holiday gift ideas? Join us on November 2nd for two Christmas-themed classes that will help you prepare for the season while creating thoughtful handmade gifts!

🎁 Gifts in a Jar | 3:00 - 5:00 PM
Learn thrifty gift-giving ideas and make three handmade gifts to take home:
✨ Sugar Scrub
🍪 Recipe in a Jar
🍊 Simmer Pot Mix

🍓 Christmas Jam | 5:00 - 7:00 PM
Learn how to make delicious Christmas Jam that's perfect for sharing with family, friends, neighbors, and holiday gatherings.

These classes are a great way to save money, create meaningful gifts, and kick off the holiday season with some Christmas cheer! 🎅🎄

📍 UT Extension Decatur County
425 West Highland Ave., Decaturville

📝 Register: tiny.utk.edu/decaturfcs
📞 Questions? Call 731-852-2831

Bring a friend and join us for an evening of holiday fun, homemade gifts, and festive inspiration! 🎄❤️

10/19/2026

🚜🌱 Tennessee Farm Families: Invest in Your Health & Wellness in 2027! 🌱🚜

Farming is more than a job, it's a way of life. Balancing farm operations, family responsibilities, finances, and personal well-being can be challenging. That's why UT Extension's Farm Family Health and Wellness Program is here to help!

The 2027 program provides practical education and resources focused on:
✅ Financial Wellness
✅ Physical Health & Healthy Behaviors
✅ Mental Health & Stress Management
✅ Farm Family Resources

Designed with busy farm families in mind, participants can complete the required seven sessions through a combination of live webinars and recorded online trainings. Learn at your own pace while gaining valuable tools to help strengthen your family, farm, and future.

📅 Live webinars will be offered January-March 2027, with additional recorded sessions available online for maximum flexibility.

🔗 Register through your local UT Extension office or visit: https://fcs.tennessee.edu/mffhw/

🔗 Learn more about TAEP: https://www.tn.gov/agriculture/farms/taep.html

Together, we can support the health, resilience, and success of the families behind Tennessee agriculture. 💙🌾

10/16/2026

10/15/2026

🧵✨ We had an amazing time at our hand embroidery class today, led by Agent Cheyenne Rushing! Participants learned several different stitches and enjoyed the opportunity to build their embroidery skills.

Want to join the fun? ❤️ Our next hand embroidery class will be November 3rd at 5:30 PM! Whether you’re a beginner or looking to build on your skills, we’d love to have you join us!

💲 $20 per person
👕 Bring your own t-shirt or sweatshirt
✅ All other materials provided
Register today: tiny.utk.edu/decaturfcs
Questions? Call 731-852-2831