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May 5th may be National Concert Day, but the summer months will be filled with opportunities to attend live music performances. This week, Sarah and Tennille are giving tips for planning and having great concert experiences.

You can clean out some items and make a few dollars at the same time by having a garage sale. 'Tis the season! This week, Sarah and Tennille are discussing strategies for having a successful sale- and giving out a few tips for shoppers.

Are you prepared for overnight houseguests? No worries! This week, Sarah and Tennille are checking off a list of things that can help you be ready for your summer visitors.

Is summer employment in your child's future? This week, Sarah and Tennille are listing job options that are perfect for young people- and discussing ways that families can start preparing now.

Sarah's family is living in a very busy season of life, and it's sometimes a struggle to get everything done. This week, she and Tennille discuss ways to take control of their calendars by focusing on what's most important- and by learning to let go of some things.

Graduate student Canaan Dugger shares what he's found in his research on White Oak reproduction and its three key factors.

National Nutrition Month is coming to an end, but your spring cleaning doesn't have to stop. This week, Sarah and Tennille discuss ways to clean up our eating habits in a few easy steps.

The house might not be the only thing that needs spring cleaning. This week, Sarah and Tennille are discussing the importance of your consumer credit report- and discussing steps to make it sparkle a bit more.

The clock has moved forward, and Sarah and Tennille are moving forward with their spring cleaning plans. This week, they discuss the "hot spots" in the home that often need attention- and share ways to tidy them up quickly.

Freezing food is a great way to save money and reduce waste. This week, Sarah and Tennille are celebrating Frozen Foods Month by discussing the best uses for your freezer- and reminding you to throw some things away. 

Keith Carver takes over leadership of the UT Institute of Agriculture. Here he talks about his vision for the future, his long career history within the UT system, and how he plans to be an advocate for farming in Tennessee. 

Graduate student Tara Skiba talks about her research on Improving By-Species Timber Product Estimates in the Southeast

This week, Sarah and Tennille chat with social media star Rebecca Chobat about her "Dollar Tree Dinners" series- where she buys ingredients exclusively from the retailer and does food demonstrations online to help her 718,000 Tik Tok followers cook meals at home for less. 

Having good mentors can improve outcomes for youth, but having good mentors in adulthood has its benefits, too! This week, Sarah and Tennille discuss ways that having a mentor- and being a mentor- is worth the time investment. Special guest is Nicole Newman from Le Bonheur Children's Hospital. 

Love is in the air- and the thought of being together in marriage can be pretty exciting! But this week, Sarah and Tennille are sharing a few questions to ask yourself before you say "I do."

Do eggs suddenly need their own line item in your budget? This week, Sarah and Tennille are discussing the "eggs-stra" strain that eggs are putting on their grocery totals - and plotting out ways to take their egg dollars the distance. 

Many people set the goal to become more active, but old habits are hard to break. This week, Sarah and Tennille are listing common reasons that we give for not being active- and how to work around those road blocks. 

Lunch is part of life... but the cost of having it every day has drastically increased. This week, Sarah and Tennille are discussing ways to enjoy some of their favorite lunches while spending less money.

The weather can go from nice to naughty in a hurry! This week, Sarah and Tennille are making sure they have things in order before the next snowflake falls.  

Now that the holiday season is over, you might find yourself with more free time. This week, Sarah and Tennille present you with a January Checklist- one that you never knew you needed- filled with items to help your year run smoothly. 

CPA has been working with Tennessee's farm families to keep them in business and adapt to changing times in the world of Ag. 2023 marks 25 years for this valuable organization, and listen here for exciting plans for the future. 

Home is where the heart is... so shouldn't we find joy there, too? This week, Sarah and Tennille kick off the new year by discussing ways to make everyday family life more joyful. 

FWF Ph. D. Candidate Jillian Gorrell is working on GIS research of urban heat island effects in Tennessee. Urban heat islands refer to when cities get much warmer than surrounding areas, especially in the summer. She talks about her current research and next steps.

Across Tennessee, Extension agents with UTIA and TSU work everyday to help people in agriculture, family and consumer sciences and 4-H youth development.  Listen here as agents tell us what motivates them, and the pride they take in their calling.

The University of Tennessee Microbiology Department is teaming with the Institute of Agriculture, The Tennessee Valley Authority and Loudon County residents and environmental groups to proactively work to prevent an algae problem in beautiful Tellico Lake from spreading.