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The housing market has been unpredictable since the pandemic started- and Sarah and Tennille need advice about their buying and selling options. Principal Real Estate Broker Tara Joyner joins the conversation to help them understand where the market stands today.

Sarah and Tennille are ready to hit the pool! Before they dive in, they are chatting with swimming instructor Alyssa Ifantis about teaching infants to swim and keeping everyone safe in the water.

He’s been a Tennessee fan for decades, and now the university is recognizing perhaps the best-known outdoorsman in the state’s history with an honorary degree. UT’s Herbert College of Agriculture recognized bass master Bill Dance at its recent graduation. You can now call him, Dr. Dance. In this episode of AgCast, Charles Denney talks with the fishing legend about the catch of a lifetime. 

The pressure is on… to get your blood pressure under control! This week, Sarah and Tennille are discussing ways to battle or avoid high blood pressure with a few simple lifestyle changes.

If you’re ready for a post-pandemic getaway, you’re not alone. This week, Sarah and Tennille are discussing “revenge travel” and the steps that people can take to stay safe and save dollars this summer.

In this special episode of UTIA's Fireside Chat, we recognize those who've served the Institute for 25+ years.

Children are our future! This week, Sarah and Tennille are joined by Nicole Newman from Le Bonheur’s Children Medical Center to discuss “ACEs”- and why parents, teachers, and others need to know about them.

It could be a new, forward-thinking way to be efficient – staffing an office with people with specialized skills for just a few hours a week. In this episode of "AgCast," Charles Denney visits a middle Tennessee UT Extension office using a new way to increase services and community outreach.

Meagen and Crystal are on the road at the Polk County Ramp Tramp Festival.  Grab a glass of sweet tea and Sit a Spell as we talk about our heritage.

Every day can be Earth Day when you choose to “reuse” before you recycle. This week, Sarah and Tennille explore this concept and share ideas for using household items more than once.

UTIA Fireside Chat with Senior Vice President and Senior Vice Chancellor, Tim Cross. This episode's special guest is UT System President, Randy Boyd, who shares his vision for the One UT initiative.

In this episode, the crew tells us how we can do our spring cleaning the "green" way.

Season 2 kicking off the Great Tennessee Appalachian Road Show starts  with a true legend and one of our favorite products to come out of Appalachia, Mr. Alan Benton of Benton's Smoky Mountain Country Hams.

Kids are often left out of the family’s conversations about saving money. This week, Sarah and Tennille are bringing the kids in- with help from UT Extension Consumer Economics Specialist Dr. Chris Sneed.

Find out what the gang has in store for season two of "Sit a Spell."

This is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. This week, Sarah and Tennille have an engaging conversation with Megan Gaylord, Program Supervisor for Youth Villages, about the role that parents can play in protecting their children from certain types of child abuse. Please note: This dialogue contains content meant for adult ears.

Monthly Fireside Chat with UTIA Senior Vice President and Senior Vice Chancellor, Tim Cross. This month's special guest is Dr. Mary-Margaret Fill, deputy state epidemiologist with the Tennessee Department of Health. Dr. Fill will provide updates on the statewide vaccination effort to fight COVID-19 and answer questions regarding upcoming phases for vaccine eligibility.

Check out the gang as they do a parody of their favorite SNL skit. It's a recording for the ages!

Before you climb into bed tonight, Sarah and Tennille want to talk to you about your sheets. They might need a little more attention. Find out more on this week’s “Bringing it Home” episode.

Joined by Bradley County Mayor, Gary Davis, the crew asks about starting a cannery/commercial kitchen facility. Mayor Davis provides insight from his position. Meagen and Crystal share their perspective as their counties are looking at plans for long term opportunities. Come sit a spell!

Sarah and Tennille end March with a few gripes (and a few giggles) as they discuss the need for better etiquette at the grocery store.

The gang is back together and better than ever! Join us as we knock off the rust and jump into apple butter. You'll hear a few jabs thrown in the mix, because why not?

The days are getting longer, and Sarah and Tennille want to use this extra daylight to get garden-ready. This week, they are chatting with Celeste Scott, Extension Agent in Madison County, to find out what tasks can be done now to get things growing.

Which is best, fresh, frozen or canned? The Penny Pinchin' in the Kitchen team has the inside scoop! 

In the midst of the pandemic, internet use has perhaps never been more critical. But parts of rural Tennessee have problems with limited broadband access – an issue UT’s Institute of Agriculture is working to improve.