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Pools, lakes, rivers, and oceans are all filling up with people anxious to welcome summer! This week, Sarah and Tennille are observing "World Ocean Day" by discussing steps to take for an enjoyable time at whichever body of water you choose to visit.

The new 4-H center for West Tennessee - Lone Oaks Farm in Hardeman County - now includes a stream mitigation project where a straight ditch is now a man-made, curving stream. It's better for the environment and 4-Hers can also learn the science of stream mitigation.

UT AgResearch now has robotic milking technology at its Little River Dairy Unit in Blount County - and the cows there seem to have taken a liking to it.

A visit to an upscale restaurant can be a fun treat for a special occasion! This week, Sarah and Tennille are sharing etiquette tips for fancier meals- and admitting to the ones that they have violated.

Graduate student Sweta Dixit explains her research and analysis of the park revenue sharing policy in Nepal.

Traveling comes to mind as summer approaches, and a road trip can be an economical way to get the family out of town. This week, Sarah and Tennille are helping you prepare for a fun, comfortable time on the road.

The final school bells will ring soon, and kids will have extra time on their hands. This week, Sarah and Tennille discuss household tasks that children can help with, according to their ages and stages of development.

Is Mom's house in need of a little facelift? Does YOUR home need some quick upgrades... that won't cost much? This week, Sarah and Tennille are chatting about ways to use paint, fabric, and a few other simple tools to give a house new life.

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.