Kaysie Elizabeth Adkins

Extension Agent I, Sevier County

UT Extension Family & Consumer Sciences is the University of Tennessee at work in Sevier County.

We provide research-based education for families and individuals to learn and develop beneficial skills for today and tomorrow. Most of our programs are related to food, family, health, and money.

Check out our program list below to see if there is anything that we can help you with.

Program List

Click on the program you are interested in to learn more about upcoming classes, workshops, or demonstrations!

If you see anything you are interested in, call the FCS Agent at 865-453-3695 or email her at kadkin17@utk.edu

Fitness & Health

Are you looking for more reasearch-based fitness programs? We offer cardio drumming and walking groups within Sevier County. Click here to check it out!

Parenting & Relationships

Empowering families through workshops and resources that strengthen parenting skills, build healthy relationships, and support lifelong connections. Click here for resources and upcoming classes!

Matter of Balance

These programs are designed to help people manage concerns about falls, improve their balance, and increase physical activity. Click to learn more!

Chronic Conditions

We lead programs that provide you with support to continue normal daily activities and dealing with any emotions that arise from having a chronic condition. Click to learn more!

EFNEP

The Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) operates nationally through Cooperative. Click to learn more!

Sevier County Saves

Who would like to learn new ways on how they can reach their financial goals for 2025? Click here for tips related to saving money, stretching your budget and more!

Food Fit For You

Check out this fun hands-on meal planning series that teaches you how to portion out meals, learn food innovative techniques, and stay up to date about diet trends. Click for more info!

Food Preservation

We offer a series of programs, testing, and hands-on class experience with water-bath canning, pressure canning, freezing and drying! Click to learn more!

4-H FCS | Youth Programs

Click here if you have a 4th through 12th grader that is interested in being apart of FCS related clubs, judging teams, and camps!

Volunteer Opportunities!

Click here to apply for our new Health and Wellness Ambassador for the FCS department. You can help with programs like cooking demonstrations and health programs.

Sevier County FCE Club

FCE members are involved in programs/projects that support education and community services. Fun and learning are bound to happen at every meeting. New Members always welcome! Click to learn more!

Charcuterie Boards

Join us near Valentine's Day & Christmas to make yummy charcuterie boards that you and your family can enjoy. Click here to check out information on our upcoming programs!

Back to the Basics

This is a program series about various heritage life skills. Click to learn more!

Fresh Plate

Check out this Farmer's Market partnership program using fresh food from local venders to create delicious creations. Click here for more info on this program and our local Farmer's Markets!

Workforce Development

The purpose of the program is to assist eligible SNAP participants in gaining skills, training, work or experience that will increase their ability to obtain regular employment. Click to learn more!

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