Banana Peelers

On today's episode we chat with Joan Clayton Davis and Amy Dunlap. Amy coordinates the Master Gardeners of Davidson County Program. While Mrs. Joan Clayton Davis a Master Gardener volunteer facilitates educational workshops and sessions through the county. Amy and Joan discuss various ways to start and maintain different types of gardens on limited budgets.  

On today's episode we chat with Emily Chadwick of Family & Children's Services. Family & Children's Service offers more than a dozen different services creating a safety net to ensure that all children and families can be safe and healthy, especially those who “fall through the cracks” of traditional social services. They offer services in counseling and crisis services, child welfare and community services, and health care access.

On today's episode we converse with Sarai` Tovar from The Branch of Nashville. The Branch is a food pantry that provides fresh, nutritious food to over 1,000 families living in greater Nashville. They also have an ESL program that teaches adult learners to speak and write competently in English.

On today's episode we chat with Anna Luttrell of the Tennessee Justice Center. The Tennessee Justice Center advocates for families by ensuring access to affordable healthcare, expanding food security, and protect and promote programs that are vital to children's health by educating and mobilize support for polices to ensure all children thrive.

We sit down have a candid conversion with Brittany Tolbert, Program Director of “Wraparound services” at The Store. The Store operates as a year-round free grocery store allowing people to shop for their basic needs. There is no charge to those referred or to the people and agencies that send them. They may shop for food to supplement their income during times of crisis and as they work toward self-sufficiency.

Each episode this season is a reflection of resources, programs, and things to know in Davidson County. Please share any helpful and resourceful with others. All resource information will be shared on our Facebook page, UT/TSU Extension -Davidson County. Thanks for listening!!!

This episode explores the benefits of being physically active and why it matters!

Want to eat healthy but don't want to give up your social life? Come learn some tricks and tips on eating healthy while dining out that won't break the bank or your waist band!

When's the last time you cleaned out your pantry? Come learn what staples should be included in your pantry and what those used by dates actually mean!

Eat the right types of fats to keep your body healthy and help keep your taste buds satisfied. Use these tips to help you make smart choices about choosing, using, and eating fats for good health.

This episode explores the Five food groups that help create a healthy plate.

Supermarket companies spend tons of money each year in marketing strategies trying to figure out how to get shoppers to buy more. We'll discuss some of these strategies and ways to prevent not being taken advantage of.

Today's episode we share recipes that have saved us time and money, but are yummy to eat! If you're looking for a quick and healthy recipe, please tune in!!!

Each season we'll break down the importance of consuming fruits and vegetables. On this episode we dissect white, brown, and tan produce. What's the importance consuming fruits and vegetables in this color group? What do they all have in common?

Join as we discuss personal lifestyle hacks and cooking tips that have helped us save time and money.

In this inaugural episode we introduce ourselves, discuss the TNCEP (TN Nutrition Consumer Economics Program) through the University of Tennessee, and give an overview of our podcast.