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One Health Day

Join the Tennessee Department of Health (TDH), University of Tennessee (UT), and community partners for a two-day event addressing food and nutrition insecurity in Tennessee!

The event begins with the annual meeting of the TDH Food and Nutrition Security Coalition on October 27, followed by a One Health Day celebration on October 28 exploring successful local partnerships tackling food insecurity and creative, interdisciplinary approaches to complex challenges.

October 27 & 28
UT Culinary Institute, Room 128/129

Virtual participation available

Register via TRAIN

October 27

2:00-4:00pm: TDH Food and Nutrition Security Coalition Meeting

4:00-5:00pm: Reception and Networking (light refreshments provided)

October 28

10:00am-11:30pm: Panel Discussion: Teambuilding to Tackle Food and Nutrition Insecurity

  • Kimberly Pettigrew, Director of Food Systems, United Way of Greater Knoxville
  • Paige Summers, Nutrition Security Projects Director, Tennessee Dept. of Health
  • Jackie Yenerall, Associate Professor, University of Tennessee (UT), Institute of Agriculture

11:30am-12:30pm: Lunch (provided)

Session 1: Unparalleled Student Experiences

12:30-1:00pm: Vols for Kids Fundraiser

  • Beth Meredith, Senior Lecturer, UT Dept. of English
  • Maeve Miller, Student, UT Haslam College of Business
  • Erin Smith, Distinguished Lecturer, UT Dept. of English

1:00-1:30pm: East Knoxville Mobile Market Program

  • Chris Battle, Founder, BattleField Farm
  • Marsha Spence, Professor of Practice and Coordinator of Community and Public Health Nutrition Graduate Programs, UT Dept. of Nutrition

1:30-1:45pm: Break

Session 2: High-Impact Research

1:45-2:05pm: Alleviating Student Food Insecurity on Campus: Food4VOLS and Beyond

  • Junehee Kwon, Professor and Head, UT Dept. of Retail, Hospitality, and Tourism Management
  • Tyler White, Assistant Professor of Practice and Director of the UT Culinary Institute, UT Dept. of Retail, Hospitality, and Tourism Management

2:05-2:25pm: Healthy Food Financing Initiative

  • Ariel Allen, Food Systems Manager, United Way of Greater Knoxville
  • Sarah Colby, Associate Professor, UT Dept. of Nutrition
  • Lauren Woods, Extension Agent, UT Extension, Dept. of Family and Consumer Sciences

2:25-2:45pm: Childhood Obesity Care Program

  • Sara Propst, VP of Behavioral Health Training and Education, River Valley Health
  • Hollie Raynor, Professor and Executive Associate Dean of Research and Operations, UT Dept. of Nutrition

3:00pm: Adjourn

FAQ

Who can attend?

Both days are free and open to all.


Where will the event be held?

All sessions take place at the UT Culinary Institute, located at 2712 Neyland Dr, Knoxville, TN 37919. Parking is available on-site (no special permit required).


What’s included?

Participation is free. A light reception is provided on October 27, and lunch is provided on October 28.


Can I participate virtually?

Yes, you will have the option to choose virtual participation when registering. You will receive an email about 30 minutes before each session starts with connection information.


How to I get Continuing Education credits (CEs)?

To receive CEs, you must register via TRAIN and complete required evaluations for each session by November 4 (no exceptions). Attendance must be verified; be sure you sign in if you’re attending in-person.

What is TRAIN?

The TRAIN Learning Network is a catalog of public health training opportunities for professionals who serve the citizens of Tennessee. Registration for this event is hosted by TRAIN in order to administer CEs. You must create a TRAIN account to register for the event. If you need help using TRAIN, visit https://www.train.org/tutorials/.

    Sponsored by Tennessee Department of Health, a designated provider of Continuing Education Contact Hours (CECH) in health education by the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc. This program is designated for Certified Health Education Specialists (CHES®) and/or Master Certified Health Education Specialists (MCHES®) to receive up to 5.5 total Category I CECH. Maximum advanced-level CECH available are 0. Continuing Competency credits available are 0.

    Up to 6 Certified in Public Health (CPH) Recertification Credits may be earned at this event.