An evaluative and historical report is presented of 38 university extension programs proposed in Tennessee during Fiscal Years 1966, 1967, and 1968, under Title I (Higher Education Act of 1965), together with a list of 13 programs completed prior to June 30, 1967. The University of Tennessee, East Tennessee State University, Memphis State University, Tennessee Technological University, and 14 other colleges and universities are represented by a total of 87 program involvements in such areas of community action and service as professional continuing education, leadership training and updating of municipal officials, identification of community problems, public health education, urban planning and development, law enforcement, regional economic development, youth opportunities, guidance and counseling, and training in adult education. Recommendations and explanatory comments on scheduling of Federal appropriations, new sources of revenue, development of institutional capacity, problem identification, program development and activity, communication with adult lay leaders, evaluation procedures, and indirect cost determination are offered by the State Agency for Title I as a plan for future action. (ly)