5 Days of Five

1. Forty-three states and the District of Columbia offer an option to vote early. Delaware has enacted early voting but it will not be in place until 2022. Six states do not offer pre-Election Day in-person voting: Connecticut,…
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1. Visit the Knoxville Museum of Art Due to COVID restrictions, admittance is limited to 25 people at a time, and advance reservations are required by clicking here. But admission is free. 2. Take a walk Is there a better time to…
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1. Boo! At the Zoo Not-too-scary Halloween fun perfect for preschool and elementary-aged children. Trick-or-treat along the BOO! Trail through the zoo on select nights through Oct. 25. More info here. 2. Trick-or-treat in the Cave …
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The leaves are changing, maybe a little earlier than usual? Want to preserve some of those vivid oranges and golds for the Thanksgiving table, or have an afternoon craft for the kids? Here are five ways to do it (adult supervision and/or…
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1. Shakespeare Off the Square Tennessee Stage Company presents Macbeth Thursday through Sunday through Oct. 18. Free-$15. More info and tickets here. 2. Another Afternoon of Opera Outdoor performances by Knoxville Opera. Oct. 17…
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1. Oakes Farm in Corryton 2. Narramore Farms in Kingston 3. Kyker Farms in Sevierville 4. Deep Well Farm in Lenoir City 5. Guthrie Pumpkin Farm in Riceville
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1. From AllRecipes.com, Momma Pritchett's Grilled Pork Chops with Apple-Pear Topping 2. From BonAppetit.com, Twice-roasted sweet potatoes with hot honey 3. From FoodNetwork.com, Chili verde with sausage and pumpkin 4.…
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1. ALABAMA: Chicken with white barbecue sauce 2. GEORGIA: Brunswick stew 3. NORTH CAROLINA: Krispy Kreme donuts 4. SOUTH CAROLINA: Shrimp and grits 5. TENNESSEE: Nashville hot chicken For more, go to…
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1. The Oktoberfest is a two-week festival held in Munich, Germany during late September and early October.  Sadly, Oktoberfest was cancelled this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. 2. It all began with a royal wedding. When…
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1. October 1, 1908 Henry Ford's Model T, a "universal car" designed for the masses, went on sale for the first time. 2. October 2, 1967 Thurgood Marshall (1908-1993) was sworn in as the first African American associate…
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