Why does the president pardon a turkey? Fun facts about Thanksgiving
Learn some unexpected Thanksgiving facts to get conversation started around the dinner table.
If you’ve got questions this Thanksgiving, we’ve got answers! From what to serve to where you can get it if baking pies isn’t really your thing, from kicking off Christmas shopping on Black Friday to just getting away from it all with a post-holiday road trip, Knox News has made plenty of lists for you to check as many times as you need.
Thanksgiving is Nov. 27 this year, so if you haven’t already figured out food and other details for the holiday and its immediate aftermath, there’s no time like now to get everything set. You’ll be appropriately thankful you did once the day arrives!
When the holiday is so centered around the food, but you just don’t want to cook (or don’t have a big enough table, or have a family full of picky eaters, or your oven is on the fritz), why not let someone else fix the meal? Some places offer the traditional turkey dinner, while others add choices like ham or steak. For some you’ll need to make a reservation ahead of time; others will take walk-ins if you wake up the day of and realize the turkey is still frozen solid. Take your pick from our menu of options.
Mashed potatoes or sweet potatoes? Green bean casserole or dressing? Which one is likeliest to be a hit at Thanksgiving dinner? Here’s the answer according to Campbell’s Soup’s “State of the Sides” national survey. Plus, we have an answer to that perennial debate: is it stuffing or dressing? Find all the dish on side dishes here.
Pumpkin or apple pie, cheesecake or tiramisu, the options to top off your holiday feast are endless, and without even turning on your oven. Save some room for sweet treats from these 10 Knoxville bakeries.
Want to check on which stores are closed on Thanksgiving? How early can you start shopping on Black Friday? Use our list to plot your shopping strategy.
We’ve all seen grocery prices have been going up over the past year. Unfortunately, the ingredients for your Thanksgiving dinner are no different. Read about how much a University of Tennessee Extension study shows your feast will cost this year – and how that compares to last Thanksgiving.
Looking for something fun to do with all your out-of-town family post-feast? These charming towns offer delightful day trips with seasonal Christmas flair. Get a head start on the holidays with any of these suggestions, with drive times ranging from one to three hours from Knoxville.
Looking to shop local this holiday season? Find handmade crafts and gifts with creative flair at these holiday markets and craft shows.
Once Thanksgiving is past, you might be ready to make a quick shift into Christmas mode. And if that means not just decorating a tree but venturing out to cut your own spruce or pine for a true evergreen experience, check this list for locations, prices and offerings for tree farms around Knoxville.
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