It’s a beautiful (election) day in the neighborhood. And this is our column about good folks being good neighbors. Polls are open from 8-8 in Knox County.

Gibbs: Let’s start with a Halloween shot of Bobbie Godfrey Wyatt who says: “We’re on candy overload and it’s only 10 a.m.”

Sam McKenzie

East Knox: State Rep. Sam McKenzie kicks back to enjoy his birthday. Call it a big guy in an even bigger chair.

Farragut: New to town or just want to know more about land use in the Mixed-Use Town Center zone? Attend the free workshop at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 20, at the Farragut Community Center, 239 Jamestowne Blvd. Info: Mark Shipley at mshipley@townoffarragut.org.

Bearden: Terra Madre’s 14th annual Pottery Show & Sale is this weekend, Friday and Saturday, November 8-9, 2024, at St. George Greek Orthodox Church, 4070 Kingston Pike, Knoxville. Come see old friends and buy some one-of-a-kind presents. Info here.

The Bottom, unique books and gift store on Magnolia Avenue, has a gift for November. The Bans Off Our Books box honors the classic books that are often banned and challenged. Priced at just $45, this curated collection comes with two banned books and a banned books/censorship tote to carry them. Pre-orders accepted through November 15. Orders will be ready for pick-up or shipped by November 30th. Pre-order here.