SEVIERVILLE - The Rel Maples Institute for Culinary Arts at Walters State Community College will operate a special bake shop to assist with Thanksgiving preparations. A variety of breads, rolls, cakes, pies and cookies will be available from 8:30 a.m to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 24, and from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 25 in the demonstration kitchen of the Conner-Short Center in Sevierville.

      Red Velvet, Carrot and German Chocolate cakes will be offered, along with pumpkin and pecan pies, more desserts, rolls and a selection of artisan breads.

      Students, under the close supervision of chef instructors, will also offer complete turkey and ham dinners. A turkey dinner for four includes a 10-12 pound oven-roasted turkey with gravy, cranberry salad and two side items for $45. A ham dinner includes an 8-9 pound spiral cut ham, cranberry salad, and two side items for $50. Turkey and ham dinners must be ordered by Friday, Nov. 20.

      For more information, or to place an order, contact Jeri Haun at (865) 774-5817 or jlhaun@ws.edu.