At the first recorded celebration of Thanksgiving Day in Knoxville, what food was served?
a. Ham
b. Turkey
c. Goose
d. Nothing
Answer:
d. – The first Thanksgiving celebration recorded in newspapers was not a meal, but an ecumenical church service, held at First Presbyterian Church at the corner of Church and State. If any food was consumed, it was communion bread.
Read a short story on Knoxville’s early Thanksgiving history HERE, which also is featured in KHP’s Knoxville Holidays & Festivals short book available in our online store: Home | Knoxville History Project (square.site)
