Churches in Nashville

Nashville's Sacred Sites

Nashville’s religious landscape features a broad spectrum of architectural styles and denominations. This collection includes the Downtown Presbyterian Church, a rare example of Egyptian Revival architecture, and the Gothic Revival Christ Church Cathedral, seat of the Episcopal Diocese of Tennessee. The list also encompasses the historic Motherhouse of the Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia, established in 1860, alongside numerous Missionary Baptist congregations and the Al-Farooq Islamic Center, reflecting the city's diverse spiritual heritage and community foundations.

Nashville's Sacred Sites — Map

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Downtown Presbyterian Church

The Downtown Presbyterian Church in Nashville, Tennessee, a part of the Presbyterian Church, was formerly known as First Presbyterian…

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B

Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia

The Congregation of St. Cecilia, commonly known as the Nashville Dominicans, is a religious institute of the Roman Catholic Church located…

C

Eastwood Christian Church

A congregation of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) located in East Nashville.

D

Hillcrest Community Church

A community-focused Christian congregation located south of the city center.

E

Al-Farooq Islamic Center

A central mosque and community hub providing religious services and education for Nashville’s Muslim community.

F

Christ Church Cathedral

A Gothic Revival landmark completed in 1894, serving as the cathedral church for the Episcopal Diocese of Tennessee.

G

John Wesley United Methodist Church

A United Methodist congregation located in the Wedgewood-Houston neighborhood.

H

St. Petka Serbian Orthodox Church

A place of worship serving the Serbian Orthodox community, featuring traditional Eastern Orthodox liturgical practices.

I

Woodcock Memorial Baptist Church

A local Baptist congregation situated in the East Nashville area.

J

Hamilton Tabernacle Baptist Church

A Baptist church located in the historic North Nashville neighborhood.

K

Friendship Missionary Baptist Church

A community-focused Missionary Baptist church located near Watkins Park.

L

Olivet Baptist Church

A long-standing Baptist congregation located in the Midtown area.

M

St. Augustine's Episcopal Chapel

An Episcopal chapel located on the Vanderbilt University campus serving students and the local community.

N

West End United Methodist Church

A notable Gothic-style church located near Vanderbilt University, known for its significant pipe organ and community programs.

O

Metro Community Church

A non-denominational Christian church located near the Gulch and downtown Nashville.

P

Alameda Street Christian Church

A neighborhood Christian congregation located in the North Nashville area.

Q

Mount Calvary Missionary Baptist Church

A Missionary Baptist congregation serving the North Nashville community.

R

Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church

A Baptist church providing worship services and community outreach in North Nashville.

S

Saint Luke Missionary Baptist Church

A Missionary Baptist place of worship located in the historic North Nashville neighborhood.

T

Saint James Missionary Baptist Church

A religious institution serving the Baptist community in the West Nashville area.

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