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First United Methodist Church

165 East Broad Street
931-526-2177

Service Times

8:30 AM Sanctuary

10:55AM Sanctuary

History

1856

The Methodist congregation was organized. Affiliation was with the Tennessee Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South. In 1857, a small frame building erected on Washington Avenue, just south of the square, served as the church's home and was shared for several years with other religious groups.

1895

A larger church was erected on the site of the present sanctuary. 

1949

Construction began on the education wing of the church and the present sanctuary was built. Services began there on November 23, 1952.

1954

The beautiful stained glass windows depicting the life of Christ were installed.

1991

Construction began for the new Christian Life Center, which included 13 additional rooms for education, kitchen facilities, the Fellowship Hall, and accommodations for Jacob's Ladder.

1996

The church acquired the building now known as the Freeman Building, with space for the Youth program, additional classrooms and the church office.