1810- Smyrna Church was established to serve a rural community, and a hand-hewn log building was constructed beside a small creek.

1820- The Smyrna Presbyterian Church was recognized as a member congregation of the Presbyterian Church.

1850's- A railroad was constructed through this area and the railroad company sold lots for a new town just one mile from the church. Silas Tucker, a member of the church and owner of the land where the station was built, suggested the church's name be used for the new town.

1863- The church building was burned by federal troops during the War Between the States.

1867- The church was rebuilt as a brick building.

1912- The congregation voted to move into town to better serve the community of Smyrna.

1913- A new church building was constructed at the corner of Maple Street and Sam Davis Road.

1924- On March 16th the building caught fire during morning worship and burned to the ground after all members escaped with most of the furnishings rescued.

1925- A new building was constructed on the same site and used until July 1999.

1991- The Session began studying the options for dealing with a growing congregation, and a critical lack of parking, sanctuary seating, and classroom space.

1993- The congregation voted to move and build on a new property to accommodate growth and better serve the community.

1995- The New Church Building Concepts Committee completed a needs assessment for the new church building.

1996- The church found 12.75 acres available along the north margin of Sam Ridley Parkway described as the "Gateway to Smyrna" for most new residents. In June of 1996 the South Trinity Presbyterian Church of Nashville merged with First Presbyterian of Smyrna bringing talent, energy, enthusiasm, and resources to the new church project.

1997- The New Church Financial Campaign began to raise funds for the new church while a New Church Steering Committee was organized to begin planning the project.

1998- Construction began. On September 13th a Groundbreaking Worship Service was held.

1999- July 18th the congregation moved into the new church building.