Key Dates in the Life of the
First Presbyterian Church of Smyrna
1810 Smyrna Church was established to serve a rural community, and a hand-hewn log building was constructed beside a small creek. (The site today is the area around the eighteenth green of the Smyrna Municipal golf course.)
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.
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540 Sam Ridley Pkwy West. Smyrna, TN 37167
Phone: 615-459-2744 Fax: 615-459-9277
Email: church.office@fpcsmyrna.org
