About First Baptist Church
First Baptist Church is a Baptist Churches church located at 401 GATEWAY AVENUE, Chattanooga, TN, 37402. You can reach First Baptist Church at +14232652257.
First Baptist Church is one of 311 churches we list in Chattanooga, among 10,471 across Tennessee. It falls within Hamilton County and the Chattanooga, TN-GA metro area. It is counted among 116 Baptist Churches churches in Chattanooga, part of 3,574 in the Baptist Churches tradition across Tennessee. Its fabric is recorded as Gothic Revival.
Where is First Baptist Church located?
First Baptist Church is located at 401 GATEWAY AVENUE, Chattanooga, TN, 37402. The building sits at coordinates 35.04969, -85.31448, placing it in Chattanooga, TN 37402.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
- Address
- 401 Gateway Avenue, Chattanooga, TN, 37402
- Coordinates
- 35.049689, -85.314483
- Latitude
- 35.049689
- Longitude
- -85.314483
- Directions
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What to expect at a service at First Baptist Church
Baptist churches emphasize Scripture, a clear gospel message, and music — and welcome visitors to observe freely.
- Services usually run 60–90 minutes: worship songs, a Bible-centered sermon, and an invitation to respond.
- Communion (called the Lord's Supper) is observed periodically, open to anyone who has professed faith in Christ.
- Dress is casual; families are welcomed and children are often part of the service.
Generalized notes for first-time visitors. Individual churches vary — when in doubt, ask a greeter at the door.
Churches sharing the architectural tradition of First Baptist Church
5 other US churches in the Gothic Revival tradition are indexed in Churches List.
- Cathedral of Christ the King Atlanta, GA
- St. Francis of Assisi New York, NY · est. 1892
- Saint John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church New York City, NY · est. 1840
- Most Blessed Sacrament Detroit, MI · est. 1915
- Blessed Sacrament Church Seattle, WA
First Baptist Church by the numbers
Questions and answers about First Baptist Church
- What denomination is First Baptist Church?
- This church is part of the Baptist Churches tradition.
- Where is First Baptist Church located?
- First Baptist Church is located at 401 GATEWAY AVENUE, Chattanooga, TN, 37402.
- What is the architecture of First Baptist Church?
- First Baptist Church is a Gothic Revival building.
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