About First Baptist Church of Knoxville
First Baptist Church of Knoxville is a Baptist Churches church located at 510 WEST MAIN STREET, Knoxville, TN, 37902. You can reach First Baptist Church of Knoxville at +18655469661.
Where is First Baptist Church of Knoxville located?
First Baptist Church of Knoxville is located at 510 WEST MAIN STREET, Knoxville, TN, 37902. The building sits at coordinates 35.96077, -83.91855, placing it in Knoxville, TN 37902.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
The neighborhood around First Baptist Church of Knoxville
The ZIP code 37902 area around First Baptist Church of Knoxville is home to 2,384 residents with a median household income of $62,500 and a median age of 35.8 years, according to the US Census Bureau's 2022 American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 five-year estimates.
What to expect at a service at First Baptist Church of Knoxville
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.
First Baptist Church of Knoxville on the National Register of Historic Places
First Baptist Church of Knoxville is listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places under reference 97000223, added to the Register on 1997-03-08.
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Churches sharing the architectural tradition of First Baptist Church of Knoxville
5 other US churches in the Neoclassical architecture tradition are indexed in Churches List.
- Saint George Orthodox Church Orlando, FL · est. 1926
- St. William Philadelphia, PA · est. 1956
- First Presbyterian Church Valdosta, GA
- First Community Baptist Church Chicago, IL · est. 1899
- Saint John Baptist Church Houston, TX
First Baptist Church of Knoxville by the numbers
Questions and answers about First Baptist Church of Knoxville
- What denomination is First Baptist Church of Knoxville?
- This church is part of the Baptist Churches tradition.
- Where is First Baptist Church of Knoxville located?
- First Baptist Church of Knoxville is located at 510 WEST MAIN STREET, Knoxville, TN, 37902.
- Is First Baptist Church of Knoxville on the National Register of Historic Places?
- Yes — NRHP reference 97000223, added 1997-03-08.
- What is the architecture of First Baptist Church of Knoxville?
- First Baptist Church of Knoxville is a Neoclassical architecture building, designed by Edward Bennett Dougherty.
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