About First Street Baptist Church
First Street Baptist Church is a Baptist Churches church located at 1212 9TH AVENUE NORTH, Nashville, TN, 37208. You can reach First Street Baptist Church at +16152561017.
Where is First Street Baptist Church located?
First Street Baptist Church is located at 1212 9TH AVENUE NORTH, Nashville, TN, 37208. The building sits at coordinates 36.17415, -86.79311, placing it in Nashville, TN 37208.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
The neighborhood around First Street Baptist Church
The ZIP code 37208 area around First Street Baptist Church is home to 20,410 residents with a median household income of $59,050 and a median age of 30.2 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 Street 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.
First Street Baptist Church on the National Register of Historic Places
First Street Baptist Church is listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places under reference 79002427, added to the Register on 1979-10-31.
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First Street Baptist Church by the numbers
Questions and answers about First Street Baptist Church
- What denomination is First Street Baptist Church?
- This church is part of the Baptist Churches tradition.
- Where is First Street Baptist Church located?
- First Street Baptist Church is located at 1212 9TH AVENUE NORTH, Nashville, TN, 37208.
- Is First Street Baptist Church on the National Register of Historic Places?
- Yes — NRHP reference 79002427, added 1979-10-31.
- What is the architecture of First Street Baptist Church?
- First Street Baptist Church is designed by Henry Gibel.
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