Lindsley Avenue Church of Christ

Lindsley Avenue Church of Christ is a historic church at 3 Lindsley Avenue in Nashville, Tennessee. It was built in 1894 and added to the National Register in 1984. It is across the road from the Nashville Children's Theatre.[2]

Lindsley Avenue Church of Christ
Location3 Lindsley Ave., Nashville, Tennessee
Coordinates36°9′8″N 86°46′7″W
Area0.3 acres (0.12 ha)
Built1894
ArchitectSharp, Robert
Architectural styleLate Gothic Revival
MPSNineteenth Century Churches of South Nashville TR
NRHP reference No.84003507[1]
Added to NRHPMay 15, 1984

The Church was founded by David Lipscomb and began with a Bible class of Lipscomb and just a few people. Dr. Ira North was formerly a minister and eventually moved to the Madison Church of Christ.

Dr. Laws Rushing II is the current minister of the Church. The congregation is known for its work with the homeless providing aid and spiritual care. The congregation celebrates a homecoming service on the second Sunday of October every year.

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