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The church is one of the purest examples of classic 19th century Gothic architecture in the South. Holy Trinity sits on a small triangular lot at the corner of High Street (now Sixth Avenue, South) and Ewing Avenue. Mr. M. W. Wetmore donated the property in 1851. On May 7, 1852, the cornerstone was laid by The Right Reverend James Hervey Otey, first Episcopal bishop of Tennessee. In 1853, the church building was finished, except for the tower, which was completed in 1887. The church was consecrated on May 27, 1888. The architect firm of Willis and Dudley of New York chose the English village church design for the building. Furthermore, the church has been listed and described in a number of publications concerned with historical structures, and was nominated and received an Architectural Award from the Historical Commission of Metropolitan Nashville. Moreover, the church is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
During the Civil War, church services were discontinued. In 1862, the church building was taken over by the Union Army. The soldiers used the building for a powder magazine and a stable for the horses. The baptismal font (a gift from Christ Church Cathedral) was used as a washbasin. The altar was put to use as an operating table for the soldiers. After the war, the United States Government paid approximately $1,300 to the church for war damages.
Episcopalians who had African ancestors, first worshiped at Holy Trinity in 1895. In 1902, a congregation for people of African ancestry was organized. Then, in 1907, Holy Trinity was given to the communicants of African ancestry. The Reverend A. J Coombs, the first priest of African ancestry, served from 1907-1915. Even though, the attendance at the church is still predominately members of African ancestry, the grace of the parish of Holy Trinity sets a tone for all to worship who heed God’s call.
Holy Trinity’s mission is to create an environment that increases our Christian joy and faith through sharing God’s word, power, and love and through serving our community.
The Church of the Holy Trinity Episcopal
615 Sixth Avenue South
Nashville, TN 37208
(615) 256-6359
www.Holytrinitytn.com
The Reverend Dennis Lloyd, Rector
Worship with us on Sundays
8:00am Early Service
9:30am Sunday School
11:00am Regular Church Service
3:00pm Church in the Yard
Worship with us on Wednesday
10 am Wednesday Healing Service
11:30 am Service In Spanish
Name of Clergy: LLOYD, DENNIS C. - Rector
BENDER, JOHN C. - Assistant
Website address:
http://www.holytrinitytn.com
http://www.ourchurch.com/member/h/HolyTrinityEC/
E-Mail Address: Holytrinity@ourchurch.com
Thank you for visiting our site please come and worship with us soon. God Bless...
Webmaster: Sarah Mayes
E-Mail Address:
Holytrinity@ourchurch.com
615 SIXTH AVE. SOUTH
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