First Baptist Receives Historic Marker
by Steve Sparks, History Committee chair
One of the goals of the 2007 History Committee was to acquire recognition by the Metropolitan Nashville and Davidson County Historical Commission for First Baptist as a historic site through the acquisition of a historic marker.
Toward this goal church member Bill McKee, who serves as a Commissioner on the Historical Commission, provided guidance and direction to the committee as they made their way through the almost year long application and approval process .
The culmination of these efforts was realized when the marker was erected on November 9,2007, on Broadway near our tower! Due to the fact that the focus of many Metro historical markers is the architectural significance of the location being recognized, the inscription includes reference to and a drawing of the 1887 building, which stood on our current site until 1967.
While the marker's inscription is not intended to reveal all that God has done at First Baptist Nashville in the last 187 years, it may bring passersby to a stop at our tower for a few moments to read and ponder the fact that Christians have been gathering for worship and service at the corner of 7th and Broadway for over a century. Take time to view the marker soon!
Pictured are Rus Roach, the committee's church staff liaison, and committee members Fred Turner, Mary Bostic, Deloris Foust, Ejay Vidrine, Steve Sparks,chairman, and church member and consultant for the project, Bill McKee.
Also in the December 4, 2007 Issue of The Evangel
» Frank and to the Point
» The Power of Simplicity
» Lottie Moon Missions
» 2007 Contribution Deadlines
» A Family That Plays Together
» First Baptist Receives Historic Marker
» Student Basketball and Winter Warm-Up
» New Church Directory
» 2008 Discipleship Opportunities
» Send Your Christmas Cards Using the RA Post Office!
» Service of Remembrance & Hope
» This Week in Worship
