Lead by David Lipscomb (1831-1917), Belmont Church of Christ was founded in 1911, associated with the conservative sect of the Disciples of Christ. The groundbreaking for the extant chapel occurred in 1915 at what is now 68 Music Square East. Embracing the Spiritual Renewal of the 1970s, the church dropped their denominational ties and changed their name to Belmont Church. After slow growth over many years, Belmont Church rented and later purchased the adjacent building, which was originally an H.G. Hill grocery store, turning it into Koinonia (Greek for fellowship) Bookstore and Coffee Shop. Rising Christian artists such as Amy Grant and Michael W. Smith often played at the open-mic nights. Still operating in 2019, the church sees approximately 800 visitors each week.
Belmont Church
36.1467, -86.7926
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Lead by David Lipscomb (1831-1917), Belmont Church of Christ was founded in 1911, associated with the conservative sect of the Disciples of Christ. The groundbreaking for the extant chapel occurred in 1915 at what is now 68 Music Square East. Embracing the Spiritual Renewal of the 1970s, the church dropped their denominational ties and changed their name to Belmont Church. After slow growth over many years, Belmont Church rented and later purchased the adjacent building, which was originally an H.G. Hill grocery store, turning it into Koinonia (Greek for fellowship) Bookstore and Coffee Shop. Rising Christian artists such as Amy Grant and Michael W. Smith often played at the open-mic nights. Still operating in 2019, the church sees approximately 800 visitors each week.