The Coveted List Pt 3: Churches That Don’t Require Membership, from Mt. Juliet to Hendersonville
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
There are so many churches in Nashville and surrounding cities that are welcoming to all couples, regardless of whether or not they're members of the congregation. Here is Part 3 of our coverage on Nashville's open-arm churches. Today, we'll focus on churches in Madison, Goodlettsville, Donelson, Mt. Juliet, and Hendersonville, so all of our bases are covered.
In total, we've presented 25 churches that are available for non-members. If you missed the previous lists, check out Part 1 and Part 2. You've got tons of options.
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18) Madison Church of Christ
Website: MadisonCofC.org
Phone: 615.868.3360
Address: 106 Gallatin Pike North, Madison, TN 37115
Madison offers both an auditorium and chapel that include center aisles. Fees depend upon a long list of variables including lightning, video and sound. And – it’s another great, convenient choice for a ceremony!
19) GoodNaz
Website: Goodnaz.org
Phone: 615.851.2555
Address: 400 Loretta Drive, Goodlettsville, TN 37072
For those looking for a super casual, fun get together – GoodNaz may be just what you need. They welcome everyone and anyone, in jeans and t-shirts and all ages. Their sanctuary is also their gym but can be transformed for weddings, including a center aisle for the bride to make her debut. Fees depends on the numbers of guests and rooms used.
20) Metro Baptist Church
Website: MetroBaptistChurch.org/
Phone: 615.859.1184
Address: 322 East Cedar Street, Goodlettsville, TN 37072
Metro Baptist is more than welcoming of newcomers and nonmembers. If you want to use Metro for your ceremony – you must use one of their ministers and attend four sessions of marriage counseling (this always seems helpful to couples though!). Fees range from $850 - $1000 depending on the use of facilities.
Source: Metro Baptist Church
21) Goodlettsville First Baptist Church
Website: FBCGoodlettsville.com
Phone: 615.859.1346
Address: 613 S. Main St., Goodlettsville , Tennessee 37072
Aside from Goodlettsville First Baptist being an amazing building – it allows members and non-members to be wed for free – there is no charge for the use of their sanctuary. Kathy Yates, their wedding coordinator, will be there to answer all of your questions and help you throughout the process. There’s no center aisle BUT they have a state of the art sound system, beautiful stained-glass windows and the sanctuary can seat up to 700.
22) Good Shepherd
Website: TheGSumc.com/
Phone: 615.822.4531
Address: 525 New Shackle Island Road, Hendersonville, TN
Another beautiful church! Their facilities are on a first come first serve basis – so gather information quick! Their chapel seats 80 guests, their sanctuary can seat up to 450 with a balcony seating 200 and their reception hall can seat 200 – not to mention nursery facilities can also be made used for guests. If you want a complete guideline and wedding manual, contact Brenda Walden, wedding coordinator, and she’ll be happy to answer all your questions!
Source: Good Shepherd United Methodist Church
23) Donelson Church of Christ
Website: DonelsonChurch.org
Phone: 615.883.6666
Address: 2706 Old Lebanon Road, Nashville, TN 37214
Donelson Church of Christ’s chapel and auditorium are available for weddings. The church has been at its present location for over 100 years. And they charge for simple necessities – including maintenance, cleaning and utilities. For a complete list of policies or more information about building usage, you can go to their website and make a request.
24) Cook's United Methodist
Website: CooksUMC.org
Phone: 615.449.2573
Address: 7919 Lebanon Road, Mount Juliet, TN 37122
From the outside, Cook's UM is precious – the epitome of a “white wedding chapel”. Their sanctuary can hold up to 160 people, decorating can be done the day before the ceremony and the Friendship Hall can be used for receptions. Don’t be shy, e-mail their office manager and you can easily receive their wedding guidelines and request form.
25) First Presbyterian of Lebanon
Website: FPCLebanon.org
Phone: 615.444.1360
Address: 304 West Main Street, Lebanon, Tennessee 37087
First Presbyterian of Lebanon has one major asset when it comes to picking a church to get married in: stained glass windows. They’re beautiful. To use the church facilities there is a non-refundable $525 fee – but that includes clean up! The church lets you choose from various altar pieces to be used at the wedding including brass candelabras and vases. And they offer an organist to play a handbuilt organ designed in 1955. You don’t have to be a member of First Presbyterian but you do have to know someone at the church who can sign for you – and if you do – it’ll be worth it!
Source: First Presbyterian of Lebanon
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