Nashville Tennessee Temple

The Nashville Tennessee Temple is the 84th operating temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.[1] It is located in Franklin, Tennessee, United States, approximately 20 miles (32 km) southwest of central Nashville.

Nashville Tennessee Temple
Number84
DedicationMay 21, 2000, by James E. Faust
Site6.86 acres (2.78 ha)
Floor area10,700 sq ft (990 m2)
Height71 ft (22 m)
Official website • News & images
Church chronology
←
Tampico Mexico Temple
Nashville Tennessee Temple		 →
Villahermosa Mexico Temple
Additional information
AnnouncedNovember 9, 1994, by Howard W. Hunter
GroundbreakingMarch 13, 1999, by John K. Carmack
Open houseMay 6–13, 2000
Current presidentDouglas Shane Cruze
Designed byRobert Waldrip and Church A&E Services
LocationFranklin, Tennessee, U.S.
Geographic coordinates35°56′55.82039″N 86°51′37.18439″W
Exterior finishImperial Danby white marble
Temple designClassic modern, single-spire design
Baptistries1
Ordinance rooms2 (two-stage progressive)
Sealing rooms2
()

The intent to build the Nashville Tennessee Temple was announced in 1994.[2] The temple originally was to be built in the affluent suburb of Forest Hills, but the plan was turned down by city commissioners due to zoning rules.[3] It was eventually built next to an existing meetinghouse in Franklin using the church's small temple plan. The temple's exterior is constructed from Imperial Danby white marble and has a single spire topped with the familiar statue of the angel Moroni. The temple serves church members in central and eastern Tennessee and western Kentucky.

During the open house held May 6–13, 2000, almost 25,000 people toured the temple. James E. Faust, of the church's First Presidency, dedicated the Nashville Tennessee Temple on May 21, 2000.[1]

The Nashville Tennessee Temple has a total floor area of 10,700 square feet (990 m2), two ordinance rooms, and two sealing rooms.[1]

See also
Temples in the Southeastern United States ()
  • = Operating
  • = Under construction
  • = Announced
  • = Temporarily Closed

Notes
  1. "Facts and figures: Nashville Tennessee Temple", Church News, May 27, 2000
  2. "LDS to Build Temple in Tennessee". Salt Lake Tribune. Associated Press. November 19, 1994. ProQuest 288568305. Retrieved March 30, 2022.
  3. "Mormon church decides against court appeal; plans smaller temple". Associated Press. April 20, 1998. Archived from the original on October 21, 2013. Retrieved August 28, 2012.

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