Greek Orthodox Churches of America in Tennessee
Explore Greek Orthodox churches across Tennessee, including parish locations, communities, history, and traditions.
Christ the Savior Greek Orthodox Church of Bluff City
Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church of Memphis
Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church of Chattanooga
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church of Nashville
Saint George Greek Orthodox Church of Knoxville
Saint John Chrysostom Mission Parish of Nashville
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Greek Orthodox churches are in Tennessee?
Tennessee has 6 Greek Orthodox churches, with its earliest communities rooted in Memphis and Nashville.
Which Greek Orthodox Metropolis oversees churches in Tennessee?
Tennessee is divided between two jurisdictions: parishes in Nashville and Memphis fall under the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Detroit, while other parts of the state fall under the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Atlanta.
What is the oldest Greek Orthodox church in Tennessee?
Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church in Memphis traces back to 1907, when the community's first priest arrived from Greece. The congregation laid the cornerstone of its first permanent church building in 1920.
How did Nashville's Greek Orthodox community get started?
Nashville's Greek community organized the Greek-American Mutual Help Association "Socrates" in 1905, inviting priests from Atlanta and Memphis for services until Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church was formally established in 1917.
Who was an early pioneer of Nashville's Greek community?
Frank Mooney, a Greek immigrant from Sparta who had been peddling fruit in St. Louis, came to Nashville in 1884 to explore business opportunities, becoming an early figure in the city's growing Greek community.
