Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church (Knoxville, Tennessee)

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Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church
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Location416 Lovenia Avenue, Knoxville, Tennessee
Coordinates 35°58′41″N83°55′18″W / 35.97806°N 83.92167°W / 35.97806; -83.92167 Coordinates: 35°58′41″N83°55′18″W / 35.97806°N 83.92167°W / 35.97806; -83.92167
Arealess than one acre
Built1906
ArchitectA. J. Cloud
Architectural styleLate Gothic Revival
NRHP reference No. 82003984 [1]
Added to NRHPAugust 26, 1982

Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church (now known as Knoxville House of Faith) is a historic church at 416 Lovenia Avenue in Knoxville, Tennessee, in the Fourth and Gill historic district.

It was built in 1906 and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1982. [1] The sanctuary features high vaulted ceilings. [2]

The building currently houses a small Pentecostal congregation. [2]

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References

  1. 1 2 "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places . National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
  2. 1 2 Long, J. Brian (October 20, 2007). "Congregation's abundant spirit makes up for its small numbers". Knoxville News Sentinel.