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Designed For Worship: An Architectural History of Nashville's Sacred Spaces

A stunning visual tour of Nashville's historic houses of worship. From landmark congregations steeped in history like the Downtown Presbyterian Church and Holy Trinity Episcopal Church to more modern, but just as architecturally important buildings like Vine St. Christian Church and West End Synagogue, this documentary showcases some of the most ambitious efforts that Nashville has to offer.

Designed for Worship also documents houses of worship as places where social movements began, changing the face of our city, and ultimately, our nation.


Resources

Center for Historic Preservation

This site provides information on CHP services as well as research material on a variety of preservation related subjects.

Metropolitan Historical Commission

This site contains a series of publications, including a semi-annual newsletter of current news and events and walking tours on art and architecture in downtown Nashville.

Tennessee Historical Commission

Providing links to Tennessee's most recent listings on the National Register of Historic Places and Tennessee state-owned historic places.

Documenting the American South

This project traces the growth of the Protestant religion in the African American community in the south.


Production Credits

Bridget Kling
Director / Producer

Mary Makley
Director / Producer / Writer / Editor

Jim Demarco
Videographer

Jackson Design
Graphic Design

Michael J. McEvoy
Original Music

Beth Curley
Executive Producer

Joe Riley
Executive Producer

Kevin Crane
Director of Technology