Mount Calvary

Baptist Church

1807 Dandridge Ave, Knoxville,TN 37915

The Caring Place

History

  • Founding

    Founded in 1913 as an extension of Corinthian Baptist Church. 

  • Charter Members

    • Eva Davis
    • Sarah Austin
    • Ethel Bareman
    • Daisy Toms
    • Mattie Trundle
    • William Walker
    • Susie Golightly
    • Willie Allsup
    • Bessie Henderson

  • Pastors

    • Rev. W.H. Chaney (1913-1922)
    • Rev. V.N. Roundtree (1922-1931)
    • Rev. H.H. Hubbard (1931-1941)
    • Rev. M.C.M. Harris (1941-1960)
    • Rev. John H. Foster (1961-1967)
    • Rev. W.H. Walker (1967-1969)
    • Rev. J.M. Kimble (1969-1971)
    • Rev. Alfred D. Hill (1971-1976)
    • Rev. Harold Middlebrook (1977-1980)
    • Rev. Leroy Franklin (1980-)
    • Rev. Dr. Jason Moseley (2025-)

  • Location History

    Mount Calvary was originally located at 909 East Jackson Avenue in an area known as "The Bottom," a vibrant Black neighborhood that once flourished with homes, schools, and chirches. Urban Renewal forced the business to relocate and on August 10, 1975, the church opened its new sanctuary on Dandridge Avenue.