Orthodox Churches in Tennessee

Orthodox Christianity in Tennessee

Tennessee has 6 Orthodox Christian parishes and missions in this directory, present in 6 cities and towns. That is roughly 1% of the 627 listed parishes in the United States, which places Tennessee at number 26 among every state by parish count. 4 of the listings publish a phone number and 6 link to a parish website, so you can confirm Divine Liturgy times before you visit.

Among the 5 parishes in Tennessee that publish a founding year, the earliest is St. Anne Church in Knoxville / Oak Ridge, Tennessee (1998), and the most recent community to be established is Protection of the Holy Virgin Mary Mission in Clarksville, Tennessee (2007) — a span of Orthodox presence still growing through new mission parishes.

Jurisdictions and dioceses in Tennessee

Orthodox parishes in Tennessee are organised under the following dioceses. The jurisdiction matters in practice: it determines whether a parish keeps the Julian (Old) or Revised Julian calendar, and therefore the civil dates of Nativity, Theophany and the fixed feasts.

• Diocese of the South5
• Romanian Episcopate1

Cities in Tennessee with Orthodox churches

• Chattanooga · 1
• Clarksville · 1
• Cleveland · 1
• Knoxville / Oak Ridge · 1
• Memphis · 1
• Old Hickory · 1

Attending a service in Tennessee

Visitors are welcome at any Orthodox parish. Services follow the liturgical day rather than a fixed programme, so check the daily Scripture readings, the fasting rule for that date, and the saint commemorated before you go. On Sundays the Divine Liturgy is normally in the morning, preceded by Orthros; on the eve of a great feast most parishes serve Vespers or a Vigil.

Frequently asked about Orthodox churches in Tennessee

How many Orthodox churches are there in Tennessee?

This directory lists 6 Orthodox Christian parishes and missions in Tennessee, spread across 6 cities and towns. That is about 1% of the 627 listed parishes in the United States, making Tennessee the number 26 state by parish count.

Which cities in Tennessee have Orthodox parishes?

The cities with the most Orthodox parishes in Tennessee are Chattanooga, Clarksville, Cleveland, Knoxville / Oak Ridge, Memphis. Every listing includes the street address, phone number where published, and a link to the parish website.

Which Orthodox jurisdictions serve Tennessee?

Parishes in Tennessee belong to 2 listed dioceses: Diocese of the South (5), Romanian Episcopate (1). Jurisdiction affects the liturgical calendar a parish follows, so check whether yours keeps the Julian (Old) or Revised Julian calendar before planning feast days.

What is the oldest Orthodox church in Tennessee?

Of the parishes in this directory that publish a founding year, the earliest in Tennessee is St. Anne Church in Knoxville / Oak Ridge, Tennessee, founded 1998. The most recently founded is Protection of the Holy Virgin Mary Mission (2007).

How do I find Divine Liturgy times in Tennessee?

Service times change with the liturgical season, so call the parish or open its website from the listing above. Use the daily Orthodox calendar on this site to see the feast, fasting rule and Scripture readings for the day you plan to attend.

Other states

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• District of Columbia
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See the full USA Orthodox parish directory or the Canada directory.