First Baptist Church, Memphis

Name: First Baptist Church
Address: 682 S Lauderdale St, Memphis, 38126-3907, United States
Telephone: +1 901-774-2161

#81 among attractions in Memphis

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Facts and practical information

The First Colored Baptist Church in Memphis, Tennessee, also known as First Baptist Church—Lauderdale, was built in 1939 in a vernacular Colonial Revival style, with design attributed to Rev. Thomas O. Fuller. ()

Built: 1939 (85 years ago)Coordinates: 35°7'43"N, 90°2'39"W

Address

682 S Lauderdale StDowntown Memphis (Linden)Memphis 38126-3907 United States

Contact

+1 901-774-2161

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First Baptist Church – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: FedExForum, National Civil Rights Museum, Sun Studio, AutoZone Park.

0.8 miNW
Sport venue, Sport
FedExForum, Memphis
20 min walk • FedExForum is a multi-purpose arena located in downtown Memphis, Tennessee. It is the home of the Memphis Grizzlies of the NBA and the NCAA Division I men's basketball program of the University of Memphis, both of whom previously played home games at the Memphis Pyramid.
0.8 miNW
History of the racial equality movement
National Civil Rights Museum, Memphis
22 min walk • The National Civil Rights Museum is a complex of museums and historic buildings in Memphis, Tennessee; its exhibits trace the history of the civil rights movement in the United States from the 17th century to the present.
0.8 miNE
Legendary studio that hosted rock icons
Sun Studio, Memphis
21 min walk • Sun Studio is a recording studio opened by rock-and-roll pioneer Sam Phillips at 706 Union Avenue in Memphis, Tennessee, on January 3, 1950. It was originally called Memphis Recording Service, sharing the same building with the Sun Records label business.
1 miN
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
AutoZone Park, Memphis
26 min walk • AutoZone Park is a Minor League Baseball stadium located in downtown Memphis, Tennessee, and is home to the Memphis Redbirds of the International League and Memphis 901 FC of the USL Championship.
0.9 miNW
Entertainment district, Nightlife, Dancing
Beale Street, Memphis
22 min walk • Beale Street is a street in Downtown Memphis, Tennessee, which runs from the Mississippi River to East Street, a distance of approximately 1.8 miles. It is a significant location in the city's history, as well as in the history of blues music.
0.8 miNW
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Memphis Rock 'n' Soul Museum, Memphis
22 min walk • The Memphis Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum is a music museum located at 191 Beale Street in Memphis, Tennessee. The museum tells the critical story of the musical pioneers who overcame racial and socio-economic obstacles to create the music that changed the cultural complexion of the world.
0.9 miNW
Modern exhibits on blues music
Blues Hall of Fame, Memphis
24 min walk • The Blues Hall of Fame is a music museum located at 421 S. Main Street in Memphis, Tennessee. Initially, the "Blues Hall of Fame" was not a physical building, but a listing of people who have significantly contributed to blues music.
0.8 miN
Church, Historical place, Sacred and religious sites
Beale Street Baptist Church, Memphis
20 min walk • Beale Street Baptist Church, also known as, First Baptist Church or Beale Avenue Baptist Church, is a historic church on Beale Street, built by a congregation of freed slaves in Memphis, Tennessee.
1 miNW
Museum, Specialty museum
Memphis Music Hall of Fame, Memphis
25 min walk • The Memphis Music Hall of Fame, located in Memphis, Tennessee, honors Memphis musicians for their lifetime achievements in music. The induction ceremony and concert is held each year in Memphis. Since its establishment in 2012, the Hall of Fame has inducted more than 48 individuals or groups.
1.1 miNW
Museum, Art museum, Shopping centre
Belz Museum of Asian & Judaic Art, Memphis
28 min walk • The Belz Museum of Asian and Judaic Art is located at 119 South Main Street at the intersection of Gayoso Avenue in Memphis, Tennessee, USA. The museum was opened in 1998 as the Peabody Place Museum and in January 2007 it received its present name.
1 miNW
Theater, Architecture, Concerts and shows
Orpheum Theatre, Memphis
26 min walk • The Orpheum Theatre, a 2,308-seat venue listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is located in downtown Memphis, Tennessee, on the southwest corner of the intersection of South Main and Beale streets.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to First Baptist Church?

Nearby attractions include Mason Temple, Memphis (15 min walk), Clayborn Temple, Memphis (16 min walk), Second Congregational Church, Memphis (20 min walk), Beale Street Baptist Church, Memphis (20 min walk).

How to get to First Baptist Church by public transport?

The nearest stations to First Baptist Church:

Tram

Central Station • Lines: MATA Trolley Main Street Line, MATA Trolley Riverfront Loop (23 min walk)
Butler • Lines: MATA Trolley Main Street Line, MATA Trolley Riverfront Loop (24 min walk)

Train

Memphis Central Station (23 min walk)