First Baptist Church Beale Street

About First Baptist Church Beale Street

Located in Memphis, Tennessee, First Baptist Church Beale Street belongs to the Baptist tradition. Its address is 379 Beale Street, Memphis. Service times and additional information vary; we recommend contacting the church directly to confirm current schedules.

The Baptist family of churches has played an enduring role in American faith. Baptist churches are Protestant Christian congregations that practice believer's baptism by immersion and emphasize the autonomy of the local church. The Baptist tradition is one of the largest Protestant families in the United States. The tradition traces its modern form to the early 17th century. Today the tradition counts approximately 50 million in the U.S.

It joins a long tradition of Christian witness across the South, a region whose religious landscape ranges from historic cathedrals to country chapels and storefront congregations. Memphis sits within Tennessee, whose state capital is Nashville. The church reflects the broader presence of the Baptist community across Tennessee.