Tennessee church plant branches out on its own
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – It can be said that Hope Church is a plant that no longer needs to be watered.
Tennessee Baptist DR aids recovery efforts following tragic explosion
BUCKSNORT, Tenn. – With warm words, warm smiles and warm food, Tennessee Baptist Disaster Relief volunteers are aiding the recovery efforts in Hickman County in the aftermath of Friday’s (Oct. 10) deadly explosion at the Accurate Energetic Systems plant.
East Tennessee church ‘not going to stop’ until Helene recovery complete
GREENEVILLE, Tenn. – David Green was planning to be out of town on the final weekend of September last year.
Bible untouched by Helene ‘God’s way of reassuring us,’ Tennessee pastor says
JONESBOROUGH, Tenn. — Enon Baptist Church weathered the storm, even though its building did not. Less than one week after Hurricane Helene ravaged Enon’s facilities, church members gathered for their Wednesday night activities as normal, albeit in a different location. They met at a nearby Methodist church, whose pastor had graciously invited the Enon members […]
BCM leaders renewed, refocused after Summit
COLLIERVILLE, Tenn. (BP) – Cole Rogers said he picked up numerous new ideas during the 2024 Collegiate Leadership Summit.
Lonnie Wilkey, longtime Tennessee editor, announces retirement
FRANKLIN (BP) – The start of a new year will mark the end of an era for the Baptist and Reflector, newsjournal of the Tennessee Baptist Mission Board.
Axis Church moves forward after fire
NASHVILLE (BP) – Despite some difficult circumstances, The Axis Church is still spinning.
Tennessee church happy to ‘wear this place out’ to help flood victims, share Christ
WAVERLY, Tenn. (BP) – Walking through certain parts of the flood-ravaged city of Waverly feels almost like navigating a war zone. Houses, cars, fences and furniture are mangled and mashed. Random pieces of brick and wood are strewn along the streets and sidewalks.
Power of Easter sweeps through Tennessee jail
TRENTON, Tenn. (BP) – Going to church on Easter Sunday wasn’t an option for the inmates at the Gibson County jail.
Restructured Youth Evangelism Conference designed to reach every church in Tennessee
FRANKLIN, Tenn. (BP) – For more than two years, Tennessee Baptist Mission Board youth specialist Jay Barbier has been thinking about the possibility of restructuring the state's annual Youth Evangelism Conference.












