For many people of faith, worshiping in community with fellow believers is highly important while on vacation. We completely understand and want to lead you in the right direction while you’re visiting the Great Smoky Mountains! Here we have compiled a list of the nearest Christian, Jewish, Islamic, and Hindu places of worship:
Christian Churches
Baptist
- First Baptist Sevierville
- 317 Parkway, Sevierville, TN
- “The mission of First Baptist Sevierville is the same mission Jesus gave his followers: Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.”
- Led by Pastor Dan Spencer
Catholic
- St. Mary’s Catholic Church
- 304 Historic Nature Trail, Gatlinburg, TN
- “We extend a warm welcome to all guests of visit and find spiritual refreshment with us in the majestic Smoky Mountains.”
- Led by Pastor Fr. Antony Punnackal
Church of Christ
- Great Smoky Mountains Church of Christ
- 3078 Veterans Blvd, Pigeon Forge, TN
- “Bow your heavens, O Lord, and come down! Touch the mountains so that they smoke! ” Psalm 144:5
- Led by Pastor Al Behel
Lutheran
- St. Paul Lutheran Church
- 1610 Pullen Rd, Sevierville, TN 37862
- “I would also like to invite you to attend one of our next worship services. It would be my pleasure to get to know you and walk with you through Scripture and our confessional understanding of it. The life of our church is God’s people gathered around God’s gifts of Word and Sacrament. We would love to have an opportunity to share these things with you.”
- Led by Pastor Robert Portier
Methodist
- First United Methodist Church
- 214 Cedar St, Sevierville, TN
- “Our mission is to be a caring family, saved by grace and inspired to serve the living God through teaching, preaching, caring, and sharing, so that the world may know Christ. We are fulfilling this mission in a variety of ways.”
- Led by Pastor Jeff Lambert
Nondenominational
- Connect Church
- Event Center at The Ridge, 1250 Middle Creek Rd, Sevierville, TN
- “It is our mission to connect everyone with the life-changing gospel of Jesus Christ.”
- Led by Pastor Anthony Kendall
Pentecostal
- Pentecostals of Sevierville
- 1411 Middle Creek Rd, Sevierville, TN 37862
- Emphasizing the work of the Holy Spirit and the direct presence of God in the church. Energetic and dynamic!
- Led by Pastor Daron Blackmon
Presbyterian
- Gatlinburg Presbyterian Church
- 237 Reagan Drive, Gatlinburg, TN
- “Whether you are visiting in our beautiful mountain community or live and work here, you’ll always receive a warm welcome at Gatlinburg Presbyterian Church.”
- Led by Pastor Barry Simmons
En Español
- Iglesia Le Luz de Jesus
- 505 Pine Mountain Rd, Pigeon Forge, TN
- Hasta el dia de hoy nos congregamos alrededor de 150 a 200 personas cada miércoles y domingos. Damos la Gloria a nuestro Padre Celestial quien nos a escogido y nos a ayudado en todo.
Jewish Temple
- 3037 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37919
- Revealing the majesty of God through the works of Abraham and Moses and other Hebrew Prophets. Education, justice, obedience, and the teachings of God and worship through prayer.
Islamic Mosque
*Due to COVID-19, all Mosques in the area are closed until further notice.*
- 100 13th St, Knoxville, TN
- “The Muslim Community of Knoxville promotes the unity of God through service, education, and inspiration.” Imam Rafiq Mahdi
Hindu Temple
*Due to COVID-19, all Temples in the area are closed until further notice.*
- 602 Brakebill Rd. Knoxville, TN
- A Mandir is a sacred Hindu place of worship. It represents the earthly home of Bhagwan, where one can visit to quiet the mind and experience spirituality.
We are thrilled to have you visit our sweet mountain town. We hope this list helped you find a place of worship during your visit and you feel at home here.
