About

Who We Are

St. Bartholomew’s — or St. B’s, as we’re often called — is an Episcopal church in the heart of Nashville. For more than 75 years, we’ve gathered to worship God, serve our neighbors, and live out the Gospel in word and deed.

We are a community shaped by grace and committed to the flourishing of others through the love of Jesus Christ.

Our identity is rooted in four key commitments:

• Biblical – We believe God speaks through Holy Scripture.

• Trinitarian – We affirm the Apostles’ and Nicene Creeds as expressions of our faith.

• Liturgical – We worship using the Book of Common Prayer, which helps shape our daily lives.

• Sacramental – We celebrate Holy Baptism, Holy Eucharist, and other sacramental rites as visible signs of God's grace.
  

Whoever you are, wherever you’ve been, and wherever you are on your spiritual journey — you are welcome here.

Our History

St. B’s began with a vision from Bishop E.P. Dandridge, who dreamed of planting an Episcopal church in the growing Green Hills neighborhood. With support from members of St. George’s, the first worship service was held in 1954 at Glendale School.

Services were initially led by seminarians from the University of the South (Sewanee), with Holy Eucharist celebrated once a month. Just a year later, St. B’s became an official parish of the Diocese of Tennessee.

At the dedication of the sanctuary in 1965, a cross, newspaper, Bible, and Book of Common Prayer were placed in the cornerstone — symbolizing our commitment to Christ, the Church, and the world.

Today, St. B’s is the third-largest parish in the Diocese of Tennessee, continuing to grow in faith, fellowship, and service.