Court Rules in Favor of Amy Grant's Family Claim
A five-year battle has ended with the church's ownership reverting to the family of Amy Grant, whose great-grandfather founded the church.
In downtown Nashville, church buildings are among the most inert in the rapidly changing urban landscape. The city is home to many ancient churches, some of which have seen better days.
- Christ Church Cathedral
- Downtown Presbyterian
These churches are often used as parking lots, rather than places of worship, and are overshadowed by tourist attractions like Jimmy Buffet's Margaritaville.
The historic Central Church of Christ, now known as Nashville Church of Christ, has also fallen victim to this trend, despite accruing $40,000 per month from its two downtown parking lots.
The boarded-up building of Central Church of Christ in downtown Nashville.
Amy Grant's family has regained ownership of the church, marking a new chapter in its history.
Author's summary: Court rules in favor of Amy Grant's family claim on Nashville church.