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Highland Park Baptist Church has a storied place in Chattanooga's religious and architectural history. Today, the vibrantly relocated worship site operates as Church of the Highlands in Harrison, TN, with its roots tracing back to the historic 1907 Bailey Ave campus. This page provides an overview of seating history, current venue details, parking, transit options, and nearby hotel and restaurant recommendations to help you plan a visit. We’ve got you covered with practical, no-nonsense information to secure your seats and make your trip smooth.
Whether you’re researching the legacy of the Independent Baptist movement or planning a visit for an event, understanding the venue layout, transportation choices, and nearby stays makes a difference. For up-to-date event details, confirm the current worship location at Church of the Highlands (6621 Hunter Rd, Harrison, TN 37341) and check with our trusted affiliate partners for hotel and dining options near the site. We’re here to help you find reliable, straightforward access to your next gathering.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Original downtown address: 1907 Bailey Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37404 (historic Highland Park Baptist Church).
- Current worship location: Church of the Highlands, 6621 Hunter Rd, Harrison, TN 37341.
- Historical seating capacity: 3,000-seat Chauncey-Goode Auditorium (completed 1947) and 6,000-seat Bailey Avenue auditorium (completed 1981).
- Current Harrison campus capacity (as of 2013 planning): sanctuary seats about 2,000.
- Renaming timeline: became Church of the Highlands in 2013; later rebranded as The Church at Highland Park (2020).
- Notable events: center of the Independent Baptist movement; connected with Tennessee Temple University; peak membership reportedly around 57,000; campus buildings were destroyed/damaged by a 2022 fire.
- Transit: downtown Chattanooga MARTA/CARTA bus options serve the Bailey Ave area (near 1907 Bailey Ave; routes include local lines such as 4 Eastgate/Hamilton Pl and 10G).
- Nearby hotels: The Read House (107 W MLK Blvd) and The Chattanoogan (1201 Broad St) are nearby for visitors.
- Current status: the historic campus is now associated with Redemption to the Nations/Redemption Point; redevelopment and relocation occurred around 2013–2014.