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First Presbyterian Church is seeking to be Christ's disciples and share His gospel with the world. We are a congregation of the Presbyterian Church of America (PCA). If you're brand new to the Christian faith, trying to figure out what it's all about, or if you've been a follower of Christ for some time, we would love for you to join us for a worship service on a Sunday morning.

Welcome!

Learn more about our beliefs

Worship Times

9:00am contemporary

11:15am traditional

Each of our worship services offers a unique blend of music styles. The 9:00am service is more contemporary, while the 11:15am is more traditional. It is our prayer that the heartfelt expression of worship using music from a variety of styles will minister to the hearts of the people present, drawing a wide variety of people from many different backgrounds into a closer relationship with the Lord and a deeper connection within this local body of believers.

We are located in the heart of downtown Chattanooga, adjacent to the University of Tennessee, Chattanooga’s campus. Our Sanctuary is located at the corner of McCallie Avenue and Douglas Street, across from Christ Episcopal Church and Fletcher Hall.

554 McCallie Avenue Chattanooga, Tennessee 37402

Location

Directions

Parking

NOTICE: we are undergoing a large construction project, and weekday parking is limited and changing frequently. We do our best to keep this page up-to-date, but if you are having issues please feel free to call our office (423-267-1206 EXT. 101) during office hours (M-Th 8:30am - 5:00pm, F 8:30am - 3:00pm) and our receptionist will be happy to help.

Sunday Parking

  • State Building Lot: enter from McCallie Ave., Houston St., or Eighth St. McCallie Ave.

  • Student Center Lot: enter from McCallie Ave.

  • Douglas Lot: enter from Douglas St. or 8th St.

Weekday Parking

  • Douglas St.: enter from Douglas St. only!

    • The back half of this lot is leased to UTC during the week

  • McCallie Ave. by the Student Center: available by special permit only beginning June 1, 2026

    • unauthorized vehicles will be TOWED

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Our congregants come wearing anything from suits and dresses to shorts and sandals.

  • We encourage you to arrive at least ten minutes early to allow you to find parking and seating. We have ushers available at all entrances of the Sanctuary to answer questions and help you find seating. If you are running late, don’t worry! We’d still love for you to join us!

  • We place a high value on children and encourage them to remain with their parents in the worship service. Though we are committed to having children in public worship, we do offer Children’s Church (dismissal is after worship before the sermon) for first grade and below, and have a staffed nursery available for infants and toddlers 3 & under (we suggest you park in the Douglas St lot and drop your nursery-age child off at the yellow banner before the service). Cry rooms and a nursing room are available off of the women’s bathroom behind the Sanctuary.

  • Our worship services typically run about an hour or so. We seek to be God-centered, dialogical, and covenantal. This simply means you will notice a pattern of God speaking to us in His grace and our response to Him in adoration, praise, listening, and praying. You can view the upcoming order of worship HERE.