Shorter Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church

Shorter Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church SHORTER CHAPEL is a "Tie to the Past and a Link to the Future." Church School: Sundays 9:00 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. Worship Service: Sundays at 10:00 a.m.

Bible Study: Wednesdays 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. through Zoom
Meeting ID: 604 886 7293
Passcode: 255 Shorter Chapel was organized just before 1868. In 1873, the Trustees of Shorter Chapel started negotiations with the Trustees of the White Methodist Church (First Methodist Church) to purchase a plot of land on Church Street in Franklin, Tennessee. On May 12, 1873, the Trustees of the two congregation

s met and signed the deed giving Shorter Chapel the property which included a parsonage. Research revelaed that the bricks were made by slaves and that the church had been used as a hospital for Confederate soldiers during the Civil War. In 1925, the members decided it was time to relocate. Land was purchased in the heart of the Black Community, now known as The Historic Natchez Community. To preserve the historical status of the church, the original bricks of the church were carried either by hand or by wheelbarrow to the present site. Because of its history, Shorter Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church is listed on the Tennessee and National Historical Registries.

Wonderful Men’s & Father’s Day of worship with P. E. Terence Mayes. We also had a day of Remembrance for the Emanuel 9 w...
06/21/2026

Wonderful Men’s & Father’s Day of worship with P. E. Terence Mayes. We also had a day of Remembrance for the Emanuel 9 with a beautiful display. 💜

06/21/2026
It has been a mighty good day serving the community!
06/20/2026

It has been a mighty good day serving the community!

Come on out tomorrow for the free Fish Fry; the Food Pantry will also be open!
06/20/2026

Come on out tomorrow for the free Fish Fry; the Food Pantry will also be open!

06/17/2026
Join us on Saturday, June 20th! Everyone is welcome.
06/15/2026

Join us on Saturday, June 20th! Everyone is welcome.

Join us this weekend, as we honor our fathers and celebrate the men who make a difference in our families, church, and c...
06/15/2026

Join us this weekend, as we honor our fathers and celebrate the men who make a difference in our families, church, and community. Enjoy a FREE Communitywide Fish Fry filled with great food and fellowship on Saturday, June 20th. Also join us for worship on Sunday, June 21st at 10am for a spirit filled Men's Day Service with our dynamic guest preacher, Rev. Dr. Terence Mayes, Sr.
Come and be a part of this special weekend as we celebrate, connect, and give God the glory. Everyone is welcome!

VBS final day, Shorter Chapel has been well represented all week!!! 🙏🏾❤️
06/13/2026

VBS final day, Shorter Chapel has been well represented all week!!! 🙏🏾❤️

Address

255 Natchez Street
Franklin, TN
37064

Telephone

+16157906611

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