Owen Chapel

Located on Highway 31 S (Franklin Road) stands the "meeting house" of Owen Chapel. It began in 1859 on land donated by Jim C. Owen. While waiting for the building to be completed, services were held across the the road in a log building. The first service held in the present structure was in 1867.

The solid brick walls are still staunch and true (the bricks were made on site). The original roof, imported from England, was replaced with a copper one in 1999. The pews, pulpit and the front doors have weathered the 150 years quite well!

Construction continued while the battles of Frankin and Nashville were waged. It is said that the workers never stopped working despite the shells and battles surrounding them. Pot-bellied stoves originally heated the high-ceilinged, 40' x 70' interior. Those eventually gave way to coal heaters; and, in 1950, gas heating was installed. Candle lighting gave way to oil lamps, which eventually gave way to electricity in 1929. Venetian blinds replaced the window shades, and carpeting covered the floors in the 1960's.
Mail should be sent to:
P.O. Box 2805
Brentwood, TN 37027