Nashville Tennessee Temple

The Nashville Tennessee Temple is the 84th operating temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church).[1] It is located in Franklin, Tennessee, United States, approximately 20 miles (32 km) southwest of central Nashville.

Nashville Tennessee Temple
Number	84
Dedicated	May 21, 2000 (May 21, 2000) by James E. Faust
Site	6.86 acres (2.8 hectares)
Floor area	10,700 sq ft (990 m2)
Height	71 ft (22 m)
Preceded by	Tampico Mexico Temple
Followed by	Villahermosa Mexico Temple
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Additional information Announced November 9, 1994 Groundbreaking March 13, 1999 by John K. Carmack Open House May 6–13, 2000 Designed by Robert Waldrip and Church A&E Services Location 1110 Gray Fox Lane Franklin, Tennessee United States Exterior finish Imperial Danby white marble Temple design Classic modern, single-spire design Ordinance rooms 2 (Movie, two-stage progressive sessions) Sealing rooms 2 Clothing rental No Cafeteria No Visitors' center No

The temple originally was to be built in the affluent suburb of Forest Hills, but the plan was turned down by city commissioners due to zoning rules.[2] It was eventually built next to an existing meetinghouse in Franklin using the church's small temple plan. The temple's exterior is constructed from Imperial Danby white marble and has a single spire topped with the familiar statue of the angel Moroni. The temple serves church members in central and eastern Tennessee and western Kentucky.

During the open house held May 6–13, 2000, almost 25,000 people toured the temple. James E. Faust, of the church's First Presidency, dedicated the Nashville Tennessee Temple on May 21, 2000.[1]

The Nashville Tennessee Temple has a total floor area of 10,700 square feet (990 m²), two ordinance rooms, and two sealing rooms.[1]