Wiley Memorial Chapel Methodist Episcopal Church
112 Second Ave. South
“The northern side of Lot 60 was designated for the construction of an institution that would serve as both church and school to newly freed slaves—the first of its kind in Franklin. In 1868, missionaries helped build Wiley Memorial Chapel Methodist Episcopal Church at 112 Second Ave. South.
The church was named for Rev. Dr. Isaac William Wiley, the Methodist Episcopal bishop, who passed away in 1884. A stone’s throw from the Green House, the episcopal church served its neighborhood well in faith and community until closing its doors in 1945 due to declining membership.
The building changed hands several times until Franklin’s local community theatre group, Pull-Tight Players, took over in 1985.”
Source: visitfranklin.com
