In 1837 a petition was granted to form a Presbyterian church in Cleveland, TN. A committee led by Reverend R.E. Tedford and R.L. Morrison organized our church on November 11, 1837.

We have always been a mission-based congregation, guiding our members in reflecting and practicing Jesus Christ's Great Commission:

“Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” -- Matthew 28:19-20

First Presbyterian Church has been a beacon for Jesus Christ in Bradley County Tennessee since 1837. We have fostered other local churches within our walls and helped to build Christian communities in our area.

If you are seeking a church home in Cleveland, Tennessee we hope you consider First Presbyterian Church.