Clothes & Furniture Closet

The Smyrna First United Methodist Church on 301 Sam Davis Road near the center of Smyrna is old. 130 plus years as their history shows.

The members of the First Methodist congregation in Smyrna came from a number of churches and chapels of the local area which had originated as sites of camp meeting grounds. When the circuit rider followed the early settler into the clearings of the wilderness of what is now Middle Tennessee, he preached first in the brush arbor set up in summer beside the cabin by the pioneer father. The local preachers brought or sent here by the tireless Asbury and McKendree (early Methodist clergy) soon outgrew those arbors; and in the summer months, they preached to thousands in camp meetings, gathered for miles around for days at a time for preaching, singing, and worship.
It is not known who spoke the first word or when the first meetings were held which lead to the establishment of a Methodist Church on Madison Street in Smyrna, but it is known that the decision was made during or before 1872. The church became an active unit of members in May, 1873.

The UMC not only is part of Smyrna's history, they care for the body of Smyrna also. One of the ways is by hosting a clothes closet on the Wherry Housing co-op that is open to all with a need.

Our mission team sponsors an outreach for our community in need of clothes and furniture. You are invited to donate your time and resources to this vital community ministry!

Located at 121-A Claeborne Dr.
Directions: Sam Ridley Parkway E/TN-266N, turn left at Weakley Lane, turn right at Beauregard St., turn right at Jeb Stuart Dr., take the 1st left onto Claeborne Dr.



Clothes Closet Hours: Tues , Thurs and Sat, 9 - 12

Associte Pastor Joe Elliott "We take donations from anyone and there is no charge for the clothes.We monitor the clothers and make sure they are not soiled or worn out". If you have clothes you wish to donate, or you have a need, this free service is here for you.