Media & Press Coverage
The restoration of the historic Centennial Bells has captured the attention of local media, shining a light on their significance to East Nashville and the effort to preserve them for generations to come.
In The News
For more than a century, the historic Centennial Bells have been a defining sound in East Nashville. Their removal and restoration have drawn attention from local and regional media, highlighting not only the craftsmanship of the bells themselves but the community effort behind preserving them for future generations.
We need to raise $400,000 to fully restore and expand the bell tower. Every dollar ensures that these bells ring out for the next 100 years.
Donate now to keep Nashville’s history alive and ringing!
About The Initiative
The “Restore The Bells” project is part of East End United Methodist Church’s larger “Rebirth on Russell” initiative, which aims to revitalize the historic Russell Street property as its new permanent home. Nearly six years after the March 2020 tornado destroyed the congregation’s Holly Street building, the church is breathing new life into its “mother church”, which has stood in East Nashville since 1893. While East End UMC is launching the campaign, this project is bigger than one congregation. It belongs to the people of East Nashville and to everyone who values the preservation of its history, culture, and music.
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Restore The Bells
Bring back the sound that defined East Nashville’s history. Help restore the rare 1897 Tennessee Centennial Exposition bells and return them to their rightful place in the Russell Street bell tower.