On March 25, 2007, Thompson Springs Baptist Church celebrated its 75th Anniversary.  The church began in 1932 in the hearts of several of its charter members, when it became apparent to them that God's will was for a new Baptist church to be established to serve the community of Thompson Springs.  Under the divine guidance of the Holy Spirit, the small congregation met in a log home on Bates Pike for about two years with William H. Coffee serving as pastor.

On December 16, 1933, work began on the present church sanctuary on land donated by T. Cook and Lela Thompson.  Most of the common labor was donated by members and friends of the church.  Ten months later, the church was completed near the Thompson Farm Spring from which it received its name.  On Sunday, October 14, 1934 the structure was dedicated.

During the years of Christian service that has followed, the church has increased its floor space to four times that of the original.  A vestibule was added, and a basement was hand dug.  Restrooms were then added.  A unit was built for Sunday School rooms and a choir loft.  Years later another addition was built which added additional Sunday School rooms and a fellowship hall.  In recent years the present auditorium was remodeled, a baptistery installed, and a steeple added.

On March 23, 2008, ground was broken on a new church sanctuary. It will cover 4,590 square feet in total and seat an estimated 263 people.

Through the years of progress, both spiritual and physical, many lives have been touched and changed.  We anticipate even greater blessings to follow, until our blessed Redeemer sounds the trumpet. AMEN!

The Pastors of Thompson Springs Baptist Church