Court Rules in Favor of Amy Grant's Family Claim
A five-year battle has ended with the church's ownership reverting to the family of Amy Grant, whose great-grandfather founded the church.
In downtown Nashville, church buildings are among the few constants in a rapidly changing urban landscape. Many of these ancient churches have seen better days, often being utilized as parking lots rather than places of worship.
Examples include Christ Church Cathedral and Downtown Presbyterian, which are located mere blocks from the city's tourist heart. The historic Central Church of Christ, currently known as Nashville Church of Christ, has also fallen into disuse, despite accruing $40,000 per month from its two downtown parking lots.
The church's fate is a testament to the city's changing priorities, with the siren call of Jimmy Buffet's Margaritaville proving more alluring to passersby.
Amy Grant's family has regained ownership of the church, marking a new chapter in its history.
Author's summary: Court rules in favor of Amy Grant's family.