Casting the Vision
Broadway Baptist Church (BBC) grew out of a community Sunday school that was organized in 1938. In 1942, the Chilhowee Baptist Association began to see the need for a Baptist church in the booming Eagleton community. BBC was formed to fulfill this vision in the spring of that year.
On March 14, 1942, Rev. G. W. Splawn was called to be the first pastor of BBC. He led the congregation in selecting the church's new building site, and men from the community—many of whom were ALCOA employees—helped build Eagleton's new Baptist church. Eight months later, the new building was completed. On May 5, 1943, the first service was held.
On March 14, 1942, Rev. G. W. Splawn was called to be the first pastor of BBC. He led the congregation in selecting the church's new building site, and men from the community—many of whom were ALCOA employees—helped build Eagleton's new Baptist church. Eight months later, the new building was completed. On May 5, 1943, the first service was held.
Expanding the Vision
Additions to the original chapel were completed in 1955, providing BBC with a much-needed educational wing. Due to the influx of World War II veterans, the church expanded. The current sanctuary was completed in 1960.
Continuing to Expand the Vision
The current educational wing was added to the new sanctuary in 1997, providing BBC with a new fellowship hall, classrooms for children and adults, and a childcare facility. In 2006, the old building was torn down, providing additional parking.
