Awaken Old City Church

About this church

Awaken Old City Church gathers Sunday at 11:15 a.m. in the venue connected to Awaken Coffee in Knoxville's historic Old City. The approximately seventy-five-minute service features upbeat worship and practical teaching, and visitors are encouraged to arrive early for a latte. Free weekend parking is available in nearby public lots. Sunday programs serve children from birth through eighth grade: younger children check in upstairs before service, while fifth- through eighth-graders worship with adults before being dismissed with their leaders.

The congregation began with a question about taking church community to people rather than expecting people to find it. Its downtown location reflects that purpose, and its ministry philosophy treats shared life as the way people grow closer to God and one another. Small groups provide a more personal setting for friendship and discipleship. Children's volunteers are background-checked, the hallway is monitored, and lessons use interactive approaches suited to different learning styles. Middle-school students also meet Wednesday at 6 p.m., with additional gatherings, camps, and retreats during the year. A first-time family can preregister children, then ask a host to guide them to check-in. Adults who want to understand the culture before Sunday can explore a current small group through the official groups page.

Researched from the church’s official website and reviewed August 26, 2026. Sources: Official homepage, service time, venue, parking, worship format, children, and s · Official about page, downtown church-plant vision, community, and leadership · Official children’s page, ages, check-in, dismissal, youth, safety, and lesson a · Official groups page for current small-group participation

Service times

Confirm current times directly with the church before visiting.

Ministries and visitor notes

• Sunday Children and Middle-School Programs — during worship

Location