Memphis Tennessee Temple

Memphis Tennessee Temple
Memphis Tennessee Temple in 2023
Number	80
Dedication	April 23, 2000, by James E. Faust
Site	6.35 acres (2.57 ha)
Floor area	10,890 sq ft (1,012 m2)
Height	71 ft (22 m)
Official website • News & images
Church chronology
← Medford Oregon Temple Memphis Tennessee Temple → Reno Nevada Temple
Additional information
Announced	September 17, 1998, by Gordon B. Hinckley
Groundbreaking	January 16, 1999, by Gordon T. Watts
Open house	April 8–15, 2000
Rededicated	May 5, 2019, by Jeffrey R. Holland
Current president	Steven Lorin Ball
Designed by	Dusty Driver; Church A&E Services
Location	Bartlett, Tennessee, U.S.
Geographic coordinates	35°14′26.70720″N 89°50′21.60239″W
Exterior finish	Imperial Danby White marble
Temple design	Classic modern, single-spire design
Baptistries	1
Ordinance rooms	2 (two-stage progressive)
Sealing rooms	2
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The Memphis Tennessee Temple is the 80th operating temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church).

Ground was broken for the Memphis Tennessee Temple on January 16, 1999. The temple in Memphis serves more than 20,000 members in Tennessee, Arkansas, Mississippi, and Missouri. On April 23, 2000, James E. Faust dedicated the building for its religious use.

The Memphis Tennessee Temple has a total floor area of 10,700 square feet (990 m²), two ordinance rooms, and two sealing rooms.

See also

• Comparison of temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
• List of temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
• List of temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by geographic region
• Temple architecture (Latter-day Saints)
• The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Arkansas
• The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Tennessee
• The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Mississippi

References

• Topp, Amy (Jan 23, 1999), "Memphis temple one of two to be built in Volunteer State", Church News
• "Tennessee temple dedications announced", Church News, March 4, 2000
• Avant, Gerry (April 29, 2000), "Remembering roots at Memphis dedication", Church News
• "Facts and figures: Memphis Tennessee Temple", Church News, April 29, 2000
• Devin, Jonathan (July 14, 2010), "A decade of devotion", Memphis Commercial Appeal
• "Memphis temple wins 'America in Bloom' award", Church News, July 26, 2003

External links

• Official Memphis Tennessee Temple page
• Memphis Tennessee Temple page