Historic Downtown Memphis Church Faces Sale; City Hosts Wildlife Painting Competition
A historic 143-year-old church in Downtown Memphis is slated for sale, and the city is hosting the "World Cup of wildlife painting contests" this week.
Memphis, TN, September 24, 2026 — A significant piece of Memphis history, a church dating back 143 years, is scheduled to be sold. The location of the church in Downtown Memphis marks it as a long-standing landmark in the city’s core.
Details regarding the sale, including the name of the church, the entity selling it, potential buyers, or the exact timeline for the transaction, were not provided.
Separately, Memphis is currently hosting an event described as the “World Cup of wildlife painting contests.” This competition brings artists and enthusiasts to the city this week.
Further information about the participants, the specific nature of the contest, or its organizers was not detailed in the summary.
The juxtaposition of a historic religious institution going up for sale alongside a prominent cultural event highlights a period of transition and activity in Downtown Memphis. The future of the old church and the impact of the wildlife painting contest are points of interest for residents and observers of the city’s evolving landscape.
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