[2] The church building is considered a Knoxville landmark and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Construction of the new building began in March 1930 and was completed the following year, with the first worship service held in January 1931.

The original sanctuary and church school wing are arranged around a central courtyard, which is accessed through a series of pointed arch entranceways.

The sanctuary features stained glass windows designed and manufactured by Charles J. Connick of Boston.

[4] On Labor Day 1940, with his campaign for a third term beginning, President Franklin D. Roosevelt was driven past the church en route to Newfound Gap to dedicate the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.