Maryville in Blount County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
The New Broadway Bell
Photographed by Tom Bosse, May 9, 2026
1. The New Broadway Bell Marker
In April 2017, a crack was discovered in the original Broadway bell. Because the bell could not be repaired, a historically accurate replacement bell was purchased from Lower Bells, Loudon, TN.
The new bell was installed in November 2018. Once again, the bell rings before Sunday services. The original bell is displayed Southeast of the new bell on the right side of the main church entrance.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical month for this entry is April 2017.
Location. 35° 45.442′ N, 83° 58.202′ W. Marker is in Maryville, Tennessee, in Blount County. It is at the intersection of East Broadway Avenue and College Street, on the left when traveling north on East Broadway Avenue. Marker is located at Broadway United Methodist Church. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 309 East Broadway Avenue, Maryville TN 37804, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in East Tennessee, in the Great Smoky Mountains, and in Greater Knoxville. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Upper South, in Appalachia, and specifically in Southern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the original Cherokee Nation, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the Confederate States of America, the State of Franklin, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Broadway Bell (within shouting distance of this marker); Founders Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Louis Philippe's Visit (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Where Houston Enlisted (about 600 feet away); General Sam Houston (approx. 0.2
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Also see . . . Francis Asbury. (Submitted on May 14, 2026, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee.)
Photographed by Tom Bosse, May 9, 2026
2. The New Broadway Bell Marker
Photographed by Tom Bosse, May 9, 2026
3. The New Broadway Bell Marker
Marker and Bell are on the left.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 16, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 14, 2026, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 12 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 14, 2026, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.
