Riverview Missionary Baptist Church (RMBC) was initially built by the county for use as a school for Hensley Chapel.  A member and Mother of Riverview, Mother Anna White was the first teacher in this building; and we still have her first teacher’s desk. In 1930, the school stopped using the building and it became the Riverview Baptist Church. The idea for this name was derived from the sight of the beautiful Tennessee River.

 

In 1961, the church building was renovated to add a fellowship hall, kitchen, and restrooms. Later the vestibule and front restrooms were added. New pews were purchased by church members and other individuals as memorials of their loved ones. Since that time, many gifts have been donated or given to the church by patrons and members, including an organ given by Mrs. Grace Lee. Remodeling of the fellowship hall and kitchen and additions of a new choir room, pastor’s study, and restrooms took place in 1981.In 1983, the pulpit and choir loft were remodeled, a balcony, two classrooms, a baptistery, and a new pastor’s study were also added. The old pastor’s study then became the library and office for the church secretary.

 

On Sunday, July 12, 1987, a cornerstone was place on the church displaying the past organizers and present officers and pastor of the church. In an effort to continue its growth, the membership of Riverview Missionary Baptist church purchased the land to the rear and side of the church site to provide parking spaces and sidewalks. The parking lot facing the front to the church was purchased in 1991, and in 1999 Mrs. Anna White’s house was purchased by the church and is being used as an auxiliary for conducting classes and other activities.  Renovations on the Fellowship Hall began on July 16 2006.  In 2007 the completion of the new fellowship hall and new classrooms, secretary office, and restrooms were added.  

 

Riverview has been blessed with the following ministers: the late Rev Siler; Rev Fitch; Rev Phillip; Rev Flemister; Rev Lynn; Rev Van J Malone; Rev E. P. Crutcher; Rev W.T. Crutcher; Rev James Washington; Rev Freddie Davis; Rev F.A. Westfield; Elder John L Underwood Sr.; Elder Nolan Nevels; Rev. Jesse L. Jones,Jr.; and Rev. Anthony Cannon. Some of these pastors enjoyed long tenures, while some had only a short stay. Reverend W.T. Crutcher served the Church some twenty years longer than any pastor to date.

 

Our current pastor, Minister Anthony G. Cannon, began his tenure May 2008 with great expectations. He has brought new energy, new expectations and a new vision to our church.

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