Our History
In the Fall of 1953, a small group of people began meeting on Sunday afternoons at the home of Mrs. Lavonia Talley. With the support of the Donelson Church of Christ, J. Roy Vaughn and Jerry Shannon Gooch canvassed the community. J. Roy Vaughn, Herbert A. Robinson and J. M. Powell took turns preaching on Sunday afternoons while Gooch and Jim Burge led the singing.
In the spring of 1954, having outgrown the Talley home, the congregation began to worship in the abandoned Florenceville School on Arno Road. In April 1972 the congregation moved to its current location at 4370 Murfreesboro Road. The original building was able to seat 200 with a nursery and five classrooms. Four additional classrooms, which also served as auditorium overflow, were constructed in 1974. In 1976 six additional classrooms were added on the west side of the building. During 1980 a pavilion was added to the north side of the building. As the attendance grew, another addition was made to the south end of the auditorium and the pavilion was renovated in 1987. With the hope of better serving the community, construction was started on a new multi-purpose facility in 1999. By Spring 2000 this addition began to serve as four classrooms or a fellowship hall with a large kitchen. In 2011 the old pavilion was renovated to add classrooms and an area for the youth group.
Ministers
Millview’s first regular minister was Joe Morgan, who was partially supported by the Donelson congregation from 1954 to 1957. Other ministers who have served the congregation include: Hardy Baker (1958-1959), Clifford S. Avrit (1960), Ed Coursey (1958-1959 and 1968-1969), John Netterville (1963-1967), Charles Hicks (1970-1972), James Costello (1973-1977), Ed Slayton (1978-2014), Jeremy Hall (2012-2019), and Josh Cook (2021-2024). Millview has been blessed to have very capable men aid in filling the pulpit when in need.
As of September 29th, Millview started a new search for a pulpit minister.
Youth Ministers
In March of 2020, Millview hired Trenton Osborne as Youth Minister.
Several youth ministers, including Christopher Wiles, Phillip Jenkins, Josh Hardin, Jeremy Cox, Avery Casey, Stephen Kerstiens, Scott Utter and Nathan Ferguson have served Millview.
Elders
In the Fall of 1973, Ed Brown (1973-1985), Charlie Fox Jr. (1973-2005) and C. Roy Jackson (1973-1976) were appointed as the first elders. Other men who have served or still serve as elders include: Willard Fallis (1974-1978), O. W. Cooper (1975-1985), J. T. Whitehead (1979-2012), Maurice Hughes (1981-2013), Pete Wales (1985-2010), Dan Florida (1996-2003), Wayne Toombs (1996-2012), Ed Anderson (2005-2012), Bobby Frost (2005-2013), Michael Cox (2005-present), Jeff Bogle (2011-present), Jon Lawson (2014-present), Tony Foster (2019-present), Bob Poff (2019-present) and Bob Smithson (2019-present).
Deacons
The following men have served the congregation as deacons: Eugene Crutcher, Bobby Frost, James Ladd, Dan Crutcher, Maurice Hughes, J. T. Whitehead, Eddie Coomer, Wayne Toombs, Pete Wales, Joe Cooper, Steve Hayes, Dale Lawrence, Mike Agee, Rod Roberson, Dale Alden, Rex Barker, Duane Callicoat, John Cottrell, Danny Ferrell, Talley Floyd, Michael Cox, Jimmy McCord, David Shepeard, Tony Tucker, Herschel Wheetley, Jeff Bogle, Tony Foster, Bob Smithson, Bob Poff and Tim Lloyd. Our current deacons are: Chris Coleman, Troy Frost, Billy Hall, Joe Hendricks, James Jenkins, Jim Johnson, Stephen Kerstiens, Derrick Lynch, Tim Meek, Terry Porter, Gary Sexton and Joe Trimble.
Song Leaders
Millview has had several capable song leaders in its history. These include Ronnie Owens, Joe Cooper, Mike Agee, Rex Barker, Duane Callicoat, Bob Smithson, Todd Wheetley, Joe Hendricks, and Stephen Kerstiens. Joe Trimble is the current song leader, serving since 2010.