CLARKSVILLE TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – Christmas trees that help share the story of Jesus are back on display at First Baptist Church, 435 Madison St..

Helen Allen and Marilyn Chilcutt said the special display has been going on for 10 years, and this year more than 45 trees can be found throughout the halls of the church, with each one featuring a distinctive holiday theme.

One of the many decorated Christmas Trees on display at First Baptist Church, 345 Madison St., in downtown Clarksville on, Dec.2, 2022. (Lee Erwin).
One of the many decorated Christmas Trees on display at First Baptist Church, 345 Madison St., in downtown Clarksville on, Dec.2, 2022. (Lee Erwin).
Tour guides Marilyn Chilcutt & Helen Allen stand beside one of the many decorated Christmas Trees on display at First Baptist Church, 345 Madison St., in downtown Clarksville on, Dec.2, 2022. (Lee Erwin).
One of the many decorated Christmas Trees on display at First Baptist Church, 345 Madison St., in downtown Clarksville on, Dec.2, 2022. (Lee Erwin).
One of the many decorated Christmas Trees on display at First Baptist Church, 345 Madison St., in downtown Clarksville on, Dec.2, 2022. (Lee Erwin).
One of the many decorated Christmas Trees on display at First Baptist Church, 345 Madison St., in downtown Clarksville on, Dec.2, 2022. (Lee Erwin).
One of the many decorated Christmas Trees on display at First Baptist Church, 345 Madison St., in downtown Clarksville on, Dec.2, 2022. (Lee Erwin).
One of the many decorated Christmas Trees on display at First Baptist Church, 345 Madison St., in downtown Clarksville on, Dec.2, 2022. (Lee Erwin).
One of the many decorated Christmas Trees on display at First Baptist Church, 345 Madison St., in downtown Clarksville on, Dec.2, 2022. (Lee Erwin).
One of the many decorated Christmas Trees on display at First Baptist Church, 345 Madison St., in downtown Clarksville on, Dec.2, 2022. (Lee Erwin).
One of the many decorated Christmas Trees on display at First Baptist Church, 345 Madison St., in downtown Clarksville on, Dec.2, 2022. (Lee Erwin).
One of the many decorated Christmas Trees on display at First Baptist Church, 345 Madison St., in downtown Clarksville on, Dec.2, 2022. (Lee Erwin).
One of the many decorated Christmas Trees on display at First Baptist Church, 345 Madison St., in downtown Clarksville on, Dec.2, 2022. (Lee Erwin).
One of the many decorated Christmas Trees on display at First Baptist Church, 345 Madison St., in downtown Clarksville on, Dec.2, 2022. (Lee Erwin).
One of the many decorated Christmas Trees on display at First Baptist Church, 345 Madison St., in downtown Clarksville on, Dec.2, 2022. (Lee Erwin).
One of the many decorated Christmas Trees on display at First Baptist Church, 345 Madison St., in downtown Clarksville on, Dec.2, 2022. (Lee Erwin).

Some 20 people helped decorate the trees this year. Allen said they have a lot of schools, groups, clubs and other denominations who stop by for tours, even people from other states.

“It was very important to us to make them Christian. We think they trees are pretty, but each one is a lot more than just a pretty tree. We do this for our Lord, and it’s also the friendships with the people and the community that we develop doing this,” Allen said.

Allen said free guided tours are going on Monday-Friday from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. until Dec. 22. Reservations for a guided tour must be made in advance by calling 931-245-0000. Self-guided and walk-in tours are also available for the public Monday-Friday from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. through Dec. 22.

For more events like this, check out the Holiday Fun Guide or visit the Clarksville Now events page.