Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus (Knoxville, Tennessee)

The Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus is a cathedral and parish church located in Knoxville, Tennessee, United States. It is the seat of the Catholic Diocese of Knoxville. The original cathedral church was completed in 1956 and the present church was completed in 2018.

Cathedral of the
Most Sacred Heart of Jesus
Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus
Location in Tennessee
Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus (Knoxville, Tennessee) (the United States)
35°55′33″N 84°00′02″W
Location711 S. Northshore Dr.
Knoxville, Tennessee
CountryUnited States
DenominationRoman Catholic Church
Websitewww.shcathedral.org
History
Founded1956
DedicationSacred Heart of Jesus
DedicatedMarch 3, 2018
Architecture
Functional statusCathedral/Parish church
Architect(s)BarberMcMurry, McCrery Architects
Architectural typeRenaissance Revival
GroundbreakingApril 19, 2015
Completed2018
Specifications
Capacity1,358
Number of domesOne
Dome height (outer)144 feet (44 m)
MaterialsIndiana limestone
Brick
Administration
DioceseKnoxville
Clergy
Bishop(s)Sede Vacante
RectorRev. David Boettner
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