Sutherland Community Church

The Sutherland Community Church is located in Sutherland, TN near Backbone Rock and just across the state line from Damascus, Va. No, the building hasn't sunk into the earth. It was actually built with the roof extending almost to the ground. This unique rock church is just as beautiful inside as it is on the outside.

In the early 1900's Sutherland was a booming sawmill and logging community, but after most of the timber had been depleted from nearby Shady Valley and the surrounding areas Sutherland reverted back to being simply a picturesque wide spot in the road. The Sutherland Community Church now serves the remaining residents as well as some folks from Damascus and Shady Valley.

This photo was taken on a cold, windy day. It had been snowing like crazy but it stopped just long enough for me to quickly snap this picture and then jump right back in the truck to warm up!

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