They just love God. To hear them tell it, it’s as simple as that. Pastor Tavner Smith and his wife of nine years Danielle – founders and leaders of the nine-week-old Venue Church at 5959 Shallowford ...

Feb. 4—Venue Church Lead Pastor Tavner Smith denied having an affair or being "sexually involved" with a married church employee but acknowledged the two had kissed and planned to pursue a ...

When volunteers at Venue Church in Chattanooga, Tennessee, arrived at their pastor’s house last November, they were hoping to raise his spirits with a surprise visit. Instead they got a shock: Pastor ...

Venue Church pastor Tavner Smith returned to the pulpit Sunday with a tear-filled message of apology after a month-long sabbatical during which his actions and the culture created in his church were ...

In anticipation of its first Easter worship experiences on Sunday, April 20, Venue Church – led by Pastor Tavner Smith – will host the first annual Venue Church Easter Egg Drop on Saturday, from 1 5 p ...

Venue Church in Chattanooga has filed for bankruptcy protection after most of the staff quit and attendance dropped following publicized reports last year of a relationship between the church's senior ...