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Gatlinburg, Tennessee: Christus Gardens (Gone)

An enduring Gatlinburg religious attraction, voluntarily expelled in Jan. 2008 to make way for development. Building demolished in Feb. 2022.

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Christus Gardens

I am the Art Director for Christus Gardens. We are a lot more than the "sculpture of Christ whose eyes follow you in every direction." We have ten dioramas of the life of Christ peopled by over 100 wax figures ( the costumes came from the film Ben Hur ). America's finest collection of biblical coins and rare bibles. Last year I finished a 900 sq ft mural of the Old Testament and completed 39 paintings of the parables of Jesus ( a ten year project ).

[Mark Pedro, 04/20/2002]
Christus Gardens - Jesus Stone

I visited and took some pictures of the Jesus Stone. Not sure if I was supposed to or not. It sure would grab my attention. If I wasn't supposed to take pictures of it then all I can say is OOPs.

[SenatorPerry, 01/10/1998]

Report on Gatlinburg.

Christus Gardens

Directions:
From US 441, take stoplight #5 (River Rd) and drive west a couple of blocks. On the right, at the corner of Maple Lane.
Hours:
Closed after Jan. 13, 2008
Status:
Gone

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