Tennessee Nashville Mission
Mission leaders
Matthew K. and Wendy A. Stepan
Began service ~July 2025 (three-year terms, “on or about July 1”) · estimated release 2028-07-01 estimate · source: Church Newsroom 2025 · as of October 8, 2026
Mission office
- Office address
- 615-776-3408
- Phone
- Not yet verified
- Not yet verified
- Source
- Unofficial third-party directory (latterdaymissions.com) — may be out of date unofficial — confirm before mailing as of October 8, 2026
Letters & packages
Domestic USPS/UPS/FedEx shipping usually works well; many missions prefer packages to the mission office, but ask whether to send to the missionary's apartment instead.
- Your missionary can email weekly on P-day; letters and packages are optional extras.
- Confirm the current mailing address with the mission office or the call packet before sending — offices move.
- Small, padded envelopes usually travel faster and cheaper than boxes; declare contents honestly and avoid restricted items.
- Mail-by dates for holidays and a calendar reminder are in the interactive guide.
Weather & climate
Profile: cool-winter, hot-summer · about 1467 mm of rain a year.
Monthly averages
| Avg high | Avg low | Rain | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 48°F / 9°C | 32°F / 0°C | 123 mm |
| Feb | 56°F / 13°C | 37°F / 3°C | 158 mm |
| Mar | 63°F / 17°C | 44°F / 6°C | 136 mm |
| Apr | 70°F / 21°C | 50°F / 10°C | 134 mm |
| May | 78°F / 26°C | 60°F / 15°C | 137 mm |
| Jun | 86°F / 30°C | 67°F / 20°C | 142 mm |
| Jul | 89°F / 32°C | 71°F / 22°C | 169 mm |
| Aug | 87°F / 30°C | 69°F / 21°C | 171 mm |
| Sep | 83°F / 28°C | 64°F / 18°C | 147 mm |
| Oct | 73°F / 23°C | 54°F / 12°C | 98 mm |
| Nov | 60°F / 16°C | 43°F / 6°C | 96 mm |
| Dec | 53°F / 12°C | 37°F / 3°C | 130 mm |
Monthly averages computed from Open-Meteo historical weather data (2016–2025, ERA5 reanalysis) for a ~1° grid cell near the mission city. Approximate; local altitude and coast effects vary.
Language
English, Spanish
English uses the Latin alphabet; spelling is irregular, so listen a lot. Accents vary widely by region (US South, Caribbean, Scottish, Australian, Nigerian, etc.).
Assignments can include other languages; your call letter states your language.
Nearby temples
- Nashville Tennessee Temple — Operating (May 21, 2000) · ~0 km
- Huntsville Alabama Temple — Under construction (15 August 2026) · ~161 km
- Louisville Kentucky Temple — Operating (March 19, 2000) · ~249 km
- Knoxville Tennessee Temple — Dedication scheduled (7 March 2027) · ~258 km
The Church in Tennessee
- Church Membership
- 61,991
- Stakes
- 14
- Congregations
- 121
- FamilySearch Centers
- 35
- Temples
- 2
- Missions
- 2
Practical
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Currency
- USD
- Country code
- +1
- Organized
- 1 July 1975
Culture & food
- Greet with a handshake and a smile; first names are common.
- Be on time and keep appointments short and friendly.
- Respect "no soliciting" signs and private property.
- Regional cultures differ a lot: rural South, big cities, Mountain West, etc.
Foods: BBQ and regional comfort food, Tex-Mex / Mexican food, Casseroles at ward dinners, Fast food on a budget
Family groups
- Tennessee Nashville Mission Moms (LDS) Group
- Returned Missionaries Nashville Pres. McKee Group
- Nashville Mission President Serge Woodruff Group
- Tennessee Nashville Mission Alumni Group
- Nashville Tennessee Mission Group
- Members in the Tennessee Nashville Mission Group
- Nashville Tennessee LDS Mission Group
- Tennessee Nashville Mission 1991-1993 Group
- Nashville Mission Presidents Black/Campbell Group
- Tennessee Nashville Mission 1996-2002 Group
As listed by latterdaymissions.com (unofficial). Groups may be private, renamed, or inactive.
Next steps
Official: Missionary Portal · Missionary resources