Kirjathjearim Lodge #4

Our History

 

 

Kirjathjearim Lodge #104 was a member of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge AF&AM State of Tenn. in the year 1870. In later years, the Grand Lodge changed its name to the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge F&AM State of Tenn.

 

In 1960, several established members of Kirjathjearim Lodge #104 left the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge F&AM and affiliate with the newly formed Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Tenn. The Grand Master Ill. Edward E. Crawford, 33° presided. In December 2009, the Grand Lodge was renamed the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge State of Tenn. Ancient Free and Accepted Mason, AF&AM.

 

Upon joining the new Grand Lodge, Kirjathjearim Lodge #104 changed its number to #4. The First Worshipful Master was Ill. William E. Woods, 33° (1961-1962). Bro. James H. Sherrell was a member in 1960 and still maintain his membership to this day.

 

Kirjathjearim Lodge #4 continued to grow. We had three Past Grand Masters; Ill. Charles Morgan,33°, Ill James Turner,32° and Ill Theodore B. Hughes, Sr. 33°. Several of the members held elected Grand Office. Past Grand Master Ill. James Turner, 32° was Grand Secretary. Honorary Past Grand Master William I.G. Sowell, 32° was Grand Treasurer. Ill Keith Pitts, 32°was Grand Treasurer. Ill William Pincham, 32° was Grand Secretary and Ill. James H. Hughes, Jr. 33° was Grand Secretary. This was 50 years or more of combined service. Our lodge has had 13 Worshipful Masters.

 

Here is a Ground Breaking Fact:

 

One of our ground breaking members was Captain William D. Bodenhamer. He was one of the First Black Police Officers in Nashville, TN. The North Nashville Police Precinct Building was named in his Honor.