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Seminary moving to Arlington

By , Special to The Daily Memphian Updated: October 29, 2025 10:57 AM CT | Published: October 26, 2025 4:00 AM CT

After more than two decades at its Cordova campus, the Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary is moving to Arlington.

Last month, the seminary purchased a 59,000-square-foot building at 5640 Airline Road from MicroPort Orthopedics, which is downsizing is footprint.

The building was most recently leased by Ford BlueOval and SK Battery.

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Subscriber Only Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary Bellevue Baptist Church Arlington Mayor Mike Wissman Town of Arlington

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Michael Waddell

Michael Waddell is a native Memphian with more than 20 years of professional writing and editorial experience, working most recently with The Daily News and High Ground News.


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