A pop-up Christian night club in Nashville was launched last year by seven men in their 20s who sought to build a thriving community and a safe space for young Christians. There’s no twerking, no drinking, no smoking, but they still dance the night away. (March 2) (AP Video/ Jessie Wardarski) Photos 21 1 of 21 | Jeremiah Manley, left, and other attendees at The Cove, an 18-and-up, pop-up Christian nightclub, raise their arms in worship on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. The Cove was started last year by seven Black Christian men in their 20s who sought to build a thriving community and a welcoming space for young adults outside houses of worship. (AP Photo/Jessie Wardarski) Read More 1 of 21 Jeremiah Manley, left, and other attendees at The Cove, an 18-and-up, pop-up Christian nightclub, raise their arms in worship on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. The Cove was started last year by seven Black Christian men in their 20s who sought to build a thriving community and a welcoming space for young adults outside houses of worship. (AP Photo/Jessie Wardarski) Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print Read More 2 of 21 | Attendees at The Cove, an 18-and-up, pop-up Christian nightclub, dance in unison on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. More than 200 racially and ethnically diverse young clubbers attended The Cove’s fourth event. (AP Photo/Jessie Wardarski) Read More 2 of 21 Attendees at The Cove, an 18-and-up, pop-up Christian nightclub, dance in unison on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. More than 200 racially and ethnically diverse young clubbers attended The Cove’s fourth event. (AP Photo/Jessie Wardarski) Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print Read More 3 of 21 | Haynza Posala, 23, center, kneels in prayer during an impromptu worship session at the end of The Cove’s third event on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. The Cove is a pop-up, 18-and-up Christian nightclub started by seven friends in their 20s who sought to build a thriving community and a welcoming space for Christian adults outside houses of worship. (AP Photo/Jessie Wardarski) Read More 3 of 21 Haynza Posala, 23, center, kneels in prayer during an impromptu worship session at the end of The Cove’s third event on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. The Cove is a pop-up, 18-and-up Christian nightclub started by seven friends in their 20s who sought to build a thriving community and a welcoming space for Christian adults outside houses of worship. (AP Photo/Jessie Wardarski) Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print Read More 4 of 21 | The Cove co-founders, from left, Jonathan Diggs, Jordan Diggs, Darin Starks, Shem Rivera, and Eric Diggs, welcome guests to The Cove, a pop-up, 18-and-up Christian nightclub they started late last year, in Nashville, Tenn., on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024. Before dancing, the founders laid the ground rules: no twerking, no drinking, and no smoking. (AP Photo/Jessie Wardarski) Read More 4 of 21 The Cove co-founders, from left, Jonathan Diggs, Jordan Diggs, Darin Starks, Shem Rivera, and Eric Diggs, welcome guests to The Cove, a pop-up, 18-and-up Christian nightclub they started late last year, in Nashville, Tenn., on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024. Before dancing, the founders laid the ground rules: no twerking, no drinking, and no smoking. (AP Photo/Jessie Wardarski) Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print Read More 5 of 21 | Attendees of The Cove, a pop-up, 18-and-up Christian nightclub, participate in ice breakers and “get to know you” prompts on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. More than 200 racially and ethnically diverse young clubbers attended The Cove’s fourth event. (AP Photo/Jessie Wardarski) Read More 5 of 21 Attendees of The Cove, a pop-up, 18-and-up Christian nightclub, participate in ice breakers and “get to know you” prompts on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. More than 200 racially and ethnically diverse young clubbers attended The Cove’s fourth event. (AP Photo/Jessie Wardarski) Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print Read More 6 of 21 | Jade Russell of Louisville, Kentucky, dances at The Cove, a pop-up, 18-and-up Christian nightclub, on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. The Cove was started last year by seven Black Christian men in their 20s who sought to build a thriving community and a welcoming space for young adults outside houses of worship. (AP Photo/Jessie Wardarski) Read More 6 of 21 Jade Russell of Louisville, Kentucky, dances at The Cove, a pop-up, 18-and-up Christian nightclub, on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. The Cove was started last year by seven Black Christian men in their 20s who sought to build a thriving community and a welcoming space for young adults outside houses of worship. (AP Photo/Jessie Wardarski) Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print Read More 7 of 21 | Jade Russell of Louisville, Kentucky, dances in pink and red Croc-style shoes at The Cove, a pop-up, 18-and-up Christian nightclub, on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. The Cove was started last year by seven Black Christian men in their 20s who sought to build a thriving community and a welcoming space for young adults outside houses of worship. (AP Photo/Jessie Wardarski) Read More 7 of 21 Jade Russell of Louisville, Kentucky, dances in pink and red Croc-style shoes at The Cove, a pop-up, 18-and-up Christian nightclub, on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. The Cove was started last year by seven Black Christian men in their 20s who sought to build a thriving community and a welcoming space for young adults outside houses of worship. (AP Photo/Jessie Wardarski) Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print Read More 8 of 21 | Attendees at The Cove, a pop-up, 18-and-up Christian nightclub, dance to a mix of Christian rap, hip hop, reggaeton and gospel music on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Jessie Wardarski) Read More 8 of 21 Attendees at The Cove, a pop-up, 18-and-up Christian nightclub, dance to a mix of Christian rap, hip hop, reggaeton and gospel music on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Jessie Wardarski) Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print Read More 9 of 21 | Aaron Dews and Jonathan Diggs place hands Noah Officer as they pray together at The Cove, a pop-up, 18-and-up Christian nightclub, on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. The Cove was started last year by seven Black Christian men in their 20s who sought to build a thriving community and a welcoming space for young adults outside houses of worship. (AP Photo/Jessie Wardarski) Read More 9 of 21 Aaron Dews and Jonathan Diggs place hands Noah Officer as they pray together at The Cove, a pop-up, 18-and-up Christian nightclub, on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. The Cove was started last year by seven Black Christian men in their 20s who sought to build a thriving community and a welcoming space for young adults outside houses of worship. (AP Photo/Jessie Wardarski) Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print Read More 10 of 21 | Young clubbers at The Cove, a pop-up, 18-and-up Christian nightclub, dance together to a mix of Christian rap, hip hop, gospel and reggaeton on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Jessie Wardarski) Read More 10 of 21 Young clubbers at The Cove, a pop-up, 18-and-up Christian nightclub, dance together to a mix of Christian rap, hip hop, gospel and reggaeton on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Jessie Wardarski) Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print Read More 11 of 21 | The Cove’s co-founder Carlton Batts Jr., right, acts as DJ and MC at the Christian nightclub’s latest event in Nashville, Tenn., on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024, (AP Photo/Jessie Wardarski) Read More 11 of 21 The Cove’s co-founder Carlton Batts Jr., right, acts as DJ and MC at the Christian nightclub’s latest event in Nashville, Tenn., on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024, (AP Photo/Jessie Wardarski) Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print Read More 12 of 21 | Jonathan Diggs, center, and Carlyle Coppins, right, join in a line of dancers at The Cove, a pop-up, 18-and-up Christian nightclub, on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Jessie Wardarski) Read More 12 of 21 Jonathan Diggs, center, and Carlyle Coppins, right, join in a line of dancers at The Cove, a pop-up, 18-and-up Christian nightclub, on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Jessie Wardarski) Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print Read More 13 of 21 | Attendees join in a dance line at The Cove, a pop-up, 18-and-up Christian nightclub, on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. More than 200 racially and ethnically diverse young clubbers attended The Cove’s fourth event. (AP Photo/Jessie Wardarski) Read More 13 of 21 Attendees join in a dance line at The Cove, a pop-up, 18-and-up Christian nightclub, on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. More than 200 racially and ethnically diverse young clubbers attended The Cove’s fourth event. (AP Photo/Jessie Wardarski) Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print Read More 14 of 21 | One of The Cove’s seven co-founders, Aaron Dews, center, takes the spotlight in the center of the dance floor on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. The Cove is an alcohol free, 18-and-up, pop-up Christian nightclub started by seven friends in their 20s who sought to build a thriving community and a welcoming space for Christian adults outside houses of worship. (AP Photo/Jessie Wardarski) Read More 14 of 21 One of The Cove’s seven co-founders, Aaron Dews, center, takes the spotlight in the center of the dance floor on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. The Cove is an alcohol free, 18-and-up, pop-up Christian nightclub started by seven friends in their 20s who sought to build a thriving community and a welcoming space for Christian adults outside houses of worship. (AP Photo/Jessie Wardarski) Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print Read More 15 of 21 | Young clubbers at The Cove, a pop-up, 18-and-up Christian nightclub, pray together after a night of dancing on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Jessie Wardarski) Read More 15 of 21 Young clubbers at The Cove, a pop-up, 18-and-up Christian nightclub, pray together after a night of dancing on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Jessie Wardarski) Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print Read More 16 of 21 | One of The Cove’s seven co-founders, Aaron Dews, raises his arms in worship after a night of dancing on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. The Cove is an alcohol free, 18-and-up, pop-up Christian nightclub started by seven friends in their 20s who sought to build a thriving community and a welcoming space for Christian adults outside houses of worship. (AP Photo/Jessie Wardarski) Read More 16 of 21 One of The Cove’s seven co-founders, Aaron Dews, raises his arms in worship after a night of dancing on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. The Cove is an alcohol free, 18-and-up, pop-up Christian nightclub started by seven friends in their 20s who sought to build a thriving community and a welcoming space for Christian adults outside houses of worship. (AP Photo/Jessie Wardarski) Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print Read More 17 of 21 | Attendees at The Cove, an 18-and-up, pop-up Christian nightclub, pray and worship together after a night of dancing on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Jessie Wardarski) Read More 17 of 21 Attendees at The Cove, an 18-and-up, pop-up Christian nightclub, pray and worship together after a night of dancing on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Jessie Wardarski) Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print Read More 18 of 21 | Young clubbers sit together at The Cove, an alcohol free, 18-and-up, pop-up Christian nightclub, on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Jessie Wardarski) Read More 18 of 21 Young clubbers sit together at The Cove, an alcohol free, 18-and-up, pop-up Christian nightclub, on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Jessie Wardarski) Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print Read More 19 of 21 | Two of The Cove’s co-founders, Jonathan Diggs, left, Aaron Dews, center, and their friend Jeremiah Manley, left, eat ice cream at the Diggs’ family home on Sunday, Feb. 18, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. The Cove, an 18-and-up, pop-up Christian nightclub, was started last year by seven friends in their 20s who sought to build a thriving community and a welcoming space for young adults outside houses of worship. (AP Photo/Jessie Wardarski) Read More 19 of 21 Two of The Cove’s co-founders, Jonathan Diggs, left, Aaron Dews, center, and their friend Jeremiah Manley, left, eat ice cream at the Diggs’ family home on Sunday, Feb. 18, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. The Cove, an 18-and-up, pop-up Christian nightclub, was started last year by seven friends in their 20s who sought to build a thriving community and a welcoming space for young adults outside houses of worship. (AP Photo/Jessie Wardarski) Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print Read More 20 of 21 | Jonathan Diggs wears a collection of pins on his boots on Sunday, Feb. 18, 2024, at his family home in Nashville, Tenn. Diggs is one of the founders of The Cove, an 18-and-up, pop-up Christian nightclub. (AP Photo/Jessie Wardarski) Read More 20 of 21 Jonathan Diggs wears a collection of pins on his boots on Sunday, Feb. 18, 2024, at his family home in Nashville, Tenn. Diggs is one of the founders of The Cove, an 18-and-up, pop-up Christian nightclub. (AP Photo/Jessie Wardarski) Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print Read More 21 of 21 | DeSean Aaron, 19, kneels in prayer after a night of dancing at The Cove, an 18-and-up, pop-up Christian nightclub, on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Jessie Wardarski) Read More 21 of 21 DeSean Aaron, 19, kneels in prayer after a night of dancing at The Cove, an 18-and-up, pop-up Christian nightclub, on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Jessie Wardarski) Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print Read More
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