Church Finds 67 Bullet Holes in Steeple

[Jasman0717 9]

MCMINNVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The renovation of an old church in this central Tennessee city has revealed damage expected more in a war zone. The landmark steeple of First Presbyterian Church is pocked with 67 bullet holes.

"After we found the first couple, I thought it was funny, but then we saw so many I started counting," contractor Dennis Dockum said. "We caulked up 67 holes."

Residents speculating on where the holes came from have several scenarios.

The church was rebuilt in 1878 after the original burned during the Civil War, so the holes could have been in the wood when the steeple was constructed. Or maybe people added some while shooting at pigeons said to have infested the steeple at one time.

"Some of the holes were big enough to put your pinkie finger through," Dockum said. "With the size of some of those bullets, I don't think anything would be left of a pigeon except feathers."

Or perhaps local sharpshooters in the rowdy period after the Civil War took pot shots at the steeple. "I could tell from some of the shots that they came from a great distance away because they entered pretty much straight," he said. "I would say those arches would have made a good target."

[Hilarious Clinton 452]

terrorists?

[JODO 2]

[Jasman0717 9]

terrorists?

From Tennessee

[almaty 19]

terrorists?

nope..drunk southerns..i use to do it all the time...since i was muslim i shoot up the synagogue

[Kevin and 10]

I'll say it first... Illeagal Immigrants venting the roof because Global warming was making it hot inside ???

[almaty 19]

well, in tennessee, the problem is serious...drunken redneck southern want-a-be illegals are angry over the lack of free donuts...

[Jasman0717 9]

terrorists?

nope..drunk southerns..i use to do it all the time...since i was muslim i shoot up the synagogue

[Hilarious Clinton 452]

I'll say it first... Illeagal Immigrants venting the roof because Global warming was making it hot inside ???

Were they shooting at terrorists holed up in the church eating donut holes?

[yassmine2878 1]

I'll say it first... Illeagal Immigrants venting the roof because Global warming was making it hot inside ???

Were they shooting at terrorists holed up in the church eating donut holes?

This is the best theory I have hear so far, and gets my vote!

But Im surprised no one has yet responded with : Holy Smoke!

[Jasman0717 9]

I'll say it first... Illeagal Immigrants venting the roof because Global warming was making it hot inside ???

Were they shooting at terrorists holed up in the church eating donut holes?

Excellent solution

[Nagishkaw 510]

terrorists?

nope..drunk southerns..i use to do it all the time...since i was muslim i shoot up the synagogue

They have Synagogues in Tennessee ?

[Kevin and 10]

I'll say it first... Illeagal Immigrants venting the roof because Global warming was making it hot inside ???

Were they shooting at terrorists holed up in the church eating donut holes?

They were eating those darn illegal powdered one's too. It wouldn't be so bad if the donuts were chocolate or sprinkled.

[almaty 19]

I'll say it first... Illeagal Immigrants venting the roof because Global warming was making it hot inside ???

Were they shooting at terrorists holed up in the church eating donut holes?

of course, the terrorists had over stayed their visas..and therefore, illegals

[Jasman0717 9]

terrorists?

nope..drunk southerns..i use to do it all the time...since i was muslim i shoot up the synagogue

They have Synagogues in Tennessee ?