Milestones announced for four LDS temples across three continents
September 21, 2026 at 10:02 AM MT · via newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org · Summarized by Mormon News from original reporting

The Church announced milestones for temples in Knoxville, Tennessee; Smithfield, Utah; La Paz, Bolivia; and Cincinnati, Ohio. The updates include open house dates, groundbreaking schedules, and construction progress reports.
The announcements follow the Church's standard temple development timeline of groundbreaking, construction, open house, and dedication.
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- Church News →September 14, 2026 at 6:01 PM MT
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