Ryan Knudson

They agreed that the building would revert to the estate of A.M.

Burton, but the parking lots would stay in the hands of the Nashville Church of Christ and Sean Mathis.

The agreement also requires that the property be sold, with the Burton family receiving 80% of the proceeds and Mathis' group receiving 20%.

The church's attorney said his client, quote, made the strategic decision to settle the very narrow litigation related to certain deed restrictions.

The attorney also said the church looks forward to investing its portion of the building sale proceeds into its global mission efforts.

Have you thought about writing a song about what happened with the church?

Amy has an idea for how she wants it to end, though.

She says she's spoken with groups and philanthropists about turning the building into a center to help the homeless.

Several groups have already made offers to buy the building and turn it into a base for one or multiple non-profits, according to Burton family court filings.

Can you paint a picture for me for what you hope this church becomes?

This episode has been updated.

A previous version incorrectly stated the salary amounts Mathis and his father were paid.

We should have said they were paid six-figure salaries.

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