A Guide to Kendricks Brothers Film Spots

Take a tour of Downtown Fire Department Station #1 where the last scene of “Fireproof” was filmed; most people don’t know, but Kirk Cameron refused to kiss anyone but his wife. So, she flew into Albany for the last scene where they kiss. The interior of this Firehouse can be seen throughout “Fireproof”.

Drive-by Jimmie’s Hot Dogs, which was featured in “Flywheel”. This stop will make your mouth water for a chili dog, cheese dog – or the ultimate, chili cheese dog. These hot dogs are a city icon, out of towners bring coolers to transport famous hot dogs back home. You will want to make this a lunch stop.

Oakview cemetery was featured in “Courageous” this is the oldest cemetery in Albany, the founder of Albany, Nelson Tift and his family were laid to rest in the southwest corner.

Drive by Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital. Guests can learn about interior shots of the movie “Fireproof”, one of the main sites seen throughout the movie. Visitors may recognize some of the hallways, the outdoor eating area, the cafeteria, and the fountain.

As you continue you down Third Avenue you will begin to see how the road is canopied by oak trees, this is where the 5K race from “Courageous” took place. The Duggar family from TLC's 19 Kids and Counting were extras during a father-son 5K race.

Head to Sherwood Sports Complex. As an outreach to the Albany and Southwest Georgia Community, Sherwood Church purchased 82 acres in 2003 and developed the Legacy Sports Park. The sports park has been featured in Sherwood’s feature films. We’ll tell stories about the Sherwood movies along the way. Like, did you know – before the movie “Facing the Giants” was ever filmed, the Shiloh Eagles overcame many obstacles. Visit the site where the team put their faith in God and turned their lives and season around. Most of the Sherwood movies don’t make money; the money that is generated goes toward helping to fund a sports park in Baltimore and San Francisco that the church plans.

Football scenes from “Facing the Giants” were filmed at the Sherwood Sports Complex and some scenes for “Fireproof” were shot in the on-site barn/storage unit. In “Facing the Giants” the movie also pictures the school, sports complex, and pavilion for the community.

The large cross on the site is steel and aluminum with ripples and overshadows the complex.

The scene in “Fireproof” where the characters break out of the burning house was shot on 11th Street, but the part where the characters are under the house was filmed in a shed on the site of the Sherwood Sports Complex. Tractors had to be moved to make the shots.

The cross by the lake was in the movie “Fireproof”. It is now located just above Leesburg at a private residence. Guest can use the picnic areas and play Disc Golf if you happen to have your discs.

The next stop is Sherwood Christian Academy. Sherwood Christian Academy’s football field and school were featured in “Facing the Giants”.

Abbott’s Food Center, nearby, was shown in the opening scenes of “Courageous”, when a father chases down his car, with his baby in it, while it was being stolen. Stop by Abbott’s Food Center to see the location of the opening sequence of a movie about a father’s love.

Flint Community Bank, with its stone façade and feel of home, was the perfect setting for a daddy-daughter dance in “Courageous”.

The second to last stop is Carmike Cinemas. Carmike contributed to the success of each film, allowing each film to debut. “Facing the Giants”, “Flywheel” and “Fireproof” were all shown here. Due to Carmike’s enthusiasm, the three pictures were able to reach more audiences and outlast some of the Blockbuster hits. “Flywheel” ran for six weeks, Wednesday – Saturday, only. At that time 12 Hollywood movies came and went but “Flywheel” stayed in Columbus and in Tifton a few weeks, as well. Without the Albany community, it would not have been possible.

The tour ends at Sherwood Baptist Church, where guests are invited in for a tour and church service, which begins at 6 p.m. Groups are welcome to visit the church daily. Worship hours on Sunday are: 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship; 11 a.m. Bible Study; 6 p.m. Evening Worship; and, on Wednesdays: 5-6 p.m. Dinner; 6:30-8 p.m. Bible Study.