Established in 1894 as New Salem Presbyterian Church, this church was originally affiliated with the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, and its first recorded meeting was held in 1897 with William White as pastor. The church became affiliated with Presbyterian U.S.A. in 1907. In 1976, it became the property of the Grassy community under the direction of New Salem Cemetery Inc. Grassy Memorial Cemetery Inc. was formed in 1998 by the Grassy community to direct the operation of the chapel and cemetery, which have served the families of Grassy.