Practically speaking, said Henderson, holding services at the Silos “makes sense from an access standpoint.” She said businesses and service providers busy during the week become less active on Sundays, and the Magnolia complex is closed that day.

“There should not be the kind of parking pressure seen Monday through Friday,” said Henderson. “I can personally testify that a lot of people with vehicles do attend Church Under the Bridge, and parking will be a concern, but there should be plenty available on Sunday mornings.”

Waco City Councilman Dillon Meek, whose district includes the Mission Waco/Mission World complex in North Waco, said he was thrilled that Magnolia Market and Church Under the Bridge had a meeting of the minds.

“This is extremely generous and kind of Magnolia, consistent with their hearts for the community,” he said by phone. “Church Under the Bridge is a powerful ministry that reaches a lot of people near and dear to the heart of God. This is the perfect location for it to flourish during the Interstate 35 project.”

Dorrell said he is well aware Magnolia Market at the Silos has become a tourist magnet, attracting 30,000 people weekly from every corner of the country. It is closed Sundays, but fans still flock there to take photos.