Until the 1930s, where the monument "Tank 'Tambov Collective Farmer'" now stands, there was one of the most beautiful cathedrals in Tambov, the Trinity Church. Its construction began in 1642 on the banks of the Studenets River, opposite the Tambov fortress. The parishioners of the church were the residents of Pushkarskaya Sloboda. The wooden church served until the mid-18th century, but over time it fell into disrepair, and it was decided to build a new temple.

In 1771, a new two-story stone Trinity Church was consecrated. One of the main relics of the temple was the ancient icon of Saint Nicholas the Wonderworker, which is why the church was popularly called Nikolskaya. Over time, cracks appeared on the walls, and the temple was dismantled.

In the 1840s, parishioners began to raise funds for the construction of a new church. Significant contributions were made by Tambov merchants Malin, Zhemarin, and Mandrykin. The construction was overseen by Bishop Nikolai of Tambov and Shatsk.

The cathedral, built in the Russian style with five domes, was erected from 1846 to 1857. A tall multi-tiered bell tower was built on the western side. In the early 19th century, the Trinity Church was for some time the cathedral of the Tambov diocese. The church had three altars: in honor of the Holy Life-Giving Trinity, the Nativity of the Most Holy Theotokos, and Saint Nicholas the Wonderworker.

In 1933, the Trinity Church, like many others in Tambov, was closed by the decision of the city committee. In 1941, it was dismantled for building materials.

The revival of the Trinity Church began in 2008-2010 in the northern part of Tambov at the intersection of Karl Marx Street and Enthusiasts Boulevard. The new church somewhat resembles the one destroyed during the Soviet era, but it is not an exact copy.