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Tennessee Movie Theatres (page 2)

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Princess Theatre
Harriman, TN
The Princess Theatre was built in 1926. It was completely rebuilt in 1939 after a fire. The theatre closed in 2001. In 2011, a new sign based on the theatre's 1939 design was installed on the canopy. The theatre is now used for live performances and movies. For more, see these websites: 1, 2, and 3. [map]

Court Theatre
Huntingdon, TN
The Court Theatre opened in 1920 and is still operating as a movie theatre. For more, see this website. [map]

State Theatre
Kingsport, TN		 Tennessee Theatre
Knoxville, TN
The State Theatre was built in 1936 and closed in 1978. In the 1990s, the theatre was used as a Christian movie house, a dinner theatre, a nightclub, and a gym. Renovation work began in 2007. The marquee sign was installed in 2010. The building remains vacant. For more, see this website. [map]

The Tennessee Theatre opened in 1928. The original Mighty Wurlitzer organ is still in place. The theatre is now used primarily for live performances. For more, see these websites: 1, 2, and 3. [map]

Lafayette:
Lafayette Cinema

Lawrenceburg:
Crockett Theatre

Lebanon:
Capitol Theatre

Varsity Theatre
Martin, TN
The Varsity Theatre opened in 1949 and closed in 1987. It reopened in 1992 and closed again in 1996. In 2006, the building began housing a church. It now houses Dynamix Physical Therapy. For more, see this website. [map]

Park Theatre
McKenzie, TN
The Park Theatre opened in 1941 and closed in the late 1990s. Restoration work began in the early 2000s and it has reopened with movies, live peformances, and community events. For more, see this website. [map]

McMinnville:
Park Theater

Belle Meade Theatre
Nashville, TN
The Belle Meade Theatre opened in 1940 and closed in 1991. It was then converted into a Bookstar book store. In 2007, the auditorium was demolished and the building was converted into retail and residential space. The complex is now known as the Belle Meade Town Center. In 2022, it was announced that the rest of the theatre building would be demolished for more residential space. The sign and marquee may be saved or replicated and incorporated into the new building. As of 2025, nothing has happened. For more, see these websites: 1, 2, and 3. [map]

Shelbyville:
Capri Theatre

Somerville:
Fair Theatre

Oldham Theatre
Sparta, TN
The Oldham Theatre was built sometime in the late 1930s and closed sometime after the 1970s. The facade has been preserved but the building has been converted into a welcome center. The top row of photos is from 2003 when renovation work was still going on. The bottom row is from 2010. For more, see this website. [map]

Capitol Theatre
Union City, TN		 Oldham Theatre
Winchester, TN
The Capitol Theatre was built in 1927. It was extensively renovated in 1939 to its current look. It is now known as the Masquerade Theatre and has been featuring live entertainment in 1999. It is currently closed when renovations are taking place. For more, see these websites: 1 and 2. [map]

The Oldham Theatre opened originally as the Rivoli Theatre. In 1949, it was gutted and remodeled. It is still in use as a movie theatre. For more, see these websites: 1 and 2. [map]

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