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Tennessee Movie Theatres (page 1)

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Luez Theatre
Bolivar, TN
The Luez Theatre was built in 1948. This photo is from 2011. The theatre closed in 2012 and reopened in 2018 after restoration. It is still a movie theatre with some live events. For more, see this website. [map]

Paramount Theatre
Bristol, TN		 Howard Theatre
Bruceton, TN
The Paramount Theatre opened in 1931. Restoration work began in the 1980s. The theatre is now a performing arts center known as The Paramount Center for the Arts. For more, see these websites: 1 and 2. [map]

The Howard Theatre opened in 1940 and closed in 1964. For more, see this website. [map]

Roxy Theatre
Clarksville, TN
The Roxy Theatre opened in 1947, replacing the earlier Lillian Theatre which was destroyed by fire. The Roxy closed in 1980. In 1983, it became the Roxy Regional Theatre which features live performances and films. For more, see these websites: 1 and 2. [map]

Ritz Theatre & Hoskins Drug Store
Clinton, TN
The Ritz Theatre & Hoskins Drug Store was built in 1945 and closed in 1969. In 1972, the theatre was used by the Red Speeks Country Music Show (a radio program). It then closed again in 1987. It was cleaned up and reopened in 2000 with films and live entertainment. For more, see see this website. [map]

Ruffin Theatre
Covington, TN
The Ruffin Theatre built in the 1920s as the Palace Theater. After a devastating fire, the theatre was rebuilt in 1936 as the Ruffin Theatre. The theatre is now used for live entertainment. For more, see this website. [map]

Ritz Theatre
Covington, TN
The Ritz Theatre opened in 1942 and closed in 1985. It was later used as a dinner theatre and retail space. The building is currently vacant. For more, see this website. [map]

Palace Theatre
Crossville, TN
The Palace Theatre was built in 1938. It closed in 1978 and fell into disrepair. In 1993, the city bought it and fundraising began. In 2000, the theater was nearly demolished for a parking lot. Restoration was begun in 2000 and, in 2001, the Palace re-opened as the Community Auditorium and Visitors Center. The theatre is now used for live entertainment and movies. For more, see these websites: 1 and 2. [map]

Dickson Theatre
Dickson, TN
The Dickson Theatre opened in 1951 and closed in 1959. The building has housed Ragan's Five Rivers Realty & Auction Company since 1985. For more, see this website. [map]

Lincoln Theatre
Fayetteville, TN
The Lincoln Theatre opened in 1951. In 1982, it was converted into a two-screen. It is still in use as a movie theatre. For more, see these websites: 1 and 2. [map]

Franklin:
Franklin Cinema: 1, 2 [map]

Gallatin:
Palace Theatre

Greeneville:
Capitol Theatre

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