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tntim commented about Cedar Bluff Theatre on Jun 14, 2014 at 1:37 pm

This theatre was opened on December 21, 1976 by ABC Southeastern Theatres. It had two auditoriums each seating 375. The first movies were “Nickelodeon” and “Great American Adventure”.

Ownership changed to Plitt, to Cineplex Odeon, and then to Carmike. After Carmike build the Commons Six Theatre less than half a mile away, they closed the Cedar Bluff Theatre on April 15, 1988.

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tntim commented about Halls Cinema 7 on Jun 14, 2014 at 1:26 pm

The Halls Cinema originally opened April 21, 1983 with four screens. Three additional screens were added in May of 1989. The theatre is still in operation under independent ownership.

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tntim commented about Regal East Towne Crossing 8 on Jun 13, 2014 at 9:52 am

The shopping center that the theatre was in was developed in the mid 80’s. The Home Depot anchored the west side of the center and the East Towne 8 anchored the east end. Litchfield built the theatre which opened June 22, 1990. Shortly after the theatre opened, Regal Cinemas purchased the theatre from Litchfield.

When Regal bought out United Artists which operated the UA-7 located in the mall that was on the other side of the interstate, Regal switch the East Towne Crossing to a dollar theatre. After Regal enlarged the East Towne Mall theatre, they closed East Town Crossing on October 11, 2001. The building stood empty for several years before finally being torn down.

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tntim commented about Stanley Theater on May 12, 2014 at 8:44 am

The Aug 6, 1937 issue of “The Film Daily” (pg 9), has a small article about Mrs. Fon Sexton who operates the Lyric in Ashland and the Grand in Ironton, buying the Stanly as a wedding present for her daughter.

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tntim commented about Gem Theatre on May 10, 2014 at 3:06 pm

In the Dec. 5, 1942 issue of “Showman’s Trade Review” there is mention a building permit had been obtained by Vine Properties Co. to rebuild the Gem Theatre which was heavily damaged by fire several months ago. Construction had already begun, and was expected to cost over $22,000.

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tntim commented about Lee Theatre on May 10, 2014 at 2:19 pm

In the Sept. 27, 1941 issue of “Showman’s Trade Review” there is mention that W.E. Drumbar and Walter Morris are building a 600 seat theatre in the Lonsdale section of the city. Drumbar has worked in Knoxville the past 24 years for Publix. Morris spent the last six years working for the Fox West Coast Circuit.

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tntim commented about Booker T Theatre on May 10, 2014 at 12:09 pm

In the June 24, 1939 issue of “Showman’s Trade Review” there is mention of a contract being let to build a new 600 seat theatre at 1301 Western Ave. The owners were Denton Theatres which Mr. George L. Denton was president.

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tntim commented about Booth Theatre on Apr 9, 2014 at 6:59 pm

Yes Will, this was owned by a gentleman named Booth. He owned several theatres in Middle and East Tennessee. I have found some articles in the “Motion Picture News” archives about him filing for bankruptcy in late 1929. I will see if I can find them and post.

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tntim commented about Skyway Drive-In on Jan 24, 2014 at 7:14 pm

Memilr, the drive-in that was on the river was the Solway Drive-In.

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tntim commented about Gay Street, Knoxville Tennessee on Jan 24, 2014 at 11:56 am

Will, This picture must have been taken after October 1928. The Queen Theatre is not across the street from the Riviera.

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tntim commented about Sunset Drive-In on Aug 23, 2013 at 7:54 am

JW, the Sunset Drive-in was in the 5000 block of Clinton Hwy. The Twin-Aire was in the 6600 block where Wal-Mart is now located.

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tntim commented about Tillery Theatre on Aug 23, 2013 at 7:27 am

I have posted a picture of the Tillery after it became Clayton Motors back in the 60’s.

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tntim commented about Regal Knoxville Center Stadium 10 on Jul 12, 2013 at 6:38 pm

It was built by United Artist and opened when the mall did in July of 1984. At that time the name of the theatre was UA 7. When Regal Entertainment Group purchased the UA chain it became a Regal Cinema. In the mid 90’s Regal added 3 more screens and converted the original 7 auditoriums to stadium seating.

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tntim commented about Capri Cinema III & IV on Feb 26, 2013 at 10:04 am

The world premiere of “A Walk in The Spring Rain” was held at the Capri-70 on April 9, 1970. I have posted pictures of the event in the photos section.

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tntim commented about Capri Cinema I & II on Feb 26, 2013 at 5:46 am

The first handprints were from Ingrid Bergman from the premiere of “A Walk in The Spring Rain” in April 1970. I have posted a picture of the event in the photos section. I have also posted additional photos on the Capri Cinema III & IV thread since technically that was the former Capri-70 before it was twined.

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tntim commented about Skyway Drive-In on Sep 29, 2012 at 12:28 pm

Thanks for the correction. I have always called that section Maynardville Hwy, but it doesn’t become “Highway” until it crosses the Knox/Union County line.

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tntim commented about Cinema Drive-In on Sep 20, 2012 at 5:41 pm

The Autism Center is in the building that used to house Rush’s Music Store. There was also another building next door that had a boating and marine store. The drive-in was behind these buildings with the marquee and entrance just north of the current Hardee’s. The Mini-Storage units are now located where the north side of the drive-in was.

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tntim commented about Westown I & II on Sep 25, 2011 at 2:18 pm

If you look at the photos of this theatre in Charleston,http://cinematreasures.org/theaters/27447/photos , you are looking at the Westown Theatre. Both were Identical in appearance.

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tntim commented about Dawn Theatre on Sep 20, 2011 at 7:27 pm

The building that once housed the Dawn Theatre was demolished this week along with adjacent buildings. No announcement has been made for the future of the property.

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tntim commented about Bijou Knoxville Tennessee Interior from stage on Jun 20, 2011 at 12:03 pm

This is the opening night audience taken March 8, 1909.

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tntim commented about Twin Aire Drive-In on Jun 14, 2011 at 9:37 am

I have positioned streetview to the location of the main entrance on Callahan Road. The street sign/marquee was approximately where the Taco Bell sign is now, on Clinton Hwy at Callahan. My dad helped with the installation of the projection equipment and brought me along for the ride. I was only twelve at the time, and wish now that I paid more attention and had taken some pictures. It’s funny how you think that something that is new will be around forever.

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tntim commented about Broadway Theater on Jun 8, 2011 at 1:56 pm

On Streetview, the Broadway Theatre was in the space between the alley and the building on the left. Broadway was renumbered sometime in the past, so the current address is 3411 North Broadway.

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tntim commented about Gem Theatre on May 30, 2011 at 2:29 pm

I have moved the Street View to the old East Vine address which is now E. Summit Hill Drive.
The theatre was built over First Creek.

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tntim commented about Capri Cinema I & II on May 3, 2011 at 2:59 pm

The gentleman that is mentioned is Walter Morris. He built both the Pike and the Tower theatres. C.H. Simpson leased both theatres from Mr. Morris in 1963 and remodeled both theatres and changed their names. The Pike became the Capri Cinema and the Tower became the Lenox. In cir.1965 the state bought the Lenox for the I-640/ Broadway interchange and in 1967 Mr. Morris used the money from the sale of the Lenox to built the Capri-70 adjoining the west side of the Capri Cinema which Mr. Simpson operated. The Capri Cinema and the Capri-70 were two separate buildings that shared a common wall. They should not be considered similar to today’s multiplexes as they each had their own lobby, boxoffice, projection booth, and heat and air systems.

After Mr. Morris’s death, Simpson Operating Company bought both theatres from Mr. Morris’s estate. In the mid seventies Simpson twined the Capri Cinema and it became the Capri Cinema I & II. In the late eighties, they also twined the Capri-70 and that became the Capri III & IV.

Regal Cinemas leased the Capri theatres form Simpson Operating Company in the early nineties and ran them for three years. Regal was unable to re-negotiate a new lease and the Capri’s were closed. In the mid nineties the Capri theatres were sold to Bennett Art Gallery. They demolished three quarters of the old Capri Cinema and completely gutted the old Capri-70 which they turned into their art gallery.

The Ace Hardware store is actually in the old Shoney’s Restaurant which was on the east side of the Capri Cinema.

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tntim commented about Tennessee Theatre on Apr 25, 2011 at 8:39 pm

Here it is from the front.
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