For those who live in Tennessee (like us), here are all the currently open drive-in movie theaters I could find in the state of Tennessee.
We live near Nashville. Check out our reviews of the Pink Cadillac Drive-in, Centerville, TN (west of Franklin)… the Hiway 50 Drive-in, Lewisburg, TN (southeast of Columbia)… and the Moonlite Drive-in, Woodbury, TN (east of Murfreesboro).
List of Open Tennessee Drive-Ins
Broadway Drive-In
3020 Highway 70 East
Dickson, TN 37055
(615) 446-2786
- Photos of this drive-in
- What makes this drive-in unique:
One of the oldest… opened in 1949. It was where they filmed the video for Vince Gill’s "Liza Jane."
Dunlap Drive-In
Highway 127
Dunlap, TN 37327
(423) 949-3759
- Visitor comments & photos
- What makes this drive-in unique:
Single feature only.
Hiway 50 Drive-In
1584 Fayetteville Highway
Lewisburg, TN 37091
(931) 270-6266
- A review of this drive-in
- Visitor comments and photos
- What makes this drive-in unique:
Two music videos were filmed here (Tammy Cochran’s "So What" and Joe Diffie’s "Pickup Man")
Macon Drive-In
3570 Scottsville Road
Lafayette, TN 37083
(615) 666-4411
- Photos of this drive-in
- What makes this drive-in unique:
It’s out in the farmlands where there’s no "light pollution" or loud cars buzzing by.
Midtown Drive-In
2728 Roane Highway (US 70)
Harriman, TN 37748
(423) 882-6119
- Visitor comments & photos
- What makes this drive-in unique:
A fun, 50s-style family atmosphere.
Midway Drive-In
2133 Highway 30 East
Athens, TN 37303
(423) 263-2632
- Photos of this drive-in
- What makes this drive-in unique:
More modern than most.
Montana Drive-in Movie Theater
10251 Tullahoma Highway
Estill Springs, TN 37330
(931) 649-3454
- Visitor comments & photos
- What makes this drive-in unique:
One of the newest drive-ins AND the lowest prices; 3 screens!
Moonglo Drive-In
Lewisburg Highway
Pulaski, TN 38478
(931) 363-3555
- What makes this drive-in unique:
Phone number is used by a Chevrolet dealer during the day, and the drive-in at night.
Moonlite Drive-in
931 West Main Street
Woodbury, TN 37190
(615) 563-7900
- Visitor comments & photos
- What makes this drive-in unique:
They have 2 movie screens & the cleanest bathrooms and concessions.
Parkway Drive-In
2909 East Lammar Alexander
Maryville, TN 37801
(423) 379-7884
- Visitor comments & photos
- What makes this drive-in unique:
Hugely popular among Maryville residents.
Pink Cadillac Drive-In
2506 Highway 100
Centerville, TN 37033
(931) 729-2386
- A review of this drive-in
- Photos of this drive-in
- What makes this drive-in unique:
Screen is smaller compared to other drive
-ins.
Sparta Drive-In
220 Roberts-Matthews Highway
Sparta, TN 38583
(931) 739-8000
- Visitor comments & photos
- What makes this drive-in unique:
Space for over 600 cars!
Stardust Drive-In Theatre
310 Purple Tiger Drive
Watertown, TN 37184
(615) 237-0077
- A review of this drive-in
- Visitor comments & photos
- What makes this drive-in unique:
They’re open 7 days a week from Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day Weekend.
State Line Drive-In
2306 State Line Road #A
Elizabethton, TN 37643
(423) 542-5422
- Visitor comments & photos
- What makes this drive-in unique:
Family-friendly movies and a swingset/play area in front of the screen.
Summer Avenue Drive-In
5310 Summer Avenue
Memphis, TN 38122
(901) 767-4320
- Visitor comments & photos
- What makes this drive-in unique:
Four (4) screens and spaces for 2000 cars!
Twin City Drive-In
2512 Volunteer Parkway
Bristol, TN 37620
(423) 764-8033
- Visitor comments & photos
- What makes this drive-in unique:
The marquee is on the Historic Landmark Registry, which airplanes use as a navigational guide.
Valley Drive-In
106 West Court Square (Hwy 70 W.)
Waverly, TN 37185
(615) 296-4500
- Visitor comments & photos
- What makes this drive-in unique:
Under 13 free!
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