Step inside “The South’s Most Beautiful Theatre,” located in downtown Knoxville, Tennessee.
The Tennessee Theatre first opened in 1928 as a movie palace, where people gathered to experience the magic of the silver screen. Over the decades, it evolved from a single-screen theater into a world-class performing arts venue, offering something for everyone from Broadway shows and classical music to vintage films and live performances by today’s biggest stars and yesterday's favorites.
As the Official State Theatre of Tennessee and a National Register of Historic Places landmark, the Tennessee Theatre is vital to Knoxville’s cultural landscape. The Theatre continues to thrive thanks to the efforts of the Historic Tennessee Theatre Foundation and a passionate team.
Here, we share the stories, performances, and moments that continue to unfold in this iconic space.
