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Visiting Tennessee Theatre: what to know before you go
604 S. Gay St., Knoxville, TN 37902, United States
Tennessee Theatre is a movie theater in Knoxville, open since 1928.
Most dates fall on Saturday and Thursday.
The busiest month ahead is December 2026, with 9 dates.
4 public transport stops are within walking distance (Bus stop and Train); the nearest is Knoxville Transit Station, 240 m away.
Key facts
- Type of venue
- Movie theater
- Opened
- 1928
- Address
- 604 S. Gay St., Knoxville, TN 37902, United States
- Upcoming events
- 40
- Busiest days
- Saturday, Thursday
Tennessee Theatre, month by month
- November 20264 dates, including Broadway at the Tennessee: Death Becomes Her, Jim Henson's Labyrinth: In Concert 40th Anniversary and Jay Leno
- December 20269 dates, including Broadway at the Tennessee: The Great Gatsby, NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet and Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder Christmas
- January 20275 dates, including Clue, Masterworks: Immortal Beethoven and Be Like Blippi Tour!
- February 20279 dates, including Justin Willman: One For The Ages Tour, Emily Ann Roberts: The Thread Tour and Drew & Ellie Holcomb: Rain or Shine Tour
- March 20276 dates, including Broadway at the Tennessee: The Sound of Music, Bianca Del Rio: It Gets Bitter - World Comedy Tour and Death Cab for Cutie - I Built You A Tower Tour
- April 20277 dates, including Ben Folds Five On Tour, Jeff Arcuri: The Road Trip Tour and Hadestown (Touring)
Ticket prices
What the programme holds: Concerts (17), Plays & Musicals (14), Comedy (5), Family & Kids (3) and Dance (2).
Arriving by public transport
- Knoxville Transit StationBus stop240 m
3 min walk - Southern TerminalTrain620 m
8 min walk - L&N StationTrain660 m
8 min walk - Southern Railroad Station DowntownTrain760 m
9 min walk
Arriving by car
4 car parks within walking distance; the nearest is 100 m from the venue.
Next events at Tennessee Theatre
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Plays & Musicals
Broadway at the Tennessee: Death Becomes Her
Nov 24, 25, 27, 28, and 29, 2026
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Tennessee Theatre: practical questions
When did Tennessee Theatre open?
Tennessee Theatre opened in 1928.
What is the nearest stop to Tennessee Theatre?
Knoxville Transit Station (Bus stop), 240 m away – about 3 min on foot.
Can I park near Tennessee Theatre?
Yes, 4 car parks are mapped nearby, the closest 100 m away.
What kind of events does Tennessee Theatre host?
Upcoming dates by category: Concerts (17), Plays & Musicals (14), Comedy (5) and Family & Kids (3).
Which month has the most events at Tennessee Theatre?
December 2026, with 9 dates, including Broadway at the Tennessee: The Great Gatsby and NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet.
Which other venues are close to Tennessee Theatre?
Food City Center (1.6 km), Bijou Theatre (230 m), Knoxville Civic Coliseum (500 m) and Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center (1.7 km).
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