tisloews: It certainly sounds like you have wonderful Nashville theatre memories! Thank you for sharing them! Is the Loews Vendome listed on CT? If not, please add it.
It’s a shame the Tennessee couldn’t have held on as I’m sure it would now be a performing arts center or a restored theatre such as the Tennessee in nearby Knoxville! The five photos that CT member, Jack Coursey posted on Dec 26, 2006 should remind us all of what Nashville lost when the Tennessee was taken from them!
Thanks for refreshing my memory in regards to the Tennessee as I do recall now that it is a high rise condo though not pleased. At least the land isn’t a parking lot!
“When a movie started, one set of curtains parted, another set raised up, then a third set parted. It was very theatrical.” Sounds very nice and truly one worth saving with 1350 seats!
How close were the Crescent and Tennessee Theatres? I’ve looked at photos of these theatres and they appear to be almost the same except for the marquee design though both were vertical.
tisloews: From what I’ve read about Nashville that city has lost many theatres especially the Tennessee, but at least Knoxville saved and restored their Tennessee. If you haven’t seen it, I urge you to go. I’ve seen it and heard the organ played by Dr. Bill Snyder.
tisloews: I just noticed that you have posted on the Louisville Palace Theatre and now learn that you are in Nashville so by all means do drive up to see the Palace in Louisville. I don’t think you’ll be disappointed!
I see that 3 closed or closed/demolished theatres are listed for Bryan Texas….I would think that this one would be restored with its unusual facade. Can anyone give us the latest status?
A comment and question asked on flickr: “The Bryant use to be a single screen. Were three additional screens built on or was the original auditorium spilt up?” With 688 seats I wondered the same thing.
tisloews: Thanks…I have found it.
Would love to see a photo of the Loews Vendome.
tisloews: It certainly sounds like you have wonderful Nashville theatre memories! Thank you for sharing them! Is the Loews Vendome listed on CT? If not, please add it.
It’s a shame the Tennessee couldn’t have held on as I’m sure it would now be a performing arts center or a restored theatre such as the Tennessee in nearby Knoxville! The five photos that CT member, Jack Coursey posted on Dec 26, 2006 should remind us all of what Nashville lost when the Tennessee was taken from them!
Thanks for refreshing my memory in regards to the Tennessee as I do recall now that it is a high rise condo though not pleased. At least the land isn’t a parking lot!
“When a movie started, one set of curtains parted, another set raised up, then a third set parted. It was very theatrical.” Sounds very nice and truly one worth saving with 1350 seats!
How close were the Crescent and Tennessee Theatres? I’ve looked at photos of these theatres and they appear to be almost the same except for the marquee design though both were vertical.
Sad commentary when reading…..“The theatre was torn down in 1994 and replaced by a parking lot.”
Why did Nashville lose so many of its theatres?
tisloews: From what I’ve read about Nashville that city has lost many theatres especially the Tennessee, but at least Knoxville saved and restored their Tennessee. If you haven’t seen it, I urge you to go. I’ve seen it and heard the organ played by Dr. Bill Snyder.
tisloews: I just noticed that you have posted on the Louisville Palace Theatre and now learn that you are in Nashville so by all means do drive up to see the Palace in Louisville. I don’t think you’ll be disappointed!
I see that 3 closed or closed/demolished theatres are listed for Bryan Texas….I would think that this one would be restored with its unusual facade. Can anyone give us the latest status?
A comment and question asked on flickr: “The Bryant use to be a single screen. Were three additional screens built on or was the original auditorium spilt up?” With 688 seats I wondered the same thing.
mikey: Please post the pic! I’ve been to Ogdensburg NY and don’t recall anyone telling me about their former EBERSON theatre.
November 10th is the tour date this month which starts at noon and they are free to the public each month.
I hope to tour this theatre this week!
Thanks for answering a question that I posted in 2006…had forgotten about it, but have not added the Chardon to CT.
As was that TALL tower!
Interesting story….thank goodness it was saved!
Recently I was in Clarion PA and noticed that the marquee wasn’t lighted so wondered what the current status is of this cinema?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buster_Keaton
I’ve read about Buster Keaton on this link…was he from Muskegon?
I’ve read about Buster Keaton on this link…was he from Muskegon?
I just learned of this beautifully restored theater with Barton organ in western Michigan after being at an energy conference in western NYS.
Chuck: Beautiful photos….Thanks! And 4500 seats…..Wow!