Sevier Theatre

117 Spring Street,
Johnson City, TN 37604

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50sSNIPES
50sSNIPES on March 6, 2022 at 10:44 am

Closed on May 29, 1966 after being destroyed by a fire, with only a single injury being reported.

Ripshin
Ripshin on February 3, 2020 at 5:42 pm

OK, I grabbed a shot this afternoon. There is a new facade on the building (2019), although it is made to look vintage. I believe 117 is the rebuilt structure from the 1960s, where the old theater once stood.

Ripshin
Ripshin on February 3, 2020 at 2:18 pm

I have added a screen grab of the building. Google incorrectly shows 115 Spring Street as 117. It is now a blank, brick facade, and proportionately, not the same size as the theater building. A fire would have likely resulted in a complete demolition, with this 60s (?) rebuild.

Ripshin
Ripshin on February 1, 2020 at 12:06 am

I believe that the current building is not the original theater. I’m in JC right now, and will check it out.

rivest266
rivest266 on September 21, 2019 at 2:54 pm

This opened on February 22nd, 1937. Grand opening ad with picture posted.

Sevier theatre openingSevier theatre opening Sun, Feb 21, 1937 – 10 · Johnson City Chronicle (Johnson City, Tennessee) · Newspapers.com

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BannerJohn1954
BannerJohn1954 on December 9, 2007 at 4:39 pm

there was a fire sometime in the early 60’s but the building was renovated and was a furniture store for awhile. It still stands.