Cherokee Drive-In

1421 Cleveland Highway,
Dalton, GA 30721

440 cars

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50sSNIPES on May 17, 2026 at 8:34 am

A 1982 aerial view shows the drive-in with its screen and glory, appearing to be in operational condition. It was also listed in the 1984 and 1988 topos, but cannot confirm its condition.

davidcoppock on September 3, 2018 at 8:28 am

Closed in about 1980? Demolished(date unknown?).. Site is now a warehouse.

DavidZornig on September 2, 2018 at 6:59 pm

This link has 3 pre-show announcements at the bottom that were made at the Cherokee & Dalton Drive-Ins.

http://stevehill.us/misc/wtti/

jwmovies on September 18, 2012 at 10:42 pm

Approx. address for this drive-in was 1421 Cleveland Hwy.

NYozoner on February 2, 2011 at 7:59 pm

According to Drive-ins.com, this drive-in was also known as the Calhoun Drive-In.

NYozoner on February 2, 2011 at 7:55 pm

Cleveland Hwy & Waring Rd NW, Dalton, GA 30721

The above address will map accurately to the location of the drive-in.

Here is a 1972 aerial photo of the drive-in, courtesy of Earth Explorer and USGS.

Ret. AKC (NAC) CCC Bob Jensen, Manteno, Illinois on July 17, 2010 at 8:14 am

PLEASE ADD TO ADDRESS:

CLEVELAND ROAD

Open 1955-1980?

Open for sure in 1967.

Was open all year?.

Site is now a warehouse?

Need a complete address, more info and photos.

Dalton Drive-Ins:
Cherokee
Calhoun
Dalton 1975 Martin?
Judeon 1969 200 cars?

Cherokee Drive-In

1421 Cleveland Highway, Dalton, GA 30721

1421 Cleveland Highway,
Dalton, GA 30721