Palace Theatre, Crossville

The Palace Theatre is located on the Cumberland Plateau in Crossville, Tennessee and was built in 1938, closed in 1978, reopened in 2001. It was listed in David Naylor's book "Great American Movie Theaters", in 1989 and has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

History

From 1938 to 1978 the theatre provided a movie house to a small Tennessee community. It hosted entertainment events that featured Grand Ole Opry stars and was the site for scrap metal drives and the sale of War Bonds during World War II.

The doors of the Palace Theatre closed in 1978 and would have failed to open again had it not been for the effort of various citizens, fund raising and Federal Grant money that was provided. In 2001 the restored three story building was able to open featuring a design of both Art Deco and Art Moderne styles.

Present state

Today the theatre continues its role in the community. Concerts, art exhibits, school performances and private rental keep the old building active. The neon marquee continues to shine a welcome invitation to step back in time.

ources

*cite book|author=Young, Jim|title=Crossville Cumberland County Tennessee: A Pictorial History|publisher= Paducah|location=Turner|year=2001

External links

*cite news|author=Hill, Brock|title=Palace Theatre|publisher=Cinema Treasures|date=2007-07-12|url=http://cinematreasures.org/theather.php/1519