Crescent Drive-In Theater | Nashville TN

Updated October 2026

Screens1
Car spots710
Opened1948

Crescent Drive-In was a drive-in theater in Nashville, Tennessee.

It is now closed.

History

The history of Crescent Drive-In Theater

The Crescent Drive-In opened August 5, 1948, on Murfreesboro Pike in Nashville, and was operated by the Crescent Amusement Co. It had one screen and room for about 710 cars. A commenter on Cinema Treasures says Martin Theatres took it over in January 1961 and that it closed on September 16, 1972. The lot was cleared in the early 1970s and replaced by a Kroger and other stores.

FAQ

Questions about Crescent Drive-In Theater, answered

How many screens does Crescent Drive-In have?

Crescent Drive-In has one screen. Everybody on the lot watches the same film, so there is nothing to choose when you arrive. Park where you like, tune your radio and wait for the light to go.

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How we check this page

Last checked October 2026

Prices and rules can change during the season. If we are not sure about a fact, we leave it off the page.

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The start times

Crescent Drive-In starts the movie when it gets dark, so the time moves through the year. The times here are close, not exact.

Prices, hours and radio channels change. Call the theater before you go. Spot a mistake? Tell us and we will check it.