- Gets dark6:34 pm
- Google rating4.8012345678901234567890123456789reviews
- Screens1
- Price$6per adult
- Car spots200
- Opened1950
The Macon Drive-In has been running on Scottsville Road in Lafayette, Tennessee since 1950.
One screen, room for about 200 cars, and no website: everything the venue announces, it announces on Facebook.
Location
Where is Macon Drive-In Theater?
Macon Drive-In Theater is at 3570 Scottsville Rd, Lafayette, TN 37083. The entrance is at Galen Road. The closest highway is TN-10 (Scottsville Road). Landmarks: Mimos grocery store, about 1.7 miles north; Downtown Lafayette is to the south.
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Where to eat nearby
If you would rather eat before the movie than at the counter:
- Sonic Drive-In
- Pizza Hut
- Christine's Kitchen
- Taqueria Los Amigos
Start time
What time does the movie start at Macon Drive-In Theater?
Macon Drive-In Theater does not post a set start time that we could find. Check its Facebook page on the day you go.
In October the sun sets around 6:08 pm and it gets dark around 6:34 pm.
Dark means full dark, about 25 minutes after sunset. It is not a time Macon Drive-In Theater promises, and some drive-ins start the movie before it. Plan to be parked by sunset.
Here is when it gets dark in each month, from April to October, on the 15th.
| Month | Gets dark |
|---|---|
| April | 7:44 pm |
| May | 8:12 pm |
| June | 8:34 pm |
| July | 8:32 pm |
| August | 8:03 pm |
| September | 7:18 pm |
| October | 6:34 pm |
For more on what time it gets dark and when drive-ins really start their movies, read our start-time guide.
Prices
How much Macon Drive-In Theater costs
- Adult$6
- Child$3Ages 5-9
- Under 5FreeKids 4 and under
Amenities
Food, restrooms and rules
- Celebrated its 75th year in 2025
- Headlights must be fully off during the show
Reviews
What visitors say about Macon Drive-In Theater
From 263 visitor reviews, 4.8 stars.
The food is as much a draw as the movie
- Five reviewers from the past year say the food is good, and one calls the burger the best in three counties, "always hot and always fresh" with plenty of menu items.
- One family used to stop for snacks only and now arrives early to order dinner.
A nostalgic, small-town family night
- Seven reviewers describe the place as old-timey, family-friendly or a trip back to childhood.
- One reviewer says they look forward to the yearly opening and now bring the next generation of their family.
Before you go
Know before you go
- Bring cash. The gate does not take cards
- Come early and order dinner at the concession stand: reviewers say the kitchen cooks real meals and the burgers are the draw.
- Ticket booth is cash only. The concession takes Venmo or Cash App, per the venue's September 2026 post.
History
The history of Macon Drive-In Theater
The Macon Drive-In opened in 1950. This single screen drive-in has a capacity for 200 cars.
FAQ
Questions about Macon Drive-In Theater, answered
How many screens does Macon Drive-In have?
Macon 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.
What time does the movie start at Macon Drive-In?
Macon Drive-In does not post a set start time that we could find. Most drive-ins start the movie around dusk, which in October is about 6:34 pm and at midsummer closer to 8:34 pm. Plan to be parked by sunset and check with the theater on the day you go.
How much does Macon Drive-In cost?
Admission to Macon Drive-In is $6 per adult, $3 per child 5-9. Two adults and two children come to $18. Children 4 and under get in free. The booth takes cash only, so stop at a machine on the way.
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