- Gets dark6:35 pmGates open Ticketbooth opens 1 to 1.5 hours before showtime, depending on the day
- Google rating4.5012345678901234567890123456789reviews
- Screens3
- Price$8per adult
- Outside food$15permit per car
- DogsOn a leash
- Sit outsideYes
- FM87.9 FM, 93.7 FM, 103.9 FM
- Car spots700
- This week's moviesOn Facebook pageShowtimes update Thursday nights
- Opened2004
Montana Drive-In is at 10251 Tullahoma Highway in Estill Springs, Tennessee, just south of Tullahoma.
It has three screens, shows first-run double features and runs a full concession menu.
Location
Where is Montana Drive-In Theater?
Montana Drive-In Theater is at 10251 Tullahoma Highway, Estill Springs, TN 37330. The entrance is at West Carroll Street. The closest highway is US-41A (Tullahoma Highway).
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Where to eat nearby
If you would rather eat before the movie than at the counter:
- Squidbilly's Vittles BBQ
- Estill Springs Diner
Start time
What time does the movie start at Montana Drive-In Theater?
What Montana Drive-In Theater says: Posted 7:00 PM for the first movie for the week of October 8, 2026. Full dark that week came around 6:44 PM, so the first show starts just after dark.
In October the sun sets around 6:10 pm and it gets dark around 6:35 pm.
Dark means full dark, about 25 minutes after sunset. It is not a time Montana 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 | 7:42 pm |
| May | 8:09 pm |
| June | 8:30 pm |
| July | 8:28 pm |
| August | 8:01 pm |
| September | 7:18 pm |
| October | 6:35 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 Montana Drive-In Theater costs
- Adult$8
- Child$7Ages Ages 3-11 $7.00; 12 and up $8.00; 2 and under free
- Under 3FreeKids 2 and under
Amenities
Food, restrooms and rules
- Full kitchen
- Outside food is allowed with a $15 permit, bought at the gate
- Restrooms in a building, plus portable toilets
- You can bring your dog, on a leash
- You can sit outside your car
- Card surcharge: $1 flat fee on any card transaction
- Payment: cash, all major credit cards, CashApp Pay
- Jump starts: employees provide jumper cables with photo ID, do not jump the car themselves
- Headlight fix: garbage bags provided to cover headlights that won't turn off
- Screen switch: allowed if you pay for an additional ticket
- Radio note: radio apps on phones do not work with the venue's broadcast, must use an actual FM radio
- Concession express lane: separate lane for guests not ordering food
Showtimes
What's playing at Montana Drive-In Theater this week
Montana Drive-In posts this week's movies and start times on its Facebook page, usually Showtimes update Thursday nights. Check there for tonight's show.
Reviews
What visitors say about Montana Drive-In Theater
From 975 visitor reviews, 4.5 stars.
Concessions
- Frequent praise for funnel cakes and friendly staff (31 mentions).
- One 2-star review (2026-08-17) called the concession line an hour wait and the food quality poor; also said there were 'no outside speakers,' which conflicts with the venue's own FAQ claiming outside speakers exist by each screen.
Before you go
Know before you go
- The box office opens Ticketbooth opens 1 to 1.5 hours before showtime, depending on the day
- On a busy summer night, get there about 60 minutes early
- Diesel trucks, lifted vehicles, and vans must park in the back of the lots.
- Rain or shine, the movie plays
- Bring a working car radio or portable radio; screens broadcast on FM 87.9 / 93.7 / 103.9 and radio apps on phones do not work with their stations.
- An outside-food permit is required to bring your own food or drinks; ticketbooth sells it.
- Arrive during the ticketbooth window (1 to 1.5 hours before showtime); after that you may need to park and find an employee near Screen 2 to buy tickets.
History
The history of Montana Drive-In Theater
The Montana Drive-In is a newly built drive-in that opened in 2004. The owners, Beth and Ray Rhoton, named it after their daughter. It has since converted to digital projection and sound.
FAQ
Questions about Montana Drive-In Theater, answered
How many screens does Montana Drive-In have?
Montana Drive-In has three screens. Each one shows a different film on the same night, so you choose which screen you want as you pull in and park facing it. Ask at the gate what is playing on each.
What FM frequency does Montana Drive-In use?
Montana Drive-In broadcasts its soundtrack on 87.9 FM, 93.7 FM, 103.9 FM. The audio comes through your own car stereo rather than a speaker on a post. If your car cannot run its radio with the engine off, bring a portable one.
What time does the movie start at Montana Drive-In?
What Montana Drive-In says: Posted 7:00 PM for the first movie for the week of October 8, 2026. Full dark that week came around 6:44 PM, so the first show starts just after dark. In October it gets dark around 6:35 pm. Check with the theater on the day you go.
How much does Montana Drive-In cost?
Admission to Montana Drive-In is $8 per adult, $7 per child Ages 3-11 $7.00; 12 and up $8.00; 2 and under free. Two adults and two children come to $30. Children 2 and under get in free.
Can I bring my own food to Montana Drive-In?
You can bring your own food to Montana Drive-In once you have bought a permit for $15 a car. The permit is worth it if you were going to spend more than that at the counter anyway. Without one, outside food is not allowed in.
Are dogs allowed at Montana Drive-In?
Dogs are welcome at Montana Drive-In as long as the leash stays on. Keep it short near other cars, bring water, and clean up afterwards. A nervous dog is worth leaving at home, because sound carries across a lot.
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