- Gets dark7:19 pm
- Google rating4.7012345678901234567890123456789reviews
- Screens1
- Price$10per adult
- Car spots350
- This week's moviesOn Facebook pageWeekly
- Opened1949
Twin City Drive-In is on Volunteer Parkway in Bristol, Tennessee. In 2026 it runs one screen Friday through Sunday nights with a family-run campground on the same lot.
Admission is per person, cash only, with a double feature included in the ticket price.
Location
Where is Twin City Drive-In Theater?
Twin City Drive-In Theater is at 2512 Volunteer Pkwy, Bristol, TN 37620. The entrance is at Highway 11E. The closest highway is TN-394.
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Where to eat nearby
If you would rather eat before the movie than at the counter:
- Mad Greek Restaurant
- Bristol Cafe and Market
Start time
What time does the movie start at Twin City Drive-In Theater?
What Twin City Drive-In Theater says: The theater posted 7:10 pm for the first movie on October 9, 2026. Full dark that night was 7:27 pm, so the movie started about 17 minutes before dark.
In October the sun sets around 6:53 pm and it gets dark around 7:19 pm.
Dark means full dark, about 25 minutes after sunset. It is not a time Twin City 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 |
|---|---|
| February | 6:35 pm |
| March | 8:01 pm |
| April | 8:29 pm |
| May | 8:57 pm |
| June | 9:19 pm |
| July | 9:17 pm |
| August | 8:48 pm |
| September | 8:03 pm |
| October | 7:19 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 Twin City Drive-In Theater costs
- Adult$10
- Child$5Ages 5-10
- Under 5FreeKids 4 and under
Amenities
Food, restrooms and rules
- Snack bar
- Restrooms in a building
- Campground: available during Bristol Motor Speedway race weeks, tents $40/night ($125 max for stay), RVs $50/night ($160 max for stay), power spots $300, extra vehicle $25, pets allowed
- Campground quiet time: after 10pm, no campfires, firewood, fireworks, 4-wheelers or swimming pools
- Vehicle rule: no sitting on vehicle roofs; open hatches must stay level with the roofline so they don't block the screen for cars behind
- Also here: camping
Showtimes
What's playing at Twin City Drive-In Theater this week
Twin City Drive-In posts this week's movies and start times on its Facebook page, usually weekly. Check there for tonight's show.
Reviews
What visitors say about Twin City Drive-In Theater
From 741 visitor reviews, 4.7 stars.
Cash only
- Multiple 2026 reviews confirm the box office and concession stand take cash only, matching the venue's own site.
Old-style window speakers plus radio sound
- An August 2026 review says to park right beside your assigned speaker post; sound quality suffers a few spots away and other cars' voices bleed in when speakers aren't used properly.
Family-owned, well-kept grounds
- Reviewers repeatedly call out the immaculate grounds and family ownership going back to 1949.
Before you go
Know before you go
- Rain or shine, the movie plays
- Bring cash. Card is not accepted for tickets or concessions.
- Park right beside your row's speaker post for the best sound; a few spots away and it gets muddy.
History
The history of Twin City Drive-In Theater
The Twin City Drive-In opened on September 26, 1949 with Bob Hope in My Favourite Brunette. It was operated by Raymond Warden and Bo Diggs. Today it is operated by Raymond's grandson Danny Warden.
FAQ
Questions about Twin City Drive-In Theater, answered
How many screens does Twin City Drive-In have?
Twin City 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 Twin City Drive-In?
What Twin City Drive-In says: The theater posted 7:10 pm for the first movie on October 9, 2026. Full dark that night was 7:27 pm, so the movie started about 17 minutes before dark. In October it gets dark around 7:19 pm. Check with the theater on the day you go.
How much does Twin City Drive-In cost?
Admission to Twin City Drive-In is $10 per adult, $5 per child 5-10. Two adults and two children come to $30. Children 4 and under get in free.
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