There has always been some nostalgia for a movie under the stars. Summer is the perfect time to load up your family in the car and head out to one of the outdoor movie options in Knoxville. Knoxville Moms put together this list of some of our favorites. Ticket prices range from free to just under $10.00 person. Some of these outdoor movie options are further away, but we promise it’s worth the drive for the experience!
Outdoor and Drive In Movie Options in Knoxville
Ancient Lore Village Starlight Movie Night
7107 Sevierville Pike
Knoxville, TN 37920
(865) 200-2434
Dates: June 17th, June 20th, June 27th & July 31st
Cost: Adults $49.00, Youth (3 to 9) $41.00
*A delicious themed dinner is included and enjoyed before the film
Ijams Nature Center Movies Under the Stars
2915 Island Home Avenue
Knoxville, TN 37920
(865) 577-4717
Dates: May 22nd, June 12th, June 27th, July 10th, Aug. 28th, Sept. 4th, Sept. 18th & Oct. 2nd
Cost: $12.00 per person, Ijams/Central Cinema Members $10.00
*Advance ticket purchase is highly recommended
Kerns Bakery Backyard Movie Night
2201 Kern’s Rising Way
Knoxville, TN 37920
Dates: June 24th, July 8th, August 5th, August 26th, September 9th & September 23rd
Cost: Free
Movies from 6:30pm-8:30pm on the Event Lawn.
Lenoir City Movies in the Park
6707 City Park Drive
Lenoir City, TN 37772
(865) 986-1223
Dates: June 19th, July 17th, Aug. 21st
Cost: Free Admission, Complimentary Popcorn & Lawn Games
Movies begin at dusk. The movies are announced on the Lenoir City Parks & Recreation Facebook page.
Parkway Drive-In Theatre
2909 East Lamar Alexander Parkway
Maryville, TN 37804
(865) 379-9865
Dates: Fridays & Saturdays
Cost: Ages 13+ $10.00, Ages 5-12 $5.00, Children 4 & Under are Free
Extras: Playground, concessions & food trucks.
Sunset Cinema
Various Knox County Parks
(865) 215-6600
Dates: Fridays
Pre-screening activities begin at 7:00pm. Movies begin at dusk. Schedule: June 12th “Wicked: For Good” at Powell Station, June 26th “How to Train Your Dragon” at Carter Park,
July 10th “Jurassic World Rebirth” at SportsPark, July 24th “Lilo & Stitch” at Clayton, August 7th “Jaws” at The Cove at Concord Park.
Cost: Free
Swingin’ Midway Drive In Theatre
2133 Highway 30 East
Athens, TN 37303
(423) 263-2632
Dates: Fridays, Saturdays & Some Sundays
Cost: Adults 12+ $10.00, Children Ages 4 to 11 $5.00 & Children under 4 are Free
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