Marshall Theatre
172 W. Grundy Street,
Tullahoma,
TN
37355
172 W. Grundy Street,
Tullahoma,
TN
37355
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According to the 1999 Pictorial History of Coffee County (published by Heritage House): “The Marshall Theatre was a Tullahoma attraction on East Grundy for many generations of movie-goers. Built in 1941, it’s Art Deco style architecture made the building a unique landmark in the city until it was demolished in the 1970’s”.
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I was the First Christian Church Board Chair at the time the church bought the theater and eventually had the building razed. This was our only room to expand and still remain in the downtown area. The front was made like a tank with a lot of concrete. The marquee came down with just a light touch from a bulldozer. The back wall was only a brick thick and over two stories high. It crashed very quickly … it could have been a real safety issue. We certainly wished there was a way to have saved the classic structure. The movie rate structure eventually lead to it’s demise and the development of the multi theater Regal Cinema. I have saved a classic fire extinguisher and am looking for a picture of the theater for a plaque and brass inscription.
1982 photo of the Marshall Theatre.
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1984 photo of the Marshall Theatre.
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The address for the former Marshall Theatre was 172. W. Grundy.
1984 night photo of the Marshall Theatre.
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1984 photo of the Main Auditorium.
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1984 photo of the Lobby of the Marshall Theatre.
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1984 photo of stairway to upper level.
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Here is another 1982 photo.
What nice looking theatre. It was a Cumberland Amusement Company Theatre back in the late 50’s.
This is one of my friends from Tullahoma http://www.myspace.com/scorpioblueyes
Go to his pictures page then go to the Marshall album.
Its was a beautiful theater
Yes very nice,very 40,s looking.
Thanks Big Dave.
I’ve created a Facebook fansite for Coffee County’s Marshall Theatre, Arnold Drive-In and Manchester Drive-In. I’ve started by uploading scans of all my vintage show cards for these theatres. Go to my site below, then click the link to the Marshall Theatre site.
http://www.facebook.com/#!/donaldfarmerofficial