Ruffin Theater

113 W. Pleasant Avenue,
Covington, TN 38019

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Mike Rogers
Mike Rogers on January 18, 2011 at 3:02 pm

Great looking theatre.

TLSLOEWS
TLSLOEWS on August 26, 2010 at 5:33 pm

Another Ruffin Theatre the Varsity/Martin in Martin Tennesse had just been listed on the National Register of Historical Places.

Chuck1231
Chuck1231 on April 19, 2009 at 9:07 pm

1983 photo of the Ruffin Theatre.
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Another 1983 photo of the Ruffin Theatre.
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lostmemory
lostmemory on July 8, 2008 at 1:34 pm

Here is the website for the Ruffin Theater.

lostmemory
lostmemory on November 26, 2007 at 7:11 am

This is a more recent photo of the Ruffin Theater.

lostmemory
lostmemory on May 25, 2007 at 4:48 pm

Here is a recent close-up view of the Ruffin Theater.

shoeshoe14
shoeshoe14 on February 15, 2007 at 6:46 pm

According to the website, it was originally known as The Palace.

lostmemory
lostmemory on December 29, 2006 at 9:29 am

Added to the National Register of Historical Places in 1992

Ruffin Theater (added 1992 – Building – #92000248)
113 W. Pleasant Ave., Covington
Historic Significance: Architecture/Engineering, Person
Architect, builder, or engineer: Speight & Hibbs
Architectural Style: Art Deco
Historic Person: Ruffin,William F.
Significant Year: 1941, 1937
Area of Significance: Architecture, Entertainment/Recreation
Period of Significance: 1925-1949
Owner: Private
Historic Function: Recreation And Culture
Historic Sub-function: Theater
Current Function: Recreation And Culture

Chuck1231
Chuck1231 on September 27, 2005 at 9:41 pm

Large color photo of the Ruffin Theatre.
http://www.roadsidenut.com/ruffin1103.jpg

Chuck1231
Chuck1231 on May 30, 2005 at 8:01 am

Here is a color photo of the Ruffin Theatre.
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dustmac
dustmac on May 15, 2005 at 6:12 pm

Hi, Dustin McDaniel again. I wanted to invite everyone to Steel Magnolias from June 16-June 18th at 7:00 Pm and on June 19th at 2:00 Pm. Tickets are $9.00 for adults and $6.00 for students. For more information give us a call at 901-476-3439. The Ruffin is a great place to see a show and I hope some of you will make the drive.

Coming attractions include:
Miss Minerva
The Haunted Theater
The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis
and The Homecoming

dustmac
dustmac on April 14, 2005 at 9:15 am

Hey everyone. My name is Dustin McDaniel and I serve on the Tipton Arts Council. Some of the information on this site needs updating. Our seating is currently 614 and we run several plays a year. We have a relatively new website up at www.ruffintheatre.com You can also give us a call at (901)476-3439

Will Dunklin
Will Dunklin on March 30, 2005 at 11:08 am

The Ruffin Theatre was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1992. It is listed as building #92000248.
The architectural firm was Speight & Hibbs. The theatre was named for William F. Ruffin.

Chuck1231
Chuck1231 on November 6, 2004 at 11:16 am

The address for the Ruffin theatre is 113 W. Pleasant Ave., Covington, Tn.

Will Dunklin
Will Dunklin on October 28, 2004 at 2:50 pm

The Ruffin is a real delight. The interior has been lovingly described as “Cardboard Deco:” elegant, urban, sophisticated Art Deco transplanted to a tiny West Tennessee cotton town theatre.

Sitting on one side of the town square, the Ruffin, and its dedicated and talented management, has kept life in “downtown” Covington when many other towns have withered and died.

The Ruffin is worth a detour to see if you’re ever in Memphis.