I grew up in Harriman and went to many movies at this theatre.. The correct name IS Webbo. The only remaining theatre out of four that were once in downtown Harriman is the Princess, which is currently in the process of being renovated and put to use as a community venue.
I read on a University of Tennessee site about local theatres that the Tower Theatre was once named the Lenox Theatre. Is that the name you were thinking of John?
Patsy,
I do have a copy of the GAC channels “Christmas At The Tennessee” show that was broadcast in December 2006. I had to work that night and set the vcr to copy it. I would be happy to make you a copy and send it to you no charge. I also copied the live local broadcast of the fund raiser and last night the theatre was open before the renovation was started. I was in the theatre that night for the fund raiser but wanted to see what the whole thing looked like on TV too.
Bill Snyder,
The first Monday of the month shows are better that ever, if possible, with the addition of guest MC’s and special artists. Bravo!
I remember being in this theatre once, probably it the mid to late 60’s. About the only thing I remember is it’s size, it was pretty large but with no balcony that I remember, and the ceiling of the auditorium was draped is what looked like nylon parachute material. I remember watching the movie and thinking what a fire hazzard.
I remember being in one theatre in New York City in the early 60’s that you entered the auditorium from behind the screen. I don’t remember the name of the theatre, but it was fairly large, had a balcony, and was showing West Side Story 24 hours a day.
I think I was only in the Nashville Paramount one time. It was torn down shortly after I was transferred to Nashville for about three years. Am I remembering correctly that it was built on a section of Church Street that dropped sharply down to street below it, and if you walked in the theatre at the box office entrance on Church you were actually in the balcony area and had to go downstairs to sit in the orchestra area?
If you want to sit on the main floor, the center section, rows G through L are just about perfect. You are back far enough that you don’t have to sit in anybody on stage’s lap and you can see the whole stage.
If you are attending one of Bill’s monthly organ extravaganzas, I prefer to sit in the balcony. Even though the organ pipes are located on either side of the stage, in the balcony it seems like you are surrounded by the sounds due to the curvature of the theatre
And Patsy, if you will send me and email at I might be able to mail you something special.
I grew up in Harriman and went to many movies at this theatre.. The correct name IS Webbo. The only remaining theatre out of four that were once in downtown Harriman is the Princess, which is currently in the process of being renovated and put to use as a community venue.
I read on a University of Tennessee site about local theatres that the Tower Theatre was once named the Lenox Theatre. Is that the name you were thinking of John?
Patsy,
I do have a copy of the GAC channels “Christmas At The Tennessee” show that was broadcast in December 2006. I had to work that night and set the vcr to copy it. I would be happy to make you a copy and send it to you no charge. I also copied the live local broadcast of the fund raiser and last night the theatre was open before the renovation was started. I was in the theatre that night for the fund raiser but wanted to see what the whole thing looked like on TV too.
Bill Snyder,
The first Monday of the month shows are better that ever, if possible, with the addition of guest MC’s and special artists. Bravo!
I remember being in this theatre once, probably it the mid to late 60’s. About the only thing I remember is it’s size, it was pretty large but with no balcony that I remember, and the ceiling of the auditorium was draped is what looked like nylon parachute material. I remember watching the movie and thinking what a fire hazzard.
I remember being in one theatre in New York City in the early 60’s that you entered the auditorium from behind the screen. I don’t remember the name of the theatre, but it was fairly large, had a balcony, and was showing West Side Story 24 hours a day.
I think I was only in the Nashville Paramount one time. It was torn down shortly after I was transferred to Nashville for about three years. Am I remembering correctly that it was built on a section of Church Street that dropped sharply down to street below it, and if you walked in the theatre at the box office entrance on Church you were actually in the balcony area and had to go downstairs to sit in the orchestra area?
If you want to sit on the main floor, the center section, rows G through L are just about perfect. You are back far enough that you don’t have to sit in anybody on stage’s lap and you can see the whole stage.
If you are attending one of Bill’s monthly organ extravaganzas, I prefer to sit in the balcony. Even though the organ pipes are located on either side of the stage, in the balcony it seems like you are surrounded by the sounds due to the curvature of the theatre
And Patsy, if you will send me and email at I might be able to mail you something special.