Palace Theatre

112-114 E. Main Street,
Newbern, TN 38059

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Previously operated by: Ruffin Amusement Co. Inc. & Chickasaw Amusement Co. Inc.

Previous Names: Dixie Theatre

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Palace Theatre, Newbern Tennessee

The 250-seat Dixie Theatre was opened by 1914. On July 3, 1927 it was renamed Palace Theatre following a takeover by the Ruffin Amusement Co. Inc. circuit. On January 2, 1939 it was destroyed by fire. It was rebuilt with 391-seats. It was still open in 1957.

Contributed by Jack Coursey

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Joe Vogel
Joe Vogel on November 20, 2019 at 5:28 am

This item is from the January 15, 1939 issue of Boxoffice:

“W. F. Ruffin will rebuild his Palace Theatre at Newbern that was destroyed by fire January 2. The house was owned and operated by the Ruffin Amusement Co., Covington. ”

DavidZornig
DavidZornig on August 2, 2020 at 1:23 am

Address is 112-114 E. Main Street and still standing. Street view confirms buildings are the same. Ray’s Liquors is the current tenant. 1940’s photo added credit West Tennessee County History.

50sSNIPES
50sSNIPES on January 26, 2026 at 11:31 pm

Renamed the Palace Theatre on July 3, 1927 after being taken over by Ruffin Amusement Company.

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