Sevier Theatre
117 Spring Street,
Johnson City,
TN
37604
117 Spring Street,
Johnson City,
TN
37604
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The Sevier Theatre was opened on February 22, 1937 with Mae Clarke in “Hats Off”. It was destroyed by fire on May 29, 1966. In 1976 Peanuts Mecca Lounge was opened in the replacement building.
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there was a fire sometime in the early 60’s but the building was renovated and was a furniture store for awhile. It still stands.
This opened on February 22nd, 1937. Grand opening ad with picture posted.
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I believe that the current building is not the original theater. I’m in JC right now, and will check it out.
I have added a screen grab of the building. Google incorrectly shows 115 Spring Street as 117. It is now a blank, brick facade, and proportionately, not the same size as the theater building. A fire would have likely resulted in a complete demolition, with this 60s (?) rebuild.
OK, I grabbed a shot this afternoon. There is a new facade on the building (2019), although it is made to look vintage. I believe 117 is the rebuilt structure from the 1960s, where the old theater once stood.
Closed on May 29, 1966 after being destroyed by a fire, with only a single injury being reported.