KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — The bright lights of the Tennessee Theatre turned on for the first time 93 years ago on Oct. 1, 1928. The theater has hosted radio shows, operas, symphonies, rock concerts, gospel choirs, Broadway shows, legendary Hollywood movies, comedians and music legends through the years.
Credit: Thompson Photograph Collection 
The interior of the Tennessee Theatre from stage right. Credit: Nels Akerlund 
A worker paints the base of the concession stand in the grand lobby of the renovated Tennessee Theatre. Credit: Associated Press 
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Renovations on the Tennessee Theatre. Credit: Denark Construction 
Credit: Thompson Photograph Collection 
Willie Nelson concert. Credit: Eli Johnson Photography 
Credit: Bruck McCamish 
Johnnyswim concert at the Tennessee Theatre. 
Credit: Eli Johnson Photography 
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