Well University of TN Football Coach Johnny Majors wrote a book, “You Can Always Go Home Again” BUT, can you?
Can you go home again?
Snack bar building
I grew up in East Knox County from 1973 until the wife and I moved in 1992 out to Southwest Knox County. The family land is still in the Sunnyview community where some of my family still live.
So, when I heard the River Breeze Drive In was going to become the River Breeze Event Center. I had mixed emotions.
My Mammaw who lived next door to us took me there many times the Summer Grease released. I remember going into the snack bar.
Of course then when I was in middle school/early high school the River Breeze showed “dirty movies” also known as XXX.
The bridge was well known for people jumping from it all during my growing up years. BUT I digress. So,
Let’s review the River Breeze history, it opened on July 3, 1950, the first feature starred Frank Sinatra in Take Me Out to the Ballgame. Tickets were only .50
The movie room
The two original projectors
Movie room
The two original, state of the art projectors cost $63,000 each in 1945. Today, that would be almost $1 million. In 1970, it was one of the first drive-ins to install radio sound.
Chad with Visit Knoxville, Parker Frost and Noah Myers, Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs and John with Outdoor Knox
The Future
The inaugural season for Knox County’s newest event space River Breeze Event Center kicks off in Spring 2022 with a full lineup. Located at 6110 Asheville Highway, the River Breeze can host weddings, corporate outings, concerts and assorted trade shows on 7.5 acres, accommodating groups from 200-6,000x
State of the Art main stage
Permanent Beer Garden and Restrooms
a Second Smaller Stage for Acoustic Acts
Over 800 feet of waterfront on the Holston River
3 VIP Decks
Parking Pads and Power for Food Trucks
Free Shuttles from Downtown to ALL Major Shows
Viewing decks of the Holston River
Upgraded Water, Sewer and Power
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