Alabama had got off to a slow start as a drive-in state,
with 13 drive-ins in operation by 1948. The 50's were a
different story. Within ten years, Alabama had added
another 83 drive-in movies, peaking in 1958 with 96.

Since that time, like most drive-in states, Alabama
has been in a tailspin ... declining at a steep angle
in an 90% downward turn.  Ten drive-ins remain
however, which do appreciate your support, and
on an up note ..  four of those are new openings!


Here are the most recent closings and all of the remaining
Drive-ins in Alabama which we can still enjoy and support:

Argo (Jefferson County) Alabama see:   Trussville, Alabama Athens (Limestone County) Alabama Cinemagic Drive-in Theatre:   256-233-0402 located at 1702 Jefferson Street Southeast @ Rte.72 Boaz (Etowah County) Alabama Sand Mountain Twin Drive-in:   256-593-5599 located at 10480 U.S. Highway 431, (south of Boaz, near Mountainboro, TN) photo: Justin West Centre (Cherokee County) Alabama 411 Drive-in:   256-927-2855 located on Highway 411 This old solo screen, with a capacity for 250 cars was first lit back in 1953, and had a run of 30yrs., before going dark ..  then lay forlorn & overgrown for another 18 years, a skeleton of its former self. The 411 was ultimately rescued, restored, revived, and was successfully reopened in July of 2001. Cleveland (Blount County) Cheyenne Drive-in:   205-559-8033 located on Highway 79, south of town One of Alabama's newest Dr'ins (lit during the final year of the last millenium) could become an inspiration to those who wish  to open one, but who hesitate because it appears to be far too complicated, or perhaps seems cost-prohibitive. The Cheyenne is also the most-recent example of a classic pole screen (not many of them left). Open throughout the year (wknds only Nov-Feb). Movie audio is provided with FM radio broadcast. Admission:  $10 per carload - for all passengers. Guin (Marion County) Alabama Blue Moon Drive-in:   205-468-8046 located at 4690 Highway 43 (near Winfield) Haleyville (Winston County) Alabama Havala Drive-in:   205-486-3411 located on Highway 195 East Henagar (DeKalb County) Alabama Henagar Drive-in:   256-657-1340 Alabama's latest contribution to America's Drive-in renaissance is this new 200-car solo screen which was built from the ground up, and opened in May of 2002. They're screening double features on weekends Friday-Sunday, plus occasional 'BlowOut' screenings with four films back-to-back. The movie audio is provided by local FM (93.9) radio broadcast. Admission: $8 per carload for all passengers. Mountainboro (Etowah County) Alabama see:   Boaz, Alabama Piedmont (Calhoun County) Alabama Piedmont Drive-in:  256-447-6521 located at 1260 Route 278 West Roanoke (Randolph County) Alabama Roanoke Drive-in:  334-863-2444 located at 220 County Road 79 - Old Franklin Rd (off of U.S. Route 431, north of State Route 22) The South is going to rise again!   After years of decline, the opening of the Roanoke in 1996 had marked the onset of an upward trend for Alabama. Initially, there were quite a few rough spots here .. but subsequently, and under new management, it has become a real gem of a Drive-in and might provide just-the inspiration for imaginative souls who dream of participating in the Drive-in revival. Audio: FM stereo.  Open throughout the year. Russellville (Franklin County) Alabama King Drive-in Theatre:  256-332-3619 located at 18478 Highway 43 Trussville (Jefferson County) Alabama The Drive-in:  205-467-3434 located at 100 Angus Street (Hwy. 11) 25 miles northeast of Birmingham Another of Alabama's contributions to the Drive-in revival that we are witnessing all across America; open since May of 98, and open throughout the year. Winfield (Marion County) Alabama see:   Guin, Alabama

If you are aware of any Drive-ins
that we seem to have missed, or
would like to contribute any
information to our efforts,
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