Well University of TN Football Coach Johnny Majors wrote a book, “You Can Always Go Home Again” BUT, can you?

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 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.

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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