Paramount Theatre Bristol Tennessee

Regardless of ethnic background, age or income level. In order to fulfill this mission, Theatre Bristol and the Paramount Center feel it is imperative that the citizens of our region cooperate and remain active in the life of this historic and unique Theatre as volunteers, patrons, supporters, sponsors and business contributors. The cities of Bristol and the States of Tennessee and Virginia have an investment in our future and must remain in partnership.

History of the Paramount Center for the Arts
Built in 1931 and restored to its original splendor in 1991, the Paramount continues to grow as the Mountain Empire's premier performing arts center. Here audiences share passion and drama, laughter and tears, majesty in motion, joy in music, pride in learning... and memories.

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Paramount Theatre is an excellent example of the art deco motion picture palaces built in the late 1920's and early 30's. The restoration retained the Paramount's opulent, richly embellished interior. The original Venetian-styled murals and the art deco ambience were faithfully recreated. The auditorium holds 756. You'll feel as though you are a part of the performance from every seat in the theatre.