Founded in 1925 as the Hillsboro Theatre, the Belcourt is an independent nonprofit movie theatre. Its original purpose was to show silent films, then from 1934-36, it was home to the Grand Ole Opry. In 1937, it was renamed Nashville Community Playhouse and was home to community productions, theatre, and film. In 1966, it was renamed the Belcourt Cinema, and returned to its original purpose as a movie theatre, with a mission to engage, enrich, and educate through innovative film programming. In 2016, it went through its first large-scale renovations in 50 years, by architecture firm Tuck-Hinton.
Belcourt Theatre
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Founded in 1925 as the Hillsboro Theatre, the Belcourt is an independent nonprofit movie theatre. Its original purpose was to show silent films, then from 1934-36, it was home to the Grand Ole Opry. In 1937, it was renamed Nashville Community Playhouse and was home to community productions, theatre, and film. In 1966, it was renamed the Belcourt Cinema, and returned to its original purpose as a movie theatre, with a mission to engage, enrich, and educate through innovative film programming. In 2016, it went through its first large-scale renovations in 50 years, by architecture firm Tuck-Hinton.