Knoxville is more than just Smoky Mountains and football; it's a subtle haven for movie lovers, too. But with two AMC theaters now closed in Knoxville, you might be wondering where to go.

With its headquarters in Knoxville, Regal has four theaters to choose from − each one surprisingly different than its sister cinemas. Beyond that, independent cinemas and drive-ins offer unique viewing experiences that are hard to replicate.

Knox News journalists Ryan Wilusz and Keenan Thomas took time to discuss what makes each Knoxville theater different to help you decide which one is best for you.

"The Scruffy Stuff" is presented by knoxnews.com. Want more downtown analysis? Sign up for the free weekly Urban Knoxville newsletter by clicking here, and join the downtown discussion by becoming part of the Urban Knoxville group on Facebook.

Knoxville is more than just Smoky Mountains and football; it's <a href="https://www.knoxnews.com/story/news/2022/08/30/how-regal-cinemas-movie-industry-struggles-could-impact-knoxville/7935118001/">a subtle haven for movie lovers,</a> too. But with <a href="https://www.knoxnews.com/story/money/business/2023/07/10/amc-theatre-knoxville-closes-north-peters-location/70399338007/">two AMC theaters now closed in Knoxville</a>, you might be wondering where to go.
With<a href="https://www.knoxnews.com/story/money/2022/08/19/regal-cinemas-parent-company-cineworld-file-bankruptcy/7841613001/"> its headquarters in Knoxville,</a> Regal has four theaters to choose from − each one surprisingly different than its sister cinemas. Beyond that, independent cinemas and drive-ins offer unique viewing experiences that are hard to replicate.
Knox News journalists Ryan Wilusz and Keenan Thomas took time to discuss what makes each Knoxville theater different to help you decide which one is best for you.
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Every Tuesday, host Ryan Wilusz and expert guests bring you the latest news happening in and around downtown Knoxville. "The Scruffy Stuff" is presented by knoxnews.com, part of the USA Today Network.

Each Monday, Ryan Wilusz and expert guests bring you the latest news happening in and around downtown Knoxville. "The Scruffy Stuff" is presented by Knox News, part of the USA Today Network.

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Knoxville is more than just Smoky Mountains and football; it's a subtle haven for movie lovers, too. But with two AMC theaters now closed in Knoxville, you might be wondering where to go.  With its headquarters in Knoxville, Regal has four theaters to choose from − each one surprisingly different than its sister cinemas. Beyond that, independent cinemas and drive-ins offer unique viewing experiences that are hard to replicate.  Knox News journalists Ryan Wilusz and Keenan Thomas took time to discuss what makes each Knoxville theater different to help you decide which one is best for you.  "The Scruffy Stuff" is presented by knoxnews.com. Want more downtown analysis? Sign up for the free weekly Urban Knoxville newsletter by clicking here, and join the downtown discussion by becoming part of the Urban Knoxville group on Facebook.