Seasonal Verified Oct 19, 2026

Stateline Drive-In

Drive-in movie theater in Elizabethton, Tennessee

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Screens: 1
Admission: $8 adults · $5 kids
Gates open: Shows at dusk
Outside food: Not allowed
Season: Seasonal

About Stateline Drive-In

The Stateline Drive-In on Highway 19 E in Elizabethton serves Carter County in the mountains of northeast Tennessee, near the North Carolina border. The single-screen theater features a retro marquee that greets moviegoers along the highway, delivering classic outdoor cinema in one of Tennessee's most scenic mountain communities. The Stateline's location near Watauga Lake and the Appalachian Trail makes it a popular stop for mountain visitors and locals alike.

Good to know

Food: Outside food isn't allowed. Concession stand on site.
Payment: Cash only

Questions about Stateline Drive-In

How much does Stateline Drive-In cost?

Admission is $8 adults · $5 kids. Adults 12+ $8, children 11 and under $5. Cash only. One feature Fri/Sat/Sun, mid-May to mid-October, weather permitting.

Can you bring outside food to Stateline Drive-In?

No, outside food isn't allowed. Plan to buy from the concession stand.

What time do the gates open at Stateline Drive-In?

Movies start at dusk.

Is Stateline Drive-In open year-round?

No, it's a seasonal drive-in.

What payment does Stateline Drive-In accept?

Cash only.