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The Palace Theater

The oldest standing movie theater in the south! Being owned and operated by Bill Roth, the Palace Theater thrived as a community theater from 1913 until 1977.
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During these years the Palace was a focal point on the historic downtown square. After Mr. Roth's death in the early 1990's, the theater was purchased at auction by Johnny and Sonny Garrott and subsequently donated to Greater Gallatin, Inc., a 501(c) 3 organization, for renovation. The property is found to be the oldest silent movie theater still standing in its original location in the State of T

ennessee and therefore was made a local historic landmark and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Funds were raised for the renovation project through private, public, corporate and state donations in excess of $100,000. Greater Gallatin wrote and received a much-needed grant for $300,000 making it possible for our dreams for the Palace to become a reality. Seven years later Greater Gallatin, Inc. opened the Palace Theater doors to the public and once again made it a very viable part of our downtown. Celebrating its 100th Anniversary in 2013, the Palace Theater will once again be open for movies in the fall of 2013 when a state of the art digital sound system will be installed. The Palace Theater is also host for the 2013-2014 Southern Circuit Tour of Independent Filmmakers. The theater is available for movies, lectures, weddings, recitals, concerts and other rental opportunities. The charm and ambience of the historic theater has made it a weekend destination for much of the community. For more information call Greater Gallatin, Inc. at 615.452.5692 or visit our website at www.mainstreetgallatin.com.

09/03/2026

MUSIC FANS - is back at the Palace Theater October 10th at 7:30 pm

We’re so thrilled to welcome him back to our storied stage for another incredible night of live music in Downtown Gallatin.

Known for his signature blend of rock, roots, and Americana, Webb Wilder always brings a show full of personality, energy, and seriously good music.

Grab your tickets, bring your friends, and come spend the evening with us at the Palace!
https://www.eventeny.com/events/webbwilderpalacetheater2026-30105/

09/01/2026

Comedy is coming to The Palace Theater! 🎤

Join us Friday, October 2 at 7 PM for a full night of laughs, live entertainment, and some seriously talented guests right here on the Gallatin Square.

Sumner County’s own Richard Scudder, aka Dicky Scuddz, will host the evening featuring Nashville comedians Rob Wentz and Tylon Monger.

Rob Wentz was named Nashville’s Funniest Comedian in 2024 and is a regular at Zanies, known for his high-energy, unhinged performance style.

Tylon Monger is also a frequent Zanies performer and a regular with Don’t Tell Comedy, with more than 74K followers across social media and millions of likes on his comedy content.

And because one kind of entertainment just wasn’t enough, singer-songwriter Matt McKinney will join us as our special musical guest. Matt has written songs recorded by artists including Ella Langley, Jon Pardi, ERNEST, Jordan Davis, Elle King, Tim McGraw, and Trey Lewis, including the Billboard #1 certified Double-Platinum hit “Dicked Down in Dallas.”

Friday, October 2
7 PM
Historic Palace Theatre
Downtown Gallatin

Come ready to laugh, and maybe hear a song or two while you’re at it!

Comedy is coming back to The Palace theater - click for more details!

08/28/2026

We are too excited to keep our lips zipped about the renovations happening at the Historic Palace Theater here in Downtown Gallatin 🙌

Right now it's just a few fresh coats of paint and some new trim, but soon even more projects will help brighten up our little gem.

With each small improvement, we're honoring the history that makes the Palace so special while giving it a little extra love for the generations still to come.

There is plenty more ahead, and we can't wait to take you along for the transformation!

08/27/2026

Look! The Palace Theater is featured in this News 2 story!

Historic Downtown Gallatin continues to serve as the heart of the city, where centuries of history meet new businesses, restaurants, and community events.

08/13/2026

Adele fans: this one is for YOU!

Get your tickets now for 29 and Holding: A tribute to the music of Adele happening here at The Palace Theater on Saturday August 22nd.

For full details and tickets please visit:

Tickets are now available for '29 & Holding' - A Tribute to the Music of Adele at Palace Theater, TN on Saturday, August 22 2026. Click the link for further information and to secure your tickets now!

08/07/2026

Pint-sized pal, Palace-sized heart 🧡💙💚

Maintaining a historic property definitely comes with its challenges. And some days, you just need a good shoulder to lean on... especially when it's time to pay the contractor!

Stay tuned 🤫 more renovations are coming soon

Address

146 N Water Avenue
Gallatin, TN
37066

Telephone

+16154525692

Website

https://downtowngallatin.org/the-palace-theater

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