Not a Bad Seat in the House!
This page answers the most commonly asked questions we get here at The Park Theater in McMinnville. It covers information about our tickets, the theater, performances, our policies, parking, and more. See below for a simple navigation menu of topic categories of frequently asked questions. For any questions, please reach out to us online or at (931) 506-2787. We’ll see you at The Park!
General Questions
Our mission is to provide as many different musical and theatrical performances as possible for the citizens of McMinnville, Warren County, and Middle Tennessee. We hope to provide something for everyone at an affordable price.
Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM.
You can choose to sit close to the stage on the main floor, if you are handicapped you can sit on the mezzanine, and there are seats in the balcony as well. Once you click on the BUY TICKET button on the upcoming events page for the show you want to see, you will be taken to a page where you can choose precisely where you’d like to be seated. Here is the theater seating chart.
The theater currently has 378 fixed theater seats on our main floor and we have 181 fixed theater seats in our newly renovated balcony, giving us a total of 559 seats.
Parking is located behind the building. There are also limited additional spots on the street nearby. From the parking lot, to get into the building, simply follow the stairs located in between Citizens Tri-County bank and The Park Theater to the front entrance.
Please email us at [email protected] or call us at (931) 506-2787 for help with lost-and-found items.
About Tickets
Tickets are available online or by calling us at 931-506-ARTS (2787), or come to the box office our hours are Monday- Friday 9 AM- 12 PM and 1 PM- 4 PM. Our favorite way is for you to purchase them in person… because we get to meet you!
The box office is open from 9 AM- 12 PM and 1 PM- 4 PM on Mondays- Fridays. There are occasional days that we may have to adjust these hours – we will try to let you know as far in advance as we can. The box office is also open an hour before a show on the day of an event.
The box office is located upstairs to the left of the main theater doors. If the door is not open, please ring the doorbell. We would love to help you. Our normal hours of operation are Monday through Friday 9:00AM until 4:00PM and we are closed for lunch from 12:00 PM to 1:00PM.
On the days of an event, we normally have tickets for sale in the theater lobby unless a show is sold out… so be sure to get your tickets ahead of time!
Theater Rentals
Well of course, we pride ourselves in truly being ‘The People’s Theater.’ Give us a call at 931-506-2787 or email us at [email protected] or [email protected]. We would love to make The Park Theater home to your next event.
The renter needs to provide a minimum liability insurance of no less than $1,000,000 in coverage so as to satisfy claims, which may be made against the city for injury or damages to any third party. Also The City of McMinnville must be named as additional insured.
The rental deposit is $250 and half of the total rental fee. The $250 is refundable as long as no damage was made to the theater.
The Theater
The Park Theater was originally completed in 1939, where it quickly became the centerpiece of culture and downtown entertainment in McMinnville. It hosted concerts, weddings, graduations, plays, and many other types of events. However, in 1947 that was temporarily put to an end when a fire caused it to require extensive renovations. Over the next 30 years or so, the theater remained an important part of our community, but was eventually forced to shut down for economic reasons in 1986. The Park lay vacant for several years until it was acquired by the City of McMinnville and restored to its current glory. Architects, designers, and other professionals worked hard to recreate the historical aesthetic and classic marquee, along with some more modern updates to support visitors and performers alike with improved acoustics, lighting, seating, and more. Click here for a virtual tour of The Park. Want to learn more about our history? Here’s a brief overview.
Performances
Coming Soon!
To Be Continued...
This page is continuing to grow each month. For whatever other questions you have regarding The Park Theater, tickets, or anything else, reach out to us today and we’d be happy to help!