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All the drive-in theaters that used to be in Memphis

By , Daily Memphian Updated: May 30, 2025 9:55 AM CT | Published: May 26, 2025 4:00 AM CT
Clay Bailey
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Clay Bailey

Clay Bailey, a lifelong Memphian, has worked as a reporter in the city four decades. He concentrated on suburban coverage for the bulk of his career, except for a stint as sports editor of The Daily Memphian when it launched in September 2018. He now is suburban editor and also serves as a freelance sports writer for The Associated Press.

I didn’t make it to the final weekend of the Malco Summer Drive-In’s existence. Life goes on. Memories of 50, 60 or 70 years ago are fresh enough to recall the times without a fond farewell.

Plus, I’m a little worried these days about cramming my old physique in the trunk of a car to avoid paying admission.

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