First Green Theater, the Majestic, Nears Completion in Downtown Chattanooga

The last pane of glass went into the new Carmike Theater downtown today.

As exterior work on the Majestic nears completion, Carmike opened the theater for a brief tour of the new 12-screen complex.

The theater contains two features that make it distinguishable from other movie houses.  A VIP auditorium will allow movie go'ers to drink adult beverages -- and eat crab cakes and gourmet sandwiches while sitting in an electric recliner.  It will also be the first green theater in the country.  David Passman, Carmike's President & CEO, says "we have a collection system and a water tank that collects rain water and street surface water and we use that to take care of the restrooms and other non-drinking parts of the building."

The Majestic will continue to show arts and independent films, when it replaces the Bijou, along with top box office draws.

The theater opens in early November.