UScellular Bringing Free Drive-In Movie Experience To Knoxville

From the Knoxville Chamber:

August 9, 2021

UScellular is hosting a FREE Drive-In Movie in Knoxville on Aug. 13-14 at Chilhowee Park. “Movie Under the Stars” includes a screening of “Shrek 2” that will start at dusk, and it will be open to 90 vehicles free of charge each night. Pre-movie activities will begin at 7 p.m. and include fun games and local trivia.

Details are available at drivein.uscellular.com, and anyone 18 years or older can register for a parking pass now. Only one person in each vehicle needs to register for a pass, which is available on a first-come, first-served basis. In addition to free entry, UScellular will provide each vehicle with popular movie snacks.

“The popularity of drive-in movies grew during the pandemic, evoking a sense of nostalgia while bringing friends and family together,” said Nathan Waddell, director of sales for UScellular in East Tennessee. “As longtime members of the Knoxville community, we wanted to bring that experience here, and we are excited to provide a free night of entertainment the whole family can enjoy.”

UScellular is bringing a custom, 52-foot screen to Chilhowee Park for the movie. The lot will open at 5:30 p.m., and parking spots will be strategically mapped to ensure the best viewing angles and distances. Audio will be enabled through each car’s FM radio, and on-site attendants will guide vehicles to their parking spots. While spots last, UScellular customers with parking passes will be directed to a preferred viewing area and receive other surprise perks.

This is the second year in a row UScellular is bringing its “Movie Under the Stars” program to its local communities. Last year the company held free movie nights in 10 cities across the country, providing a fun and safe experience for nearly 9,000 attendees.

To ensure that everyone who wants to see the movie can, once all passes are gone, anyone who registers for the movie will receive a unique rental code to watch any movie of their choice at home, courtesy of UScellular and Redbox. For official rules and registration information, please go to drivein.uscellular.com.

About UScellular

UScellular is the fourth-largest full-service wireless carrier in the United States, providing national network coverage and industry-leading innovations designed to elevate the customer experience. The Chicago-based carrier is building a stronger network with the latest 5G technology and offers a wide range of communication services that enhance consumers’ lives, increase the competitiveness of local businesses and improve the efficiency of government operations. To learn more about UScellular, visit one of its retail stores or www.uscellular.com. To get the latest news, promos and videos, connect with UScellular on Facebook.com/uscellular, Twitter.com/uscellular and YouTube.com/uscellularcorp.

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