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Bill’s Drive In
Knoxville, Tennessee – Then and Now
Bill’s Drive In – 4952-5000 Kingston Pike Open 24 Hours
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The structure there is a temporary place they are selling Christmas stuff. The sign is the original, with new inserts.
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The neon is still there and on every night! In the background you can see the Biltmore Court sign.
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Bill’s interior.
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This is looking down what used to be the center of the Drive In section.
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These are the supports for that great roof.
UPDATE 2012: The lot has been scraped clean. Nothing remains.