All the drive-in theaters that used to be in Memphis
Indie Memphis film screening at the Malco Summer Drive-In on Thursday, Oct. 21, 2021. T(Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian file)
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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