The Southwest Twin Drive-In, originally known as the 61 Drive-In, was established in 1956 as Memphis’ second-ever drive-in movie theater. Purchased by Malco Theatres in 1965 and soon-after expanded to include a second screen, the Southwest Twin grew to welcome a capacity of 600 cars. In 2001, the Southwest Twin closed its doors, and, over time, the blighted property became a source of concern for neighboring communities. As a result, in 2022, the City of Memphis and Shelby County each committed $1 million to reactivate and revitalize the site of the Southwest Twin Drive-In.