SPRINGFIELD, Tenn. (WTVF) — A Middle Tennessee community is hoping a small-town landmark can help breathe new life into its downtown square.

Nearly 90 years ago, the Capitol Theatre opened in Springfield, drawing crowds from across Robertson County and boosting nearby businesses. Since the theatre closed, that growth has faded.

Now, with the building heading to auction, many residents hope a new owner will transform it into an entertainment hub that energizes the square once again.

“We are in the old Capitol Theatre, which began operation in 1939,” said Danny Atchley, president of the Robertson County Historical Society.

Atchley has countless memories inside the historic walls.

“I can remember a lot of wonderful times sitting in these seats, in this very seat probably, for instance,”

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