In 1975, the auditorium's board of directors found themselves before the United States Supreme Court, as they had been sued by the producers of the musical Hair who were denied permission to stage their show because of its nudity.

Justice Harry Blackmun, writing for the court, held that the prohibition on staging the musical was an illegal prior restraint.

album.. For over 85 years, the venue has hosted religious festivals, political rallies, debutante galas, opera, musicals and concerts.

In July 2007, the auditorium's historic concert pipe organ, dating to the building's construction, was rededicated after restoration by the Chattanooga Music Club over a period of 21 years.

Starting in February 2012,[needs update] renovation began on the smaller community theater located upstairs.