/wp-content/uploads/jonesborough-logo.png00Mitchell Calvin/wp-content/uploads/jonesborough-logo.pngMitchell Calvin2025-04-24 11:32:252025-04-24 11:32:25May the Fourth Be With You Sunday May 4th 1 – 5 p.m.
/wp-content/uploads/jonesborough-logo.png00Cameo Waters/wp-content/uploads/jonesborough-logo.pngCameo Waters2025-04-22 11:26:462025-04-22 11:26:46Façade Grant Program Open For Downtown Merchants
/wp-content/uploads/jonesborough-logo.png00Mitchell Calvin/wp-content/uploads/jonesborough-logo.pngMitchell Calvin2025-04-21 14:55:472025-04-21 14:55:47McKinney Center and Senior Center to Collect Stories about Jimmy Neil Smith
Jonesborough Storytelling Guild April 1, 20257:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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E.T. The Extra-Terre…
E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial at the Jackson Theatre
April 3, 20257:00 pm - 9:00 pm Jackson Theatre
E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial (1982)
A lonely boy befriends a homesick alien stranded on Earth and attempts to help him find a way home. Meanwhile, a group of government scientists attempt to capture the benevolent visitor for research. Won Oscars for sound, visual effects and score.
Jonesborough Repertory Theatre, 125 W Main St, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA
Now an aspiring young architect in Terre Haute, Indiana, Willum Cubbert has often told his friends about the debt he owes to Rick Steadman, a fellow ex-GI whom he has never met but who saved his life after he was seriously wounded in Vietnam. He has written to Rick to say that, as long as he is alive, “you will have somebody on Earth who will do anything for you” —so Willum is delighted when Rick shows up unexpectedly at his apartment on the night of his thirty-fourth birthday party. But his delight soon fades…as “nerdy” Rick soon wears out his welcome. (Dramatists Play Service, Inc.)
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Ernest McKinney Day of Giving April 4, 2025
McKinney Center at Booker T. Washington School, 103 Franklin Ave, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA
The McKinney Center would like to invite you to join them for their fourth annual, Day of Giving, on Thursday, April 4, 2025. The event will be on Facebook and Instagram throughout the day. Why did they choose April 4th instead of the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, as most non-profits across the country do? The namesake of the McKinney Center, Ernest L. McKinney, was the first African-American elected to the Board of Mayor and Aldermen of the Town of Jonesborough, being elected on April 4, 1968. On that same day, Martin Luther King, Jr. was killed in Memphis, Tennessee. It has been over 55 years since his initial election to the Jonesborough Board of Mayor and Aldermen, yet it is important to acknowledge and remember the dedicated efforts of Ernest L. McKinney in uniting and serving all the people of Jonesborough and Washington County regardless of race, ethnic background, or color. His election signifies the love for and an acceptance and understanding of others, which continues to be an outstanding characteristic of the people of Jonesborough. Since the election of Ernest McKinney Sr. in 1968, this small town has had a person of color serving on the Town Board continuously for five decades including one of his sons, Kevin B. McKinney, who served as Mayor from 1988 - 1997. The McKinney Center and the Town of Jonesborough is proud to honor Ernest McKinney’s legacy through the artistic and cultural programming provided for the region at the McKinney Center. You can view the activities on the McKinney Center’s Facebook page throughout the day. There will be musical and poetry performances, interviews with students and teachers, a tour of past exhibitions, and more. Donations will go toward the scholarship program and cultural programming at the McKinney Center. The average cost of a class for children and teens is $150. The McKinney Center provides classes free of charge for 20 – 30 students each year with financial need resulting in approximately $3,000 - $5,000. You may donate online anytime during the year by going to: https://mckinneycenter.com/the-ernest-l-mckinney-day-of.../. You may designate your donation specifically for scholarships or other McKinney Center programs. You may also bring in a check or cash to the McKinney Center or mail your donation to: The McKinney Center 103 Franklin Avenue Jonesborough, TN 37659 The goal is to raise $1,000 for scholarships and your support is greatly appreciated!
The Lost Boys at the…
The Lost Boys at the Jackson Theatre
April 4, 20257:00 pm - 9:00 pm Jackson Theatre
The Lost Boys (1987)
Two brothers discover that their new hometown is haunted by a group of teenage vampires.
Jonesborough Repertory Theatre, 125 W Main St, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA
Now an aspiring young architect in Terre Haute, Indiana, Willum Cubbert has often told his friends about the debt he owes to Rick Steadman, a fellow ex-GI whom he has never met but who saved his life after he was seriously wounded in Vietnam. He has written to Rick to say that, as long as he is alive, “you will have somebody on Earth who will do anything for you” —so Willum is delighted when Rick shows up unexpectedly at his apartment on the night of his thirty-fourth birthday party. But his delight soon fades…as “nerdy” Rick soon wears out his welcome. (Dramatists Play Service, Inc.)
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THE NERD
THE NERD April 5, 20252:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Now an aspiring young architect in Terre Haute, Indiana, Willum Cubbert has often told his friends about the debt he owes to Rick Steadman, a fellow ex-GI whom he has never met but who saved his life after he was seriously wounded in Vietnam. He has written to Rick to say that, as long as he is alive, “you will have somebody on Earth who will do anything for you” —so Willum is delighted when Rick shows up unexpectedly at his apartment on the night of his thirty-fourth birthday party. But his delight soon fades…as “nerdy” Rick soon wears out his welcome. (Dramatists Play Service, Inc.)
The Searchers at the…
The Searchers at the Jackson Theatre
April 5, 20253:00 pm - 5:00 pm Jackson Theatre
The Searchers (1956)
John Wayne stars with his son Patrick Wayne, Ward Bond and Natalie Wood in this classic Western about a Civil War veteran from Texas who will stop at nothing to find the men who murdered his family.
In this revisionist Western, a former gunslinger-turned-farmer agrees to help hunt down two cowboys who assaulted and disfigured a prostitute. However, his quest brings him into conflict with an authoritarian sheriff.
Jonesborough Repertory Theatre, 125 W Main St, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA
Now an aspiring young architect in Terre Haute, Indiana, Willum Cubbert has often told his friends about the debt he owes to Rick Steadman, a fellow ex-GI whom he has never met but who saved his life after he was seriously wounded in Vietnam. He has written to Rick to say that, as long as he is alive, “you will have somebody on Earth who will do anything for you” —so Willum is delighted when Rick shows up unexpectedly at his apartment on the night of his thirty-fourth birthday party. But his delight soon fades…as “nerdy” Rick soon wears out his welcome. (Dramatists Play Service, Inc.)
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THE NERD April 6, 20252:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Jonesborough Repertory Theatre, 125 W Main St, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA
Now an aspiring young architect in Terre Haute, Indiana, Willum Cubbert has often told his friends about the debt he owes to Rick Steadman, a fellow ex-GI whom he has never met but who saved his life after he was seriously wounded in Vietnam. He has written to Rick to say that, as long as he is alive, “you will have somebody on Earth who will do anything for you” —so Willum is delighted when Rick shows up unexpectedly at his apartment on the night of his thirty-fourth birthday party. But his delight soon fades…as “nerdy” Rick soon wears out his welcome. (Dramatists Play Service, Inc.)
Wicked at the Jackso…
Wicked at the Jackson Theatre
April 6, 20253:00 pm - 5:00 pm Jackson Theatre
Wicked (2024)
Wicked, the untold story of the witches Oz, starts Emmy, Grammy and Tony winning powerhouse Cynthia Ervio (Harriet, Broadway's The Color Purple) as Elphaba, a young woman, misunderstood because of her unusual green skin, who has yet to discover her true power, and Grammy-winning, multi-platinum recording artist and global superstar Ariana Grande as Glinda, a popular young woman, gilded by privilege and ambition, who has yet to discover her true heart.
Jonesborough Storytelling Guild April 8, 20257:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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Historic Zoning
Historic Zoning April 10, 20256:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Jonesborough Town Administration, 123 Boone St, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA
The Legend of Bagger…
The Legend of Bagger Vance at The Jackson Theatre
April 10, 20257:00 pm - 9:00 pm Jackson Theatre, 121 W Main St, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA
The Legend of Bagger Vance (2000)
A mysterious caddy helps a once-promising golfer who returns from WWI with post-traumatic stress disorder regain his magic touch and get a chance to turn his life around. Directed by Robert Redford and starring Matt Damon, Will Smith and Charlize Theron.
Jonesborough Repertory Theatre, 125 W Main St, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA
Now an aspiring young architect in Terre Haute, Indiana, Willum Cubbert has often told his friends about the debt he owes to Rick Steadman, a fellow ex-GI whom he has never met but who saved his life after he was seriously wounded in Vietnam. He has written to Rick to say that, as long as he is alive, “you will have somebody on Earth who will do anything for you” —so Willum is delighted when Rick shows up unexpectedly at his apartment on the night of his thirty-fourth birthday party. But his delight soon fades…as “nerdy” Rick soon wears out his welcome. (Dramatists Play Service, Inc.)
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Music on the Square …
Music on the Square Fundraiser April 11, 20256:00 pm - 8:00 pm
The Secret Life of P…
The Secret Life of Pets at The Jackson Theatre
April 11, 20257:00 pm - 9:00 pm Jackson Theatre, 121 W Main St, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA
The Secret Life of Pets (2016)
Two mismatched mutts get lost in New York City due to their feuding and must work together to find their way home. During their journey, they encounter a vicious bunny who plans to lead a group of abandoned pets on a mission of revenge against humanity.
Jonesborough Repertory Theatre, 125 W Main St, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA
Now an aspiring young architect in Terre Haute, Indiana, Willum Cubbert has often told his friends about the debt he owes to Rick Steadman, a fellow ex-GI whom he has never met but who saved his life after he was seriously wounded in Vietnam. He has written to Rick to say that, as long as he is alive, “you will have somebody on Earth who will do anything for you” —so Willum is delighted when Rick shows up unexpectedly at his apartment on the night of his thirty-fourth birthday party. But his delight soon fades…as “nerdy” Rick soon wears out his welcome. (Dramatists Play Service, Inc.)
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THE NERD
THE NERD April 12, 20252:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Now an aspiring young architect in Terre Haute, Indiana, Willum Cubbert has often told his friends about the debt he owes to Rick Steadman, a fellow ex-GI whom he has never met but who saved his life after he was seriously wounded in Vietnam. He has written to Rick to say that, as long as he is alive, “you will have somebody on Earth who will do anything for you” —so Willum is delighted when Rick shows up unexpectedly at his apartment on the night of his thirty-fourth birthday party. But his delight soon fades…as “nerdy” Rick soon wears out his welcome. (Dramatists Play Service, Inc.)
THE NERD
THE NERD April 12, 20257:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Jonesborough Repertory Theatre, 125 W Main St, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA
Now an aspiring young architect in Terre Haute, Indiana, Willum Cubbert has often told his friends about the debt he owes to Rick Steadman, a fellow ex-GI whom he has never met but who saved his life after he was seriously wounded in Vietnam. He has written to Rick to say that, as long as he is alive, “you will have somebody on Earth who will do anything for you” —so Willum is delighted when Rick shows up unexpectedly at his apartment on the night of his thirty-fourth birthday party. But his delight soon fades…as “nerdy” Rick soon wears out his welcome. (Dramatists Play Service, Inc.)
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THE NERD April 13, 20252:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Jonesborough Repertory Theatre, 125 W Main St, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA
Now an aspiring young architect in Terre Haute, Indiana, Willum Cubbert has often told his friends about the debt he owes to Rick Steadman, a fellow ex-GI whom he has never met but who saved his life after he was seriously wounded in Vietnam. He has written to Rick to say that, as long as he is alive, “you will have somebody on Earth who will do anything for you” —so Willum is delighted when Rick shows up unexpectedly at his apartment on the night of his thirty-fourth birthday party. But his delight soon fades…as “nerdy” Rick soon wears out his welcome. (Dramatists Play Service, Inc.)
Dr. Seuss' The …
Dr. Seuss' The Lorax at The Jackson Theatre
April 13, 20253:00 pm - 5:00 pm Jackson Theatre, 121 W Main St, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA
Dr. Seuss' The Lorax (2012)
In a land where real vegetation is rare, a young boy (voice of Zac Efron) seeks to impress his pretty neighbor by getting a tree. But in the process, he encounters the Lorax, a cantankerous yet endearing creature intent on preserving the forest.
The Planning Commission meets regularly the third Tuesday of each month, and reviews and approves commercial site plans, subdivision plans, signage, re-zoning and variance requests. All Planning Commission meetings are open to the public.
Jonesborough Storyte…
Jonesborough Storytelling Guild April 15, 20257:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Titanic at The Jacks…
Titanic at The Jackson Theatre
April 15, 20257:00 pm - 9:00 pm Jackson Theatre, 121 W Main St, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA
Titanic (1997)
Young love blooms on the immense luxury liner as it sails toward its fate in the North Atlantic. Told in flashback from the perspective of an elderly survivor named Rose, the plot centers on the passions that flare when her jilted fiancé seeks revenge over her affair with a spirited pauper named Jack. Directed by James Cameron and starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Kate Winslet, Billy Zane, Kathy Bates and Frances Fisher.
Jimmy Neil Smith Bench Dedication April 16, 20252:00 pm - 3:00 pm
International Storytelling Center
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McKinney Center Advisory Committee Meeting April 17, 20253:30 pm - 4:30 pm
McKinney Center at Booker T. Washington School, 103 Franklin Ave, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA
Easter Parade at The…
Easter Parade at The Jackson Theatre
April 17, 20257:00 pm - 9:00 pm Jackson Theatre, 121 W Main St, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA
Easter Parade (1948)
An Oscar-winning score that features 17 Irving Berlin songs drives this romp about a hoofer who tries to mold a singer into a Broadway star. To play the song-and-dance man, Fred Astaire came out of retirement and stepped in after MGM's original choice, Gene Kelly, broke an ankle prior to filming. Starring Fred Astaire, Judy Garland, Ann Miller and Peter Lawford.
Easter Eggstravaganza April 19, 202512:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Peter Rabbit at The …
Peter Rabbit at The Jackson Theatre
April 19, 20253:00 pm - 5:00 pm Jackson Theatre, 121 W Main St, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA
Peter Rabbit (2018)
The stubborn and naughty Peter Rabbit causes chaos in the home and garden of an irritable human named Mr. McGregor. However, their rivalry grows even more heated when they both fall in love with a new neighbor who adores animals.
Sensory Easter Egg Hunt at Lincoln Park April 19, 20254:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Hop at Lincoln Park
Hop at Lincoln Park April 19, 20257:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Lincoln Park, 307 E Main St, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA
The Jackson Theatre and JonesboroughParks & Recreation Present First-Ever Movie in the Park at Lincoln Park
JONESBOROUGH, TN – The Town of Jonesborough’s Parksand Recreation Department and The Jackson Theatre are excited to announce thefirst-ever Movie in the Park at Lincoln Park! This special event marksthe first time The Jackson Theatre is bringing a movie beyond its facility,creating a unique outdoor movie experience for the community.
Join us on Saturday, April 19th,at 7:00 PM for a free screening of Hop on the outdoor screen atLincoln Park’s amphitheater. Families and friends are encouraged to bring lawnchairs or blankets and enjoy this family-friendly film under the stars.
“This partnership with The JacksonTheatre allows us to bring an exciting new event to Lincoln Park,” said ChrisKudera, Parks and Recreation Director. “We look forward to welcoming familiesfor an unforgettable evening of entertainment in the heart of Jonesborough.”
This free event is open to thepublic, and concessions will be available for purchase. Don’t miss thisexciting new addition to Jonesborough’s event lineup!
For more information, visit thejacksontheatre.com.
About Jackson Theatre &Jonesborough Parks and Recreation
The Jackson Theatre is acornerstone of entertainment in Jonesborough, offering a diverse selection offilms, performances, and cultural events. This outdoor movie night is anexciting expansion of their programming, bringing cinema beyond their doors andinto the community.
The Jonesborough Parks andRecreation Department is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life forresidents and visitors by providing exceptional parks, programs, and eventsthat promote recreation, wellness, and community engagement.
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Arbor Day Activities
Arbor Day Activities April 22, 202510:00 am - 11:00 am
Chestnut Tree Planting in Ardinna Woods Arboretum
Jonesborough Elementary School to present Tree-Themed Artwork
Frances Lamberts to speak at Arboretum Planting
Jonesborough Storyte…
Jonesborough Storytelling Guild April 22, 20257:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Donald Davis Storyte…
Donald Davis Storytelling Concert
April 22, 20257:30 pm - 9:00 pm Jackson Theatre, 121 W Main St, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA
Donald Davis, one of America's favorite master storytellers, is coming to the Jackson Theatre on April 22 and 23 at 7:30 p.m. The two-night concert will feature Davis telling different stories each evening.
Enjoy two nights of stories from Donald Davis with general admission each evening being $16. A special group rate for 15 or more people is available for $13 per person.
Davis was born in a Southern Appalachian Mountain world that was rich in stories. “I didn’t learn stories, I just absorbed them,” Davis says as he recounts tales learned from a family of traditional storytellers who lived on the same Western North Carolina land since 1781.
Davis’ resume boasts numerous experiences including Davidson College, Duke University Divinity School, a retired Methodist minister and former chairperson of the board of Directors for the National Storytelling Association. He is a favorite at the National Storytelling Festival and has also served as a featured teller at the Smithsonian Institute, the World’s Fair as well as festivals and concerts throughout the United States and the world.
For Donald Davis, storytelling is a way of giving and living life. He invites each listener to come along, pull deep inside for one’s own stories and personally share the common experiences that celebrate the creative spirit. For Donald Davis, storytelling “is not what I do for a living, but it is how I do all that I do while I am living.”
Health Fair and Expo April 23, 20259:00 am - 12:00 pm
Donald Davis Storyte…
Donald Davis Storytelling Concert
April 23, 20257:30 pm - 9:00 pm Jackson Theatre, 121 W Main St, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA
Donald Davis, one of America's favorite master storytellers, is coming to the Jackson Theatre on April 22 and 23 at 7:30 p.m. The two-night concert will feature Davis telling different stories each evening.
Enjoy two nights of stories from Donald Davis with general admission each evening being $16. A special group rate for 15 or more people is available for $13 per person.
Davis was born in a Southern Appalachian Mountain world that was rich in stories. “I didn’t learn stories, I just absorbed them,” Davis says as he recounts tales learned from a family of traditional storytellers who lived on the same Western North Carolina land since 1781.
Davis’ resume boasts numerous experiences including Davidson College, Duke University Divinity School, a retired Methodist minister and former chairperson of the board of Directors for the National Storytelling Association. He is a favorite at the National Storytelling Festival and has also served as a featured teller at the Smithsonian Institute, the World’s Fair as well as festivals and concerts throughout the United States and the world.
For Donald Davis, storytelling is a way of giving and living life. He invites each listener to come along, pull deep inside for one’s own stories and personally share the common experiences that celebrate the creative spirit. For Donald Davis, storytelling “is not what I do for a living, but it is how I do all that I do while I am living.”
McKinney Center at Booker T. Washington School, 103 Franklin Ave, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA
More Details to come soon!
McKinneyCenter.com
Night of the Living …
Night of the Living Dead at The Jackson Theatre
April 25, 20257:00 pm - 9:00 pm Jackson Theatre, 121 W Main St, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA
Night of the Living Dead (1968)
Shot outside Pittsburgh on a shoestring budget, by a band of filmmakers determined to make their mark, Night of the Living Dead, directed by horror master George A. Romero, is a great story of independent cinema: a midnight hit turned box-office smash that became one of the most influential films of all time. A deceptively simple tale of a group of strangers trapped in a farmhouse who find themselves fending off a horde of recently dead, flesh-eating ghouls, Romero’s claustrophobic vision of a late-1960s America literally tearing itself apart rewrote the rules of the horror genre, combining gruesome gore with acute social commentary and quietly breaking ground by casting a Black actor (Duane Jones) in its lead role.
Keep Jonesborough Beautiful - Greatest American Clean-Up April 26, 20259:00 am - 12:00 pm
Depot Street Park Co…
Depot Street Park Community Event April 26, 202510:00 am - 5:00 pm
Market & Mingle
Market & Mingle April 26, 202510:00 am - 2:00 pm
Steep Canyon Rangers…
Steep Canyon Rangers at the Jackson Theatre
April 26, 20258:00 pm - 10:00 pm Jackson Theatre, 121 W Main St, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA
Hailing from both the Appalachian and Piedmont regions of North Carolina, the Rangers have long held traditional bluegrass paramount, while possessing an exceptional ability to bring it down the mountain, and to incorporate accessible influence from all walks of the region. With the band’s last few albums, they have gained recognition from well beyond the world of bluegrass, earning a reputation as some of the most influential songwriters in Americana today. Newcomer to this ship, Aaron Burdett, brings a soul-stirring element to the Rangers’ mastery of mountain music. Burdett is an award-winning singer-songwriter, and a student of folk tradition. He provides a fresh, emotional context to the songbook, which “can reach out and touch your heart or slap you in the face,” to use the praise of drummer and multi-instrumentalist, Mike Ashworth. Steep Canyon Rangers is made up of Graham Sharp on banjo and vocals, Mike Guggino on mandolin/mandola and vocals, Aaron Burdett on guitar and vocals, Nicky Sanders on fiddle and vocals, Mike Ashworth on drums and vocals, and Barrett Smith on bass, guitar, and vocals. Over the band’s esteemed career, the three-time Grammy nominees have released 14studio albums, three collaborative albums with actor and banjoist Steve Martin, been inducted into the North Carolina Music Hall of Fame, and appeared on some of music’s biggest stages. In 2013, Nobody Knows You won the GRAMMY Award for Best Bluegrass Album, while 2012’s Rare Bird and 2020’s North Carolina Songbook garnered nominations in the same category.
April 27, 20253:00 pm - 5:00 pm Jackson Theatre, 121 W Main St, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA
A Bug's Life (1998)
When a bumbling ant accidentally destroys his colony's food supply, he recruits a band of insect circus performers to help fight off an army of greedy grasshoppers. Updated take on Aesop's fable "The Ant and the Grasshopper."
StoryTown Radio Show: "Say What Now" April 28, 20257:00 pm - 8:00 pm
McKinney Center at Booker T. Washington School, 103 Franklin Ave, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA
“Say What Now?” The StoryTown Radio Show will be sharing funny stories about miscommunications and misunderstandings on April 28th at the McKinney Center. Featured in this live production will be stories about crossed wires during a courtship, a grand reception at an airport gone wrong, and what happens when a Welsh transplant tries to sell American cars. We’ll also have a special guest from the Nolichucky Restoration Project to talk about how communication is key when it comes to cleaning up the river after the devastation brought by hurricane Helene. The music guest for this production is local singer/songwriter Jonathan Edens. Jonathan teaches guitar and vocal lessons throughout the area, including at the McKinney Center. “Say What Now?: Tales of Communication and Miscommunication” takes place at 7PM on April 28th at the McKinney Center. Tickets are $10 and are available online at Jonesborough.com/tickets or by calling the Historic Jonesborough Visitors Center at 423-753-1010. The shows have been selling out, so make sure you get your tickets today. Half season passes are available at https://townofjonesborough.thundertix.com/.../6099/summary for only $45.00. This guarantees you a seat for the remaining seven shows of the season. The Radio Show is also recorded for broadcast on local NPR station WETS 89.5 out of Johnson City, which can be heard the last Wednesday of the month at 8PM. StoryTown is sponsored by the Tennessee Arts Commission, Gary and Sandee Degner, Terry and Sandy Countermine, Trivia with Budds, McLeod Organics, the Wild Women of Jonesborough, and Wolfe Development.
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Jonesborough Storytelling Guild April 29, 20257:00 pm - 8:00 pm
The Untouchables at …
The Untouchables at The Jackson Theatre
April 29, 20257:00 pm - 9:00 pm Jackson Theatre, 121 W Main St, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA
The Untouchables (1987)
A Prohibition crime thriller about the battle between gangster Al Capone and federal agent Eliot Ness. Ness and his team of do-gooders set out on a mission to put crime lord Capone out of business. Directed by Brian De Palma and starring Sean Connery, Kevin Costner, Robert De Niro and Andy Garcia.
Keep Jonesborough Beautiful - Greatest American Clean-Up April 26, 20259:00 am - 12:00 pm
Depot Street Park Community Event April 26, 202510:00 am - 5:00 pm
Market & Mingle April 26, 202510:00 am - 2:00 pm
Steep Canyon Rangers at the Jackson Theatre
April 26, 20258:00 pm - 10:00 pm Jackson Theatre, 121 W Main St, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA
Hailing from both the Appalachian and Piedmont regions of North Carolina, the Rangers have long held traditional bluegrass paramount, while possessing an exceptional ability to bring it down the mountain, and to incorporate accessible influence from all walks of the region. With the band’s last few albums, they have gained recognition from well beyond the world of bluegrass, earning a reputation as some of the most influential songwriters in Americana today. Newcomer to this ship, Aaron Burdett, brings a soul-stirring element to the Rangers’ mastery of mountain music. Burdett is an award-winning singer-songwriter, and a student of folk tradition. He provides a fresh, emotional context to the songbook, which “can reach out and touch your heart or slap you in the face,” to use the praise of drummer and multi-instrumentalist, Mike Ashworth. Steep Canyon Rangers is made up of Graham Sharp on banjo and vocals, Mike Guggino on mandolin/mandola and vocals, Aaron Burdett on guitar and vocals, Nicky Sanders on fiddle and vocals, Mike Ashworth on drums and vocals, and Barrett Smith on bass, guitar, and vocals. Over the band’s esteemed career, the three-time Grammy nominees have released 14studio albums, three collaborative albums with actor and banjoist Steve Martin, been inducted into the North Carolina Music Hall of Fame, and appeared on some of music’s biggest stages. In 2013, Nobody Knows You won the GRAMMY Award for Best Bluegrass Album, while 2012’s Rare Bird and 2020’s North Carolina Songbook garnered nominations in the same category.
April 27, 20253:00 pm - 5:00 pm Jackson Theatre, 121 W Main St, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA
A Bug's Life (1998)
When a bumbling ant accidentally destroys his colony's food supply, he recruits a band of insect circus performers to help fight off an army of greedy grasshoppers. Updated take on Aesop's fable "The Ant and the Grasshopper."
StoryTown Radio Show: "Say What Now" April 28, 20257:00 pm - 8:00 pm
McKinney Center at Booker T. Washington School, 103 Franklin Ave, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA
“Say What Now?” The StoryTown Radio Show will be sharing funny stories about miscommunications and misunderstandings on April 28th at the McKinney Center. Featured in this live production will be stories about crossed wires during a courtship, a grand reception at an airport gone wrong, and what happens when a Welsh transplant tries to sell American cars. We’ll also have a special guest from the Nolichucky Restoration Project to talk about how communication is key when it comes to cleaning up the river after the devastation brought by hurricane Helene. The music guest for this production is local singer/songwriter Jonathan Edens. Jonathan teaches guitar and vocal lessons throughout the area, including at the McKinney Center. “Say What Now?: Tales of Communication and Miscommunication” takes place at 7PM on April 28th at the McKinney Center. Tickets are $10 and are available online at Jonesborough.com/tickets or by calling the Historic Jonesborough Visitors Center at 423-753-1010. The shows have been selling out, so make sure you get your tickets today. Half season passes are available at https://townofjonesborough.thundertix.com/.../6099/summary for only $45.00. This guarantees you a seat for the remaining seven shows of the season. The Radio Show is also recorded for broadcast on local NPR station WETS 89.5 out of Johnson City, which can be heard the last Wednesday of the month at 8PM. StoryTown is sponsored by the Tennessee Arts Commission, Gary and Sandee Degner, Terry and Sandy Countermine, Trivia with Budds, McLeod Organics, the Wild Women of Jonesborough, and Wolfe Development.
April 29, 2025
Jonesborough Storytelling Guild April 29, 20257:00 pm - 8:00 pm
The Untouchables at The Jackson Theatre
April 29, 20257:00 pm - 9:00 pm Jackson Theatre, 121 W Main St, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA
The Untouchables (1987)
A Prohibition crime thriller about the battle between gangster Al Capone and federal agent Eliot Ness. Ness and his team of do-gooders set out on a mission to put crime lord Capone out of business. Directed by Brian De Palma and starring Sean Connery, Kevin Costner, Robert De Niro and Andy Garcia.
Storytelling Live Season Opener May 1, 20252:00 pm - 3:00 pm
International Storytelling Center, 100 W Main St, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA
Now in its 22nd season, the International Storytelling Center’s renowned Storytelling Live performance series features 20 nationally known storytellers in live concerts at 2 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday, from May through October. Special events are also offered throughout the season, including evening shows, virtual concerts, and holiday programs.
Can’t wait for the season to start? Kick off the season on May 1 with storyteller Bil Lepp. He will have two shows at the International Storytelling Center at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Bil is a nationally touring storyteller, humorist, comedian, and bearer of other synonyms that mean “funny”. Though he is a five-time champion of the West Virginia Liars Contest, his work often contains morsels of truth, presenting universal themes in clever ways.
Get tickets here: https://store.storytellingcenter.net/storytelling-live-05-01-season-opener-184/
Short Term Rental Workshop May 1, 20256:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Jackson Theatre, 121 W Main St, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA
Storytelling Live Season Opener May 1, 20257:30 pm - 8:30 pm
International Storytelling Center, 100 W Main St, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA
Now in its 22nd season, the International Storytelling Center’s renowned Storytelling Live performance series features 20 nationally known storytellers in live concerts at 2 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday, from May through October. Special events are also offered throughout the season, including evening shows, virtual concerts, and holiday programs.
Can’t wait for the season to start? Kick off the season on May 1 with storyteller Bil Lepp. He will have two shows at the International Storytelling Center at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Bil is a nationally touring storyteller, humorist, comedian, and bearer of other synonyms that mean “funny”. Though he is a five-time champion of the West Virginia Liars Contest, his work often contains morsels of truth, presenting universal themes in clever ways.
May 2, 20257:00 pm - 9:00 pm Jackson Theatre, 121 W Main St, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA
2001: A Space Odyssey (1968)
Stanley Kubrick redefined the limits of filmmaking in his classic science fiction masterpiece, a contemplation on the nature of humanity, 2001: A Space Odyssey. Stone Age Earth: In the presence of a mysterious black obelisk, pre-humans discover the use of tools--and weapons--violently taking first steps toward intelligence. 1999: On Earth's moon astronauts uncover another mysterious black obelisk. 2001: Between Earth and Jupiter, the spacecraft's intelligent computer makes a mistake that kills most of the human crew--then continues to kill to hide its error. Beyond Time: The sole survivor of the journey to Jupiter ascends to the next level of humanity.
Jimmy is always eager to help and keeps his fellow co-workers in mind constantly; taking the time to train them, show them anything and everything about our Town’s water system. One of his nominations read that he has a very initiative-taking approach to his work so that not only is he early to work and ready to get a jump start on tasks, but he is also volunteering to work on call and overtime. He is basically on standby all the year as his knowledge of water distribution is amazing; he is a human GIS map for the placement on lines and values in our system.
