Welcome to Historic Jonesborough, the oldest town in Tennessee. We’re the little town with the big story. We’ve been entertaining guests for almost 225 years, and we’ve enjoyed every minute of it. We’ve had some very special visitors and residents. Andy Jackson opened his law practice in Jonesborough, and became a judge. As President, he spent time at our Chester Inn on his way back to the Hermitage in Nashville, and President James K. Polk spent time here too. Of course, President Andrew Johnson was our neighbor in Greeneville and spent a lot of time politicking in Jonesborough as well. The truth is however, everyone is special to us!

We have a rich history and a proud heritage. We’ve worked hard to not only preserve our historic buildings and character, but our cultural heritage as well. Jonesborough is the storytelling capital of the world. The National Storytelling Festival, started over 30 years ago, was the first celebration dedicated solely to the art of the storytelling. A national storytelling revival followed, and now there are hundreds storytelling events all over the nation. With the completion of the new International Storytelling Center, there are storytelling events and activities going on all the time.

We love our music here too. Our area is considered the birthplace of country music, and it’s in our blood. We have free concerts downtown every Friday night from May through September with Music on the Square and music is prevalant during Historic Jonesborough Days in July. In the heart of the southern Appalachian Mountains, Northeast Tennessee is such a beautiful place to live and visit, and when you add this awesome natural beauty to our architectural and cultural heritage, it is easy to see why those of us that live in Jonesborough feel we are blessed to be a part of this community. We would also be blessed to have you come visit us. Shop in our varied stores and eat in our quaint cafés and restaurants. Visit the Jonesborough/Washington County History Museum, the International Storytelling Center, and the Historic Jonesborough Visitors Center. Stay awhile or stay forever. We love company. Kelly Wolfe Mayor Click here for website and more information on visiting us here in Jonesborough, Tennessee

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Town of Jonesborough
Phone: 423.753.1030
123 Boone St. Jonesborough, TN 37659
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