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						1 Winter Farmers Marke… Winter Farmers Market November 1, 2025 9:00 am - 12:00 pm The Glenn Miller Orc… The Glenn Miller Orchestra at the Jackson Theatre November 1, 2025 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Jackson Theatre, 121 W Main St, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA Join us at the Jackson Theatre as we present the Glenn Miller Orchestra. “A band ought to have a sound all of its own. It ought to have a personality.” – Glenn Miller Alton Glenn Miller was born in Clarinda, Iowa on March 1, 1904. But it was in North Platte, Nebraska, several years later that Glenn actually got his musical start when, one day, his father brought home a mandolin. Glenn promptly traded it for an old battered horn, which he practiced every chance he got. In fact his mother worried, “It got to where Pop and I used to wonder if he’d ever amount to anything.” In 1923, Miller entered the University of Colorado, although he spent more time traveling to auditions and playing where and whenever he could. After flunking three of his five courses one semester, Glenn dropped out to concentrate on his career as a professional musician. He toured with several orchestras and ended up in Los Angeles where he landed a spot in Ben Pollack’s group, a band that included a guy named Benny Goodman. Here, Miller also got the chance to write some arrangements. Arriving in New York City, he soon sent for, and married his college sweetheart, Helen Burger in 1928, and for the next three years, earned his living as a free-lance trombonist and arranger. Miller played and recorded with the likes of Tommy and Jimmy Dorsey (who on several of their records, featured an up-and-coming singer by the name of Bing Crosby), Gene Krupa, Eddie Condon and Coleman Hawkins. In addition, during that time, Glenn cut 18 sides for Goodman, and also worked for radio studio conductors like Victor Young, Carl Fenton and Jacques Renard. In 1934, Miller became the musical director of the Dorsey Band, and later went on to organize The Ray Noble Orchestra, which included such players as Charlie Spivak, Peewee Erwin, Bud Freeman, Johnny Mince, George Van Eps and Delmar Kaplan, among others. In April 1935, Glenn Miller recorded, for the first time, under his own name. Using six horns, a rhythm section and a string quartet, he recorded “Moonlight on the Ganges” and “A Blues Serenade” for Columbia. But selling only a few hundred records, he continued his position with the Noble Orchestra. In 1937, Glenn Miller stepped out to form his own band. There were a few recordings — one for Decca and one for Brunswick — a couple of week-long stints in New Orleans and Dallas, and many one-nighters, but it was not to be. Though the group would play one more date several days later in Bridgeport, Connecticut, Glenn gave his men their final notice on New Year’s Eve at the Valencia Ballroom in York, Pennsylvania. Broke, depressed and having no idea what he was going to do, he returned to New York City. It is said that Miller could never remember precisely the moment he decided to emphasize his new reed section sound. But it was during this disheartening interim, that he realized the unique sound — produced by the clarinet holding the melodic line while the tenor sax plays the same note, and supported harmonically by three other saxophones — just might be the individual and easily recognizable style that would set his band apart from all the rest. Formed in March 1938, the second Glenn Miller Orchestra — which would later include the likes of Tex Beneke, Marion Hutton, Ray Eberle, Paul Tanner, Johnny Best, Hal McIntyre, and Al Klinck — soon began breaking attendance records all up and down the East Coast. At the New York State Fair in Syracuse it attracted the largest dancing crowd in the city’s history. The next night it topped Guy Lombardo’s all-time record at the Hershey Park Ballroom in Pennsylvania. The Orchestra was invited by ASCAP to perform at Carnegie Hall with three of the greatest bands ever — Paul Whiteman, Fred Waring and Benny Goodman — and created more of a stir than any of them. There were record-breaking recordings, as well, such as “Tuxedo Junction”, which sold 115,000 copies in the first week. “In the Mood”, and “Pennsylvania 6-5000?, all appearing on the RCA Victor Bluebird label. In early 1940, Down Beat Magazine announced that Miller had topped all other bands in its Sweet Band Poll, and capping off this seemingly sudden rise to the top, there was, of course, Glenn Miller’s “Moonlight Serenade” radio series for Chesterfield cigarettes which aired three times a week over CBS. In 1941, it was off to Hollywood where the band worked on its first movie, “Sun Valley Serenade”, which introduced the song — and soon-to-be million selling record –”Chattanooga Choo Choo”, and featured the Modernaires and the Nicholas Brothers. Then came “Orchestra Wives”. But the war was starting to take its toll on many of the big bands as musicians, and the rest of country’s young men, began receiving draft notices. On October 7, 1942, Alton Glenn Miller reported for induction into the Army and was immediately assigned to the Army Specialist Corps. His appointment as a Captain came after many months of convincing the military higher-ups that he could modernize the army band and ultimately improve the morale of the men. His training complete, he was transferred into the Army Air Corps, where he ultimately organized the Glenn Miller Army Air Force Band. Miller’s goal of entertaining the fighting troops took another year to be realized, but in late 1943 he and the band were shipped out to England. There, in less than one year, the Glenn Miller Army Air Force Band engaged in over 800 performances. Of these, 500 were broadcasts heard by millions. There were more than 300 personal appearances including concerts and dances, with a gross attendance of over 600,000. But Glenn was not to participate in the final six months of these activities. In the Fall of 1944, the band was scheduled to be sent on a six-week tour of Europe and would be stationed in Paris during that time. Miller decided to go ahead, in order to make the proper arrangements for the group’s arrival. And so, on December 15th, Glenn Miller boarded a transport plane to Paris, never to be seen again. In his book “Glenn Miller & His Orchestra”, George Simon wrote this about the man. “His favorite author was Damon Runyon. His favorite book was the Bible. Spencer Tracy and Olivia de Havilland were his favorite movie actor and actress. His big loves were trout fishing, playing baseball, listening to good music, sleep and money. His pet hates were bad swing, early-morning telephone calls (he liked to sleep from 4 a.m. to noon), and the phrase ‘goodbye now’. His favorite quotation, one he stated, was not from the Bible, nor from Runyon, but from Duke Ellington: ‘It Don’t Mean a Thing If it Ain’t Got that Swing!’ Tickets at thejacksontheatre.com. See more details Marquee Ball at the … Marquee Ball at the Jackson Theatre featuring the Glenn Miller Orchestra November 1, 2025 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm Jackson Theatre, 121 W Main St, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA Join us for a black tie fundraiser at the Jackson Theatre with the Marquee Ball on November 1st, 2025. Doors and reception will begin at 6:30pm with The World Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra hitting the stage at 8pm. A wonderful night of gourmet hors d'oeuvres, gourmet cocktails, a live auction and dancing. Tickets at thejacksontheatre.com. See more details • • •
2	3 Halloween Haunts &am… Halloween Haunts & Happenings Exhibition 2025 November 3, 2025 8:00 am - 5:00 pm McKinney Center at Booker T. Washington School, 103 Franklin Ave, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA Jonesborough’s Mary B. Martin Program for the Arts at the McKinney Center has curated its Halloween Haunts and Happenings exhibition, highlighting artwork by thirty-two regional artists that is meant to give you the creeps! Brought together by the McKinney Center staff, this group of artists from across the region spans a range of practices, including woodwork, sculpture, painting, photography, digital media, and more. Their interpretive expressions reflect the mood of the season. Artists in the exhibition include: Amythyst Willis, Anna Koetter, Annabelle Trivette, Becca Burns, Brooke Roberts, Caitlin Lovin, Carol Ann Henderson, Christopher Paul, Dan Skalicky, Danielle Byington, Dawn Fernandez, Derek Murrell, Emily Cooper, Haley Hansen, Jarrod Stone, Jean G’Fellers, Jessica Villier, Jimmy Arbaugh, Jodi French-Burr, John McKitrick, Joyce Cirarello, Kara Bledsoe, Leanne Trivett, Leigh Bowman, Martha Blaser, Meghan Ortiz, Michelle O’Patrick-Ollis, Ryan Rushour, Skye Lee, Skye McFarland, Stephanie Grindstaff, Summer Buchanan, and Wayne Lawrence. The exhibition is just one highlight of Jonesborough’s range of Halloween fun, including the Halloween Trivia at the McKinney Center on October 24, from 6 to 8 p.m., StoryTown Radio Show at the McKinney Center on October 27, 7 p.m., the downtown Halloween Haunts and Happenings event on October 31, from 6 to 9 p.m., and Brews and Boos on October 25. Halloween is a special time in Tennessee’s Oldest Town, and the McKinney Center is excited to include this dark art exhibition with curiosities, the macabre, and the grotesque. The Halloween Haunts and Happenings Exhibition will be on view at the McKinney Center from Friday, October 17, 2025, through November 1, 2025. The reception for the exhibition will be held on Friday, October 17, from 5 to 7 p.m. The artists will be on hand at the exhibition opening to answer questions from guests. The reception will include light refreshments. You may view the exhibit during regular hours Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and during Halloween Haunts and Happenings on October 31, until 8 p.m. For more information, please contact the McKinney Center at www.mckinneycenter.com or 423.753.0562. Board of Mayor and A… Board of Mayor and Aldermen Meeting November 3, 2025 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Jonesborough Town Administration, 123 Boone St, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA Meeting agenda will be available at Town Hall and online. • •	4 Halloween Haunts &am… Halloween Haunts & Happenings Exhibition 2025 November 4, 2025 8:00 am - 5:00 pm McKinney Center at Booker T. Washington School, 103 Franklin Ave, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA Jonesborough’s Mary B. Martin Program for the Arts at the McKinney Center has curated its Halloween Haunts and Happenings exhibition, highlighting artwork by thirty-two regional artists that is meant to give you the creeps! Brought together by the McKinney Center staff, this group of artists from across the region spans a range of practices, including woodwork, sculpture, painting, photography, digital media, and more. Their interpretive expressions reflect the mood of the season. Artists in the exhibition include: Amythyst Willis, Anna Koetter, Annabelle Trivette, Becca Burns, Brooke Roberts, Caitlin Lovin, Carol Ann Henderson, Christopher Paul, Dan Skalicky, Danielle Byington, Dawn Fernandez, Derek Murrell, Emily Cooper, Haley Hansen, Jarrod Stone, Jean G’Fellers, Jessica Villier, Jimmy Arbaugh, Jodi French-Burr, John McKitrick, Joyce Cirarello, Kara Bledsoe, Leanne Trivett, Leigh Bowman, Martha Blaser, Meghan Ortiz, Michelle O’Patrick-Ollis, Ryan Rushour, Skye Lee, Skye McFarland, Stephanie Grindstaff, Summer Buchanan, and Wayne Lawrence. The exhibition is just one highlight of Jonesborough’s range of Halloween fun, including the Halloween Trivia at the McKinney Center on October 24, from 6 to 8 p.m., StoryTown Radio Show at the McKinney Center on October 27, 7 p.m., the downtown Halloween Haunts and Happenings event on October 31, from 6 to 9 p.m., and Brews and Boos on October 25. Halloween is a special time in Tennessee’s Oldest Town, and the McKinney Center is excited to include this dark art exhibition with curiosities, the macabre, and the grotesque. The Halloween Haunts and Happenings Exhibition will be on view at the McKinney Center from Friday, October 17, 2025, through November 1, 2025. The reception for the exhibition will be held on Friday, October 17, from 5 to 7 p.m. The artists will be on hand at the exhibition opening to answer questions from guests. The reception will include light refreshments. You may view the exhibit during regular hours Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and during Halloween Haunts and Happenings on October 31, until 8 p.m. For more information, please contact the McKinney Center at www.mckinneycenter.com or 423.753.0562. Jonesborough Storyte… Jonesborough Storytelling Guild November 4, 2025 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm • •	5 Halloween Haunts &am… Halloween Haunts & Happenings Exhibition 2025 November 5, 2025 8:00 am - 5:00 pm McKinney Center at Booker T. Washington School, 103 Franklin Ave, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA Jonesborough’s Mary B. Martin Program for the Arts at the McKinney Center has curated its Halloween Haunts and Happenings exhibition, highlighting artwork by thirty-two regional artists that is meant to give you the creeps! Brought together by the McKinney Center staff, this group of artists from across the region spans a range of practices, including woodwork, sculpture, painting, photography, digital media, and more. Their interpretive expressions reflect the mood of the season. Artists in the exhibition include: Amythyst Willis, Anna Koetter, Annabelle Trivette, Becca Burns, Brooke Roberts, Caitlin Lovin, Carol Ann Henderson, Christopher Paul, Dan Skalicky, Danielle Byington, Dawn Fernandez, Derek Murrell, Emily Cooper, Haley Hansen, Jarrod Stone, Jean G’Fellers, Jessica Villier, Jimmy Arbaugh, Jodi French-Burr, John McKitrick, Joyce Cirarello, Kara Bledsoe, Leanne Trivett, Leigh Bowman, Martha Blaser, Meghan Ortiz, Michelle O’Patrick-Ollis, Ryan Rushour, Skye Lee, Skye McFarland, Stephanie Grindstaff, Summer Buchanan, and Wayne Lawrence. The exhibition is just one highlight of Jonesborough’s range of Halloween fun, including the Halloween Trivia at the McKinney Center on October 24, from 6 to 8 p.m., StoryTown Radio Show at the McKinney Center on October 27, 7 p.m., the downtown Halloween Haunts and Happenings event on October 31, from 6 to 9 p.m., and Brews and Boos on October 25. Halloween is a special time in Tennessee’s Oldest Town, and the McKinney Center is excited to include this dark art exhibition with curiosities, the macabre, and the grotesque. The Halloween Haunts and Happenings Exhibition will be on view at the McKinney Center from Friday, October 17, 2025, through November 1, 2025. The reception for the exhibition will be held on Friday, October 17, from 5 to 7 p.m. The artists will be on hand at the exhibition opening to answer questions from guests. The reception will include light refreshments. You may view the exhibit during regular hours Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and during Halloween Haunts and Happenings on October 31, until 8 p.m. For more information, please contact the McKinney Center at www.mckinneycenter.com or 423.753.0562. •	6 Halloween Haunts &am… Halloween Haunts & Happenings Exhibition 2025 November 6, 2025 8:00 am - 5:00 pm McKinney Center at Booker T. Washington School, 103 Franklin Ave, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA Jonesborough’s Mary B. Martin Program for the Arts at the McKinney Center has curated its Halloween Haunts and Happenings exhibition, highlighting artwork by thirty-two regional artists that is meant to give you the creeps! Brought together by the McKinney Center staff, this group of artists from across the region spans a range of practices, including woodwork, sculpture, painting, photography, digital media, and more. Their interpretive expressions reflect the mood of the season. Artists in the exhibition include: Amythyst Willis, Anna Koetter, Annabelle Trivette, Becca Burns, Brooke Roberts, Caitlin Lovin, Carol Ann Henderson, Christopher Paul, Dan Skalicky, Danielle Byington, Dawn Fernandez, Derek Murrell, Emily Cooper, Haley Hansen, Jarrod Stone, Jean G’Fellers, Jessica Villier, Jimmy Arbaugh, Jodi French-Burr, John McKitrick, Joyce Cirarello, Kara Bledsoe, Leanne Trivett, Leigh Bowman, Martha Blaser, Meghan Ortiz, Michelle O’Patrick-Ollis, Ryan Rushour, Skye Lee, Skye McFarland, Stephanie Grindstaff, Summer Buchanan, and Wayne Lawrence. The exhibition is just one highlight of Jonesborough’s range of Halloween fun, including the Halloween Trivia at the McKinney Center on October 24, from 6 to 8 p.m., StoryTown Radio Show at the McKinney Center on October 27, 7 p.m., the downtown Halloween Haunts and Happenings event on October 31, from 6 to 9 p.m., and Brews and Boos on October 25. Halloween is a special time in Tennessee’s Oldest Town, and the McKinney Center is excited to include this dark art exhibition with curiosities, the macabre, and the grotesque. The Halloween Haunts and Happenings Exhibition will be on view at the McKinney Center from Friday, October 17, 2025, through November 1, 2025. The reception for the exhibition will be held on Friday, October 17, from 5 to 7 p.m. The artists will be on hand at the exhibition opening to answer questions from guests. The reception will include light refreshments. You may view the exhibit during regular hours Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and during Halloween Haunts and Happenings on October 31, until 8 p.m. For more information, please contact the McKinney Center at www.mckinneycenter.com or 423.753.0562. Senior Center-Vetera… Senior Center-Veteran's Luncheon November 6, 2025 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Providence Academy p… Providence Academy presents The Miracle Worker at the Jackson Theatre November 6, 2025 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Jackson Theatre, 121 W Main St, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA Providence Academy High School Drama Takes the Stage at The Jackson Theatre with Inspiring Tale of Perseverance The Miracle Worker Providence Academy opens its season of live theatre for audiences with The Miracle Worker, a contemporary restaging of the classic American drama. Based on the true story of Helen Keller and the teacher who held the key to her relating to the outside world, The Miracle Worker is written by William Gibson and directed by local theatre pillar Angela Grigsby. The show will be performed live on The Jackson Theatre stage in historic Jonesborough, TN November 6-November 8 at 7:00 with an additional matinee performance on November 8 at 2:00. Based on Helen Keller's autobiography, The Story of My Life, The Miracle Worker made its critically acclaimed Broadway debut in 1959. A 1962 feature film adaptation earned an Academy Award nomination for Best Adapted Screenplay and Oscar wins in the for Best Actress and Best Supporting Actress categories for Anne Bancroft and Patty Duke, respectively, who had originated the roles on Broadway. The play has since become a classic of the American Theatre. Providence Fine Arts Director, Jill Roberts says, “Providence is proud to present Katie Persenaire as Annie Sullivan and Amelia Harnden as Helen Keller along with an astounding array of talent. At Providence Academy, we seek to partner with families in cultivating their children's loves so that they invest in the City of God and impact the City of Man for His glory. We truly believe that what we experience at Providence can illuminate the world with truth, beauty and goodness. We are excited to share The Miracle Worker with our community. We are thankful for the Jackson Theatre and the partnership we have formed with this amazing organization and group of people.” Tickets are available at TheJacksonTheatre.com See more details • • •	7 Halloween Haunts &am… Halloween Haunts & Happenings Exhibition 2025 November 7, 2025 8:00 am - 5:00 pm McKinney Center at Booker T. Washington School, 103 Franklin Ave, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA Jonesborough’s Mary B. Martin Program for the Arts at the McKinney Center has curated its Halloween Haunts and Happenings exhibition, highlighting artwork by thirty-two regional artists that is meant to give you the creeps! Brought together by the McKinney Center staff, this group of artists from across the region spans a range of practices, including woodwork, sculpture, painting, photography, digital media, and more. Their interpretive expressions reflect the mood of the season. Artists in the exhibition include: Amythyst Willis, Anna Koetter, Annabelle Trivette, Becca Burns, Brooke Roberts, Caitlin Lovin, Carol Ann Henderson, Christopher Paul, Dan Skalicky, Danielle Byington, Dawn Fernandez, Derek Murrell, Emily Cooper, Haley Hansen, Jarrod Stone, Jean G’Fellers, Jessica Villier, Jimmy Arbaugh, Jodi French-Burr, John McKitrick, Joyce Cirarello, Kara Bledsoe, Leanne Trivett, Leigh Bowman, Martha Blaser, Meghan Ortiz, Michelle O’Patrick-Ollis, Ryan Rushour, Skye Lee, Skye McFarland, Stephanie Grindstaff, Summer Buchanan, and Wayne Lawrence. The exhibition is just one highlight of Jonesborough’s range of Halloween fun, including the Halloween Trivia at the McKinney Center on October 24, from 6 to 8 p.m., StoryTown Radio Show at the McKinney Center on October 27, 7 p.m., the downtown Halloween Haunts and Happenings event on October 31, from 6 to 9 p.m., and Brews and Boos on October 25. Halloween is a special time in Tennessee’s Oldest Town, and the McKinney Center is excited to include this dark art exhibition with curiosities, the macabre, and the grotesque. The Halloween Haunts and Happenings Exhibition will be on view at the McKinney Center from Friday, October 17, 2025, through November 1, 2025. The reception for the exhibition will be held on Friday, October 17, from 5 to 7 p.m. The artists will be on hand at the exhibition opening to answer questions from guests. The reception will include light refreshments. You may view the exhibit during regular hours Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and during Halloween Haunts and Happenings on October 31, until 8 p.m. For more information, please contact the McKinney Center at www.mckinneycenter.com or 423.753.0562. Made Around Here Mar… Made Around Here Market November 7, 2025 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Live Storytelling wi… Live Storytelling with Sheila Arnold November 7, 2025 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm McKinney Center at Booker T. Washington School, 103 Franklin Ave, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA The International Storytelling Center is excited to present a new community concert series with the nationally renowned storyteller Sheila Arnold. The program — “More than One Story” — has been developed as part of a larger community-building project about the power of listening. The concerts will be offered in a unique format, unfolding at partner locations over the course of a week. This concert is co-sponsored by the McKinney Center, and is free and open to the public. By staging the show on a variety of days, at different times, and multiple locations, ISC hopes to reach as many people as possible, including those who may be new to the art of storytelling. Sheila's show will include a fun and fascinating exploration of local history and its relevance to our lives today. Blending entertainment and education, “More than One Story” shows us how we can carry complex stories into the future to make our communities better. Admission is FREE. The "More than One Story" series will take place from Nov. 3 to Nov. 10. Please check https://www.storytellingcenter.net/.../more-than-one.../ for full details. Providence Academy p… Providence Academy presents The Miracle Worker at the Jackson Theatre November 7, 2025 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Jackson Theatre, 121 W Main St, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA Providence Academy High School Drama Takes the Stage at The Jackson Theatre with Inspiring Tale of Perseverance The Miracle Worker Providence Academy opens its season of live theatre for audiences with The Miracle Worker, a contemporary restaging of the classic American drama. Based on the true story of Helen Keller and the teacher who held the key to her relating to the outside world, The Miracle Worker is written by William Gibson and directed by local theatre pillar Angela Grigsby. The show will be performed live on The Jackson Theatre stage in historic Jonesborough, TN November 6-November 8 at 7:00 with an additional matinee performance on November 8 at 2:00. Based on Helen Keller's autobiography, The Story of My Life, The Miracle Worker made its critically acclaimed Broadway debut in 1959. A 1962 feature film adaptation earned an Academy Award nomination for Best Adapted Screenplay and Oscar wins in the for Best Actress and Best Supporting Actress categories for Anne Bancroft and Patty Duke, respectively, who had originated the roles on Broadway. The play has since become a classic of the American Theatre. Providence Fine Arts Director, Jill Roberts says, “Providence is proud to present Katie Persenaire as Annie Sullivan and Amelia Harnden as Helen Keller along with an astounding array of talent. At Providence Academy, we seek to partner with families in cultivating their children's loves so that they invest in the City of God and impact the City of Man for His glory. We truly believe that what we experience at Providence can illuminate the world with truth, beauty and goodness. We are excited to share The Miracle Worker with our community. We are thankful for the Jackson Theatre and the partnership we have formed with this amazing organization and group of people.” Tickets are available at TheJacksonTheatre.com See more details • • • •	8 Winter Farmers Marke… Winter Farmers Market November 8, 2025 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Made Around Here Mar… Made Around Here Market November 8, 2025 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Providence Academy p… Providence Academy presents The Miracle Worker November 8, 2025 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Jackson Theatre, 121 W Main St, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA Providence Academy High School Drama Takes the Stage at The Jackson Theatre with Inspiring Tale of Perseverance The Miracle Worker Providence Academy opens its season of live theatre for audiences with The Miracle Worker, a contemporary restaging of the classic American drama. Based on the true story of Helen Keller and the teacher who held the key to her relating to the outside world, The Miracle Worker is written by William Gibson and directed by local theatre pillar Angela Grigsby. The show will be performed live on The Jackson Theatre stage in historic Jonesborough, TN November 6-November 8 at 7:00 with an additional matinee performance on November 8 at 2:00. Based on Helen Keller's autobiography, The Story of My Life, The Miracle Worker made its critically acclaimed Broadway debut in 1959. A 1962 feature film adaptation earned an Academy Award nomination for Best Adapted Screenplay and Oscar wins in the for Best Actress and Best Supporting Actress categories for Anne Bancroft and Patty Duke, respectively, who had originated the roles on Broadway. The play has since become a classic of the American Theatre. Providence Fine Arts Director, Jill Roberts says, “Providence is proud to present Katie Persenaire as Annie Sullivan and Amelia Harnden as Helen Keller along with an astounding array of talent. At Providence Academy, we seek to partner with families in cultivating their children's loves so that they invest in the City of God and impact the City of Man for His glory. We truly believe that what we experience at Providence can illuminate the world with truth, beauty and goodness. We are excited to share The Miracle Worker with our community. We are thankful for the Jackson Theatre and the partnership we have formed with this amazing organization and group of people.” Tickets are available at TheJacksonTheatre.com See more details Providence Academy p… Providence Academy presents The Miracle Worker at the Jackson Theatre November 8, 2025 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Jackson Theatre, 121 W Main St, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA Providence Academy High School Drama Takes the Stage at The Jackson Theatre with Inspiring Tale of Perseverance The Miracle Worker Providence Academy opens its season of live theatre for audiences with The Miracle Worker, a contemporary restaging of the classic American drama. Based on the true story of Helen Keller and the teacher who held the key to her relating to the outside world, The Miracle Worker is written by William Gibson and directed by local theatre pillar Angela Grigsby. The show will be performed live on The Jackson Theatre stage in historic Jonesborough, TN November 6-November 8 at 7:00 with an additional matinee performance on November 8 at 2:00. Based on Helen Keller's autobiography, The Story of My Life, The Miracle Worker made its critically acclaimed Broadway debut in 1959. A 1962 feature film adaptation earned an Academy Award nomination for Best Adapted Screenplay and Oscar wins in the for Best Actress and Best Supporting Actress categories for Anne Bancroft and Patty Duke, respectively, who had originated the roles on Broadway. The play has since become a classic of the American Theatre. Providence Fine Arts Director, Jill Roberts says, “Providence is proud to present Katie Persenaire as Annie Sullivan and Amelia Harnden as Helen Keller along with an astounding array of talent. At Providence Academy, we seek to partner with families in cultivating their children's loves so that they invest in the City of God and impact the City of Man for His glory. We truly believe that what we experience at Providence can illuminate the world with truth, beauty and goodness. We are excited to share The Miracle Worker with our community. We are thankful for the Jackson Theatre and the partnership we have formed with this amazing organization and group of people.” Tickets are available at TheJacksonTheatre.com See more details • • • •
9 The Conjuring at The… The Conjuring at The Jackson Theatre November 9, 2025 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Jackson Theatre, 121 W Main St, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA The Conjuring (2013) Horror Series Before there was Amityville, there was Harrisville. "The Conjuring" tells the true story of Ed and Lorraine Warren (Patrick Wilson, Vera Farmiga), world renowned paranormal investigators, who were called to help a family terrorized by a dark presence in a secluded farmhouse. Forced to confront a powerful demonic entity, the Warrens find themselves caught in the most horrifying case of their lives. Rating R Running Time 110 minutes See more details Saving Private Ryan … Saving Private Ryan at The Jackson Theatre November 9, 2025 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Jackson Theatre, 121 W Main St, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA Saving Private Ryan (1998) Sponsored byMcLeod Organics A U.S. Army captain leads a mission to rescue a GI trappedbehind enemy lines in France on D-Day after all three of the soldier's brothersare killed in action. As the search commences, the close-knit squad sets outthrough areas still thick with Nazis. Starring: Tom Hanks, Tom Sizemore, Matt Damon, Edward Burns Rating R Running Time 170 minutes See more details • •	10 Mysteries at the Mus… Mysteries at the Museum November 10, 2025 10:30 am - 11:30 am Meeting with Heritage Alliance about amazing teaching techniques and history education! •	11 Veterans Day Veterans Day November 11, 2025 11:00 am - 3:00 pm Twelve O’ Clock High… Twelve O’ Clock High at The Jackson Theatre November 11, 2025 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Jackson Theatre, 121 W Main St, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA Twelve O’ Clock High (1949) Sponsored byMcLeod Organics Veteran’s Day A perceptive, psychological drama that deals with theproblems of an Air Force commander who must rebuild a bomber group whoseshattered morale threatens the effectiveness of daylight bombing raids. GregoryPeck plays the commander, and Dean Jagger won an Oscar for his supporting role.Exciting air combat footage intensifies the deeply moving drama. Rating Not Rated Running Time 132 minutes See more details Jonesborough Storyte… Jonesborough Storytelling Guild November 11, 2025 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm • • •	12 Clue at The Jackson … Clue at The Jackson Theatre November 12, 2025 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Jackson Theatre, 121 W Main St, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA Clue with trilogy ending (1985) Wacky Wednesday Here is the murderously funny movie based on theworld-famous Clue board game. Was it Colonel Mustard in the study with a gun?Miss Scarlet in the billiard room with the rope? Or was it Wadsworth thebutler? Meet all the notorious suspects and discover all their foul playthings. You'll love their dastardly doings as the bodies and the laughs pile upbefore your eyes. This version includes all three endings that originally wereplayed separately in theaters. Starring: Eileen Brennan, Tim Curry, Madeline Kahn, ChristopherLloyd, Michael McKean Rating PG Running Time 94 minutes See more details •	13 Historic Zoning Historic Zoning November 13, 2025 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Jonesborough Town Administration, 123 Boone St, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA The Glenn Miller Sto… The Glenn Miller Story at The Jackson Theatre November 13, 2025 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Jackson Theatre, 121 W Main St, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA The Glenn Miller Story (1954) Classic Series – Pay What You Can A trombonist becomes the most popular big-band leader of hisera before dying during a plane flight in WWII while fronting a military band.Starring James Stewart and June Allison Rating G Running Time 115 minutes See more details • •	14 Booker T. Washington… Booker T. Washington Tour Opening November 14, 2025 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm McKinney Center at Booker T. Washington School, 103 Franklin Ave, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA This November, the McKinney Center will launch a tour of the historic Booker T. Washington School building. Tours will kick off on Friday, November 14th, at 2:00pm, 4:00pm, and 6:00pm. Tours are free to the public and will be approximately 20 minutes long. This event will take place at the McKinney Center at 103 Franklin Avenue, Jonesborough, TN. Light refreshments will be provided. Those interested in Jonesborough’s history are invited to come to learn more about the significance of Booker T. Washington School. Booker T. Washington School was an institution for Black children, grades 1-8, from 1940-1965, when schools were integrated. The building served children from Washington County and surrounding areas, including Limestone and Telford. After integration, the school was closed and the building fell into disrepair. The Town of Jonesborough later renovated the building and in 2013, the McKinney Center was opened. Tours will cover the history of education in Jonesborough, daily life at school, and the integration movement. We will also cover more iconic moments at Booker T., such as Miss Brown’s “End of the Year” program where every student was given a chance to shine. For students at Booker T. Washington School, the building served as more than an educational institution. Many alumni recall the space being a second home. The McKinney Center aims to preserve the history of Booker T. Washington School and the firsthand accounts told by its alumni. Tours will be open to the public on Friday, November 14th at 2:00pm, 4:00pm, and 6:00pm. After November 14th, tours can be scheduled by calling the front desk at (423) 753-0562. Ralph Stanley II &am… Ralph Stanley II & The Clinch Mountain Boys November 14, 2025 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Jackson Theatre, 121 W Main St, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA Join us on Friday, November 14th at 7pm for Ralph Stanley II & The Clinch Mountain Boys Celebrating 79th Anniversary of The Clinch Mountain Boys 2025 marks the 79th Anniversary of The Clinch Mountain Boys. We are excited and pleased to carry on the Clinch Mountain style of music. Ralph II began working professionally for his father in the year of 1995 and has carried The Clinch Mountain Boys on since, as well as fronting the first Clinch Mountain Boys group after the passing of his father Ralph Edmond Stanley. Grammy Award-winning artist Ralph Stanley II and The Clinch Mountain Boys are currently touring across the country and internationally. They have also been working hard in the studio, releasing a #1 hit, 'Back to Virginia'. With eleven #1 singles in his career, R2 is in heavy radio rotation across the country and on Bluegrass Junction, World Wide Bluegrass, iHeart Radio and Sirius XM. The band includes Stanley Efaw on fiddle, mandolin, and vocals; Randall Hibbitts on the upright bass and vocals; Curtis Coleman on banjo and vocals; and Ralph Stanley II on the guitar and lead vocals. This band configuration brings a lot of talent, energy, and humor to the stage as they perform old-time favorites, bluegrass hits, and new original material. Ralph II has had two Grammy nominations on previous albums he recorded with Rebel Records. In 2002 he earned his first Grammy along with his father Dr. Ralph Stanley for their collaboration with Jim Lauderdale on ‘Lost in the Lonesome Pines.’ Ralph II has proven to be an accomplished songwriter and has 6 solo albums under his belt, along with the highly acclaimed duet album with his father titled ‘Side by Side’. Playing more than 100 shows a year, Ralph Stanley II & The Clinch Mountain Boys are an audience favorite at festivals, clubs, arenas, amphitheaters, country fairs, and wherever the blue bus might take ‘em! Tickets at thejacksontheatre.com. See more details • •	15 Historic Jonesboroug… Historic Jonesborough Train Show November 15, 2025 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Winter Farmers Marke… Winter Farmers Market November 15, 2025 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Jeremiah Johnson at … Jeremiah Johnson at The Jackson Theatre November 15, 2025 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Jackson Theatre, 121 W Main St, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA Jeremiah Johnson (1972) Western Series Remembering Redford A Rocky Mountain trapper assimilates with Native Americansin the 1820s but becomes a legendary Indian killer after the Crow tribe killshis family in retaliation for leading the U.S. cavalry on a rescue missionthrough a sacred burial site. StarringRobert Redford Rating G Running Time 107 minutes See more details Teenage Mutant Ninja… Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles at The Jackson Theatre November 15, 2025 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Jackson Theatre, 121 W Main St, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA Teenage MutantNinja Turtles (1990) Pizza Party starts at 6pm 35th anniversaryof TNT - Cowabunga! The mean, green fighting machines make their pizza lovingbig-screen debut in this live-action blockbuster family smash. Rating PG Running Time 93 minutes See more details • • • •
16 Teenage Mutant Ninja… Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem at The Jackson Theatre November 16, 2025 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Jackson Theatre, 121 W Main St, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem (2023) Pizza Party starts at 2 pm Raphael, Leonardo, Donatello, and Michelangelo are fourturtle brothers with a unique set of skills and a penchant for mischief, whichruns them afoul of New York City. Yet when a horde of sinister mutants beginsto wreak havoc, the city must learn to rely on the turtles if they are to besaved. Rating PG Running Time 99 minutes See more details •	17	18 Listen Day at the Se… Listen Day at the Senior Center November 18, 2025 9:00 am - 12:00 pm The McKinney Center and StoryTown will be hosting their final Listening Day of 2025 on Tuesday, November 18th from 9:00 am-12:00 pm at the Jonesborough Senior Center. Area residents are encouraged to come and share personal stories about growing up in the area and how its changed over time, special holiday memories, service stories from the Armed Forces, and memories of the 1976 Bicentennial. If any of these topics spark memories, come by the Senior Center that day to share a story. Other stories are welcome, too. Everyone has a story to tell. These stories may be used as source material for the monthly StoryTown Radio Show or for the annual community play. To schedule a time during Listening Day, call the McKinney Center at 423-753-0562 to reserve a thirty-minute time slot, you can also call the Senior Center at 423-753-4781 or stop by there in person. Groups and families are also welcome to come and share stories together. If you’re not available that day but would like to share a story, please contact the McKinney Center directly. Listening Day will be held at the Senior Center, located at 307 East Main Street in Jonesborough. You do not have to be a member of the center to come to Listening Day. Jonesborough Regiona… Jonesborough Regional Planning Commission November 18, 2025 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Jonesborough Town Hall 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 November 18, 2025 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm The Way We Were at T… The Way We Were at The Jackson Theatre November 18, 2025 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm The Way We Were (1973) Remembering Redford A tumultuous relationship between an effusive woman radicaland a reticent, conservative man begins on a college campus in 1937 andstruggles to remain intact throughout the coming decades. Oscars went to thetitle song and Marvin Hamlisch's score. Starring: Barbra Streisand and Robert Redford Rating PG Running Time 118 minutes See more details • • • •	19 Barefoot in the Park… Barefoot in the Park at The Jackson Theatre November 19, 2025 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Jackson Theatre, 121 W Main St, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA Barefoot in the Park (1967) Wacky Wednesday Remembering Redford A delightful Broadway farce about young marrieds in ahopeless Greenwich Village flat. Starring: Robert Redford and Jane Fonda Rating G Running Time 104 minutes See more details •	20 McKinney Center Advi… McKinney Center Advisory Committee Meeting November 20, 2025 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm McKinney Center at Booker T. Washington School, 103 Franklin Ave, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA The Natural at The J… The Natural at The Jackson Theatre November 20, 2025 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Jackson Theatre, 121 W Main St, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA The Natural (1984) 80’s classics Remembering Redford A middle-aged rookie takes the baseball world by storm withhis self-made bat. He just might be able to use to his legendary talent to helpthe fictional New York Knights win the pennant. Adaptation of Bernard Malamud's1952 novel. Starring: Robert Redford, Robert Duvall, Wilford Brimley,Glenn Close, Kim Basinger Rating PG Running Time 138 minutes See more details • •	21 Three Days of the Co… Three Days of the Condor at The Jackson Theatre November 21, 2025 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Jackson Theatre, 121 W Main St, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA Three Days of the Condor (1975) Remembering Redford A CIA researcher finds seven of his colleagues murdered andgoes on the run. Not knowing who to trust, he must outrun and outwit the peopleresponsible. Starring: Robert Redford, Faye Dunaway, Cliff Robertson, Maxvon Sydow, John Houseman Rating R Running Time 120 minutes See more details •	22 Winter Farmers Marke… Winter Farmers Market November 22, 2025 9:00 am - 12:00 pm The Candidate at The… The Candidate at The Jackson Theatre November 22, 2025 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Jackson Theatre, 121 W Main St, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA The Candidate(1972) Remembering Redford An idealistic young lawyer is groomed to defeat a popularRepublican senator, but as the underdog's chances improve, his truth-tellingstyle becomes more and more managed. Jeremy Larner's script won an Oscar. Starring: Robert Redford, Peter Boyle, Melvyn Douglas, AllenGarfield, Don Porter Rating PG Running Time 109 minutes See more details All the President’s … All the President’s Men at The Jackson Theatre November 22, 2025 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Jackson Theatre, 121 W Main St, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA All the President’s Men (1976) Remembering Redford Academy Award winners Robert Redford and Dustin Hoffman starin this true story as Washington Post reporters Carl Bernstein and BobWoodward, whose investigation of a seemingly minor hotel room break-in uncoversthe greatest political scandal in United States history and leads to thedownfall of President Richard Nixon. Rating PG Running Time 138 minutes See more details • • •
23 Toy Story at The Jac… Toy Story at The Jackson Theate November 23, 2025 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Jackson Theatre, 121 W Main St, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA Toy Story (1995) Pizza Planet Party Pixar Animation Studios for Walt Disney Pictures hitcelebrating 30 years! Computer-animated tale centering on the rivalry between twochildren's toys: Woody, a cowboy doll who's the leader and the brains of thegroup, and a cocky spaceman named Buzz Lightyear. But the two learn to bandtogether when they're faced with the bratty kid from next door, who just lovesto make mincemeat out of toys. Starring: Tom Hanks, Tim Allen and Don Rickles Rating G Running Time 81 minutes Double Feature Toy Story Pizza Planet Party- Fun starts at 1pm See more details Toy Story 2 at The J… Toy Story 2 at The Jackson Theatre November 23, 2025 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Jackson Theatre, 121 W Main St, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA Toy Story II (1999) Pizza Planet Party Buzz and the gang race to save Woody after he's kidnapped bya greedy toy collector who's intent on making a lucrative online sale. Starring: Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Joan Cusack, Kelsey Grammer,Don Rickles Rating G Running Time 82 minutes Double Feature Toy Story Pizza Planet Party- Fun starts at 1pm See more details • •	24	25 Jonesborough Storyte… Jonesborough Storytelling Guild November 25, 2025 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm You’ve Got Mail at T… You’ve Got Mail at The Jackson Theatre November 25, 2025 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Jackson Theatre, 121 W Main St, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA You’ve Got Mail (1998) 90’s classics Strangers Joe Fox and Kathleen Kelly live and work near eachother on New York's Upper West Side. Though involved in seemingly satisfyingrelationships, Joe and Kathleen meet anonymously in an Internet chat room andfind themselves confiding their innermost secrets--everything except theiridentities. But back in the real world, the opening of Joe's new Fox Bookssuperstore a few blocks away from Kathleen's little family-owned bookstorethreatens their burgeoning romance. Starring: Tom Hanks, Meg Ryan, ParkerPosey, Greg Kinnear, Jean Stapleton Rating PG Running Time 116 minutes See more details • •	26 Thanksgiving at The … Thanksgiving at The Jackson Theatre November 26, 2025 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Jackson Theatre, 121 W Main St, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA Thanksgiving (2023) Wacky “Horror” Wednesday In a small town in Massachusetts, a serial killer beginsterrorizing the people of the town. The killer aims to carve out a Thanksgivingboard that features the innocent townspeople. The narrative takes inspirationfrom a mock trailer from the 2007 film Grindhouse, transforming into afull-fledged feature film. Rating R Running Time 107 minutes See more details •	27 Senior Center CLOSED Senior Center CLOSED November 27, 2025 - November 28, 2025 •	28 Senior Center CLOSED Senior Center CLOSED November 27, 2025 - November 28, 2025 Shop Small Friday Si… Shop Small Friday Sip & Stroll November 28, 2025 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Lighting of the Tree Lighting of the Tree November 28, 2025 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm • • •	29 Shop Small Saturday Shop Small Saturday November 29, 2025 11:00 am - 3:00 pm Whoville Christmas Whoville Christmas November 29, 2025 11:00 am - 3:00 pm The Grinch at The Ja… The Grinch at The Jackson Theatre November 29, 2025 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Jackson Theatre, 121 W Main St, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA The Grinch (2018) Family Series- Pay What You Can Whoville Christmas The Grinch attempts to undermine the annual Christmascelebration at Whoville with the help of his loyal dog and reindeer. Disguisedas Santa Claus he tries to steal all the presents, but his cover is threatenedby an earnest young girl. Rating PG Running Time 90 minutes See more details Gremlins 2: The New … Gremlins 2: The New Batch at The Jackson Theatre November 29, 2025 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Jackson Theatre, 121 W Main St, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA Gremlins 2: TheNew Batch (1990) The creatures commandeer a skyscraper in a satiric sequel.Zach Galligan, Phoebe Cates, John Glover. Grandpa Fred: Robert Prosky. Forster:Robert Picardo. Dr. Catheter: Christopher Lee. Marla: Haviland Morris. Murray:Dick Miller. Sheila: Jackie Joseph. Rating PG-13 Running Time 106 minutes See more details • • • •
30 Toy Story 3 at The J… Toy Story 3 at The Jackson Theatre November 30, 2025 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Jackson Theatre, 121 W Main St, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA Toy Story 3 (2010) Family Series Pizza Planet Party When Andy leaves for college, Woody, Buzz and the rest ofhis toys end up in a day-care center. There, the gang plots a daring escapewith the help of some new friends. But some of the toys aren't quite what theyseem. Rating G Running Time 103 minutes DoubleFeature Toy Story Pizza Planet Party- Fun starts at 1pm See more details Toy Story 4 at The J… Toy Story 4 at The Jackson Theatre November 30, 2025 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Jackson Theatre, 121 W Main St, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA Toy Story 4 (2019) Family Series Pizza Planet Party A new toy named "Forky" joins the gang when Bonnieturns a spork into a toy. But when he disappears, Woody, Buzz and co. set outinto the world to find him, resolve his existential crisis, and reunite with Bonnie. Rating G Running Time 100 minutes Double Feature Toy Story Pizza Planet Party- Fun starts at 1pm See more details • •

November 3, 2025

Halloween Haunts & Happenings Exhibition 2025
November 3, 2025 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

McKinney Center at Booker T. Washington School, 103 Franklin Ave, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA

Jonesborough’s Mary B. Martin Program for the Arts at the McKinney Center has curated its Halloween Haunts and Happenings exhibition, highlighting artwork by thirty-two regional artists that is meant to give you the creeps! Brought together by the McKinney Center staff, this group of artists from across the region spans a range of practices, including woodwork, sculpture, painting, photography, digital media, and more. Their interpretive expressions reflect the mood of the season.

Artists in the exhibition include: Amythyst Willis, Anna Koetter, Annabelle Trivette, Becca Burns, Brooke Roberts, Caitlin Lovin, Carol Ann Henderson, Christopher Paul, Dan Skalicky, Danielle Byington, Dawn Fernandez, Derek Murrell, Emily Cooper, Haley Hansen, Jarrod Stone, Jean G’Fellers, Jessica Villier, Jimmy Arbaugh, Jodi French-Burr, John McKitrick, Joyce Cirarello, Kara Bledsoe, Leanne Trivett, Leigh Bowman, Martha Blaser, Meghan Ortiz, Michelle O’Patrick-Ollis, Ryan Rushour, Skye Lee, Skye McFarland, Stephanie Grindstaff, Summer Buchanan, and Wayne Lawrence.

The exhibition is just one highlight of Jonesborough’s range of Halloween fun, including the Halloween Trivia at the McKinney Center on October 24, from 6 to 8 p.m., StoryTown Radio Show at the McKinney Center on October 27, 7 p.m., the downtown Halloween Haunts and Happenings event on October 31, from 6 to 9 p.m., and Brews and Boos on October 25. Halloween is a special time in Tennessee’s Oldest Town, and the McKinney Center is excited to include this dark art exhibition with curiosities, the macabre, and the grotesque.

The Halloween Haunts and Happenings Exhibition will be on view at the McKinney Center from Friday, October 17, 2025, through November 1, 2025.

The reception for the exhibition will be held on Friday, October 17, from 5 to 7 p.m. The artists will be on hand at the exhibition opening to answer questions from guests. The reception will include light refreshments. You may view the exhibit during regular hours Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and during Halloween Haunts and Happenings on October 31, until 8 p.m.

For more information, please contact the McKinney Center at www.mckinneycenter.com or 423.753.0562.
Board of Mayor and Aldermen Meeting
November 3, 2025 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Jonesborough Town Administration, 123 Boone St, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA

Meeting agenda will be available at Town Hall and online.

November 4, 2025

Halloween Haunts & Happenings Exhibition 2025
November 4, 2025 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

McKinney Center at Booker T. Washington School, 103 Franklin Ave, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA

Jonesborough’s Mary B. Martin Program for the Arts at the McKinney Center has curated its Halloween Haunts and Happenings exhibition, highlighting artwork by thirty-two regional artists that is meant to give you the creeps! Brought together by the McKinney Center staff, this group of artists from across the region spans a range of practices, including woodwork, sculpture, painting, photography, digital media, and more. Their interpretive expressions reflect the mood of the season.

Artists in the exhibition include: Amythyst Willis, Anna Koetter, Annabelle Trivette, Becca Burns, Brooke Roberts, Caitlin Lovin, Carol Ann Henderson, Christopher Paul, Dan Skalicky, Danielle Byington, Dawn Fernandez, Derek Murrell, Emily Cooper, Haley Hansen, Jarrod Stone, Jean G’Fellers, Jessica Villier, Jimmy Arbaugh, Jodi French-Burr, John McKitrick, Joyce Cirarello, Kara Bledsoe, Leanne Trivett, Leigh Bowman, Martha Blaser, Meghan Ortiz, Michelle O’Patrick-Ollis, Ryan Rushour, Skye Lee, Skye McFarland, Stephanie Grindstaff, Summer Buchanan, and Wayne Lawrence.

The exhibition is just one highlight of Jonesborough’s range of Halloween fun, including the Halloween Trivia at the McKinney Center on October 24, from 6 to 8 p.m., StoryTown Radio Show at the McKinney Center on October 27, 7 p.m., the downtown Halloween Haunts and Happenings event on October 31, from 6 to 9 p.m., and Brews and Boos on October 25. Halloween is a special time in Tennessee’s Oldest Town, and the McKinney Center is excited to include this dark art exhibition with curiosities, the macabre, and the grotesque.

The Halloween Haunts and Happenings Exhibition will be on view at the McKinney Center from Friday, October 17, 2025, through November 1, 2025.

The reception for the exhibition will be held on Friday, October 17, from 5 to 7 p.m. The artists will be on hand at the exhibition opening to answer questions from guests. The reception will include light refreshments. You may view the exhibit during regular hours Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and during Halloween Haunts and Happenings on October 31, until 8 p.m.

For more information, please contact the McKinney Center at www.mckinneycenter.com or 423.753.0562.
Jonesborough Storytelling Guild
November 4, 2025 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

November 5, 2025

Halloween Haunts & Happenings Exhibition 2025
November 5, 2025 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

McKinney Center at Booker T. Washington School, 103 Franklin Ave, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA

Jonesborough’s Mary B. Martin Program for the Arts at the McKinney Center has curated its Halloween Haunts and Happenings exhibition, highlighting artwork by thirty-two regional artists that is meant to give you the creeps! Brought together by the McKinney Center staff, this group of artists from across the region spans a range of practices, including woodwork, sculpture, painting, photography, digital media, and more. Their interpretive expressions reflect the mood of the season.

Artists in the exhibition include: Amythyst Willis, Anna Koetter, Annabelle Trivette, Becca Burns, Brooke Roberts, Caitlin Lovin, Carol Ann Henderson, Christopher Paul, Dan Skalicky, Danielle Byington, Dawn Fernandez, Derek Murrell, Emily Cooper, Haley Hansen, Jarrod Stone, Jean G’Fellers, Jessica Villier, Jimmy Arbaugh, Jodi French-Burr, John McKitrick, Joyce Cirarello, Kara Bledsoe, Leanne Trivett, Leigh Bowman, Martha Blaser, Meghan Ortiz, Michelle O’Patrick-Ollis, Ryan Rushour, Skye Lee, Skye McFarland, Stephanie Grindstaff, Summer Buchanan, and Wayne Lawrence.

The exhibition is just one highlight of Jonesborough’s range of Halloween fun, including the Halloween Trivia at the McKinney Center on October 24, from 6 to 8 p.m., StoryTown Radio Show at the McKinney Center on October 27, 7 p.m., the downtown Halloween Haunts and Happenings event on October 31, from 6 to 9 p.m., and Brews and Boos on October 25. Halloween is a special time in Tennessee’s Oldest Town, and the McKinney Center is excited to include this dark art exhibition with curiosities, the macabre, and the grotesque.

The Halloween Haunts and Happenings Exhibition will be on view at the McKinney Center from Friday, October 17, 2025, through November 1, 2025.

The reception for the exhibition will be held on Friday, October 17, from 5 to 7 p.m. The artists will be on hand at the exhibition opening to answer questions from guests. The reception will include light refreshments. You may view the exhibit during regular hours Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and during Halloween Haunts and Happenings on October 31, until 8 p.m.

For more information, please contact the McKinney Center at www.mckinneycenter.com or 423.753.0562.

November 6, 2025

Halloween Haunts & Happenings Exhibition 2025
November 6, 2025 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

McKinney Center at Booker T. Washington School, 103 Franklin Ave, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA

Jonesborough’s Mary B. Martin Program for the Arts at the McKinney Center has curated its Halloween Haunts and Happenings exhibition, highlighting artwork by thirty-two regional artists that is meant to give you the creeps! Brought together by the McKinney Center staff, this group of artists from across the region spans a range of practices, including woodwork, sculpture, painting, photography, digital media, and more. Their interpretive expressions reflect the mood of the season.

Artists in the exhibition include: Amythyst Willis, Anna Koetter, Annabelle Trivette, Becca Burns, Brooke Roberts, Caitlin Lovin, Carol Ann Henderson, Christopher Paul, Dan Skalicky, Danielle Byington, Dawn Fernandez, Derek Murrell, Emily Cooper, Haley Hansen, Jarrod Stone, Jean G’Fellers, Jessica Villier, Jimmy Arbaugh, Jodi French-Burr, John McKitrick, Joyce Cirarello, Kara Bledsoe, Leanne Trivett, Leigh Bowman, Martha Blaser, Meghan Ortiz, Michelle O’Patrick-Ollis, Ryan Rushour, Skye Lee, Skye McFarland, Stephanie Grindstaff, Summer Buchanan, and Wayne Lawrence.

The exhibition is just one highlight of Jonesborough’s range of Halloween fun, including the Halloween Trivia at the McKinney Center on October 24, from 6 to 8 p.m., StoryTown Radio Show at the McKinney Center on October 27, 7 p.m., the downtown Halloween Haunts and Happenings event on October 31, from 6 to 9 p.m., and Brews and Boos on October 25. Halloween is a special time in Tennessee’s Oldest Town, and the McKinney Center is excited to include this dark art exhibition with curiosities, the macabre, and the grotesque.

The Halloween Haunts and Happenings Exhibition will be on view at the McKinney Center from Friday, October 17, 2025, through November 1, 2025.

The reception for the exhibition will be held on Friday, October 17, from 5 to 7 p.m. The artists will be on hand at the exhibition opening to answer questions from guests. The reception will include light refreshments. You may view the exhibit during regular hours Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and during Halloween Haunts and Happenings on October 31, until 8 p.m.

For more information, please contact the McKinney Center at www.mckinneycenter.com or 423.753.0562.
Senior Center-Veteran's Luncheon
November 6, 2025 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Providence Academy presents The Miracle Worker at the Jackson Theatre

November 6, 2025 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Jackson Theatre, 121 W Main St, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA

Providence Academy High School Drama Takes the Stage at The Jackson Theatre with Inspiring Tale of Perseverance

The Miracle Worker

Providence Academy opens its season of live theatre for audiences with The Miracle Worker, a contemporary restaging of the classic American drama. Based on the true story of Helen Keller and the teacher who held the key to her relating to the outside world, The Miracle Worker is written by William Gibson and directed by local theatre pillar Angela Grigsby. The show will be performed live on The Jackson Theatre stage in historic Jonesborough, TN November 6-November 8 at 7:00 with an additional matinee performance on November 8 at 2:00.

Based on Helen Keller's autobiography, The Story of My Life, The Miracle Worker made its critically acclaimed Broadway debut in 1959. A 1962 feature film adaptation earned an Academy Award nomination for Best Adapted Screenplay and Oscar wins in the for Best Actress and Best Supporting Actress categories for Anne Bancroft and Patty Duke, respectively, who had originated the roles on Broadway. The play has since become a classic of the American Theatre.

Providence Fine Arts Director, Jill Roberts says, “Providence is proud to present Katie Persenaire as Annie Sullivan and Amelia Harnden as Helen Keller along with an astounding array of talent. At Providence Academy, we seek to partner with families in cultivating their children's loves so that they invest in the City of God and impact the City of Man for His glory. We truly believe that what we experience at Providence can illuminate the world with truth, beauty and goodness. We are excited to share The Miracle Worker with our

community. We are thankful for the Jackson Theatre and the partnership we have formed with this amazing organization and group of people.”

Tickets are available at TheJacksonTheatre.com

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November 7, 2025

Halloween Haunts & Happenings Exhibition 2025
November 7, 2025 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

McKinney Center at Booker T. Washington School, 103 Franklin Ave, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA

Jonesborough’s Mary B. Martin Program for the Arts at the McKinney Center has curated its Halloween Haunts and Happenings exhibition, highlighting artwork by thirty-two regional artists that is meant to give you the creeps! Brought together by the McKinney Center staff, this group of artists from across the region spans a range of practices, including woodwork, sculpture, painting, photography, digital media, and more. Their interpretive expressions reflect the mood of the season.

Artists in the exhibition include: Amythyst Willis, Anna Koetter, Annabelle Trivette, Becca Burns, Brooke Roberts, Caitlin Lovin, Carol Ann Henderson, Christopher Paul, Dan Skalicky, Danielle Byington, Dawn Fernandez, Derek Murrell, Emily Cooper, Haley Hansen, Jarrod Stone, Jean G’Fellers, Jessica Villier, Jimmy Arbaugh, Jodi French-Burr, John McKitrick, Joyce Cirarello, Kara Bledsoe, Leanne Trivett, Leigh Bowman, Martha Blaser, Meghan Ortiz, Michelle O’Patrick-Ollis, Ryan Rushour, Skye Lee, Skye McFarland, Stephanie Grindstaff, Summer Buchanan, and Wayne Lawrence.

The exhibition is just one highlight of Jonesborough’s range of Halloween fun, including the Halloween Trivia at the McKinney Center on October 24, from 6 to 8 p.m., StoryTown Radio Show at the McKinney Center on October 27, 7 p.m., the downtown Halloween Haunts and Happenings event on October 31, from 6 to 9 p.m., and Brews and Boos on October 25. Halloween is a special time in Tennessee’s Oldest Town, and the McKinney Center is excited to include this dark art exhibition with curiosities, the macabre, and the grotesque.

The Halloween Haunts and Happenings Exhibition will be on view at the McKinney Center from Friday, October 17, 2025, through November 1, 2025.

The reception for the exhibition will be held on Friday, October 17, from 5 to 7 p.m. The artists will be on hand at the exhibition opening to answer questions from guests. The reception will include light refreshments. You may view the exhibit during regular hours Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and during Halloween Haunts and Happenings on October 31, until 8 p.m.

For more information, please contact the McKinney Center at www.mckinneycenter.com or 423.753.0562.
Made Around Here Market
November 7, 2025 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Live Storytelling with Sheila Arnold
November 7, 2025 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

McKinney Center at Booker T. Washington School, 103 Franklin Ave, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA

The International Storytelling Center is excited to present a new community concert series with the nationally renowned storyteller Sheila Arnold.
The program — “More than One Story” — has been developed as part of a larger community-building project about the power of listening. The concerts will be offered in a unique format, unfolding at partner locations over the course of a week. This concert is co-sponsored by the McKinney Center, and is free and open to the public.
By staging the show on a variety of days, at different times, and multiple locations, ISC hopes to reach as many people as possible, including those who may be new to the art of storytelling.
Sheila's show will include a fun and fascinating exploration of local history and its relevance to our lives today. Blending entertainment and education, “More than One Story” shows us how we can carry complex stories into the future to make our communities better.
Admission is FREE.
The "More than One Story" series will take place from Nov. 3 to Nov. 10. Please check https://www.storytellingcenter.net/.../more-than-one.../ for full details.
Providence Academy presents The Miracle Worker at the Jackson Theatre

November 7, 2025 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Jackson Theatre, 121 W Main St, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA

Providence Academy High School Drama Takes the Stage at The Jackson Theatre with Inspiring Tale of Perseverance

The Miracle Worker

Providence Academy opens its season of live theatre for audiences with The Miracle Worker, a contemporary restaging of the classic American drama. Based on the true story of Helen Keller and the teacher who held the key to her relating to the outside world, The Miracle Worker is written by William Gibson and directed by local theatre pillar Angela Grigsby. The show will be performed live on The Jackson Theatre stage in historic Jonesborough, TN November 6-November 8 at 7:00 with an additional matinee performance on November 8 at 2:00.

Based on Helen Keller's autobiography, The Story of My Life, The Miracle Worker made its critically acclaimed Broadway debut in 1959. A 1962 feature film adaptation earned an Academy Award nomination for Best Adapted Screenplay and Oscar wins in the for Best Actress and Best Supporting Actress categories for Anne Bancroft and Patty Duke, respectively, who had originated the roles on Broadway. The play has since become a classic of the American Theatre.

Providence Fine Arts Director, Jill Roberts says, “Providence is proud to present Katie Persenaire as Annie Sullivan and Amelia Harnden as Helen Keller along with an astounding array of talent. At Providence Academy, we seek to partner with families in cultivating their children's loves so that they invest in the City of God and impact the City of Man for His glory. We truly believe that what we experience at Providence can illuminate the world with truth, beauty and goodness. We are excited to share The Miracle Worker with our

community. We are thankful for the Jackson Theatre and the partnership we have formed with this amazing organization and group of people.”

Tickets are available at TheJacksonTheatre.com

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November 8, 2025

Winter Farmers Market
November 8, 2025 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Made Around Here Market
November 8, 2025 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Providence Academy presents The Miracle Worker

November 8, 2025 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Jackson Theatre, 121 W Main St, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA

Providence Academy High School Drama Takes the Stage at The Jackson Theatre with Inspiring Tale of Perseverance

The Miracle Worker

Providence Academy opens its season of live theatre for audiences with The Miracle Worker, a contemporary restaging of the classic American drama. Based on the true story of Helen Keller and the teacher who held the key to her relating to the outside world, The Miracle Worker is written by William Gibson and directed by local theatre pillar Angela Grigsby. The show will be performed live on The Jackson Theatre stage in historic Jonesborough, TN November 6-November 8 at 7:00 with an additional matinee performance on November 8 at 2:00.

Based on Helen Keller's autobiography, The Story of My Life, The Miracle Worker made its critically acclaimed Broadway debut in 1959. A 1962 feature film adaptation earned an Academy Award nomination for Best Adapted Screenplay and Oscar wins in the for Best Actress and Best Supporting Actress categories for Anne Bancroft and Patty Duke, respectively, who had originated the roles on Broadway. The play has since become a classic of the American Theatre.

Providence Fine Arts Director, Jill Roberts says, “Providence is proud to present Katie Persenaire as Annie Sullivan and Amelia Harnden as Helen Keller along with an astounding array of talent. At Providence Academy, we seek to partner with families in cultivating their children's loves so that they invest in the City of God and impact the City of Man for His glory. We truly believe that what we experience at Providence can illuminate the world with truth, beauty and goodness. We are excited to share The Miracle Worker with our

community. We are thankful for the Jackson Theatre and the partnership we have formed with this amazing organization and group of people.”

Tickets are available at TheJacksonTheatre.com

See more details
Providence Academy presents The Miracle Worker at the Jackson Theatre

November 8, 2025 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Jackson Theatre, 121 W Main St, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA

Providence Academy High School Drama Takes the Stage at The Jackson Theatre with Inspiring Tale of Perseverance

The Miracle Worker

Providence Academy opens its season of live theatre for audiences with The Miracle Worker, a contemporary restaging of the classic American drama. Based on the true story of Helen Keller and the teacher who held the key to her relating to the outside world, The Miracle Worker is written by William Gibson and directed by local theatre pillar Angela Grigsby. The show will be performed live on The Jackson Theatre stage in historic Jonesborough, TN November 6-November 8 at 7:00 with an additional matinee performance on November 8 at 2:00.

Based on Helen Keller's autobiography, The Story of My Life, The Miracle Worker made its critically acclaimed Broadway debut in 1959. A 1962 feature film adaptation earned an Academy Award nomination for Best Adapted Screenplay and Oscar wins in the for Best Actress and Best Supporting Actress categories for Anne Bancroft and Patty Duke, respectively, who had originated the roles on Broadway. The play has since become a classic of the American Theatre.

Providence Fine Arts Director, Jill Roberts says, “Providence is proud to present Katie Persenaire as Annie Sullivan and Amelia Harnden as Helen Keller along with an astounding array of talent. At Providence Academy, we seek to partner with families in cultivating their children's loves so that they invest in the City of God and impact the City of Man for His glory. We truly believe that what we experience at Providence can illuminate the world with truth, beauty and goodness. We are excited to share The Miracle Worker with our

community. We are thankful for the Jackson Theatre and the partnership we have formed with this amazing organization and group of people.”

Tickets are available at TheJacksonTheatre.com

See more details

November 9, 2025

The Conjuring at The Jackson Theatre

November 9, 2025 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Jackson Theatre, 121 W Main St, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA

The Conjuring (2013)

Horror Series

Before there was Amityville, there was Harrisville. "The Conjuring" tells the true story of Ed and Lorraine Warren (Patrick Wilson, Vera Farmiga), world renowned paranormal investigators, who were called to help a family terrorized by a dark presence in a secluded farmhouse. Forced to confront a powerful demonic entity, the Warrens find themselves caught in the most horrifying case of their lives.

Rating R

Running Time 110 minutes

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Saving Private Ryan at The Jackson Theatre

November 9, 2025 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Jackson Theatre, 121 W Main St, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA

Saving Private Ryan (1998)

Sponsored byMcLeod Organics

A U.S. Army captain leads a mission to rescue a GI trappedbehind enemy lines in France on D-Day after all three of the soldier's brothersare killed in action. As the search commences, the close-knit squad sets outthrough areas still thick with Nazis. Starring: Tom Hanks, Tom Sizemore, Matt Damon, Edward Burns

Rating R

Running Time 170 minutes

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