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  • Artists Exhibition F…

    Artists Exhibition Featuring Susan Everitt
    October 2, 2023  9:00 am - 5:00 pm

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

    The McKinneyCenter will be featuring artist Susan Everitt in a new exhibition.  The exhibition opening reception will takeplace on Friday, September 8, 5-7pm.  Theexhibition is free and open to the public and will be up through October 6.  The artist will be at the opening receptionto talk to visitors about the work and to answer any questions.  At 6pm Everitt will conduct a hands-onscratch art demonstration with guests.  Asample kit of scratch art materials will be provided to each guest as long as supplieslast.  There will also be food andbeverages for guests to enjoy.  Theartwork on exhibition will be on sale that night and throughout the duration ofthe exhibition.

    Susan Everittdecided to be an artist at age 10, using a left-over paint-by-number set and apiece of cardboard to paint a portrait of her younger sister.  Since that early start as a “fine artist” shetook detours through many careers, including a long stint in the fire service;a short stint as an animator; and other less exciting career choices,eventually returning to creating fine art in 2013.

    In addition toscratchboard, she also works in acrylic oils, colored pencils, watercolors,pastels, and other mediums.  Susanexplores a variety of subjects including wildlife, nature, and childhoodcaptured in fleeting moments.  Her loveof wildlife and nature are the result of many childhood family camping trips,and her love of capturing childhood moments from taking her many nieces andnephews on adventures and watching their joy in new discoveries andexperiences.

    Heraward-winning scratchboard artwork has been included in the InternationalSociety of Scratchboard Artists exhibition at the Arizona Sonora Desert Museum,in Tucson, AZ, and Delaplaine Arts Center in Frederick, MD, and is included inprivate collections throughout the United States.  Everitt’s most recent accomplishment was theBest in Show Award at the Watauga Valley Art League Small Art Show in August2023.

    Susan receivedher Bachelor of Fine Arts from Ringling College of Art and Design; she is anactive member and currently serves on the board of the International Society ofScratchboard Artists.

    Susancurrently lives and works in beautiful northeast Tennessee.

    For more information you may contact the McKinneyCenter, 423.753.0562. 

  • ISC Donald Davis Mat…

    ISC Donald Davis Matinee Show
    October 2, 2023  2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

    International Storytelling Center, 100 W Main St, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA

    Donald Davis was born in a Southern Appalachian mountain world rich in stories, surrounded by a family of traditional storytellers who told him gentle fairy tales, simple and silly Jack tales, scary mountain lore, ancient Welsh and Scottish folktales, and most importantly, nourishing, true-to-life stories of his own neighbors and kin. Featured at festivals throughout the U.S. and abroad, Davis is also known as a prolific author, producer of books and CDs, and a guest host for NPR’s Good Evening.  Davis is a recipient of the NSN ORACLE Circle of Excellence and Lifetime Achievement awards. 

    Getyour In-Person Storytelling Live season ticket here.

    Get your Virtual Storytelling Live season ticket here.

    Get tickets to this show here.

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  • Artists Exhibition F…

    Artists Exhibition Featuring Susan Everitt
    October 3, 2023  9:00 am - 5:00 pm

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

    The McKinneyCenter will be featuring artist Susan Everitt in a new exhibition.  The exhibition opening reception will takeplace on Friday, September 8, 5-7pm.  Theexhibition is free and open to the public and will be up through October 6.  The artist will be at the opening receptionto talk to visitors about the work and to answer any questions.  At 6pm Everitt will conduct a hands-onscratch art demonstration with guests.  Asample kit of scratch art materials will be provided to each guest as long as supplieslast.  There will also be food andbeverages for guests to enjoy.  Theartwork on exhibition will be on sale that night and throughout the duration ofthe exhibition.

    Susan Everittdecided to be an artist at age 10, using a left-over paint-by-number set and apiece of cardboard to paint a portrait of her younger sister.  Since that early start as a “fine artist” shetook detours through many careers, including a long stint in the fire service;a short stint as an animator; and other less exciting career choices,eventually returning to creating fine art in 2013.

    In addition toscratchboard, she also works in acrylic oils, colored pencils, watercolors,pastels, and other mediums.  Susanexplores a variety of subjects including wildlife, nature, and childhoodcaptured in fleeting moments.  Her loveof wildlife and nature are the result of many childhood family camping trips,and her love of capturing childhood moments from taking her many nieces andnephews on adventures and watching their joy in new discoveries andexperiences.

    Heraward-winning scratchboard artwork has been included in the InternationalSociety of Scratchboard Artists exhibition at the Arizona Sonora Desert Museum,in Tucson, AZ, and Delaplaine Arts Center in Frederick, MD, and is included inprivate collections throughout the United States.  Everitt’s most recent accomplishment was theBest in Show Award at the Watauga Valley Art League Small Art Show in August2023.

    Susan receivedher Bachelor of Fine Arts from Ringling College of Art and Design; she is anactive member and currently serves on the board of the International Society ofScratchboard Artists.

    Susancurrently lives and works in beautiful northeast Tennessee.

    For more information you may contact the McKinneyCenter, 423.753.0562. 

  • ISC Donald Davis Mat…

    ISC Donald Davis Matinee Show
    October 3, 2023  2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

    International Storytelling Center, 100 W Main St, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA

    Donald Davis was born in a Southern Appalachian mountain world rich in stories, surrounded by a family of traditional storytellers who told him gentle fairy tales, simple and silly Jack tales, scary mountain lore, ancient Welsh and Scottish folktales, and most importantly, nourishing, true-to-life stories of his own neighbors and kin. Featured at festivals throughout the U.S. and abroad, Davis is also known as a prolific author, producer of books and CDs, and a guest host for NPR’s Good Evening.  Davis is a recipient of the NSN ORACLE Circle of Excellence and Lifetime Achievement awards. 

    Getyour In-Person Storytelling Live season ticket here.

    Get your Virtual Storytelling Live season ticket here.

    Get tickets to this show here.

  • Jonesborough Storyte…

    Jonesborough Storytellers Guild Stories and More
    October 3, 2023  7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

    At the International Storytelling Center

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  • Artists Exhibition F…

    Artists Exhibition Featuring Susan Everitt
    October 4, 2023  9:00 am - 5:00 pm

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

    The McKinneyCenter will be featuring artist Susan Everitt in a new exhibition.  The exhibition opening reception will takeplace on Friday, September 8, 5-7pm.  Theexhibition is free and open to the public and will be up through October 6.  The artist will be at the opening receptionto talk to visitors about the work and to answer any questions.  At 6pm Everitt will conduct a hands-onscratch art demonstration with guests.  Asample kit of scratch art materials will be provided to each guest as long as supplieslast.  There will also be food andbeverages for guests to enjoy.  Theartwork on exhibition will be on sale that night and throughout the duration ofthe exhibition.

    Susan Everittdecided to be an artist at age 10, using a left-over paint-by-number set and apiece of cardboard to paint a portrait of her younger sister.  Since that early start as a “fine artist” shetook detours through many careers, including a long stint in the fire service;a short stint as an animator; and other less exciting career choices,eventually returning to creating fine art in 2013.

    In addition toscratchboard, she also works in acrylic oils, colored pencils, watercolors,pastels, and other mediums.  Susanexplores a variety of subjects including wildlife, nature, and childhoodcaptured in fleeting moments.  Her loveof wildlife and nature are the result of many childhood family camping trips,and her love of capturing childhood moments from taking her many nieces andnephews on adventures and watching their joy in new discoveries andexperiences.

    Heraward-winning scratchboard artwork has been included in the InternationalSociety of Scratchboard Artists exhibition at the Arizona Sonora Desert Museum,in Tucson, AZ, and Delaplaine Arts Center in Frederick, MD, and is included inprivate collections throughout the United States.  Everitt’s most recent accomplishment was theBest in Show Award at the Watauga Valley Art League Small Art Show in August2023.

    Susan receivedher Bachelor of Fine Arts from Ringling College of Art and Design; she is anactive member and currently serves on the board of the International Society ofScratchboard Artists.

    Susancurrently lives and works in beautiful northeast Tennessee.

    For more information you may contact the McKinneyCenter, 423.753.0562. 

  • ISC Donald Davis Mor…

    ISC Donald Davis Morning Show
    October 4, 2023  11:00 am - 12:00 pm

    International Storytelling Center, 100 W Main St, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA

    Donald Davis was born in a Southern Appalachian mountain world rich in stories, surrounded by a family of traditional storytellers who told him gentle fairy tales, simple and silly Jack tales, scary mountain lore, ancient Welsh and Scottish folktales, and most importantly, nourishing, true-to-life stories of his own neighbors and kin. Featured at festivals throughout the U.S. and abroad, Davis is also known as a prolific author, producer of books and CDs, and a guest host for NPR’s Good Evening.  Davis is a recipient of the NSN ORACLE Circle of Excellence and Lifetime Achievement awards. 

    Getyour In-Person Storytelling Live season ticket here.

    Get your Virtual Storytelling Live season ticket here.

    Get tickets to this show here.

  • ISC Donald Davis Mat…

    ISC Donald Davis Matinee Show
    October 4, 2023  2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

    International Storytelling Center, 100 W Main St, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA

    Donald Davis was born in a Southern Appalachian mountain world rich in stories, surrounded by a family of traditional storytellers who told him gentle fairy tales, simple and silly Jack tales, scary mountain lore, ancient Welsh and Scottish folktales, and most importantly, nourishing, true-to-life stories of his own neighbors and kin. Featured at festivals throughout the U.S. and abroad, Davis is also known as a prolific author, producer of books and CDs, and a guest host for NPR’s Good Evening.  Davis is a recipient of the NSN ORACLE Circle of Excellence and Lifetime Achievement awards. 

    Getyour In-Person Storytelling Live season ticket here.

    Get your Virtual Storytelling Live season ticket here.

    Get tickets to this show here.

  • ISC Donald Davis Eve…

    ISC Donald Davis Evening Concert
    October 4, 2023  7:30 pm - 8:30 pm

    International Storytelling Center, 100 W Main St, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA

    No matter where we grew up geographically, we all spent time in the magical land of childhood. Back then, all we wanted to do was grow up and get out of there. Now we wish we remembered more. Take a tour of some of the landmarks you might have forgotten with a night of Donald’s colorful stories.    This evening concert is a special event held in the Library Tent on the grounds of the National Storytelling Festival.    Get tickets here. 

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  • Artists Exhibition F…

    Artists Exhibition Featuring Susan Everitt
    October 5, 2023  9:00 am - 5:00 pm

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

    The McKinneyCenter will be featuring artist Susan Everitt in a new exhibition.  The exhibition opening reception will takeplace on Friday, September 8, 5-7pm.  Theexhibition is free and open to the public and will be up through October 6.  The artist will be at the opening receptionto talk to visitors about the work and to answer any questions.  At 6pm Everitt will conduct a hands-onscratch art demonstration with guests.  Asample kit of scratch art materials will be provided to each guest as long as supplieslast.  There will also be food andbeverages for guests to enjoy.  Theartwork on exhibition will be on sale that night and throughout the duration ofthe exhibition.

    Susan Everittdecided to be an artist at age 10, using a left-over paint-by-number set and apiece of cardboard to paint a portrait of her younger sister.  Since that early start as a “fine artist” shetook detours through many careers, including a long stint in the fire service;a short stint as an animator; and other less exciting career choices,eventually returning to creating fine art in 2013.

    In addition toscratchboard, she also works in acrylic oils, colored pencils, watercolors,pastels, and other mediums.  Susanexplores a variety of subjects including wildlife, nature, and childhoodcaptured in fleeting moments.  Her loveof wildlife and nature are the result of many childhood family camping trips,and her love of capturing childhood moments from taking her many nieces andnephews on adventures and watching their joy in new discoveries andexperiences.

    Heraward-winning scratchboard artwork has been included in the InternationalSociety of Scratchboard Artists exhibition at the Arizona Sonora Desert Museum,in Tucson, AZ, and Delaplaine Arts Center in Frederick, MD, and is included inprivate collections throughout the United States.  Everitt’s most recent accomplishment was theBest in Show Award at the Watauga Valley Art League Small Art Show in August2023.

    Susan receivedher Bachelor of Fine Arts from Ringling College of Art and Design; she is anactive member and currently serves on the board of the International Society ofScratchboard Artists.

    Susancurrently lives and works in beautiful northeast Tennessee.

    For more information you may contact the McKinneyCenter, 423.753.0562. 

  • ISC Donald Davis Mor…

    ISC Donald Davis Morning Show
    October 5, 2023  11:00 am - 12:00 pm

    International Storytelling Center, 100 W Main St, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA

    Donald Davis was born in a Southern Appalachian mountain world rich in stories, surrounded by a family of traditional storytellers who told him gentle fairy tales, simple and silly Jack tales, scary mountain lore, ancient Welsh and Scottish folktales, and most importantly, nourishing, true-to-life stories of his own neighbors and kin. Featured at festivals throughout the U.S. and abroad, Davis is also known as a prolific author, producer of books and CDs, and a guest host for NPR’s Good Evening.  Davis is a recipient of the NSN ORACLE Circle of Excellence and Lifetime Achievement awards. 

    Getyour In-Person Storytelling Live season ticket here.

    Get your Virtual Storytelling Live season ticket here.

    Get tickets to this show here.

  • ISC Donald Davis Mat…

    ISC Donald Davis Matinee Show
    October 5, 2023  2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

    International Storytelling Center, 100 W Main St, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA

    Donald Davis was born in a Southern Appalachian mountain world rich in stories, surrounded by a family of traditional storytellers who told him gentle fairy tales, simple and silly Jack tales, scary mountain lore, ancient Welsh and Scottish folktales, and most importantly, nourishing, true-to-life stories of his own neighbors and kin. Featured at festivals throughout the U.S. and abroad, Davis is also known as a prolific author, producer of books and CDs, and a guest host for NPR’s Good Evening.  Davis is a recipient of the NSN ORACLE Circle of Excellence and Lifetime Achievement awards. 

    Getyour In-Person Storytelling Live season ticket here.

    Get your Virtual Storytelling Live season ticket here.

    Get tickets to this show here.

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  • Artists Exhibition F…

    Artists Exhibition Featuring Susan Everitt
    October 6, 2023  9:00 am - 5:00 pm

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

    The McKinneyCenter will be featuring artist Susan Everitt in a new exhibition.  The exhibition opening reception will takeplace on Friday, September 8, 5-7pm.  Theexhibition is free and open to the public and will be up through October 6.  The artist will be at the opening receptionto talk to visitors about the work and to answer any questions.  At 6pm Everitt will conduct a hands-onscratch art demonstration with guests.  Asample kit of scratch art materials will be provided to each guest as long as supplieslast.  There will also be food andbeverages for guests to enjoy.  Theartwork on exhibition will be on sale that night and throughout the duration ofthe exhibition.

    Susan Everittdecided to be an artist at age 10, using a left-over paint-by-number set and apiece of cardboard to paint a portrait of her younger sister.  Since that early start as a “fine artist” shetook detours through many careers, including a long stint in the fire service;a short stint as an animator; and other less exciting career choices,eventually returning to creating fine art in 2013.

    In addition toscratchboard, she also works in acrylic oils, colored pencils, watercolors,pastels, and other mediums.  Susanexplores a variety of subjects including wildlife, nature, and childhoodcaptured in fleeting moments.  Her loveof wildlife and nature are the result of many childhood family camping trips,and her love of capturing childhood moments from taking her many nieces andnephews on adventures and watching their joy in new discoveries andexperiences.

    Heraward-winning scratchboard artwork has been included in the InternationalSociety of Scratchboard Artists exhibition at the Arizona Sonora Desert Museum,in Tucson, AZ, and Delaplaine Arts Center in Frederick, MD, and is included inprivate collections throughout the United States.  Everitt’s most recent accomplishment was theBest in Show Award at the Watauga Valley Art League Small Art Show in August2023.

    Susan receivedher Bachelor of Fine Arts from Ringling College of Art and Design; she is anactive member and currently serves on the board of the International Society ofScratchboard Artists.

    Susancurrently lives and works in beautiful northeast Tennessee.

    For more information you may contact the McKinneyCenter, 423.753.0562. 

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  • Historic Jonesboroug…

    Historic Jonesborough Town Tour
    October 7, 2023  1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

    116 W Main St, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA

    Available at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, these tours depart from the Chester Inn Museum. Costumed guides will discuss the history of the town, its people, and the lives they built as you stroll down Main Street. Tickets are $5.00 per person and can be purchased at the Chester Inn Museum. Children 8 and younger are free. 

    For more information on the tours, please contact the Heritage Alliance at 423-753-9580, or the Chester Inn Museum at 423-753-4580. To schedule a tour for a larger group, or another day, please contact the Heritage Alliance directly.

  • Old Jonesborough Cem…

    Old Jonesborough Cemetery Tour
    October 7, 2023  2:30 pm - 3:30 pm

    Learn the history of the Old Jonesborough Cemetery, the stories of the people who are buried there, and the ways in which they impacted the town. Tour is available the first and third Saturdays of the month at 2:30 pm from May 20th - October 7th. Tickets are $5.00 and are available for purchase at the Chester Inn Museum. Proceeds from the tour help maintain the cemetery.

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  • Board of Mayor and A…

    Board of Mayor and Aldermen Meeting
    October 9, 2023  7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

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

    Meeting agenda will be available at Town Hall.

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  • ISC Sue O'Hallo…

    ISC Sue O'Halloran Matinee Show
    October 10, 2023  2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

    International Storytelling Center, 100 W Main St, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA

    Susan O’Halloran is a story artist, writer, television personality and keynote speaker who has been covered by such media outlets as PBS, ABC Nightline, The New York Times and the Chicago Tribune. Her stories focus on family, a sense of place, history, race relations and other social issues of today.

    O’Halloran has authored seven books and co-produced multicultural performances and internationally recognized films. She has taught seminars for over 40 years for clients that include Fortune 500 companies, universities, and school districts, and is a recipient of the NSN ORACLE Circle of Excellence and Leadership and Service awards.

    “O’Halloran has mastered the Irish art of telling stories that are funny and heart-wrenching at the same time.” – Chicago Reade

    Getyour In-Person Storytelling Live season ticket here.

    Get your Virtual Storytelling Live season ticket here.

    Get tickets to this show here.

  • Paws in Blue Pizza P…

    Paws in Blue Pizza Plus Fundraiser
    October 10, 2023  5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

    Support Paws in Blue by eating at the Pizza Plus on Oct. 10 from 5-8pm. All proceeds benefit the nonprofit.

  • Jonesborough Storyte…

    Jonesborough Storytellers Guild Stories and More
    October 10, 2023  7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

    At the International Storytelling Center

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  • ISC Sue O'Hallo…

    ISC Sue O'Halloran Matinee Show
    October 11, 2023  2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

    International Storytelling Center, 100 W Main St, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA

    Susan O’Halloran is a story artist, writer, television personality and keynote speaker who has been covered by such media outlets as PBS, ABC Nightline, The New York Times and the Chicago Tribune. Her stories focus on family, a sense of place, history, race relations and other social issues of today.

    O’Halloran has authored seven books and co-produced multicultural performances and internationally recognized films. She has taught seminars for over 40 years for clients that include Fortune 500 companies, universities, and school districts, and is a recipient of the NSN ORACLE Circle of Excellence and Leadership and Service awards.

    “O’Halloran has mastered the Irish art of telling stories that are funny and heart-wrenching at the same time.” – Chicago Reade

    Getyour In-Person Storytelling Live season ticket here.

    Get your Virtual Storytelling Live season ticket here.

    Get tickets to this show here.

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  • Jonesborough Haunts …

    Jonesborough Haunts & Happenings Juried Art Exhibit
    October 12, 2023  9:00 am - 5:00 pm

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

    More details to come soon, follow us on Facebook or keep up with events at McKinneyCenter.com.

  • ISC Sue O'Hallo…

    ISC Sue O'Halloran Matinee Show
    October 12, 2023  2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

    International Storytelling Center, 100 W Main St, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA

    Susan O’Halloran is a story artist, writer, television personality and keynote speaker who has been covered by such media outlets as PBS, ABC Nightline, The New York Times and the Chicago Tribune. Her stories focus on family, a sense of place, history, race relations and other social issues of today.

    O’Halloran has authored seven books and co-produced multicultural performances and internationally recognized films. She has taught seminars for over 40 years for clients that include Fortune 500 companies, universities, and school districts, and is a recipient of the NSN ORACLE Circle of Excellence and Leadership and Service awards.

    “O’Halloran has mastered the Irish art of telling stories that are funny and heart-wrenching at the same time.” – Chicago Reade

    Getyour In-Person Storytelling Live season ticket here.

    Get your Virtual Storytelling Live season ticket here.

    Get tickets to this show here.

  • Historic Zoning

    Historic Zoning
    October 12, 2023  6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

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

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  • Jonesborough Haunts …

    Jonesborough Haunts & Happenings Juried Art Exhibit
    October 13, 2023  9:00 am - 5:00 pm

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

    More details to come soon, follow us on Facebook or keep up with events at McKinneyCenter.com.

  • ISC Sue O'Hallo…

    ISC Sue O'Halloran Matinee Show
    October 13, 2023  2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

    International Storytelling Center, 100 W Main St, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA

    Susan O’Halloran is a story artist, writer, television personality and keynote speaker who has been covered by such media outlets as PBS, ABC Nightline, The New York Times and the Chicago Tribune. Her stories focus on family, a sense of place, history, race relations and other social issues of today.

    O’Halloran has authored seven books and co-produced multicultural performances and internationally recognized films. She has taught seminars for over 40 years for clients that include Fortune 500 companies, universities, and school districts, and is a recipient of the NSN ORACLE Circle of Excellence and Leadership and Service awards.

    “O’Halloran has mastered the Irish art of telling stories that are funny and heart-wrenching at the same time.” – Chicago Reade

    Getyour In-Person Storytelling Live season ticket here.

    Get your Virtual Storytelling Live season ticket here.

    Get tickets to this show here.

  • A Spot on the Hill

    A Spot on the Hill
    October 13, 2023  6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

    Old Jonesborough Cemetery

    A Spot on the Hill,the original, research-based play returns this October to the Old JonesboroughCemetery. Now celebrating its ninth season, this edition features newcharacters. New stories include Miss Ethel Brown who was a teacher at Booker T.Washington School and Jonesborough Elementary School, brick and stonemason JohnRhea, Dr. William R. Sevier who was instrumental during the cholera epidemic of1873, and Samuel Irvin who has the oldest marker in the cemetery. Irvin’smarker is even older than the cemetery itself. You’ll meet them and many more!Guests are encouraged to bring blankets and chairs to sit on. Seats are notprovided at the cemetery. Come and listen to real stories of real lives amongreal tombstones.

    Performances for A Spot on the Hill willtake place at 6:30 p.m. on October 13th, 14th, 20th,and 21st. There will be a 2:00 p.m. matinee performance on October14th in the Jonesborough Visitors Center and a 2:00 pm matinee inthe cemetery on October 21st. At the outdoor matinee, there will beASL interpretation provided by BridgeEAST. The indoor performance on October 14this ADA accessible. Tickets are limited, and sell out fast, so make sure you buyyours today. Tickets are $10.00 and proceeds benefit the Heritage Alliance’seducational programs and initiatives, including ongoing programming inJonesborough’s historic cemeteries.

    Audience members should arrive 15 minutes prior to showtime. Parking is available at the First Baptist Church and downtown. It is ashort walk up East Main Street to the cemetery from the First Baptist Churchlot. A golf cart courtesy shuttle will be available for guests who need it.This program is not suggested for children less than 10 years of age. In caseof inclement weather, the show will be canceled and audience members will benotified in advance.

    To purchase tickets, please call the Jonesborough Visitor’s Center at423.753.1010. Tickets can also be purchased online atjonesborough.com/tickets.

    The Heritage Alliance is dedicated to the preservation of the architectural,historical, and cultural heritage of our region and to providing educationalexperiences related to history and heritage for a wide range of audiences.  For more information, please call our officeat 423.753.9580, or contact the organization via email at info@heritageall.org.  Further information can also be found onlineat http://www.heritageall.org/.

     

  • Crazy for You

    Crazy for You
    October 13, 2023  7:30 pm - 10:00 pm

    Jonesborough Repertory Theatre, 125 W Main St, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA

    A zany rich-boy-meets-hometown-girl romantic comedy, Crazy For You® tells the story of young New York banker Bobby Child, who is sent to Deadrock, Nevada, to foreclose on a rundown theatre. In Deadrock, Bobby falls for spunky Polly Baker, the theatre owner’s daughter. But Polly takes an instant dislike to the city slicker, so Bobby vows – through cunning, razzmatazz, and a hilarious case of mistaken identity – to win Polly’s heart and save the theatre. Memorable Gershwin tunes from the score include “I Got Rhythm,” “Naughty Baby,” “They Can't Take That Away from Me,” “Embraceable You,” “But Not for Me,” “Nice Work If You Can Get It” and “Someone to Watch Over Me.” (Concord Theatricals)

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  • Jonesborough Farmers…

    Jonesborough Farmers Market
    October 14, 2023  8:00 am - 12:00 pm

  • Historic Jonesboroug…

    Historic Jonesborough Town Tour
    October 14, 2023  1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

    116 W Main St, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA

    Available at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, these tours depart from the Chester Inn Museum. Costumed guides will discuss the history of the town, its people, and the lives they built as you stroll down Main Street. Tickets are $5.00 per person and can be purchased at the Chester Inn Museum. Children 8 and younger are free. 

    For more information on the tours, please contact the Heritage Alliance at 423-753-9580, or the Chester Inn Museum at 423-753-4580. To schedule a tour for a larger group, or another day, please contact the Heritage Alliance directly.

  • A Spot on the Hill -…

    A Spot on the Hill - Indoor Matinee
    October 14, 2023  2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

    117 Boone St, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA

    A Spot on the Hill,the original, research-based play returns this October to the Old JonesboroughCemetery. Now celebrating its ninth season, this edition features newcharacters. New stories include Miss Ethel Brown who was a teacher at Booker T.Washington School and Jonesborough Elementary School, brick and stonemason JohnRhea, Dr. William R. Sevier who was instrumental during the cholera epidemic of1873, and Samuel Irvin who has the oldest marker in the cemetery. Irvin’smarker is even older than the cemetery itself. You’ll meet them and many more!Guests are encouraged to bring blankets and chairs to sit on. Seats are notprovided at the cemetery. Come and listen to real stories of real lives amongreal tombstones.

    Performances for A Spot on the Hill willtake place at 6:30 p.m. on October 13th, 14th, 20th,and 21st. There will be a 2:00 p.m. matinee performance on October14th in the Jonesborough Visitors Center and a 2:00 pm matinee inthe cemetery on October 21st. At the outdoor matinee, there will beASL interpretation provided by BridgeEAST. The indoor performance on October 14this ADA accessible. Tickets are limited, and sell out fast, so make sure you buyyours today. Tickets are $10.00 and proceeds benefit the Heritage Alliance’seducational programs and initiatives, including ongoing programming inJonesborough’s historic cemeteries.

     

    Audience members should arrive 15 minutes prior to showtime. Parking is available at the First Baptist Church and downtown. It is ashort walk up East Main Street to the cemetery from the First Baptist Churchlot. A golf cart courtesy shuttle will be available for guests who need it.This program is not suggested for children less than 10 years of age. In caseof inclement weather, the show will be canceled and audience members will benotified in advance.

    To purchase tickets, please call the Jonesborough Visitor’s Center at423.753.1010. Tickets can also be purchased online atjonesborough.com/tickets.

    The Heritage Alliance is dedicated to the preservation of the architectural,historical, and cultural heritage of our region and to providing educationalexperiences related to history and heritage for a wide range of audiences.  For more information, please call our officeat 423.753.9580, or contact the organization via email at info@heritageall.org.  Further information can also be found onlineat http://www.heritageall.org/.

     

  • Crazy for You

    Crazy for You
    October 14, 2023  2:00 pm - 4:30 pm

    Jonesborough Repertory Theatre, 125 W Main St, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA

    A zany rich-boy-meets-hometown-girl romantic comedy, Crazy For You® tells the story of young New York banker Bobby Child, who is sent to Deadrock, Nevada, to foreclose on a rundown theatre. In Deadrock, Bobby falls for spunky Polly Baker, the theatre owner’s daughter. But Polly takes an instant dislike to the city slicker, so Bobby vows – through cunning, razzmatazz, and a hilarious case of mistaken identity – to win Polly’s heart and save the theatre. Memorable Gershwin tunes from the score include “I Got Rhythm,” “Naughty Baby,” “They Can't Take That Away from Me,” “Embraceable You,” “But Not for Me,” “Nice Work If You Can Get It” and “Someone to Watch Over Me.” (Concord Theatricals)

  • ISC Sue O'Hallo…

    ISC Sue O'Halloran Matinee Show
    October 14, 2023  2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

    International Storytelling Center, 100 W Main St, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA

    Susan O’Halloran is a story artist, writer, television personality and keynote speaker who has been covered by such media outlets as PBS, ABC Nightline, The New York Times and the Chicago Tribune. Her stories focus on family, a sense of place, history, race relations and other social issues of today.

    O’Halloran has authored seven books and co-produced multicultural performances and internationally recognized films. She has taught seminars for over 40 years for clients that include Fortune 500 companies, universities, and school districts, and is a recipient of the NSN ORACLE Circle of Excellence and Leadership and Service awards.

    “O’Halloran has mastered the Irish art of telling stories that are funny and heart-wrenching at the same time.” – Chicago Reade

    Getyour In-Person Storytelling Live season ticket here.

    Get your Virtual Storytelling Live season ticket here.

    Get tickets to this show here.

  • A Spot on the Hill

    A Spot on the Hill
    October 14, 2023  6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

    Old Jonesborough Cemetery

    A Spot on the Hill,the original, research-based play returns this October to the Old JonesboroughCemetery. Now celebrating its ninth season, this edition features newcharacters. New stories include Miss Ethel Brown who was a teacher at Booker T.Washington School and Jonesborough Elementary School, brick and stonemason JohnRhea, Dr. William R. Sevier who was instrumental during the cholera epidemic of1873, and Samuel Irvin who has the oldest marker in the cemetery. Irvin’smarker is even older than the cemetery itself. You’ll meet them and many more!Guests are encouraged to bring blankets and chairs to sit on. Seats are notprovided at the cemetery. Come and listen to real stories of real lives amongreal tombstones.

    Performances for A Spot on the Hill willtake place at 6:30 p.m. on October 13th, 14th, 20th,and 21st. There will be a 2:00 p.m. matinee performance on October14th in the Jonesborough Visitors Center and a 2:00 pm matinee inthe cemetery on October 21st. At the outdoor matinee, there will beASL interpretation provided by BridgeEAST. The indoor performance on October 14this ADA accessible. Tickets are limited, and sell out fast, so make sure you buyyours today. Tickets are $10.00 and proceeds benefit the Heritage Alliance’seducational programs and initiatives, including ongoing programming inJonesborough’s historic cemeteries.

    Audience members should arrive 15 minutes prior to showtime. Parking is available at the First Baptist Church and downtown. It is ashort walk up East Main Street to the cemetery from the First Baptist Churchlot. A golf cart courtesy shuttle will be available for guests who need it.This program is not suggested for children less than 10 years of age. In caseof inclement weather, the show will be canceled and audience members will benotified in advance.

    To purchase tickets, please call the Jonesborough Visitor’s Center at423.753.1010. Tickets can also be purchased online atjonesborough.com/tickets.

    The Heritage Alliance is dedicated to the preservation of the architectural,historical, and cultural heritage of our region and to providing educationalexperiences related to history and heritage for a wide range of audiences.  For more information, please call our officeat 423.753.9580, or contact the organization via email at info@heritageall.org.  Further information can also be found onlineat http://www.heritageall.org/.

     

  • Crazy for You

    Crazy for You
    October 14, 2023  7:30 pm - 10:00 pm

    Jonesborough Repertory Theatre, 125 W Main St, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA

    A zany rich-boy-meets-hometown-girl romantic comedy, Crazy For You® tells the story of young New York banker Bobby Child, who is sent to Deadrock, Nevada, to foreclose on a rundown theatre. In Deadrock, Bobby falls for spunky Polly Baker, the theatre owner’s daughter. But Polly takes an instant dislike to the city slicker, so Bobby vows – through cunning, razzmatazz, and a hilarious case of mistaken identity – to win Polly’s heart and save the theatre. Memorable Gershwin tunes from the score include “I Got Rhythm,” “Naughty Baby,” “They Can't Take That Away from Me,” “Embraceable You,” “But Not for Me,” “Nice Work If You Can Get It” and “Someone to Watch Over Me.” (Concord Theatricals)

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  • Crazy for You

    Crazy for You
    October 15, 2023  2:00 pm - 4:30 pm

    Jonesborough Repertory Theatre, 125 W Main St, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA

    A zany rich-boy-meets-hometown-girl romantic comedy, Crazy For You® tells the story of young New York banker Bobby Child, who is sent to Deadrock, Nevada, to foreclose on a rundown theatre. In Deadrock, Bobby falls for spunky Polly Baker, the theatre owner’s daughter. But Polly takes an instant dislike to the city slicker, so Bobby vows – through cunning, razzmatazz, and a hilarious case of mistaken identity – to win Polly’s heart and save the theatre. Memorable Gershwin tunes from the score include “I Got Rhythm,” “Naughty Baby,” “They Can't Take That Away from Me,” “Embraceable You,” “But Not for Me,” “Nice Work If You Can Get It” and “Someone to Watch Over Me.” (Concord Theatricals)

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  • Jonesborough Haunts …

    Jonesborough Haunts & Happenings Juried Art Exhibit
    October 16, 2023  9:00 am - 5:00 pm

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

    More details to come soon, follow us on Facebook or keep up with events at McKinneyCenter.com.

  • Paws in Blue Meet &a…

    Paws in Blue Meet & Greet
    October 16, 2023  6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

    Join Paws in Blue for their Meet & Greetwith their new bloodhound, Darrell, on Monday, October 16 from 6to 8 p.m. at Jonesborough Visitors Center, located at 117 Boone Street. This event is free and open tothe public.

    The reception will include light refreshments.

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  • Jonesborough Haunts …

    Jonesborough Haunts & Happenings Juried Art Exhibit
    October 17, 2023  9:00 am - 5:00 pm

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

    More details to come soon, follow us on Facebook or keep up with events at McKinneyCenter.com.

  • ISC Chirine El Ansar…

    ISC Chirine El Ansary Matinee Show
    October 17, 2023  2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

    International Storytelling Center, 100 W Main St, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA

    Born in Cairo, Chirine El Ansary is a storyteller and physical performer living in Egypt and France. She was one of the first artists to perform in the ancient buildings in the heart of the old city of Cairo. Today, she is internationally known, having performed in cities as diverse as Zanzibar, Johannesburg, Rome, Naples, London, and Paris. Her exquisite work includes performances of The Arabian Nights, her remarkable adaptation of the Banu Hilal epic, Sufi tales, performance poetry and performances based on her own writings.

    “Chirine El Ansari is as seductive and resourceful as the wily women in her narrative. And the tales themselves are a joy to witness.” – Everything Theatre, London

    Getyour In-Person Storytelling Live season ticket here.

    Get your Virtual Storytelling Live season ticket here.

    Get tickets to this show here.

  • Jonesborough Regiona…

    Jonesborough Regional Planning Commission
    October 17, 2023  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 Storytellers Guild Stories and More
    October 17, 2023  7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

    At the International Storytelling Center

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  • Jonesborough Haunts …

    Jonesborough Haunts & Happenings Juried Art Exhibit
    October 18, 2023  9:00 am - 5:00 pm

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

    More details to come soon, follow us on Facebook or keep up with events at McKinneyCenter.com.

  • ISC Chirine El Ansar…

    ISC Chirine El Ansary Matinee Show
    October 18, 2023  2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

    International Storytelling Center, 100 W Main St, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA

    Born in Cairo, Chirine El Ansary is a storyteller and physical performer living in Egypt and France. She was one of the first artists to perform in the ancient buildings in the heart of the old city of Cairo. Today, she is internationally known, having performed in cities as diverse as Zanzibar, Johannesburg, Rome, Naples, London, and Paris. Her exquisite work includes performances of The Arabian Nights, her remarkable adaptation of the Banu Hilal epic, Sufi tales, performance poetry and performances based on her own writings.

    “Chirine El Ansari is as seductive and resourceful as the wily women in her narrative. And the tales themselves are a joy to witness.” – Everything Theatre, London

    Getyour In-Person Storytelling Live season ticket here.

    Get your Virtual Storytelling Live season ticket here.

    Get tickets to this show here.

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  • JAMSA Meeting

    JAMSA Meeting
    October 19, 2023  8:30 am - 9:30 am

    Jonesborough Visitors Center, 117 Boone St, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA

  • Jonesborough Haunts …

    Jonesborough Haunts & Happenings Juried Art Exhibit
    October 19, 2023  9:00 am - 5:00 pm

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

    More details to come soon, follow us on Facebook or keep up with events at McKinneyCenter.com.

  • ISC Chirine El Ansar…

    ISC Chirine El Ansary Matinee Show
    October 19, 2023  2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

    International Storytelling Center, 100 W Main St, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA

    Born in Cairo, Chirine El Ansary is a storyteller and physical performer living in Egypt and France. She was one of the first artists to perform in the ancient buildings in the heart of the old city of Cairo. Today, she is internationally known, having performed in cities as diverse as Zanzibar, Johannesburg, Rome, Naples, London, and Paris. Her exquisite work includes performances of The Arabian Nights, her remarkable adaptation of the Banu Hilal epic, Sufi tales, performance poetry and performances based on her own writings.

    “Chirine El Ansari is as seductive and resourceful as the wily women in her narrative. And the tales themselves are a joy to witness.” – Everything Theatre, London

    Getyour In-Person Storytelling Live season ticket here.

    Get your Virtual Storytelling Live season ticket here.

    Get tickets to this show here.

  • McKinney Center Advi…

    McKinney Center Advisory Committee Meeting
    October 19, 2023  3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

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

  • Crazy for You

    Crazy for You
    October 19, 2023  7:30 pm - 10:00 pm

    Jonesborough Repertory Theatre, 125 W Main St, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA

    A zany rich-boy-meets-hometown-girl romantic comedy, Crazy For You® tells the story of young New York banker Bobby Child, who is sent to Deadrock, Nevada, to foreclose on a rundown theatre. In Deadrock, Bobby falls for spunky Polly Baker, the theatre owner’s daughter. But Polly takes an instant dislike to the city slicker, so Bobby vows – through cunning, razzmatazz, and a hilarious case of mistaken identity – to win Polly’s heart and save the theatre. Memorable Gershwin tunes from the score include “I Got Rhythm,” “Naughty Baby,” “They Can't Take That Away from Me,” “Embraceable You,” “But Not for Me,” “Nice Work If You Can Get It” and “Someone to Watch Over Me.” (Concord Theatricals)

  • ISC Chirine El Ansar…

    ISC Chirine El Ansary Evening Show
    October 19, 2023  7:30 pm - 8:30 pm

    International Storytelling Center, 100 W Main St, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA

    A haunting vision of Baghdad and other Arab cities then and now, this collection is Chirine’s modern adaptation of stories from “The One Thousand and One Nights”, the famous Middle Eastern wonder tales. She deftly blends old treasures with a contemporary point of view by reclaiming stories that have often been misrepresented in translation. Join us for this magical night of tales. Get tickets to this show here.

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  • Jonesborough Haunts …

    Jonesborough Haunts & Happenings Juried Art Exhibit
    October 20, 2023  9:00 am - 5:00 pm

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

    More details to come soon, follow us on Facebook or keep up with events at McKinneyCenter.com.

  • ISC Chirine El Ansar…

    ISC Chirine El Ansary Matinee Show
    October 20, 2023  2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

    International Storytelling Center, 100 W Main St, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA

    Born in Cairo, Chirine El Ansary is a storyteller and physical performer living in Egypt and France. She was one of the first artists to perform in the ancient buildings in the heart of the old city of Cairo. Today, she is internationally known, having performed in cities as diverse as Zanzibar, Johannesburg, Rome, Naples, London, and Paris. Her exquisite work includes performances of The Arabian Nights, her remarkable adaptation of the Banu Hilal epic, Sufi tales, performance poetry and performances based on her own writings.

    “Chirine El Ansari is as seductive and resourceful as the wily women in her narrative. And the tales themselves are a joy to witness.” – Everything Theatre, London

    Getyour In-Person Storytelling Live season ticket here.

    Get your Virtual Storytelling Live season ticket here.

    Get tickets to this show here.

  • Haunts & Happeni…

    Haunts & Happenings Juried Art Exhibit Reception
    October 20, 2023  5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

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

    More details to come, check out McKinneyCenter.com

  • A Spot on the Hill

    A Spot on the Hill
    October 20, 2023  6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

    Old Jonesborough Cemetery

    A Spot on the Hill,the original, research-based play returns this October to the Old JonesboroughCemetery. Now celebrating its ninth season, this edition features newcharacters. New stories include Miss Ethel Brown who was a teacher at Booker T.Washington School and Jonesborough Elementary School, brick and stonemason JohnRhea, Dr. William R. Sevier who was instrumental during the cholera epidemic of1873, and Samuel Irvin who has the oldest marker in the cemetery. Irvin’smarker is even older than the cemetery itself. You’ll meet them and many more!Guests are encouraged to bring blankets and chairs to sit on. Seats are notprovided at the cemetery. Come and listen to real stories of real lives amongreal tombstones.

    Performances for A Spot on the Hill willtake place at 6:30 p.m. on October 13th, 14th, 20th,and 21st. There will be a 2:00 p.m. matinee performance on October14th in the Jonesborough Visitors Center and a 2:00 pm matinee inthe cemetery on October 21st. At the outdoor matinee, there will beASL interpretation provided by BridgeEAST. The indoor performance on October 14this ADA accessible. Tickets are limited, and sell out fast, so make sure you buyyours today. Tickets are $10.00 and proceeds benefit the Heritage Alliance’seducational programs and initiatives, including ongoing programming inJonesborough’s historic cemeteries.

    Audience members should arrive 15 minutes prior to showtime. Parking is available at the First Baptist Church and downtown. It is ashort walk up East Main Street to the cemetery from the First Baptist Churchlot. A golf cart courtesy shuttle will be available for guests who need it.This program is not suggested for children less than 10 years of age. In caseof inclement weather, the show will be canceled and audience members will benotified in advance.

    To purchase tickets, please call the Jonesborough Visitor’s Center at423.753.1010. Tickets can also be purchased online atjonesborough.com/tickets.

    The Heritage Alliance is dedicated to the preservation of the architectural,historical, and cultural heritage of our region and to providing educationalexperiences related to history and heritage for a wide range of audiences.  For more information, please call our officeat 423.753.9580, or contact the organization via email at info@heritageall.org.  Further information can also be found onlineat http://www.heritageall.org/.

     

  • Crazy for You

    Crazy for You
    October 20, 2023  7:30 pm - 10:00 pm

    Jonesborough Repertory Theatre, 125 W Main St, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA

    A zany rich-boy-meets-hometown-girl romantic comedy, Crazy For You® tells the story of young New York banker Bobby Child, who is sent to Deadrock, Nevada, to foreclose on a rundown theatre. In Deadrock, Bobby falls for spunky Polly Baker, the theatre owner’s daughter. But Polly takes an instant dislike to the city slicker, so Bobby vows – through cunning, razzmatazz, and a hilarious case of mistaken identity – to win Polly’s heart and save the theatre. Memorable Gershwin tunes from the score include “I Got Rhythm,” “Naughty Baby,” “They Can't Take That Away from Me,” “Embraceable You,” “But Not for Me,” “Nice Work If You Can Get It” and “Someone to Watch Over Me.” (Concord Theatricals)

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  • Jonesborough Farmers…

    Jonesborough Farmers Market
    October 21, 2023  8:00 am - 12:00 pm

  • Historic Jonesboroug…

    Historic Jonesborough Town Tour
    October 21, 2023  1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

    116 W Main St, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA

    Available at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, these tours depart from the Chester Inn Museum. Costumed guides will discuss the history of the town, its people, and the lives they built as you stroll down Main Street. Tickets are $5.00 per person and can be purchased at the Chester Inn Museum. Children 8 and younger are free. 

    For more information on the tours, please contact the Heritage Alliance at 423-753-9580, or the Chester Inn Museum at 423-753-4580. To schedule a tour for a larger group, or another day, please contact the Heritage Alliance directly.

  • A Spot on the Hill

    A Spot on the Hill
    October 21, 2023  2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

    Old Jonesborough Cemetery

    A Spot on the Hill,the original, research-based play returns this October to the Old JonesboroughCemetery. Now celebrating its ninth season, this edition features newcharacters. New stories include Miss Ethel Brown who was a teacher at Booker T.Washington School and Jonesborough Elementary School, brick and stonemason JohnRhea, Dr. William R. Sevier who was instrumental during the cholera epidemic of1873, and Samuel Irvin who has the oldest marker in the cemetery. Irvin’smarker is even older than the cemetery itself. You’ll meet them and many more!Guests are encouraged to bring blankets and chairs to sit on. Seats are notprovided at the cemetery. Come and listen to real stories of real lives amongreal tombstones.

    Performances for A Spot on the Hill willtake place at 6:30 p.m. on October 13th, 14th, 20th,and 21st. There will be a 2:00 p.m. matinee performance on October14th in the Jonesborough Visitors Center and a 2:00 pm matinee inthe cemetery on October 21st. At the outdoor matinee, there will beASL interpretation provided by BridgeEAST. The indoor performance on October 14this ADA accessible. Tickets are limited, and sell out fast, so make sure you buyyours today. Tickets are $10.00 and proceeds benefit the Heritage Alliance’seducational programs and initiatives, including ongoing programming inJonesborough’s historic cemeteries.

    Audience members should arrive 15 minutes prior to showtime. Parking is available at the First Baptist Church and downtown. It is ashort walk up East Main Street to the cemetery from the First Baptist Churchlot. A golf cart courtesy shuttle will be available for guests who need it.This program is not suggested for children less than 10 years of age. In caseof inclement weather, the show will be canceled and audience members will benotified in advance.

    To purchase tickets, please call the Jonesborough Visitor’s Center at423.753.1010. Tickets can also be purchased online atjonesborough.com/tickets.

    The Heritage Alliance is dedicated to the preservation of the architectural,historical, and cultural heritage of our region and to providing educationalexperiences related to history and heritage for a wide range of audiences.  For more information, please call our officeat 423.753.9580, or contact the organization via email at info@heritageall.org.  Further information can also be found onlineat http://www.heritageall.org/.

     

  • Crazy for You

    Crazy for You
    October 21, 2023  2:00 pm - 4:30 pm

    Jonesborough Repertory Theatre, 125 W Main St, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA

    A zany rich-boy-meets-hometown-girl romantic comedy, Crazy For You® tells the story of young New York banker Bobby Child, who is sent to Deadrock, Nevada, to foreclose on a rundown theatre. In Deadrock, Bobby falls for spunky Polly Baker, the theatre owner’s daughter. But Polly takes an instant dislike to the city slicker, so Bobby vows – through cunning, razzmatazz, and a hilarious case of mistaken identity – to win Polly’s heart and save the theatre. Memorable Gershwin tunes from the score include “I Got Rhythm,” “Naughty Baby,” “They Can't Take That Away from Me,” “Embraceable You,” “But Not for Me,” “Nice Work If You Can Get It” and “Someone to Watch Over Me.” (Concord Theatricals)

  • ISC Chirine El Ansar…

    ISC Chirine El Ansary Matinee Show
    October 21, 2023  2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

    International Storytelling Center, 100 W Main St, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA

    Born in Cairo, Chirine El Ansary is a storyteller and physical performer living in Egypt and France. She was one of the first artists to perform in the ancient buildings in the heart of the old city of Cairo. Today, she is internationally known, having performed in cities as diverse as Zanzibar, Johannesburg, Rome, Naples, London, and Paris. Her exquisite work includes performances of The Arabian Nights, her remarkable adaptation of the Banu Hilal epic, Sufi tales, performance poetry and performances based on her own writings.

    “Chirine El Ansari is as seductive and resourceful as the wily women in her narrative. And the tales themselves are a joy to witness.” – Everything Theatre, London

    Getyour In-Person Storytelling Live season ticket here.

    Get your Virtual Storytelling Live season ticket here.

    Get tickets to this show here.

  • A Spot on the Hill

    A Spot on the Hill
    October 21, 2023  6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

    Old Jonesborough Cemetery

    A Spot on the Hill,the original, research-based play returns this October to the Old JonesboroughCemetery. Now celebrating its ninth season, this edition features newcharacters. New stories include Miss Ethel Brown who was a teacher at Booker T.Washington School and Jonesborough Elementary School, brick and stonemason JohnRhea, Dr. William R. Sevier who was instrumental during the cholera epidemic of1873, and Samuel Irvin who has the oldest marker in the cemetery. Irvin’smarker is even older than the cemetery itself. You’ll meet them and many more!Guests are encouraged to bring blankets and chairs to sit on. Seats are notprovided at the cemetery. Come and listen to real stories of real lives amongreal tombstones.

    Performances for A Spot on the Hill willtake place at 6:30 p.m. on October 13th, 14th, 20th,and 21st. There will be a 2:00 p.m. matinee performance on October14th in the Jonesborough Visitors Center and a 2:00 pm matinee inthe cemetery on October 21st. At the outdoor matinee, there will beASL interpretation provided by BridgeEAST. The indoor performance on October 14this ADA accessible. Tickets are limited, and sell out fast, so make sure you buyyours today. Tickets are $10.00 and proceeds benefit the Heritage Alliance’seducational programs and initiatives, including ongoing programming inJonesborough’s historic cemeteries.

    Audience members should arrive 15 minutes prior to showtime. Parking is available at the First Baptist Church and downtown. It is ashort walk up East Main Street to the cemetery from the First Baptist Churchlot. A golf cart courtesy shuttle will be available for guests who need it.This program is not suggested for children less than 10 years of age. In caseof inclement weather, the show will be canceled and audience members will benotified in advance.

    To purchase tickets, please call the Jonesborough Visitor’s Center at423.753.1010. Tickets can also be purchased online atjonesborough.com/tickets.

    The Heritage Alliance is dedicated to the preservation of the architectural,historical, and cultural heritage of our region and to providing educationalexperiences related to history and heritage for a wide range of audiences.  For more information, please call our officeat 423.753.9580, or contact the organization via email at info@heritageall.org.  Further information can also be found onlineat http://www.heritageall.org/.

     

  • Crazy for You

    Crazy for You
    October 21, 2023  7:30 pm - 10:00 pm

    Jonesborough Repertory Theatre, 125 W Main St, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA

    A zany rich-boy-meets-hometown-girl romantic comedy, Crazy For You® tells the story of young New York banker Bobby Child, who is sent to Deadrock, Nevada, to foreclose on a rundown theatre. In Deadrock, Bobby falls for spunky Polly Baker, the theatre owner’s daughter. But Polly takes an instant dislike to the city slicker, so Bobby vows – through cunning, razzmatazz, and a hilarious case of mistaken identity – to win Polly’s heart and save the theatre. Memorable Gershwin tunes from the score include “I Got Rhythm,” “Naughty Baby,” “They Can't Take That Away from Me,” “Embraceable You,” “But Not for Me,” “Nice Work If You Can Get It” and “Someone to Watch Over Me.” (Concord Theatricals)

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  • Crazy for You

    Crazy for You
    October 22, 2023  2:00 pm - 4:30 pm

    Jonesborough Repertory Theatre, 125 W Main St, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA

    A zany rich-boy-meets-hometown-girl romantic comedy, Crazy For You® tells the story of young New York banker Bobby Child, who is sent to Deadrock, Nevada, to foreclose on a rundown theatre. In Deadrock, Bobby falls for spunky Polly Baker, the theatre owner’s daughter. But Polly takes an instant dislike to the city slicker, so Bobby vows – through cunning, razzmatazz, and a hilarious case of mistaken identity – to win Polly’s heart and save the theatre. Memorable Gershwin tunes from the score include “I Got Rhythm,” “Naughty Baby,” “They Can't Take That Away from Me,” “Embraceable You,” “But Not for Me,” “Nice Work If You Can Get It” and “Someone to Watch Over Me.” (Concord Theatricals)

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  • Jonesborough Haunts …

    Jonesborough Haunts & Happenings Juried Art Exhibit
    October 23, 2023  9:00 am - 5:00 pm

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

    More details to come soon, follow us on Facebook or keep up with events at McKinneyCenter.com.

  • StoryTown Radio Show

    StoryTown Radio Show
    October 23, 2023  7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

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

    More details to come, check out McKinneyCenter.com

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  • Jonesborough Haunts …

    Jonesborough Haunts & Happenings Juried Art Exhibit
    October 24, 2023  9:00 am - 5:00 pm

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

    More details to come soon, follow us on Facebook or keep up with events at McKinneyCenter.com.

  • ISC Lyn Ford Matinee…

    ISC Lyn Ford Matinee Show
    October 24, 2023  2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

    International Storytelling Center, 100 W Main St, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA

    A nationally recognized and award-winning fourth-generation storyteller, author and educator, Lyn Ford shares folktale adaptations, spooky tales, and original stories rooted in her family’s multicultural African-American Appalachian (Affrilachian) heritage.  Ford’s “Home-Fried Tales” are seasoned with rhythm, rhyme, audience interaction, humor, and heart.  Lyn is a teaching artist with the Ohio Alliance for Arts Education, a workshop facilitator for the Ohio-based collaborative initiative of the Kennedy Center, and a Thurber House mentor for young authors.  She is also an award-winning author and a two-time recipient of the NSN ORACLE Circle of Excellence award.

    An exceptional artist.  – Jim Arter, Greater Columbus Arts Council

    Getyour In-Person Storytelling Live season ticket here.

    Get your Virtual Storytelling Live season ticket here.

    Get tickets to this show here.

  • Jonesborough Storyte…

    Jonesborough Storytellers Guild Stories and More
    October 24, 2023  7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

    At the International Storytelling Center

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  • Jonesborough Haunts …

    Jonesborough Haunts & Happenings Juried Art Exhibit
    October 25, 2023  9:00 am - 5:00 pm

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

    More details to come soon, follow us on Facebook or keep up with events at McKinneyCenter.com.

  • ISC Lyn Ford Matinee…

    ISC Lyn Ford Matinee Show
    October 25, 2023  2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

    International Storytelling Center, 100 W Main St, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA

    A nationally recognized and award-winning fourth-generation storyteller, author and educator, Lyn Ford shares folktale adaptations, spooky tales, and original stories rooted in her family’s multicultural African-American Appalachian (Affrilachian) heritage.  Ford’s “Home-Fried Tales” are seasoned with rhythm, rhyme, audience interaction, humor, and heart.  Lyn is a teaching artist with the Ohio Alliance for Arts Education, a workshop facilitator for the Ohio-based collaborative initiative of the Kennedy Center, and a Thurber House mentor for young authors.  She is also an award-winning author and a two-time recipient of the NSN ORACLE Circle of Excellence award.

    An exceptional artist.  – Jim Arter, Greater Columbus Arts Council

    Getyour In-Person Storytelling Live season ticket here.

    Get your Virtual Storytelling Live season ticket here.

    Get tickets to this show here.

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  • Jonesborough Haunts …

    Jonesborough Haunts & Happenings Juried Art Exhibit
    October 26, 2023  9:00 am - 5:00 pm

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

    More details to come soon, follow us on Facebook or keep up with events at McKinneyCenter.com.

  • ISC Lyn Ford Matinee…

    ISC Lyn Ford Matinee Show
    October 26, 2023  2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

    International Storytelling Center, 100 W Main St, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA

    A nationally recognized and award-winning fourth-generation storyteller, author and educator, Lyn Ford shares folktale adaptations, spooky tales, and original stories rooted in her family’s multicultural African-American Appalachian (Affrilachian) heritage.  Ford’s “Home-Fried Tales” are seasoned with rhythm, rhyme, audience interaction, humor, and heart.  Lyn is a teaching artist with the Ohio Alliance for Arts Education, a workshop facilitator for the Ohio-based collaborative initiative of the Kennedy Center, and a Thurber House mentor for young authors.  She is also an award-winning author and a two-time recipient of the NSN ORACLE Circle of Excellence award.

    An exceptional artist.  – Jim Arter, Greater Columbus Arts Council

    Getyour In-Person Storytelling Live season ticket here.

    Get your Virtual Storytelling Live season ticket here.

    Get tickets to this show here.

  • Historic Zoning

    Historic Zoning
    October 26, 2023  6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

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

  • Crazy for You

    Crazy for You
    October 26, 2023  7:30 pm - 10:00 pm

    Jonesborough Repertory Theatre, 125 W Main St, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA

    A zany rich-boy-meets-hometown-girl romantic comedy, Crazy For You® tells the story of young New York banker Bobby Child, who is sent to Deadrock, Nevada, to foreclose on a rundown theatre. In Deadrock, Bobby falls for spunky Polly Baker, the theatre owner’s daughter. But Polly takes an instant dislike to the city slicker, so Bobby vows – through cunning, razzmatazz, and a hilarious case of mistaken identity – to win Polly’s heart and save the theatre. Memorable Gershwin tunes from the score include “I Got Rhythm,” “Naughty Baby,” “They Can't Take That Away from Me,” “Embraceable You,” “But Not for Me,” “Nice Work If You Can Get It” and “Someone to Watch Over Me.” (Concord Theatricals)

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  • Jonesborough Haunts …

    Jonesborough Haunts & Happenings Juried Art Exhibit
    October 27, 2023  9:00 am - 5:00 pm

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

    More details to come soon, follow us on Facebook or keep up with events at McKinneyCenter.com.

  • ISC Lyn Ford Matinee…

    ISC Lyn Ford Matinee Show
    October 27, 2023  2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

    International Storytelling Center, 100 W Main St, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA

    A nationally recognized and award-winning fourth-generation storyteller, author and educator, Lyn Ford shares folktale adaptations, spooky tales, and original stories rooted in her family’s multicultural African-American Appalachian (Affrilachian) heritage.  Ford’s “Home-Fried Tales” are seasoned with rhythm, rhyme, audience interaction, humor, and heart.  Lyn is a teaching artist with the Ohio Alliance for Arts Education, a workshop facilitator for the Ohio-based collaborative initiative of the Kennedy Center, and a Thurber House mentor for young authors.  She is also an award-winning author and a two-time recipient of the NSN ORACLE Circle of Excellence award.

    An exceptional artist.  – Jim Arter, Greater Columbus Arts Council

    Getyour In-Person Storytelling Live season ticket here.

    Get your Virtual Storytelling Live season ticket here.

    Get tickets to this show here.

  • Jonesborough Haunts …

    Jonesborough Haunts & Happenings
    October 27, 2023  6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

    Jonesborough’s Halloween Haunts & Happeningsreturns Friday, October 27 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. indowntown Jonesborough. Trick-or-treating takes place throughout downtownJonesborough. There will also be games, activities and contests.

  • Crazy for You

    Crazy for You
    October 27, 2023  7:30 pm - 10:00 pm

    Jonesborough Repertory Theatre, 125 W Main St, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA

    A zany rich-boy-meets-hometown-girl romantic comedy, Crazy For You® tells the story of young New York banker Bobby Child, who is sent to Deadrock, Nevada, to foreclose on a rundown theatre. In Deadrock, Bobby falls for spunky Polly Baker, the theatre owner’s daughter. But Polly takes an instant dislike to the city slicker, so Bobby vows – through cunning, razzmatazz, and a hilarious case of mistaken identity – to win Polly’s heart and save the theatre. Memorable Gershwin tunes from the score include “I Got Rhythm,” “Naughty Baby,” “They Can't Take That Away from Me,” “Embraceable You,” “But Not for Me,” “Nice Work If You Can Get It” and “Someone to Watch Over Me.” (Concord Theatricals)

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  • Jonesborough Senior …

    Jonesborough Senior Center Fall Craft Show
    October 28, 2023  10:00 am - 4:00 pm

    The Jonesborough Senior Center will host a Fall Craft Show from 10am-4pm on Oct. 28. This takes place at the Senior Center, located at 307 E Main St.

  • Historic Jonesboroug…

    Historic Jonesborough Town Tour
    October 28, 2023  1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

    116 W Main St, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA

    Available at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, these tours depart from the Chester Inn Museum. Costumed guides will discuss the history of the town, its people, and the lives they built as you stroll down Main Street. Tickets are $5.00 per person and can be purchased at the Chester Inn Museum. Children 8 and younger are free. 

    For more information on the tours, please contact the Heritage Alliance at 423-753-9580, or the Chester Inn Museum at 423-753-4580. To schedule a tour for a larger group, or another day, please contact the Heritage Alliance directly.

  • Crazy for You

    Crazy for You
    October 28, 2023  2:00 pm - 4:30 pm

    Jonesborough Repertory Theatre, 125 W Main St, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA

    A zany rich-boy-meets-hometown-girl romantic comedy, Crazy For You® tells the story of young New York banker Bobby Child, who is sent to Deadrock, Nevada, to foreclose on a rundown theatre. In Deadrock, Bobby falls for spunky Polly Baker, the theatre owner’s daughter. But Polly takes an instant dislike to the city slicker, so Bobby vows – through cunning, razzmatazz, and a hilarious case of mistaken identity – to win Polly’s heart and save the theatre. Memorable Gershwin tunes from the score include “I Got Rhythm,” “Naughty Baby,” “They Can't Take That Away from Me,” “Embraceable You,” “But Not for Me,” “Nice Work If You Can Get It” and “Someone to Watch Over Me.” (Concord Theatricals)

  • ISC Lyn Ford Matinee…

    ISC Lyn Ford Matinee Show
    October 28, 2023  2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

    International Storytelling Center, 100 W Main St, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA

    A nationally recognized and award-winning fourth-generation storyteller, author and educator, Lyn Ford shares folktale adaptations, spooky tales, and original stories rooted in her family’s multicultural African-American Appalachian (Affrilachian) heritage.  Ford’s “Home-Fried Tales” are seasoned with rhythm, rhyme, audience interaction, humor, and heart.  Lyn is a teaching artist with the Ohio Alliance for Arts Education, a workshop facilitator for the Ohio-based collaborative initiative of the Kennedy Center, and a Thurber House mentor for young authors.  She is also an award-winning author and a two-time recipient of the NSN ORACLE Circle of Excellence award.

    An exceptional artist.  – Jim Arter, Greater Columbus Arts Council

    Getyour In-Person Storytelling Live season ticket here.

    Get your Virtual Storytelling Live season ticket here.

    Get tickets to this show here.

  • Crazy for You

    Crazy for You
    October 28, 2023  7:30 pm - 10:00 pm

    Jonesborough Repertory Theatre, 125 W Main St, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA

    A zany rich-boy-meets-hometown-girl romantic comedy, Crazy For You® tells the story of young New York banker Bobby Child, who is sent to Deadrock, Nevada, to foreclose on a rundown theatre. In Deadrock, Bobby falls for spunky Polly Baker, the theatre owner’s daughter. But Polly takes an instant dislike to the city slicker, so Bobby vows – through cunning, razzmatazz, and a hilarious case of mistaken identity – to win Polly’s heart and save the theatre. Memorable Gershwin tunes from the score include “I Got Rhythm,” “Naughty Baby,” “They Can't Take That Away from Me,” “Embraceable You,” “But Not for Me,” “Nice Work If You Can Get It” and “Someone to Watch Over Me.” (Concord Theatricals)

  • Brews & Boos

    Brews & Boos
    October 28, 2023  8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

    MainStreet Jonesborough willhost the 8th Annual Brews & Boos in downtown Jonesboroughon Saturday, October 29 from 8 to 10 p.m. Brews& Boos is set in Jimmy Neil Smith Park (Storytelling Park) with a series ofghost stories featuring world-renowned storytellers.

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  • Crazy for You

    Crazy for You
    October 29, 2023  2:00 pm - 4:30 pm

    Jonesborough Repertory Theatre, 125 W Main St, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA

    A zany rich-boy-meets-hometown-girl romantic comedy, Crazy For You® tells the story of young New York banker Bobby Child, who is sent to Deadrock, Nevada, to foreclose on a rundown theatre. In Deadrock, Bobby falls for spunky Polly Baker, the theatre owner’s daughter. But Polly takes an instant dislike to the city slicker, so Bobby vows – through cunning, razzmatazz, and a hilarious case of mistaken identity – to win Polly’s heart and save the theatre. Memorable Gershwin tunes from the score include “I Got Rhythm,” “Naughty Baby,” “They Can't Take That Away from Me,” “Embraceable You,” “But Not for Me,” “Nice Work If You Can Get It” and “Someone to Watch Over Me.” (Concord Theatricals)

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  • Jonesborough Haunts …

    Jonesborough Haunts & Happenings Juried Art Exhibit
    October 30, 2023  9:00 am - 5:00 pm

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

    More details to come soon, follow us on Facebook or keep up with events at McKinneyCenter.com.

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  • Jonesborough Haunts …

    Jonesborough Haunts & Happenings Juried Art Exhibit
    October 31, 2023  9:00 am - 5:00 pm

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

    More details to come soon, follow us on Facebook or keep up with events at McKinneyCenter.com.

  • Jonesborough Storyte…

    Jonesborough Storytellers Guild Stories and More
    October 31, 2023  7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

    At the International Storytelling Center

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October 3, 2023
  • Artists Exhibition Featuring Susan Everitt
    October 3, 2023  9:00 am - 5:00 pm

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

    The McKinneyCenter will be featuring artist Susan Everitt in a new exhibition.  The exhibition opening reception will takeplace on Friday, September 8, 5-7pm.  Theexhibition is free and open to the public and will be up through October 6.  The artist will be at the opening receptionto talk to visitors about the work and to answer any questions.  At 6pm Everitt will conduct a hands-onscratch art demonstration with guests.  Asample kit of scratch art materials will be provided to each guest as long as supplieslast.  There will also be food andbeverages for guests to enjoy.  Theartwork on exhibition will be on sale that night and throughout the duration ofthe exhibition.

    Susan Everittdecided to be an artist at age 10, using a left-over paint-by-number set and apiece of cardboard to paint a portrait of her younger sister.  Since that early start as a “fine artist” shetook detours through many careers, including a long stint in the fire service;a short stint as an animator; and other less exciting career choices,eventually returning to creating fine art in 2013.

    In addition toscratchboard, she also works in acrylic oils, colored pencils, watercolors,pastels, and other mediums.  Susanexplores a variety of subjects including wildlife, nature, and childhoodcaptured in fleeting moments.  Her loveof wildlife and nature are the result of many childhood family camping trips,and her love of capturing childhood moments from taking her many nieces andnephews on adventures and watching their joy in new discoveries andexperiences.

    Heraward-winning scratchboard artwork has been included in the InternationalSociety of Scratchboard Artists exhibition at the Arizona Sonora Desert Museum,in Tucson, AZ, and Delaplaine Arts Center in Frederick, MD, and is included inprivate collections throughout the United States.  Everitt’s most recent accomplishment was theBest in Show Award at the Watauga Valley Art League Small Art Show in August2023.

    Susan receivedher Bachelor of Fine Arts from Ringling College of Art and Design; she is anactive member and currently serves on the board of the International Society ofScratchboard Artists.

    Susancurrently lives and works in beautiful northeast Tennessee.

    For more information you may contact the McKinneyCenter, 423.753.0562. 

  • ISC Donald Davis Matinee Show
    October 3, 2023  2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

    International Storytelling Center, 100 W Main St, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA

    Donald Davis was born in a Southern Appalachian mountain world rich in stories, surrounded by a family of traditional storytellers who told him gentle fairy tales, simple and silly Jack tales, scary mountain lore, ancient Welsh and Scottish folktales, and most importantly, nourishing, true-to-life stories of his own neighbors and kin. Featured at festivals throughout the U.S. and abroad, Davis is also known as a prolific author, producer of books and CDs, and a guest host for NPR’s Good Evening.  Davis is a recipient of the NSN ORACLE Circle of Excellence and Lifetime Achievement awards. 

    Getyour In-Person Storytelling Live season ticket here.

    Get your Virtual Storytelling Live season ticket here.

    Get tickets to this show here.

  • Jonesborough Storytellers Guild Stories and More
    October 3, 2023  7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

    At the International Storytelling Center

October 4, 2023
  • Artists Exhibition Featuring Susan Everitt
    October 4, 2023  9:00 am - 5:00 pm

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

    The McKinneyCenter will be featuring artist Susan Everitt in a new exhibition.  The exhibition opening reception will takeplace on Friday, September 8, 5-7pm.  Theexhibition is free and open to the public and will be up through October 6.  The artist will be at the opening receptionto talk to visitors about the work and to answer any questions.  At 6pm Everitt will conduct a hands-onscratch art demonstration with guests.  Asample kit of scratch art materials will be provided to each guest as long as supplieslast.  There will also be food andbeverages for guests to enjoy.  Theartwork on exhibition will be on sale that night and throughout the duration ofthe exhibition.

    Susan Everittdecided to be an artist at age 10, using a left-over paint-by-number set and apiece of cardboard to paint a portrait of her younger sister.  Since that early start as a “fine artist” shetook detours through many careers, including a long stint in the fire service;a short stint as an animator; and other less exciting career choices,eventually returning to creating fine art in 2013.

    In addition toscratchboard, she also works in acrylic oils, colored pencils, watercolors,pastels, and other mediums.  Susanexplores a variety of subjects including wildlife, nature, and childhoodcaptured in fleeting moments.  Her loveof wildlife and nature are the result of many childhood family camping trips,and her love of capturing childhood moments from taking her many nieces andnephews on adventures and watching their joy in new discoveries andexperiences.

    Heraward-winning scratchboard artwork has been included in the InternationalSociety of Scratchboard Artists exhibition at the Arizona Sonora Desert Museum,in Tucson, AZ, and Delaplaine Arts Center in Frederick, MD, and is included inprivate collections throughout the United States.  Everitt’s most recent accomplishment was theBest in Show Award at the Watauga Valley Art League Small Art Show in August2023.

    Susan receivedher Bachelor of Fine Arts from Ringling College of Art and Design; she is anactive member and currently serves on the board of the International Society ofScratchboard Artists.

    Susancurrently lives and works in beautiful northeast Tennessee.

    For more information you may contact the McKinneyCenter, 423.753.0562. 

  • ISC Donald Davis Morning Show
    October 4, 2023  11:00 am - 12:00 pm

    International Storytelling Center, 100 W Main St, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA

    Donald Davis was born in a Southern Appalachian mountain world rich in stories, surrounded by a family of traditional storytellers who told him gentle fairy tales, simple and silly Jack tales, scary mountain lore, ancient Welsh and Scottish folktales, and most importantly, nourishing, true-to-life stories of his own neighbors and kin. Featured at festivals throughout the U.S. and abroad, Davis is also known as a prolific author, producer of books and CDs, and a guest host for NPR’s Good Evening.  Davis is a recipient of the NSN ORACLE Circle of Excellence and Lifetime Achievement awards. 

    Getyour In-Person Storytelling Live season ticket here.

    Get your Virtual Storytelling Live season ticket here.

    Get tickets to this show here.

  • ISC Donald Davis Matinee Show
    October 4, 2023  2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

    International Storytelling Center, 100 W Main St, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA

    Donald Davis was born in a Southern Appalachian mountain world rich in stories, surrounded by a family of traditional storytellers who told him gentle fairy tales, simple and silly Jack tales, scary mountain lore, ancient Welsh and Scottish folktales, and most importantly, nourishing, true-to-life stories of his own neighbors and kin. Featured at festivals throughout the U.S. and abroad, Davis is also known as a prolific author, producer of books and CDs, and a guest host for NPR’s Good Evening.  Davis is a recipient of the NSN ORACLE Circle of Excellence and Lifetime Achievement awards. 

    Getyour In-Person Storytelling Live season ticket here.

    Get your Virtual Storytelling Live season ticket here.

    Get tickets to this show here.

  • ISC Donald Davis Evening Concert
    October 4, 2023  7:30 pm - 8:30 pm

    International Storytelling Center, 100 W Main St, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA

    No matter where we grew up geographically, we all spent time in the magical land of childhood. Back then, all we wanted to do was grow up and get out of there. Now we wish we remembered more. Take a tour of some of the landmarks you might have forgotten with a night of Donald’s colorful stories.    This evening concert is a special event held in the Library Tent on the grounds of the National Storytelling Festival.    Get tickets here. 

October 5, 2023
  • Artists Exhibition Featuring Susan Everitt
    October 5, 2023  9:00 am - 5:00 pm

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

    The McKinneyCenter will be featuring artist Susan Everitt in a new exhibition.  The exhibition opening reception will takeplace on Friday, September 8, 5-7pm.  Theexhibition is free and open to the public and will be up through October 6.  The artist will be at the opening receptionto talk to visitors about the work and to answer any questions.  At 6pm Everitt will conduct a hands-onscratch art demonstration with guests.  Asample kit of scratch art materials will be provided to each guest as long as supplieslast.  There will also be food andbeverages for guests to enjoy.  Theartwork on exhibition will be on sale that night and throughout the duration ofthe exhibition.

    Susan Everittdecided to be an artist at age 10, using a left-over paint-by-number set and apiece of cardboard to paint a portrait of her younger sister.  Since that early start as a “fine artist” shetook detours through many careers, including a long stint in the fire service;a short stint as an animator; and other less exciting career choices,eventually returning to creating fine art in 2013.

    In addition toscratchboard, she also works in acrylic oils, colored pencils, watercolors,pastels, and other mediums.  Susanexplores a variety of subjects including wildlife, nature, and childhoodcaptured in fleeting moments.  Her loveof wildlife and nature are the result of many childhood family camping trips,and her love of capturing childhood moments from taking her many nieces andnephews on adventures and watching their joy in new discoveries andexperiences.

    Heraward-winning scratchboard artwork has been included in the InternationalSociety of Scratchboard Artists exhibition at the Arizona Sonora Desert Museum,in Tucson, AZ, and Delaplaine Arts Center in Frederick, MD, and is included inprivate collections throughout the United States.  Everitt’s most recent accomplishment was theBest in Show Award at the Watauga Valley Art League Small Art Show in August2023.

    Susan receivedher Bachelor of Fine Arts from Ringling College of Art and Design; she is anactive member and currently serves on the board of the International Society ofScratchboard Artists.

    Susancurrently lives and works in beautiful northeast Tennessee.

    For more information you may contact the McKinneyCenter, 423.753.0562. 

  • ISC Donald Davis Morning Show
    October 5, 2023  11:00 am - 12:00 pm

    International Storytelling Center, 100 W Main St, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA

    Donald Davis was born in a Southern Appalachian mountain world rich in stories, surrounded by a family of traditional storytellers who told him gentle fairy tales, simple and silly Jack tales, scary mountain lore, ancient Welsh and Scottish folktales, and most importantly, nourishing, true-to-life stories of his own neighbors and kin. Featured at festivals throughout the U.S. and abroad, Davis is also known as a prolific author, producer of books and CDs, and a guest host for NPR’s Good Evening.  Davis is a recipient of the NSN ORACLE Circle of Excellence and Lifetime Achievement awards. 

    Getyour In-Person Storytelling Live season ticket here.

    Get your Virtual Storytelling Live season ticket here.

    Get tickets to this show here.

  • ISC Donald Davis Matinee Show
    October 5, 2023  2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

    International Storytelling Center, 100 W Main St, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA

    Donald Davis was born in a Southern Appalachian mountain world rich in stories, surrounded by a family of traditional storytellers who told him gentle fairy tales, simple and silly Jack tales, scary mountain lore, ancient Welsh and Scottish folktales, and most importantly, nourishing, true-to-life stories of his own neighbors and kin. Featured at festivals throughout the U.S. and abroad, Davis is also known as a prolific author, producer of books and CDs, and a guest host for NPR’s Good Evening.  Davis is a recipient of the NSN ORACLE Circle of Excellence and Lifetime Achievement awards. 

    Getyour In-Person Storytelling Live season ticket here.

    Get your Virtual Storytelling Live season ticket here.

    Get tickets to this show here.

October 6, 2023
  • Artists Exhibition Featuring Susan Everitt
    October 6, 2023  9:00 am - 5:00 pm

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

    The McKinneyCenter will be featuring artist Susan Everitt in a new exhibition.  The exhibition opening reception will takeplace on Friday, September 8, 5-7pm.  Theexhibition is free and open to the public and will be up through October 6.  The artist will be at the opening receptionto talk to visitors about the work and to answer any questions.  At 6pm Everitt will conduct a hands-onscratch art demonstration with guests.  Asample kit of scratch art materials will be provided to each guest as long as supplieslast.  There will also be food andbeverages for guests to enjoy.  Theartwork on exhibition will be on sale that night and throughout the duration ofthe exhibition.

    Susan Everittdecided to be an artist at age 10, using a left-over paint-by-number set and apiece of cardboard to paint a portrait of her younger sister.  Since that early start as a “fine artist” shetook detours through many careers, including a long stint in the fire service;a short stint as an animator; and other less exciting career choices,eventually returning to creating fine art in 2013.

    In addition toscratchboard, she also works in acrylic oils, colored pencils, watercolors,pastels, and other mediums.  Susanexplores a variety of subjects including wildlife, nature, and childhoodcaptured in fleeting moments.  Her loveof wildlife and nature are the result of many childhood family camping trips,and her love of capturing childhood moments from taking her many nieces andnephews on adventures and watching their joy in new discoveries andexperiences.

    Heraward-winning scratchboard artwork has been included in the InternationalSociety of Scratchboard Artists exhibition at the Arizona Sonora Desert Museum,in Tucson, AZ, and Delaplaine Arts Center in Frederick, MD, and is included inprivate collections throughout the United States.  Everitt’s most recent accomplishment was theBest in Show Award at the Watauga Valley Art League Small Art Show in August2023.

    Susan receivedher Bachelor of Fine Arts from Ringling College of Art and Design; she is anactive member and currently serves on the board of the International Society ofScratchboard Artists.

    Susancurrently lives and works in beautiful northeast Tennessee.

    For more information you may contact the McKinneyCenter, 423.753.0562. 

October 7, 2023
  • Historic Jonesborough Town Tour
    October 7, 2023  1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

    116 W Main St, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA

    Available at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, these tours depart from the Chester Inn Museum. Costumed guides will discuss the history of the town, its people, and the lives they built as you stroll down Main Street. Tickets are $5.00 per person and can be purchased at the Chester Inn Museum. Children 8 and younger are free. 

    For more information on the tours, please contact the Heritage Alliance at 423-753-9580, or the Chester Inn Museum at 423-753-4580. To schedule a tour for a larger group, or another day, please contact the Heritage Alliance directly.

  • Old Jonesborough Cemetery Tour
    October 7, 2023  2:30 pm - 3:30 pm

    Learn the history of the Old Jonesborough Cemetery, the stories of the people who are buried there, and the ways in which they impacted the town. Tour is available the first and third Saturdays of the month at 2:30 pm from May 20th - October 7th. Tickets are $5.00 and are available for purchase at the Chester Inn Museum. Proceeds from the tour help maintain the cemetery.

October 9, 2023
  • Board of Mayor and Aldermen Meeting
    October 9, 2023  7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

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

    Meeting agenda will be available at Town Hall.

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