Welcome - Town of Jonesborough, Tennessee

August 2022
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	1	2 Teller in Residence:… Teller in Residence: Tim Lowry August 2, 2022 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm •	3 Teller in Residence:… Teller in Residence: Tim Lowry August 3, 2022 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm •	4 Teller in Residence:… Teller in Residence: Tim Lowry August 4, 2022 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm •	5 Teller in Residence:… Teller in Residence: Tim Lowry August 5, 2022 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Yoga in the Park - M… Yoga in the Park - Mill Spring Park August 5, 2022 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Music on the Square:… Music on the Square: DAVE EGGaR August 5, 2022 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Food Truck: WHISKEY KITCHEN Food Truck • • •	6 Architectural Salvag… Architectural Salvage Warehouse Open August 6, 2022 8:00 am - 12:00 pm 600 Depot St, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA The Architectural Salvage Warehouse will be open from 8:00-12:00 on the first and third Saturdays of the month (April-September). Materials available include bricks, siding, flooring, doors, windows, sinks, and more. Stop by 600 Depot Street in Jonesborough and get the supplies you need. Call 423-753-9580 for more information. Jonesborough Farmers… Jonesborough Farmers Market August 6, 2022 8:00 am - 12:00 pm Historic Jonesboroug… Historic Jonesborough Town Tour August 6, 2022 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. Teller in Residence:… Teller in Residence: Tim Lowry August 6, 2022 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Old Jonesborough Cem… Old Jonesborough Cemetery Tour August 6, 2022 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 from June 4th - October 1st. Tickets are $3.00 and are available for purchase at the Chester Inn Museum. Proceeds from the tour help maintain the cemetery. • • • • •
7 Simple Elegance Brid… Simple Elegance Bridal Show August 7, 2022 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Historic Jonesborough Visitors Center & Old Town Emporium, 117 Boone St, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA Come plan your perfect wedding at the Simple Elegance Bridal Show - Tri-Cities’ captivating, interactive, intimate, and elegant bridal show. We have wonderful prizes for you too! Brews and Tunes: Mar… Brews and Tunes: Martha Spencer August 7, 2022 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Sierra Nevada Estha Food Truck Lil’ Delights Food Truck Yoga in the Park - S… Yoga in the Park - Storytelling Park August 7, 2022 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm • • •	8 Board of Mayor and A… Board of Mayor and Aldermen Meeting August 8, 2022 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Jonesborough Town Administration, 123 Boone St, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA Meeting agenda will be available at Town Hall. •	9 Teller in Residence:… Teller in Residence: Motoko Dworkin August 9, 2022 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm •	10 Teller in Residence:… Teller in Residence: Motoko Dworkin August 10, 2022 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm •	11 Teller in Residence:… Teller in Residence: Motoko Dworkin August 11, 2022 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Conversations That M… Conversations That Matter August 11, 2022 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm McKinney Center at Booker T. Washington School, 103 Franklin Ave, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA Register here: https://bit.ly/3S66IUfConversations That Matter will host another event in their series this August. In this upcoming “Conversation,” hear from Dr. Daryl Carter and Ken Mijeski, both have taught at ETSU. This conversation will be moderated by McKinney Center Advisory Board Members and friends of the McKinney Center, Michelle Treece and Brittany Butler. It will take place via Zoom on August 11, at 7pm. Register at McKinneyCenter.com. Dr. Daryl A. Carter is Associate Dean for Equity & Inclusion for the College of Arts & Sciences. Dr. Carter is also the director of Black American Studies and a professor of history. He has been at ETSU since 2008. During his time here Dr. Carter has been a graduate coordinator, interim director in the Office of eLearning, Tennessee Board of Regents Maxine Smith Fellow, ETSU Presidential Fellow, and an emerging leader for the American Association of State Colleges and Universities. Dr. Carter is an expert in American political history. Brother Bill: President Clinton And The Politics of Race and Class, published by the University of Arkansas Press, is his well-regarded first book. Currently, he is working on an examination of Senator Edward M. Kennedy and American liberalism. Dr. Carter holds a B.S. in Political Science and M.A. in History from East Tennessee State University. He earned his Ph.D. in American history at The University of Memphis. Ken Mijeski was born and raised in Miami, Florida where he attended public schools from elementary through high school. He graduated from Florida State University (1966) with a BA in International Affairs. Earned a PhD in Political Science from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (1971). Joined ETSU in Fall 1971 until his retirement in 2010. He taught a variety of courses, although his primary area of research and publication was in Latin American politics. He has served as president of the Tennessee Political Science Association and president of the South Eastern Council of Latin American Studies. His last publication was a co-authored book, Pachakutik and the Rise and Decline of Ecuador’s Indigenous Political Movement, Ohio University Press, 2011. Ken is currently president of the Alliance for Continued Learning, an organization dedicated to bringing lectures/presentations by experts on a wide variety of subjects to a general audience. Supported by a grant from the East Tennessee Foundation, “Conversations that Matter” is a monthly series produced by the McKinney Center in Jonesborough, Tennessee. In each “Conversation” two local guests from different backgrounds (age, race, religion, culture, etc.) explore their own culture and perspective, and talk to each other about what makes them unique, discover their similarities, and explore their differences. They will look at where their lives might intersect personally and in the community. The goal of each “Conversation that Matters” is for guests and participants to hear real stories, from real neighbors. This month will feature personal experiences along with real history questions about local Black History and Black History throughout American history. This monthly series is inspired by the Diversity & Equity Subcommittee at the McKinney Center, and their desire to highlight the experiences of all voices in Washington County, Tennessee, with an intention to include marginalized groups. By showcasing these conversations, the Diversity & Equity subcommittee hopes to open doors to new ideas and perspectives amongst our very own neighbors. Questions such as, “What was your experience in grade-school and how did that make you feel?” or, “Have you experienced exclusion or racism?” For many of us the answers are different and unique. The McKinney Center believes it is time to talk about our experiences and share them. There is value in uplifting these stories so that we may learn from one another. Then, after hearing from one another our moderators and guest conversationalists will give insight on how to move forward. Historic Zoning Historic Zoning August 11, 2022 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Jonesborough Town Administration, 123 Boone St, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA • • •	12 Teller in Residence:… Teller in Residence: Motoko Dworkin August 12, 2022 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Yoga in the Park - M… Yoga in the Park - Mill Spring Park August 12, 2022 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Music on the Square:… Music on the Square: DIMESTORE COWBOYS August 12, 2022 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Food Truck: FORK IN THE ROAD CONCESSSIONS Food Truck • • •	13 Jonesborough Farmers… Jonesborough Farmers Market August 13, 2022 8:00 am - 12:00 pm End of Early Bird Re… End of Early Bird Registration McKinney Center Fall 2022 August 13, 2022 9:00 am - 9:00 pm More info to come soon. Check out McKinneyCenter.com McKinney Center Fall… McKinney Center Fall 2022 Open House August 13, 2022 10:00 am - 2:00 pm McKinney Center at Booker T. Washington School, 103 Franklin Ave, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA The McKinney Center and Jonesborough’s Mary B. Martin Program for the Arts will have an Open House on Saturday, August 13, 10am – 2pm. Registration is now underway for all upcoming classes. The Fall Open House will be an opportunity for the public to see what the fall classes have to offer and to have a little fun! Faculty will be present for questions and demonstrations. The Early Bird discount for classes, which is $10 off each class will end that day as well. Individual class costs vary. Registration will run through August 20, for most classes. Students can register online at mckinneycenter.com. Those who attend the open house will get a free popsicle while supplies last! “The Open House is a good time to meet your instructor and to really see what you will get out of taking a class here at the McKinney Center,” states Hammons. Director Theresa Hammons states, “There is something for everyone here at the McKinney Center. Most of our classes are for beginners. But one of the great things about our offerings is that the class sizes are small, usually no more than 8 – 10 students. So, if you are more or less skilled, the instructor has time to work with you one on one.” Art, music, writing, crafts, and dance will be offered this fall for students of all ages. For children, the program offers instruction for young artists who are ready to explore the world of art. Students receive an introduction to art skills where activities and projects are organized to develop the understanding and experimentation with a wide variety of media, techniques, and process. For older elementary aged students, courses are taught to build their skills as artists including drawing and painting skills that will be taken to the next level. Classes in writing, theatre, music, and dance are also available for this age range including Art Adventures, Creative Construction, Homeschool Art, Kids N Clay, Young Potters, Mosaics, Tap, Watercolor, and Guitar. Offerings for teens and adults include a wide range of courses in pottery, painting, drawing, paper art, jewelry, mosaics, writing, dance, music, and various workshops. Scholarships are available for students, Kindergarten through 12th grade. Students or parents can fill out applications online at mckinneycenter.com or email the Director, Theresa Hammons for more information. The McKinney Center is open to the public Monday – Friday 8am – 5pm. Staff encourage all visitors to be at home at the McKinney Center; take a class, participate in an exhibition, come to a lecture, volunteer your time, attend a workshop, or set up an easel on the grounds and paint. Please check the McKinney Center at Booker T. Washington School Facebook or Instagram pages throughout the year for information about exciting programs and events. Full descriptions of class offerings can be found online at www.mckinneycenter.com or by stopping by the McKinney Center, Monday – Friday 8am – 5pm, to pick up a catalog. For additional information contact McKinney Center Director, Theresa Hammons at theresah@jonesboroughtn.org or call 423.753.0562. Historic Jonesboroug… Historic Jonesborough Town Tour August 13, 2022 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. Teller in Residence:… Teller in Residence: Motoko Dworkin August 13, 2022 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Downtown at Dusk Lu’… Downtown at Dusk Lu’au Edition August 13, 2022 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm • • • • • •
14 Brews and Tunes: Spe… Brews and Tunes: Special Guest! August 14, 2022 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm WHAT’S ON TAP Lobster Dogs Food Truck Appalachian Ice Food Truck Yoga in the Park - S… Yoga in the Park - Storytelling Park August 14, 2022 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm • •	15	16 Teller in Residence:… Teller in Residence: Michael R Harrell August 16, 2022 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Jonesborough Regiona… Jonesborough Regional Planning Commission August 16, 2022 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. • •	17 Teller in Residence:… Teller in Residence: Michael R Harrell August 17, 2022 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm •	18 JAMSA Meeting JAMSA Meeting August 18, 2022 8:30 am - 9:30 am Jonesborough Visitors Center, 117 Boone St, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA Teller in Residence:… Teller in Residence: Michael R Harrell August 18, 2022 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm McKinney Center Advi… McKinney Center Advisory Committee Meeting August 18, 2022 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm McKinney Center at Booker T. Washington School, 103 Franklin Ave, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA Burger Nights at Boo… Burger Nights at Boone Street Market August 18, 2022 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm History Happy Hour: … History Happy Hour: Mountain Air Waves, Stories of Local and Regional Radio August 18, 2022 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm 116 W Main St, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA The Birthplace of Country Music Museum returns to History HappyHour on Thursday, August 18th at 6:30 pm to talk about “Mountain Airwaves.” History Happy Hour favorites Dr. Rene Rodgers and ScottyAlmany will be on hand to share a new and exciting topic. “Mountain Air Waves: Storiesof Local and Regional Radio” will explore the history of early country radio,especially the local and regional stations that have been part of that musichistory. Radio impacted the development of musical genre and shared a widevariety of popular “barn-dance” shows that aired cross the United States, andit has been integral to the careers of many country and bluegrass musicians,past and present. From WLS and WSM to WCYB and WBCM – and beyond – radio wasand continues to be a vibrant center for music making. The program will be in-person in the board room of theChester Inn State Historic Site and Museum, and it will be streamed live on theChester Inn’s Facebook page. The program will begin at 6:30 pm. The program isfree and open to the public! This project is funded under an agreement with the TennesseeDepartment of Environment and Conservation, Tennessee Historical Commission.For more information on the Chester Inn Museum, History Happy Hour, or theHeritage Alliance please call our office at 423.753.9580 or the Chester InnMuseum at 423.753.4580. You can also contact the organization via email atinfo@heritageall.org. Additional information about the Heritage Alliance andits mission can be found online at http://www.heritageall.org/. Be sure tofollow the Chester Inn and Heritage Alliance Facebook pages for updates aboutevents at the Chester Inn and other Heritage Alliance programs. • • • • •	19 Teller in Residence:… Teller in Residence: Michael R Harrell August 19, 2022 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Artist Exhibition Op… Artist Exhibition Opening Featuring Jason Flack August 19, 2022 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm McKinney Center at Booker T. Washington School, 103 Franklin Ave, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA Opening to the public on Friday, August 5, theMcKinney Center’s next installment of its artist exhibition series will featureartist Jason Flack. The exhibitionreception will take place on Friday, August 5, 5-7pm, during which timeattendees may meet and talk with the artist. This free exhibition will be on display through August 19. Jason is an “Urban Folk” & pop-artist,speaker and native of Johnson City, Tennessee. His work has been heavilyinfluenced by personal life experiences as well as many cartoons, comic booksand music. He has been drawing for over 30 years, painting for over 10 and hasentrenched himself in an all-things-art lifestyle being a part of local artadvocacy and bridging the gap between self-taught and academia. He was calledto start painting after the sudden death of his twin sister, Jessica, in2010. His work elicits energy by using bright colorssurrounded by bold black lines. Since the beginning, he has used painting astherapy to direct grief into movement, thoughtfulness and to hold a mirror upto society. He is influenced by the work of many artists including Mike Judge,Margaret Kilgallen✝, Ed Roth✝, Genndy Tartakovsky and two major inspirations; Keith Haring✝ & Jean-MichelBasquiat✝. JasonFlack’s work can be found all over downtown Johnson City, TN, in privatecollections and in the Reece Museum permanent collection. In the summer of2021, his painting titled, The Black Nanny won Best in Show at theKingsport Art Guild’s Appalachian Art Show. In 2021, he painted a mobilemural for Lowe’s to commemorate their 100 years of service along with 99 otherartists selected from all over the United States. He continues to collaboratewith the City of Johnson City and ETSU and was the featured front cover artistfor the A! Magazine for the Arts October 2021 issue. For August 2022, hewill be featured in “The Black Gaze” exhibit at the Tipton Street gallerydowntown Johnson City and The Arts Depot Presents: “From Dining Room to FreightStation” in Abingdon, VA. He will also be a vendor and speaker at the Bristolin Bloom Festival October 8th. Jason’s work can be found on Instagram(@artbyjasonflack). “Jason’s work is bold in color and in the pointhe is trying to get across to the viewer. His work is insightful, engaging and it makes you think,” says McKinneyCenter Director, Theresa Hammons. “Ihope when people come into the center to see his work, they stand and studyit. Each piece tells a story. “ Visitors to theexhibition will be able to experience Flack’s passion for the arts as well aspurchase any artwork on display. McKinneyCenter.com Yoga in the Park - M… Yoga in the Park - Mill Spring Park August 19, 2022 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Music on the Square:… Music on the Square: WHITETOP MOUNTAIN BAND August 19, 2022 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Food Truck: The PROJECT WAFFLE Family Food Truck • • • •	20 McKinney Center Fall… McKinney Center Fall 2022 Last Day to Register August 20, 2022 12:00 am - 3:00 pm McKinney Center at Booker T. Washington School, 103 Franklin Ave, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA More details to come. McKinneyCenter.com McKinney Center Fall… McKinney Center Fall 2022 Last Day to Register August 20, 2022 McKinney Center at Booker T. Washington School, 103 Franklin Ave, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA More info to come soon. Check out McKinneyCenter.com. Architectural Salvag… Architectural Salvage Warehouse Open August 20, 2022 8:00 am - 12:00 pm 600 Depot St, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA The Architectural Salvage Warehouse will be open from 8:00-12:00 on the first and third Saturdays of the month (April-September). Materials available include bricks, siding, flooring, doors, windows, sinks, and more. Stop by 600 Depot Street in Jonesborough and get the supplies you need. Call 423-753-9580 for more information. Jonesborough Farmers… Jonesborough Farmers Market August 20, 2022 8:00 am - 12:00 pm Historic Jonesboroug… Historic Jonesborough Town Tour August 20, 2022 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. Teller in Residence:… Teller in Residence: Michael R Harrell August 20, 2022 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Old Jonesborough Cem… Old Jonesborough Cemetery Tour August 20, 2022 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 from June 4th - October 1st. Tickets are $3.00 and are available for purchase at the Chester Inn Museum. Proceeds from the tour help maintain the cemetery. • • • • • • •
21 Brews and Tunes: JC … Brews and Tunes: JC Jazz Collective August 21, 2022 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm BrewStillery Whiskey Kitchen Food Truck TBA Yoga in the Park - S… Yoga in the Park - Storytelling Park August 21, 2022 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm • •	22 StoryTown Radio Show StoryTown Radio Show August 22, 2022 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm McKinney Center at Booker T. Washington School, 103 Franklin Ave, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA More details to come. McKinneyCenter.com •	23 Teller in Residence:… Teller in Residence: Sheila Arnold August 23, 2022 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm •	24 Teller in Residence:… Teller in Residence: Sheila Arnold August 24, 2022 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm •	25 Teller in Residence:… Teller in Residence: Sheila Arnold August 25, 2022 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Historic Zoning Historic Zoning August 25, 2022 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Jonesborough Town Administration, 123 Boone St, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA • •	26 Teller in Residence:… Teller in Residence: Sheila Arnold August 26, 2022 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Yoga in the Park - M… Yoga in the Park - Mill Spring Park August 26, 2022 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Music on the Square:… Music on the Square: Daniel Byrd’s Boogie Machine August 26, 2022 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Food Truck: ESHTA Food Truck Irving Berlin's… Irving Berlin's Annie Get Your Gun August 26, 2022 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm Jonesborough Repertory Theatre, 125 W Main St, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA Annie Oakley is the best shot around, and when she's discovered by Col. Buffalo Bill, he persuades this novel sharpshooter to join his Wild West Show. It only takes one glance for her to fall head over heels for dashing shooting ace Frank Butler, who headlines the show. She soon eclipses Butler as the main attraction which, while good for business, is bad for romance. (Summary from Concord Theatricals) Some of Irving Berlin’s most recognizable songs like “There’s No Business Like Show Business, ” “ They Say It’s Wonderful,” and “Anything You Can Do.” • • • •	27 Jonesborough Farmers… Jonesborough Farmers Market August 27, 2022 8:00 am - 12:00 pm Storytelling Guild -… Storytelling Guild - Christopher Taylor Cabin August 27, 2022 11:00 am - 2:00 pm Historic Jonesboroug… Historic Jonesborough Town Tour August 27, 2022 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. Irving Berlin's… Irving Berlin's Annie Get Your Gun August 27, 2022 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm Jonesborough Repertory Theatre, 125 W Main St, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA Annie Oakley is the best shot around, and when she's discovered by Col. Buffalo Bill, he persuades this novel sharpshooter to join his Wild West Show. It only takes one glance for her to fall head over heels for dashing shooting ace Frank Butler, who headlines the show. She soon eclipses Butler as the main attraction which, while good for business, is bad for romance. (Summary from Concord Theatricals) Some of Irving Berlin’s most recognizable songs like “There’s No Business Like Show Business, ” “ They Say It’s Wonderful,” and “Anything You Can Do.” Teller in Residence:… Teller in Residence: Sheila Arnold August 27, 2022 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Irving Berlin's… Irving Berlin's Annie Get Your Gun August 27, 2022 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm Jonesborough Repertory Theatre, 125 W Main St, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA Annie Oakley is the best shot around, and when she's discovered by Col. Buffalo Bill, he persuades this novel sharpshooter to join his Wild West Show. It only takes one glance for her to fall head over heels for dashing shooting ace Frank Butler, who headlines the show. She soon eclipses Butler as the main attraction which, while good for business, is bad for romance. (Summary from Concord Theatricals) Some of Irving Berlin’s most recognizable songs like “There’s No Business Like Show Business, ” “ They Say It’s Wonderful,” and “Anything You Can Do.” • • • • • •
28 Irving Berlin's… Irving Berlin's Annie Get Your Gun August 28, 2022 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm Jonesborough Repertory Theatre, 125 W Main St, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA Annie Oakley is the best shot around, and when she's discovered by Col. Buffalo Bill, he persuades this novel sharpshooter to join his Wild West Show. It only takes one glance for her to fall head over heels for dashing shooting ace Frank Butler, who headlines the show. She soon eclipses Butler as the main attraction which, while good for business, is bad for romance. (Summary from Concord Theatricals) Some of Irving Berlin’s most recognizable songs like “There’s No Business Like Show Business, ” “ They Say It’s Wonderful,” and “Anything You Can Do.” Brews and Tunes: Jak… Brews and Tunes: Jake Dwyer August 28, 2022 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Johnson City Brewing Project Waffle Food Truck Sunset Slush Food Truck Yoga in the Park - S… Yoga in the Park - Storytelling Park August 28, 2022 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Irving Berlin's… Irving Berlin's Annie Get Your Gun August 28, 2022 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm Jonesborough Repertory Theatre, 125 W Main St, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA Annie Oakley is the best shot around, and when she's discovered by Col. Buffalo Bill, he persuades this novel sharpshooter to join his Wild West Show. It only takes one glance for her to fall head over heels for dashing shooting ace Frank Butler, who headlines the show. She soon eclipses Butler as the main attraction which, while good for business, is bad for romance. (Summary from Concord Theatricals) Some of Irving Berlin’s most recognizable songs like “There’s No Business Like Show Business, ” “ They Say It’s Wonderful,” and “Anything You Can Do.” • • • •	29	30 Teller in Residence:… Teller in Residence: Bil Lepp August 30, 2022 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm •	31 Teller in Residence:… Teller in Residence: Bil Lepp August 31, 2022 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm •

August 16, 2022

Teller in Residence: Michael R Harrell
August 16, 2022 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Jonesborough Regional Planning Commission
August 16, 2022 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.

August 17, 2022

Teller in Residence: Michael R Harrell
August 17, 2022 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

August 18, 2022

JAMSA Meeting
August 18, 2022 8:30 am - 9:30 am

Jonesborough Visitors Center, 117 Boone St, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA
Teller in Residence: Michael R Harrell
August 18, 2022 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
McKinney Center Advisory Committee Meeting
August 18, 2022 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

McKinney Center at Booker T. Washington School, 103 Franklin Ave, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA
Burger Nights at Boone Street Market
August 18, 2022 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
History Happy Hour: Mountain Air Waves, Stories of Local and Regional Radio
August 18, 2022 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

116 W Main St, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA

The Birthplace of Country Music Museum returns to History HappyHour on Thursday, August 18th at 6:30 pm to talk about “Mountain Airwaves.”

History Happy Hour favorites Dr. Rene Rodgers and ScottyAlmany will be on hand to share a new and exciting topic. “Mountain Air Waves: Storiesof Local and Regional Radio” will explore the history of early country radio,especially the local and regional stations that have been part of that musichistory. Radio impacted the development of musical genre and shared a widevariety of popular “barn-dance” shows that aired cross the United States, andit has been integral to the careers of many country and bluegrass musicians,past and present. From WLS and WSM to WCYB and WBCM – and beyond – radio wasand continues to be a vibrant center for music making.

The program will be in-person in the board room of theChester Inn State Historic Site and Museum, and it will be streamed live on theChester Inn’s Facebook page. The program will begin at 6:30 pm. The program isfree and open to the public!

This project is funded under an agreement with the TennesseeDepartment of Environment and Conservation, Tennessee Historical Commission.For more information on the Chester Inn Museum, History Happy Hour, or theHeritage Alliance please call our office at 423.753.9580 or the Chester InnMuseum at 423.753.4580. You can also contact the organization via email atinfo@heritageall.org. Additional information about the Heritage Alliance andits mission can be found online at http://www.heritageall.org/. Be sure tofollow the Chester Inn and Heritage Alliance Facebook pages for updates aboutevents at the Chester Inn and other Heritage Alliance programs.

August 19, 2022

Teller in Residence: Michael R Harrell
August 19, 2022 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Artist Exhibition Opening Featuring Jason Flack
August 19, 2022 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

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

Opening to the public on Friday, August 5, theMcKinney Center’s next installment of its artist exhibition series will featureartist Jason Flack. The exhibitionreception will take place on Friday, August 5, 5-7pm, during which timeattendees may meet and talk with the artist. This free exhibition will be on display through August 19.

Jason is an “Urban Folk” & pop-artist,speaker and native of Johnson City, Tennessee. His work has been heavilyinfluenced by personal life experiences as well as many cartoons, comic booksand music. He has been drawing for over 30 years, painting for over 10 and hasentrenched himself in an all-things-art lifestyle being a part of local artadvocacy and bridging the gap between self-taught and academia. He was calledto start painting after the sudden death of his twin sister, Jessica, in2010.

His work elicits energy by using bright colorssurrounded by bold black lines. Since the beginning, he has used painting astherapy to direct grief into movement, thoughtfulness and to hold a mirror upto society. He is influenced by the work of many artists including Mike Judge,Margaret Kilgallen✝, Ed Roth✝, Genndy Tartakovsky and two major inspirations; Keith Haring✝ & Jean-MichelBasquiat✝.

JasonFlack’s work can be found all over downtown Johnson City, TN, in privatecollections and in the Reece Museum permanent collection. In the summer of2021, his painting titled, The Black Nanny won Best in Show at theKingsport Art Guild’s Appalachian Art Show. In 2021, he painted a mobilemural for Lowe’s to commemorate their 100 years of service along with 99 otherartists selected from all over the United States. He continues to collaboratewith the City of Johnson City and ETSU and was the featured front cover artistfor the A! Magazine for the Arts October 2021 issue. For August 2022, hewill be featured in “The Black Gaze” exhibit at the Tipton Street gallerydowntown Johnson City and The Arts Depot Presents: “From Dining Room to FreightStation” in Abingdon, VA. He will also be a vendor and speaker at the Bristolin Bloom Festival October 8th. Jason’s work can be found on Instagram(@artbyjasonflack).

“Jason’s work is bold in color and in the pointhe is trying to get across to the viewer. His work is insightful, engaging and it makes you think,” says McKinneyCenter Director, Theresa Hammons. “Ihope when people come into the center to see his work, they stand and studyit. Each piece tells a story. “

Visitors to theexhibition will be able to experience Flack’s passion for the arts as well aspurchase any artwork on display.

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Yoga in the Park - Mill Spring Park
August 19, 2022 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Music on the Square: WHITETOP MOUNTAIN BAND
August 19, 2022 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Food Truck: The PROJECT WAFFLE Family Food Truck

August 20, 2022

McKinney Center Fall 2022 Last Day to Register
August 20, 2022 12:00 am - 3:00 pm

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

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McKinney Center Fall 2022 Last Day to Register
August 20, 2022

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

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Jonesborough Farmers Market
August 20, 2022 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Architectural Salvage Warehouse Open
August 20, 2022 8:00 am - 12:00 pm

600 Depot St, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA

The Architectural Salvage Warehouse will be open from 8:00-12:00 on the first and third Saturdays of the month (April-September). Materials available include bricks, siding, flooring, doors, windows, sinks, and more. Stop by 600 Depot Street in Jonesborough and get the supplies you need. Call 423-753-9580 for more information.
Historic Jonesborough Town Tour
August 20, 2022 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.
Teller in Residence: Michael R Harrell
August 20, 2022 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Old Jonesborough Cemetery Tour
August 20, 2022 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 from June 4th - October 1st. Tickets are $3.00 and are available for purchase at the Chester Inn Museum. Proceeds from the tour help maintain the cemetery.

August 21, 2022

Yoga in the Park - Storytelling Park
August 21, 2022 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Brews and Tunes: JC Jazz Collective
August 21, 2022 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

BrewStillery
Whiskey Kitchen Food Truck
TBA

August 22, 2022

StoryTown Radio Show
August 22, 2022 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

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

More details to come.
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