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Jonesborough Farmer's Market May 1, 20218:00 am - 12:00 pm
East Courthouse
Salvage Warehouse Op…
Salvage Warehouse Open May 1, 20218:00 am - 12:00 pm
600 Depot St, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA
The Architectural Salvage Warehouse will be open from 8-12 on the first and third Saturdays of the month (April-October 2). 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 Jonesboroug…
Historic Jonesborough Town Tour May 1, 20211:00 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.
Sentimental Tea with…
Sentimental Tea with the Daughters of the American Revolution May 1, 20212:00 pm - 4:00 pm
McKinney Center at Booker T. Washington School, 103 Franklin Ave, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA
4-course English style Tea with program "Letters From Wartime." 2-4 pm. Doors open at 1:30. McKinney Center. 103 Franklin Ave. Jonesborough. Tickets $25. Sponsored by the State of Franklin Chapter DAR. Funds will be used for student scholarships. For tickets call 214.769.6239 or Jonesborough.com/tickets.
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Applications for McKinney Center Market Due May 3, 20218:00 am - 5:00 pm
McKinney Center at Booker T. Washington School, 103 Franklin Ave, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA
The McKinney Center is looking for vendors and artists for a series ofmarkets.
The purpose of this market is to provide a safe environment for artists and crafts people to sell their products, to provide a safe environment for patrons to shop for products, and to
help artists and the McKinney Center recoup lost income due to COVID-19 cancellationsin 2020.
There will be a series of five different markets. Vendors may register for one or more of the markets at a time. You may also register for one now and register for another later. Please pay close attention to registration deadlines for each market!
Thedates of the Markets are:
Friday and Saturday, February 26 & 27. Friday, noon - 7pm and Saturday, 9am -7pm.
Friday and Saturday, March 5 & 6. Friday, noon - 7pm and Saturday, 9am -7pm.
Friday and Saturday, May 7 & 8. Friday, noon - 7pm and Saturday, 9am - 7pm.
Friday and Saturday, June 11 & 12. Friday, noon - 7pm and Saturday, 9am - 7pm.
Friday and Saturday, July 9 & 10. Friday, noon - 7pm and Saturday, 9am - 7pm.
Due tothe need to social distance, space for vendors and artists is limited. Twelve spaces are available inside thebuilding and eight spaces are available outside in the front parking lot. The cost for vendors is $75 for inside space,$50 for inside space, with the addition of a donation of a product of approximately,$25. The donated product will be usedfor the McKinney Center’s spring fundraiser that raises money for studentscholarships.
2021 McKinney Center Market May 7, 202112:00 pm - 6:00 pm
McKinney Center at Booker T. Washington School, 103 Franklin Ave, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA
The McKinney Center will hostanother art/craft market on Mother’s Day weekend, Friday, May 7, Noon – 6 pm andSaturday, May 8, 10 am – 6 pm
The Mother’s Day Market willfeature new artists and vendors including:
The March market willhighlight different artists including AprilDotson with jewelry, the Story Town Radio Show will be selling home-made bakedgoods, Amanda Whitlock of Mountain Momma Pottery will be present withher pottery wares, Bobbie Nestor with Art in Stone Jewelry, will havehandmade beaded selections, Carolyn McLaney will have a selection of paintings,Stacie Wood with Wild Sage Creations will have painted home décor, g.tallentinspired designs with beautiful jewelry, Starlene Casey will have herbeautiful indoor/outdoor wreaths, Elizabeth Dotson with Moonowl Creationsmakes Zentangle art, pressed botanicals and all occasion cards, Hunter’sHearth Pottery will have a beautiful selection of decorative and functionalpottery, Jeff’s Sawdust and Rust will be backwith reclaimedfurniture, Suzy Hoover will also have a selection of beautiful fine jewelry,Deborah Bays will have a variety of pillows and hair bows for children, Expressionsby Robin will be back with hand-sewn aprons, handbags, and more, RobScaffe will be present with fine furniture, and wood décor, Donna Bird FineArt will be back with portraits and paintings, Beverly Jenkins withMosaic Love Studio will be there with a variety of paintings and mosaics,Blue River Studios will be backwith glass decorative plates, vases,and more, Jill Davy of Jillybean Creations, will be there with her booksincluding, “Oh, That Cat,” and “Dave, a Monarch’s Tale,” and finally, Shane’sPlace food truck will be serving lunch and dinner both days!
The McKinney Center will alsobe set up to hand out a “Take and Make Craft” for elementary-aged kids to takehome with them and give to their moms on their special day.
The McKinney Center has two more“Mini-Markets” scheduled for June 11 & 12, July 9 & 10. To be a vendor, please visit www.mckinneycenter.com for more information.
Continuing to keep safety atthe forefront, McKinney Center Director Theresa Hammons designed these smallerevents to provide an opportunity for artists to show their work, and forpatrons to peruse and shop from area artisans and crafters in a sociallydistanced environment.
Guests and artists are askedto wear masks. Masks will be provided if a guest does not have one. Attendancein the building will be monitored and kept below half-capacity throughout theday. If maximum allowed attendance is reached, guests will be asked to waitoutside or in their cars until other guests have completed their visit. Inaddition, the building will be regularly sanitized and cleaned throughout theday.
The event is open to the public.There is a suggested donation of $1 per person to come to the mini-market. Thebuilding and parking are ADA accessible. For more information on this orupcoming markets, please call the McKinney Center at 423-753-0562.
Great American Cleanup and Trashercise Across Tennessee May 8, 20218:00 am - 12:00 pm
Food City Parking Lot
E-Waste included
Jonesborough Farmer&…
Jonesborough Farmer's Market May 8, 20218:00 am - 12:00 pm
East Courthouse
2021 McKinney Center…
2021 McKinney Center Market May 8, 202110:00 am - 6:00 pm
McKinney Center at Booker T. Washington School, 103 Franklin Ave, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA
The McKinney Center will hostanother art/craft market on Mother’s Day weekend, Friday, May 7, Noon – 6 pm andSaturday, May 8, 10 am – 6 pm
The Mother’s Day Market willfeature new artists and vendors including:
The March market willhighlight different artists including AprilDotson with jewelry, the Story Town Radio Show will be selling home-made bakedgoods, Amanda Whitlock of Mountain Momma Pottery will be present withher pottery wares, Bobbie Nestor with Art in Stone Jewelry, will havehandmade beaded selections, Carolyn McLaney will have a selection of paintings,Stacie Wood with Wild Sage Creations will have painted home décor, g.tallentinspired designs with beautiful jewelry, Starlene Casey will have herbeautiful indoor/outdoor wreaths, Elizabeth Dotson with Moonowl Creationsmakes Zentangle art, pressed botanicals and all occasion cards, Hunter’sHearth Pottery will have a beautiful selection of decorative and functionalpottery, Jeff’s Sawdust and Rust will be backwith reclaimedfurniture, Suzy Hoover will also have a selection of beautiful fine jewelry,Deborah Bays will have a variety of pillows and hair bows for children, Expressionsby Robin will be back with hand-sewn aprons, handbags, and more, RobScaffe will be present with fine furniture, and wood décor, Donna Bird FineArt will be back with portraits and paintings, Beverly Jenkins withMosaic Love Studio will be there with a variety of paintings and mosaics,Blue River Studios will be backwith glass decorative plates, vases,and more, Jill Davy of Jillybean Creations, will be there with her booksincluding, “Oh, That Cat,” and “Dave, a Monarch’s Tale,” and finally, Shane’sPlace food truck will be serving lunch and dinner both days!
The McKinney Center will alsobe set up to hand out a “Take and Make Craft” for elementary-aged kids to takehome with them and give to their moms on their special day.
The McKinney Center has two more“Mini-Markets” scheduled for June 11 & 12, July 9 & 10. To be a vendor, please visit www.mckinneycenter.com for more information.
Continuing to keep safety atthe forefront, McKinney Center Director Theresa Hammons designed these smallerevents to provide an opportunity for artists to show their work, and forpatrons to peruse and shop from area artisans and crafters in a sociallydistanced environment.
Guests and artists are askedto wear masks. Masks will be provided if a guest does not have one. Attendancein the building will be monitored and kept below half-capacity throughout theday. If maximum allowed attendance is reached, guests will be asked to waitoutside or in their cars until other guests have completed their visit. Inaddition, the building will be regularly sanitized and cleaned throughout theday.
The event is open to the public.There is a suggested donation of $1 per person to come to the mini-market. Thebuilding and parking are ADA accessible. For more information on this orupcoming markets, please call the McKinney Center at 423-753-0562.
Historic Jonesborough Town Tour May 8, 20211:00 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.
Jonesborough Farmer's Market May 15, 20218:00 am - 12:00 pm
East Courthouse
Salvage Warehouse Op…
Salvage Warehouse Open May 15, 20218:00 am - 12:00 pm
600 Depot St, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA
The Architectural Salvage Warehouse will be open from 8-12 on the first and third Saturdays of the month (April-October 2). 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 Jonesboroug…
Historic Jonesborough Town Tour May 15, 20211:00 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.
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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.
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Jonesborough Visitors Center, 117 Boone St, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA
McKinney Center Advi…
McKinney Center Advisory Committee Meeting May 20, 20213:30 pm - 4:30 pm
McKinney Center at Booker T. Washington School, 103 Franklin Ave, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA
History Happy Hour: …
History Happy Hour: A Friend in Mead is a Friend Indeed May 20, 20216:30 pm - 8:00 pm
904 Depot St, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA
This month’s History Happy Hour springs into action with alook at honey and mead! The program will take place at 6:30 pm on Thursday, May20th.
Join us as we welcome Kim Floyd and Jeff “Puff” Irvin fortheir presentation, “A Friend in Mead is a Friend Indeed.” They will look atsome of the history and significance of mead as well as some of the science that goes into the process ofproducing the beverage. Kim Floyd is the director of the North Carolina CraftBeverage Museum, and Puff Irvin is the Director of the Craft Beverage Institute of the Southeast at AshevilleBuncombe Technical Community College.
This presentation will be available via Zoom and Facebooklive. The livestream will also be available at Depot Street Brewing inJonesborough. Come and learn the history of some of your favorite beverages ata local brewery. If you prefer to view the program online, the Zoom logininformation is available on Facebook and the Heritage Alliance website. You canconnect directly with the program via Zoom or watch the live stream on theChester Inn’s Facebook page. This program is free and open to the public!
The Chester Inn State Historic Site and Museum is fundedunder an agreement with the Tennessee Department of Environment andConservation, Tennessee Historical Commission. Formore information on the Chester Inn Museum, History Happy Hour, or the HeritageAlliance please call our office at 423.753.9580 or the Chester Inn Museum at423.753.4580. You can also contact the organization via email at [email protected]. Additional information about the HeritageAlliance and its mission can be found online at http://www.heritageall.org/.Be sure to follow the Chester Inn and Heritage Alliance Facebook pages forupdates about events at the Chester Inn and other Heritage Alliance programs.
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Jonesborough Farmer's Market May 22, 20218:00 am - 12:00 pm
East Courthouse
Historic Jonesboroug…
Historic Jonesborough Town Tour May 22, 20211:00 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.
Summer Supper at Feb…
Summer Supper at Febuary Hill May 22, 20216:00 pm - 8:00 pm
102 W College St, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA
The Heritage Alliance is excited to kick-off a new diningexperience in Jonesborough with its Summer Supper series. The suppers will takeplace from May-September on five different historic lawns. Summer Suppers is anexclusive series and seating is very limited. Tickets for Summer Suppers can bepurchased through the Town of Jonesborough’s ticketing website at jonesborough.com/tickets.
The firstSummer Supper will take place on May 22nd at 6:00 pm at FebuaryHill, located at 102 W. College Street. Tickets for the event are $45.00 perperson. This includes a lovely, three course meal, as well as beverages, livemusic, and a chance to explore the grounds and sections of the home. Otherdates and locations include: June 12th on Spring Street, July 24that the Warner Institute, August 14th at the Historic Embree Farm inTelford, and September 18th at a home on East Main Street. Allsuppers will start at 6:00 pm, and tickets for each supper are limited to 26guests. If you are interested in attending more than one supper, you mustpurchase separate tickets for each date. The Heritage Alliance will observe allCDC safety guidelines throughout the event. Supper locations are subject tochange.
The SummerSuppers represent a new fundraiser for the Heritage Alliance. The funds fromticket sales will help the non-profit organization continue their educationalprograms, whether they be in-person or virtual. Ticket sales arenon-refundable, but they are considered a donation. In the case of inclementweather, tents will be utilized on the lawn and the Heritage Alliance will onlyreschedule the event in case of extreme or dangerous weather.
We hopeyou will consider spending a summer evening in Tennessee’s Oldest Town.
The Heritage Alliance is dedicated to the preservation of thearchitectural, historical, and cultural heritage of our region and to providingeducational experiences related to history and heritage for a wide range ofaudiences. For more information, visit our website at heritageall.org orcall our office at 423-753-9580.
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2021 Summer Camp Last Day for Early Bird Discount May 28, 2021
McKinney Center at Booker T. Washington School, 103 Franklin Ave, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA
Use the code EBSU21 to get $10.00 off each class you register for through this day!
Register at McKinneyCenter.com
Town of Jonesborough…
Town of Jonesborough Employee Picnic May 28, 202112:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Regular route for garbage pick up
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Jonesborough Farmer's Market May 29, 20218:00 am - 12:00 pm
East Courthouse
Wetlands Water Park …
Wetlands Water Park OPENS May 29, 202110:00 am - 6:00 pm
Persimmon Ridge Park, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA
Normal daily operation begins. Hours Monday through Saturday 10 am - 6 pm. Sunday hours noon - 6 pm Sunday Funday rates begin. Tickets ages 4 & up are $9 each and every Sunday.
Historic Jonesborough Town Tour May 29, 20211:00 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.
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Wetlands Water Park - OPENING WEEKEND May 30, 202112:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Persimmon Ridge Park, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA
Normal daily operations begins. Hours - Monday through Saturday 10 am - 6 pm.
Sunday hours noon - 6 pm. Sunday Funday rates begin. Tickets for ages 4 & up are $9 each and every Sunday.
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Memorial Day
Memorial Day May 31, 2021
Town holiday
Regular route for garbage pick up
2021 Play-In-A-Week …
2021 Play-In-A-Week Camp May 31, 20219:00 am - 2:00 pm
McKinney Center at Booker T. Washington School, 103 Franklin Ave, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA
Ages 11 - 17
Class Limit: 16
Can you make a play in a week? You will get the chance to do this at the McKinney Center THIS SUMMER!
Starting from scratch, students will work alongside professional theatre-makers to create an original performance in just one week. You will develop a range of performance skills and learn technical theatre skills working alongside practicing artists. You will also make new friends and have a lot of fun in the process.
There is even a free lunch club from Noon - 12:30, where you can hang out and have lunch with directors, designers, choreographers, poets, and musicians.
Spots for, Play-In-A-Week, are limited to 16 students and are expected to fill up quickly. Register early to avoid disappointment.
The registration fee covers snacks and a camp T-shirt. Students should bring their own lunch unless notified otherwise the day before.
This camp is partially funded by the Tennessee Arts Commission.
A confirmation email will be sent to you upon registration with further information and tips regarding summer camp.
May 31, June 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 (students will meet on Saturday, June 5)
9am - 2pm
FINAL PERFORMANCE and "tailgate" lunch at 2 pm on Saturday, June 5.
McKinneyCenter.com
Wetlands Water Park
Wetlands Water Park May 31, 202110:00 am - 6:00 pm
Persimmon Ridge Road, Persimmon Ridge Rd, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA
Normal daily operations begins. Hours - Monday through Saturday 10 am - 6 pm.
Sunday hours noon - 6 pm. Sunday Funday rates begin. Tickets for ages 4 & up are $9 each and every Sunday.
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Wetlands Water Park Season Pass Sales and Swim Lessons Sign up April 13, 2021 - May 28, 2021
Jonesborough Farmer's Market May 15, 20218:00 am - 12:00 pm
East Courthouse
Salvage Warehouse Open May 15, 20218:00 am - 12:00 pm
600 Depot St, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA
The Architectural Salvage Warehouse will be open from 8-12 on the first and third Saturdays of the month (April-October 2). 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 May 15, 20211:00 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.
May 16, 2021
Wetlands Water Park Season Pass Sales and Swim Lessons Sign up April 13, 2021 - May 28, 2021
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.
William Foster was named Employee of the Month for April 2021.William has been with the Town of Jonesborough for over 18 years.His experience allows him to work in nearly any aspect within our Sewer Collection System.What stands out about him is his commitment to his job, fellow co-workers, and family.He is a single parent, primary care giver for his mother, and often one of the first people to volunteer to complete tasks outside of his normal duties.He consistently responds to emergency situations after hours, and always follows through with his responsibilities.His time management and ability to adapt to his surroundings is impressive.William is a valued member of our team and well-deserving of the honor of Employee of the Month.
