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- July 9, 2025
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Storytelling Live - Jim May
July 9, 2025 2:00 pm - 3:00 pmInternational Storytelling Center, 100 W Main St, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA
Now in its 22nd season, the International Storytelling Center’s renowned Storytelling Live performance series features 20 nationally known storytellers in live concerts at 2 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday, from May through October. Special events are also offered throughout the season, including evening shows, virtual concerts, and holiday programs.
An Emmy award-winning storyteller and writer, Jim May’s stories are hilarious, touching, and filled with the many characters who populated the Illinois farming community where his family has lived since the 1840s. His story collection, The Farm on Nippersink Creek, won a best book award from the Public Librarian Association, and his book, Trail Guide for a Crooked Heart: Stories and Reflections for Life’s Journeys received a 2017 Storytelling World award. May has shared his work throughout the U.S. and abroad, and is the recipient of the NSN ORACLE Circle of Excellence award.
“You could call Jim May a modern-day Homer if the Greek had told stories about farm life.” – The Chicago Sun-TimesGet tickets here: https://store.storytellingcenter.net/storytelling-live-07-08-07-12-jim-may-192/
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Airplane! at The Jackson Theatre
July 9, 2025 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Jackson Theatre, 121 W Main St, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USAAirplane! (1980)
Wacky Wednesday
A traumatized ex-flier boards a plane hoping to win back his flight attendant girlfriend. Meanwhile, the pilots get food poisoning, and someone has to land the jet
Rated PG
Running Time 88 minutes
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- July 10, 2025
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Storytelling Live - Jim May
July 10, 2025 2:00 pm - 3:00 pmInternational Storytelling Center, 100 W Main St, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA
Now in its 22nd season, the International Storytelling Center’s renowned Storytelling Live performance series features 20 nationally known storytellers in live concerts at 2 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday, from May through October. Special events are also offered throughout the season, including evening shows, virtual concerts, and holiday programs.
An Emmy award-winning storyteller and writer, Jim May’s stories are hilarious, touching, and filled with the many characters who populated the Illinois farming community where his family has lived since the 1840s. His story collection, The Farm on Nippersink Creek, won a best book award from the Public Librarian Association, and his book, Trail Guide for a Crooked Heart: Stories and Reflections for Life’s Journeys received a 2017 Storytelling World award. May has shared his work throughout the U.S. and abroad, and is the recipient of the NSN ORACLE Circle of Excellence award.
“You could call Jim May a modern-day Homer if the Greek had told stories about farm life.” – The Chicago Sun-TimesGet tickets here: https://store.storytellingcenter.net/storytelling-live-07-08-07-12-jim-may-192/
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Historic Zoning
July 10, 2025 6:00 pm - 7:00 pmJonesborough Town Administration, 123 Boone St, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA
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Flatt Out Blue at the Jackson Theatre
July 10, 2025 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Jackson Theatre, 121 W Main St, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USAJoin us at the Jackson Theatre on Thursday, July 10th at 8pm for Flatt Out Blue.
What started out as a once-a-month Sunday night jam, has now turned into a very talented 6 piece traveling bluegrass band that seems to grab the attention of the younger and older generations of bluegrass and folk music. Based out of southwest Virginia and northeast Tennessee, “the heart of this style of music that we play, comes deep within”-Corey Nelms-Dobro. All members of this band bring something special to the table and with musical inspirations such as the Stanley Brothers, Flatt and Scruggs, Doyle Lawson and Quicksilver and especially Blue Highway, there are many different styles of bluegrass this band has to offer. “Coach” Andrew Beverly-sought out the members at a February jam session in Church Hill Tennessee and told (now dobro player) Corey Nelms that there was too good of talent in that living room to be just jamming once a month, people need to hear this! Jordan and Jacob Mcpherson of Flatt Out Blue are the sibling duo and are no strangers to bluegrass and gospel music! They come from a very talented family who has and currently preforms gospel all for the honor and glory. Breaden Christian (guitar) of Flatt Out Blue is a talented vocalist and guitar player that has the experience and quality of singing baritone and also has a right hand like jimmy martin, bringing the drive to the ensemble. Isaac Saults (upright bass fiddle) has the skillset of past clinch Mountain boy, Jack Cooke, Bringing the Stanley style of music to the table along with Andrew.
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- July 11, 2025
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Storytelling Live - Jim May
July 11, 2025 2:00 pm - 3:00 pmInternational Storytelling Center, 100 W Main St, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA
Now in its 22nd season, the International Storytelling Center’s renowned Storytelling Live performance series features 20 nationally known storytellers in live concerts at 2 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday, from May through October. Special events are also offered throughout the season, including evening shows, virtual concerts, and holiday programs.
An Emmy award-winning storyteller and writer, Jim May’s stories are hilarious, touching, and filled with the many characters who populated the Illinois farming community where his family has lived since the 1840s. His story collection, The Farm on Nippersink Creek, won a best book award from the Public Librarian Association, and his book, Trail Guide for a Crooked Heart: Stories and Reflections for Life’s Journeys received a 2017 Storytelling World award. May has shared his work throughout the U.S. and abroad, and is the recipient of the NSN ORACLE Circle of Excellence award.
“You could call Jim May a modern-day Homer if the Greek had told stories about farm life.” – The Chicago Sun-TimesGet tickets here: https://store.storytellingcenter.net/storytelling-live-07-08-07-12-jim-may-192/
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Dinner on the Diner
July 11, 2025 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm -
Dinner on the Diner
July 11, 2025 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm -
Dinner on the Diner
July 11, 2025 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm -
Music on the Square
July 11, 2025 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm -
Five Nights at Freddy’s at The Jackson Theatre
July 11, 2025 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Jackson Theatre, 121 W Main St, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USAFive Nights at Freddy’s (2023)
Monthly Horror
Down on his luck and running out of options, Mike Schmidt agrees to take a job as a night shift security guard at Freddy Fazbear's Pizza. However, he quickly realizes that things aren't quite as they seem at Freddy's when the animatronic creatures at the restaurant come alive, hungry for revenge. Based on the video game designed by Scott Cawthon.
Rated PG-13
Running Time 110 minutes
Every Friday May through September Music on the Square is on Main Street. The street will be closed starting at 6 pm. If you have questions about parking, you can visit: https://www.jonesboroughtn.org/parking-in-jonesborough/
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- July 12, 2025
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Storytelling Live - Jim May
July 12, 2025 2:00 pm - 3:00 pmInternational Storytelling Center, 100 W Main St, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA
Now in its 22nd season, the International Storytelling Center’s renowned Storytelling Live performance series features 20 nationally known storytellers in live concerts at 2 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday, from May through October. Special events are also offered throughout the season, including evening shows, virtual concerts, and holiday programs.
An Emmy award-winning storyteller and writer, Jim May’s stories are hilarious, touching, and filled with the many characters who populated the Illinois farming community where his family has lived since the 1840s. His story collection, The Farm on Nippersink Creek, won a best book award from the Public Librarian Association, and his book, Trail Guide for a Crooked Heart: Stories and Reflections for Life’s Journeys received a 2017 Storytelling World award. May has shared his work throughout the U.S. and abroad, and is the recipient of the NSN ORACLE Circle of Excellence award.
“You could call Jim May a modern-day Homer if the Greek had told stories about farm life.” – The Chicago Sun-TimesGet tickets here: https://store.storytellingcenter.net/storytelling-live-07-08-07-12-jim-may-192/
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Historic Tri-Cities Theaters Book Signing and Discussion at The Jackson Theatre
July 12, 2025 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Jackson Theatre, 121 W Main St, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USABOOK SIGNING AND DISCUSSION with Robert Sorrell award-winning author and journalist and Anne G’Fellers-Mason Program Manager McKinney Center
JOIN US AS WE GO DOWN MEMORY LANE DISCUSSING HISTORIC THEATERS OF THE TRI-CITIES.
Copies of the book will be available to purchase.
This event includes The Jackson Theatre 30-minute film documentary by David Verde.
Light refreshments will be served.
This is a free event, but we ask you reserve a seat.
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Dinner on the Diner
July 12, 2025 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm -
Dinner on the Diner
July 12, 2025 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm -
Dinner on the Diner
July 12, 2025 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm -
The Big Lebowski at The Jackson Theatre
July 12, 2025 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Jackson Theatre, 121 W Main St, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USAThe Big Lebowski (1998)
90's Classics
A slacker known to his friends as "The Dude" gets mixed up in a convoluted kidnapping plot with an eccentric millionaire whose name he shares.
Rated R
Running Time 117 minutes
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- July 13, 2025
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Where the Wild Things Are at The Jackson Theatre
July 13, 2025 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Jackson Theatre, 121 W Main St, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USAWhere the Wild Things Are (2009)
Family Series
Innovative director Spike Jonze collaborates with celebrated author Maurice Sendak to bring one of the most beloved books of all time to the big screen -- Where the Wild Things Are -- a classic story about childhood and the places we go to figure out world in which we live. When rambunctious and sensitive young Max (Max Records) feels misunderstood at home, he escapes to an island where he meets mysterious and strange creatures, the Wild Things, whose emotions are as wild and unpredictable as their actions. The Wild Things desperately long for a leader to guide them, just as Max longs for a kingdom to rule. As leader, Max promises to create a place where everyone will be happy, but he soon discovers that ruling his kingdom is far from easy.
Rated PG
Running Time 101 minutes
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Yoga in the Park
July 13, 2025 4:00 pm - 5:00 pmJimmy Neil Smith Park, 111 W College St, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA
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Brews & Tunes
July 13, 2025 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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- July 14, 2025
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Board of Mayor and Aldermen Meeting
July 14, 2025 7:00 pm - 8:00 pmJonesborough Town Administration, 123 Boone St, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA
Meeting agenda will be available at Town Hall.
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- July 15, 2025
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Storytelling Live - Dolores Hydock
July 15, 2025 2:00 pm - 3:00 pmInternational Storytelling Center, 100 W Main St, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA
Now in its 22nd season, the International Storytelling Center’s renowned Storytelling Live performance series features 20 nationally known storytellers in live concerts at 2 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday, from May through October. Special events are also offered throughout the season, including evening shows, virtual concerts, and holiday programs.
Dolores Hydock is an actress and storyteller from Birmingham, Alabama. She fills the stage with wit, energy, and a swirl of characters that bring to life an array of personal stories, medieval adventures, oral histories, and literary classics. Dolores has held a wide variety of jobs – a house parent at a halfway house for juvenile delinquents, a blues DJ, an au pair in Paris, an IBM computer sales rep, a cookbook copy editor, an acting teacher, and a teacher of Cajun dancing – all material for her stories.
Dolores’ stories are funny and touching, smart and insightful, personal and universal. — The Birmingham NewsGet tickets here: https://store.storytellingcenter.net/storytelling-live-07-15-07-19-dolores-hydock-193/
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Jonesborough Regional Planning Commission
July 15, 2025 6:00 pm - 7:00 pmJonesborough 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.
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Jonesborough Storytelling Guild
July 15, 2025 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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- July 16, 2025
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Storytelling Live - Dolores Hydock
July 16, 2025 2:00 pm - 3:00 pmInternational Storytelling Center, 100 W Main St, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA
Now in its 22nd season, the International Storytelling Center’s renowned Storytelling Live performance series features 20 nationally known storytellers in live concerts at 2 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday, from May through October. Special events are also offered throughout the season, including evening shows, virtual concerts, and holiday programs.
Dolores Hydock is an actress and storyteller from Birmingham, Alabama. She fills the stage with wit, energy, and a swirl of characters that bring to life an array of personal stories, medieval adventures, oral histories, and literary classics. Dolores has held a wide variety of jobs – a house parent at a halfway house for juvenile delinquents, a blues DJ, an au pair in Paris, an IBM computer sales rep, a cookbook copy editor, an acting teacher, and a teacher of Cajun dancing – all material for her stories.
Dolores’ stories are funny and touching, smart and insightful, personal and universal. — The Birmingham NewsGet tickets here: https://store.storytellingcenter.net/storytelling-live-07-15-07-19-dolores-hydock-193/
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Caddyshack at The Jackson Theatre
July 16, 2025 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Jackson Theatre, 121 W Main St, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USACaddyshack (1980)
Wacky Wednesday
At an exclusive country club where golf is a way of life, the status quo is shaken up by a rich put-down artist, an aggressive gopher, and class warfare between the caddies and the wealthy club patrons.
Rated R
Running Time 99 minutes
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- July 17, 2025
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Storytelling Live - Dolores Hydock
July 17, 2025 2:00 pm - 3:00 pmInternational Storytelling Center, 100 W Main St, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA
Now in its 22nd season, the International Storytelling Center’s renowned Storytelling Live performance series features 20 nationally known storytellers in live concerts at 2 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday, from May through October. Special events are also offered throughout the season, including evening shows, virtual concerts, and holiday programs.
Dolores Hydock is an actress and storyteller from Birmingham, Alabama. She fills the stage with wit, energy, and a swirl of characters that bring to life an array of personal stories, medieval adventures, oral histories, and literary classics. Dolores has held a wide variety of jobs – a house parent at a halfway house for juvenile delinquents, a blues DJ, an au pair in Paris, an IBM computer sales rep, a cookbook copy editor, an acting teacher, and a teacher of Cajun dancing – all material for her stories.
Dolores’ stories are funny and touching, smart and insightful, personal and universal. — The Birmingham NewsGet tickets here: https://store.storytellingcenter.net/storytelling-live-07-15-07-19-dolores-hydock-193/
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McKinney Center Advisory Committee Meeting
July 17, 2025 3:30 pm - 4:30 pmMcKinney Center at Booker T. Washington School, 103 Franklin Ave, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA
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Artists Exhibition Featuring Chasidy Hathorn Opening Reception
July 17, 2025 5:00 pm - 7:00 pmMcKinney Center at Booker T. Washington School, 103 Franklin Ave, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA
The McKinney Center will be featuring mixed media artist Chasidy Hathorn. The exhibition opening reception will take place on Thursday, July 17, 5:00 – 7:00 pm. The exhibition is free and open to the public and will be up through August 15. The artwork will be on sale that night and throughout the duration of the exhibition.
Chasidy Hathorn says, "Art tells a story, it truly does! That is one thing I love to do with my pieces--tell a story using paint, paper, razor blades, vintage magazines, fabric, packing paper...this list could go on for a while." Adding a bit of her spunky, Southern-Belle personality to her pieces, she signs each work under the artist name "SassyHat"--a nod to her inner-child artist who isn't afraid of bold colors, rich textures, and coloring outside the lines.
Hathorn's journey from a German and Latin teacher to a full-time professional visual artist has been a long and winding Mississippi back road, and it’s a story that can only be told while sitting a spell on my front porch with a good cup of coffee.
She didn't know she'd one day be an artist. When growing up in the middle-of-nowhere Mississippi, Hathorn dreamed of being all sorts of things--a preacher, a race car driver, a doctor, an astronaut, and even an architect. She still dreams of being a race car driver. Her fully engaged imagination and bold creativity (along with my love of talking) kept me her in trouble, especially in school. Hathorn says, "But, somewhere inside me, I always knew God had a plan for all of my tall tales, curiosity, and imagination. Stepping forward in faith, I made the decision in 2014 to make my art into my career. I don't regret taking the long way around to get to where I am today because I would have missed all of things that make my paintings and creations tell incredible stories."
The exhibit is free and open to the public, Monday – Friday 8am – 5pm. For more information you may contact the McKinney Center, 423.753.0562 -
The Emoji Movie at The Jackson Theatre
July 17, 2025 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Jackson Theatre, 121 W Main St, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USAThe Emoji Movie (2017)
Family Series
In a world inside a smartphone, an emoji named Gene is ashamed that he has multiple facial expressions while his colleagues only have one each. He then embarks on a quest across various apps to be like everyone else.
Rated PG
Running Time 90 minutes
Pay What You Can
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Storytelling Live - Dolores Hydock
July 17, 2025 7:30 pm - 8:30 pmInternational Storytelling Center, 100 W Main St, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA
Now in its 22nd season, the International Storytelling Center’s renowned Storytelling Live performance series features 20 nationally known storytellers in live concerts at 2 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday, from May through October. Special events are also offered throughout the season, including evening shows, virtual concerts, and holiday programs.
Dolores Hydock is an actress and storyteller from Birmingham, Alabama. She fills the stage with wit, energy, and a swirl of characters that bring to life an array of personal stories, medieval adventures, oral histories, and literary classics. Dolores has held a wide variety of jobs – a house parent at a halfway house for juvenile delinquents, a blues DJ, an au pair in Paris, an IBM computer sales rep, a cookbook copy editor, an acting teacher, and a teacher of Cajun dancing – all material for her stories.
Dolores’ stories are funny and touching, smart and insightful, personal and universal. — The Birmingham NewsGet tickets here: https://store.storytellingcenter.net/storytelling-live-07-15-07-19-dolores-hydock-193/
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- July 18, 2025
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Artists Exhibition Featuring Chasidy Hathorn
July 18, 2025 8:00 am - 5:00 pmMcKinney Center at Booker T. Washington School, 103 Franklin Ave, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA
The McKinney Center will be featuring mixed media artist Chasidy Hathorn. The exhibition opening reception will take place on Thursday, July 17, 5:00 – 7:00 pm. The exhibition is free and open to the public and will be up through August 15. The artwork will be on sale that night and throughout the duration of the exhibition.
Chasidy Hathorn says, "Art tells a story, it truly does! That is one thing I love to do with my pieces--tell a story using paint, paper, razor blades, vintage magazines, fabric, packing paper...this list could go on for a while." Adding a bit of her spunky, Southern-Belle personality to her pieces, she signs each work under the artist name "SassyHat"--a nod to her inner-child artist who isn't afraid of bold colors, rich textures, and coloring outside the lines.
Hathorn's journey from a German and Latin teacher to a full-time professional visual artist has been a long and winding Mississippi back road, and it’s a story that can only be told while sitting a spell on my front porch with a good cup of coffee.
She didn't know she'd one day be an artist. When growing up in the middle-of-nowhere Mississippi, Hathorn dreamed of being all sorts of things--a preacher, a race car driver, a doctor, an astronaut, and even an architect. She still dreams of being a race car driver. Her fully engaged imagination and bold creativity (along with my love of talking) kept me her in trouble, especially in school. Hathorn says, "But, somewhere inside me, I always knew God had a plan for all of my tall tales, curiosity, and imagination. Stepping forward in faith, I made the decision in 2014 to make my art into my career. I don't regret taking the long way around to get to where I am today because I would have missed all of things that make my paintings and creations tell incredible stories."
The exhibit is free and open to the public, Monday – Friday 8am – 5pm. For more information you may contact the McKinney Center, 423.753.0562 -
Storytelling Live - Dolores Hydock
July 18, 2025 2:00 pm - 3:00 pmInternational Storytelling Center, 100 W Main St, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA
Now in its 22nd season, the International Storytelling Center’s renowned Storytelling Live performance series features 20 nationally known storytellers in live concerts at 2 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday, from May through October. Special events are also offered throughout the season, including evening shows, virtual concerts, and holiday programs.
Dolores Hydock is an actress and storyteller from Birmingham, Alabama. She fills the stage with wit, energy, and a swirl of characters that bring to life an array of personal stories, medieval adventures, oral histories, and literary classics. Dolores has held a wide variety of jobs – a house parent at a halfway house for juvenile delinquents, a blues DJ, an au pair in Paris, an IBM computer sales rep, a cookbook copy editor, an acting teacher, and a teacher of Cajun dancing – all material for her stories.
Dolores’ stories are funny and touching, smart and insightful, personal and universal. — The Birmingham NewsGet tickets here: https://store.storytellingcenter.net/storytelling-live-07-15-07-19-dolores-hydock-193/
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Music on the Square
July 18, 2025 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm -
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom at The Jackson Theatre
July 18, 2025 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Jackson Theatre, 121 W Main St, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USAIndiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984)
80’s Classics
Indy gets help from a feisty heroine and a sawed-off sidekick in this "Raiders" prequel featuring a sacred jewel, a bloodthirsty cult, human sacrifices, runaway mining cars, a chamber of scorpions and a perilous bridge.
Rated PG
Running Time 118 minutes
Every Friday May through September Music on the Square is on Main Street. The street will be closed starting at 6 pm. If you have questions about parking, you can visit: https://www.jonesboroughtn.org/parking-in-jonesborough/
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"Can't Get Away with This" Original True Crime Play
July 18, 2025 7:30 pm - 9:00 pmWe are grateful for our sponsors, Bravissima! Women Supporting the Arts, McLeod Organics, Lynda Harris, Dillow Taylor Funeral Home, and Dona & Chuck Lewis.
Inspired by a true crime from Jonesborough’s past, “Can’t Get Away with This” is an original play written by Anne G’Fellers-Mason. It will be performed at the McKinney Center on July 18th, 19th, 25th, and 26th at 7:30 pm and on July 19th and 26th at 2:00 pm.
On August 26, 1928, the body of Officer James Hood was found on Main Street on the lawn of the Second Presbyterian Church, now the Central Christian Church, and it was obvious he’d met with foul play. The intense investigation, arrests, and court case that followed consumed the attention of the town for several weeks. But justice was never found for Officer Hood, and the rifts that followed the jury’s decision pushed the crime into the shadows, not to be talked about. This interactive play, with opportunities for the audience to investigate alongside the characters, will present all the evidence and sources from the time. What really happened that night? Come and be a part of the play and discover for yourself.
“This is a story I’ve wanted to research and write for years,” shares Mason who will also be directing the play. “Some voices from the past cry out to me louder than others, and Officer Hood’s was one of those. I see this play as a way to shed light on an injustice from the past and hopefully bring some peace to a painful situation. It’s only by embracing our past that we can learn from it.” Officer Hood is the only Jonesborough police officer to be killed in the line of duty. “I hope the audience will be on the edge of their seats like I was when I was researching this play,” Mason adds. “It’s a real nail biter.”
Tickets are $17 and are available for purchase at Jonesborough.com/tickets or by calling the Visitors Center at 423-753-1010. This play is rated PG-13 for adult themes and suggested violence.
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- July 19, 2025
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Doll Show & Sale
July 19, 2025 9:30 am - 3:00 pm -
Storytelling Live - Dolores Hydock
July 19, 2025 2:00 pm - 3:00 pmInternational Storytelling Center, 100 W Main St, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA
Now in its 22nd season, the International Storytelling Center’s renowned Storytelling Live performance series features 20 nationally known storytellers in live concerts at 2 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday, from May through October. Special events are also offered throughout the season, including evening shows, virtual concerts, and holiday programs.
Dolores Hydock is an actress and storyteller from Birmingham, Alabama. She fills the stage with wit, energy, and a swirl of characters that bring to life an array of personal stories, medieval adventures, oral histories, and literary classics. Dolores has held a wide variety of jobs – a house parent at a halfway house for juvenile delinquents, a blues DJ, an au pair in Paris, an IBM computer sales rep, a cookbook copy editor, an acting teacher, and a teacher of Cajun dancing – all material for her stories.
Dolores’ stories are funny and touching, smart and insightful, personal and universal. — The Birmingham NewsGet tickets here: https://store.storytellingcenter.net/storytelling-live-07-15-07-19-dolores-hydock-193/
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"Can't Get Away with This" Original True Crime Play
July 19, 2025 2:00 pm - 3:30 pmMcKinney Center at Booker T. Washington School, 103 Franklin Ave, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA
We are grateful for our sponsors, Bravissima! Women Supporting the Arts, McLeod Organics, Lynda Harris, Dillow Taylor Funeral Home, and Dona & Chuck Lewis.
Inspired by a true crime from Jonesborough’s past, “Can’t Get Away with This” is an original play written by Anne G’Fellers-Mason. It will be performed at the McKinney Center on July 18th, 19th, 25th, and 26th at 7:30 pm and on July 19th and 26th at 2:00 pm.
On August 26, 1928, the body of Officer James Hood was found on Main Street on the lawn of the Second Presbyterian Church, now the Central Christian Church, and it was obvious he’d met with foul play. The intense investigation, arrests, and court case that followed consumed the attention of the town for several weeks. But justice was never found for Officer Hood, and the rifts that followed the jury’s decision pushed the crime into the shadows, not to be talked about. This interactive play, with opportunities for the audience to investigate alongside the characters, will present all the evidence and sources from the time. What really happened that night? Come and be a part of the play and discover for yourself.
“This is a story I’ve wanted to research and write for years,” shares Mason who will also be directing the play. “Some voices from the past cry out to me louder than others, and Officer Hood’s was one of those. I see this play as a way to shed light on an injustice from the past and hopefully bring some peace to a painful situation. It’s only by embracing our past that we can learn from it.” Officer Hood is the only Jonesborough police officer to be killed in the line of duty. “I hope the audience will be on the edge of their seats like I was when I was researching this play,” Mason adds. “It’s a real nail biter.”
Tickets are $17 and are available for purchase at Jonesborough.com/tickets or by calling the Visitors Center at 423-753-1010. This play is rated PG-13 for adult themes and suggested violence. -
The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance at The Jackson Theatre
July 19, 2025 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Jackson Theatre, 121 W Main St, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USAThe Man Who Shot Liberty Valance (1962)
Western Series
Directed by John Ford. Starring John Wayne and Jimmy Stewart
A senator becomes famous for gunning down a known outlaw, but later, on the day of an old friend's funeral, he reveals the truth about what really happened that fateful day.
Rated TV-14
Running Time 123 minutes
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Cool Hand Luke at The Jackson Theatre
July 19, 2025 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Jackson Theatre, 121 W Main St, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USACool Hand Luke (1967)
Cinema Classics
Academy Award winner Paul Newman stars with George Kennedy in this story of a man who will not surrender to authority--even at the cost of his life. When Luke Jackson (Newman) is sentenced to a Southern prison for a minor infraction, his intelligence, calm under pressure and inability to accept defeat soon gain him the respect of his fellow inmates on the chain gang--and the nickname Cool Hand Luke. But they also earn Luke the enmity of the warden, who cannot allow any inmate to challenge his authority. When Luke's mother dies, he decides to escape ... and he will not allow anyone to stop him.
Rated TV-14
Running Time 126 minutes
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"Can't Get Away with This" Original True Crime Play
July 19, 2025 7:30 pm - 9:00 pmWe are grateful for our sponsors, Bravissima! Women Supporting the Arts, McLeod Organics, Lynda Harris, Dillow Taylor Funeral Home, and Dona & Chuck Lewis.
Inspired by a true crime from Jonesborough’s past, “Can’t Get Away with This” is an original play written by Anne G’Fellers-Mason. It will be performed at the McKinney Center on July 18th, 19th, 25th, and 26th at 7:30 pm and on July 19th and 26th at 2:00 pm.
On August 26, 1928, the body of Officer James Hood was found on Main Street on the lawn of the Second Presbyterian Church, now the Central Christian Church, and it was obvious he’d met with foul play. The intense investigation, arrests, and court case that followed consumed the attention of the town for several weeks. But justice was never found for Officer Hood, and the rifts that followed the jury’s decision pushed the crime into the shadows, not to be talked about. This interactive play, with opportunities for the audience to investigate alongside the characters, will present all the evidence and sources from the time. What really happened that night? Come and be a part of the play and discover for yourself.
“This is a story I’ve wanted to research and write for years,” shares Mason who will also be directing the play. “Some voices from the past cry out to me louder than others, and Officer Hood’s was one of those. I see this play as a way to shed light on an injustice from the past and hopefully bring some peace to a painful situation. It’s only by embracing our past that we can learn from it.” Officer Hood is the only Jonesborough police officer to be killed in the line of duty. “I hope the audience will be on the edge of their seats like I was when I was researching this play,” Mason adds. “It’s a real nail biter.”
Tickets are $17 and are available for purchase at Jonesborough.com/tickets or by calling the Visitors Center at 423-753-1010. This play is rated PG-13 for adult themes and suggested violence.
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- July 20, 2025
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The SpongeBob Square Pants Movie at The Jackson Theatre
July 20, 2025 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Jackson Theatre, 121 W Main St, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USAThe SpongeBob Square Pants Movie (2004)
Family Series
The first big-screen adventure of the popular children's (and adults') cartoon series follows SpongeBob as he sets out to retrieve King Neptune's stolen crown, save Mr. Krabs, who has been accused of the theft, and stymie Plankton and his plot for world domination.
Rated PG
Running Time 88 minutes
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Yoga in the Park
July 20, 2025 4:00 pm - 5:00 pmJimmy Neil Smith Park, 111 W College St, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA
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Brews & Tunes
July 20, 2025 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm -
Praise By The Pool at Wetlands
July 20, 2025 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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- July 21, 2025
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Artists Exhibition Featuring Chasidy Hathorn
July 21, 2025 8:00 am - 5:00 pmMcKinney Center at Booker T. Washington School, 103 Franklin Ave, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA
The McKinney Center will be featuring mixed media artist Chasidy Hathorn. The exhibition opening reception will take place on Thursday, July 17, 5:00 – 7:00 pm. The exhibition is free and open to the public and will be up through August 15. The artwork will be on sale that night and throughout the duration of the exhibition.
Chasidy Hathorn says, "Art tells a story, it truly does! That is one thing I love to do with my pieces--tell a story using paint, paper, razor blades, vintage magazines, fabric, packing paper...this list could go on for a while." Adding a bit of her spunky, Southern-Belle personality to her pieces, she signs each work under the artist name "SassyHat"--a nod to her inner-child artist who isn't afraid of bold colors, rich textures, and coloring outside the lines.
Hathorn's journey from a German and Latin teacher to a full-time professional visual artist has been a long and winding Mississippi back road, and it’s a story that can only be told while sitting a spell on my front porch with a good cup of coffee.
She didn't know she'd one day be an artist. When growing up in the middle-of-nowhere Mississippi, Hathorn dreamed of being all sorts of things--a preacher, a race car driver, a doctor, an astronaut, and even an architect. She still dreams of being a race car driver. Her fully engaged imagination and bold creativity (along with my love of talking) kept me her in trouble, especially in school. Hathorn says, "But, somewhere inside me, I always knew God had a plan for all of my tall tales, curiosity, and imagination. Stepping forward in faith, I made the decision in 2014 to make my art into my career. I don't regret taking the long way around to get to where I am today because I would have missed all of things that make my paintings and creations tell incredible stories."
The exhibit is free and open to the public, Monday – Friday 8am – 5pm. For more information you may contact the McKinney Center, 423.753.0562
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- July 22, 2025
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Artists Exhibition Featuring Chasidy Hathorn
July 22, 2025 8:00 am - 5:00 pmMcKinney Center at Booker T. Washington School, 103 Franklin Ave, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA
The McKinney Center will be featuring mixed media artist Chasidy Hathorn. The exhibition opening reception will take place on Thursday, July 17, 5:00 – 7:00 pm. The exhibition is free and open to the public and will be up through August 15. The artwork will be on sale that night and throughout the duration of the exhibition.
Chasidy Hathorn says, "Art tells a story, it truly does! That is one thing I love to do with my pieces--tell a story using paint, paper, razor blades, vintage magazines, fabric, packing paper...this list could go on for a while." Adding a bit of her spunky, Southern-Belle personality to her pieces, she signs each work under the artist name "SassyHat"--a nod to her inner-child artist who isn't afraid of bold colors, rich textures, and coloring outside the lines.
Hathorn's journey from a German and Latin teacher to a full-time professional visual artist has been a long and winding Mississippi back road, and it’s a story that can only be told while sitting a spell on my front porch with a good cup of coffee.
She didn't know she'd one day be an artist. When growing up in the middle-of-nowhere Mississippi, Hathorn dreamed of being all sorts of things--a preacher, a race car driver, a doctor, an astronaut, and even an architect. She still dreams of being a race car driver. Her fully engaged imagination and bold creativity (along with my love of talking) kept me her in trouble, especially in school. Hathorn says, "But, somewhere inside me, I always knew God had a plan for all of my tall tales, curiosity, and imagination. Stepping forward in faith, I made the decision in 2014 to make my art into my career. I don't regret taking the long way around to get to where I am today because I would have missed all of things that make my paintings and creations tell incredible stories."
The exhibit is free and open to the public, Monday – Friday 8am – 5pm. For more information you may contact the McKinney Center, 423.753.0562 -
Storytelling Live - Bil Lepp
July 22, 2025 2:00 pm - 3:00 pmInternational Storytelling Center, 100 W Main St, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA
Now in its 22nd season, the International Storytelling Center’s renowned Storytelling Live performance series features 20 nationally known storytellers in live concerts at 2 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday, from May through October. Special events are also offered throughout the season, including evening shows, virtual concerts, and holiday programs.
Bil Lepp is a nationally touring storyteller, humorist, comedian, and bearer of other synonyms that mean “funny”. Though he is a five-time champion of the West Virginia Liars Contest, his work often contains morsels of truth, presenting universal themes in clever ways. Lepp has created over twenty audio collections, is an award-winning children’s author, has hosted a History Channel TV show, and is a contributing columnist for West Virginia’s biggest newspaper. Lepp is the recipient of the PEN/Steven Kroll and the NSN ORACLE Circle of Excellence awards.
Just as New Jersey has Bruce Springsteen, West Virginia has…Bil Lepp. – Goldenseal MagazineGet tickets here: https://store.storytellingcenter.net/storytelling-live-07-22-07-26-bil-lepp-194/
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Jonesborough Storytelling Guild
July 22, 2025 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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- July 23, 2025
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Artists Exhibition Featuring Chasidy Hathorn
July 23, 2025 8:00 am - 5:00 pmMcKinney Center at Booker T. Washington School, 103 Franklin Ave, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA
The McKinney Center will be featuring mixed media artist Chasidy Hathorn. The exhibition opening reception will take place on Thursday, July 17, 5:00 – 7:00 pm. The exhibition is free and open to the public and will be up through August 15. The artwork will be on sale that night and throughout the duration of the exhibition.
Chasidy Hathorn says, "Art tells a story, it truly does! That is one thing I love to do with my pieces--tell a story using paint, paper, razor blades, vintage magazines, fabric, packing paper...this list could go on for a while." Adding a bit of her spunky, Southern-Belle personality to her pieces, she signs each work under the artist name "SassyHat"--a nod to her inner-child artist who isn't afraid of bold colors, rich textures, and coloring outside the lines.
Hathorn's journey from a German and Latin teacher to a full-time professional visual artist has been a long and winding Mississippi back road, and it’s a story that can only be told while sitting a spell on my front porch with a good cup of coffee.
She didn't know she'd one day be an artist. When growing up in the middle-of-nowhere Mississippi, Hathorn dreamed of being all sorts of things--a preacher, a race car driver, a doctor, an astronaut, and even an architect. She still dreams of being a race car driver. Her fully engaged imagination and bold creativity (along with my love of talking) kept me her in trouble, especially in school. Hathorn says, "But, somewhere inside me, I always knew God had a plan for all of my tall tales, curiosity, and imagination. Stepping forward in faith, I made the decision in 2014 to make my art into my career. I don't regret taking the long way around to get to where I am today because I would have missed all of things that make my paintings and creations tell incredible stories."
The exhibit is free and open to the public, Monday – Friday 8am – 5pm. For more information you may contact the McKinney Center, 423.753.0562 -
Storytelling Live - Bil Lepp
July 23, 2025 2:00 pm - 3:00 pmInternational Storytelling Center, 100 W Main St, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA
Now in its 22nd season, the International Storytelling Center’s renowned Storytelling Live performance series features 20 nationally known storytellers in live concerts at 2 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday, from May through October. Special events are also offered throughout the season, including evening shows, virtual concerts, and holiday programs.
Bil Lepp is a nationally touring storyteller, humorist, comedian, and bearer of other synonyms that mean “funny”. Though he is a five-time champion of the West Virginia Liars Contest, his work often contains morsels of truth, presenting universal themes in clever ways. Lepp has created over twenty audio collections, is an award-winning children’s author, has hosted a History Channel TV show, and is a contributing columnist for West Virginia’s biggest newspaper. Lepp is the recipient of the PEN/Steven Kroll and the NSN ORACLE Circle of Excellence awards.
Just as New Jersey has Bruce Springsteen, West Virginia has…Bil Lepp. – Goldenseal MagazineGet tickets here: https://store.storytellingcenter.net/storytelling-live-07-22-07-26-bil-lepp-194/
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National Lampoon’s Vacation at The Jackson Theatre
July 23, 2025 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Jackson Theatre, 121 W Main St, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USANational Lampoon’s Vacation (1983)
Wacky Wednesday!
The all-American Griswold family just wants to go on an all-American vacation. Everyone is packed. The route is planned ... And absolutely everything goes wrong as a simple trip quickly becomes a madcap cross-country odyssey and heroic quest in search of National Lampoon's Vacation. For the Clark W. Griswolds of Chicago, 50 weeks of work and routine will soon be rewarded with a fortnight of frenzied freedom. Mom and the kids would rather fly, but Dad (Chevy Chase) insists on driving west to Walley World. He's programmed everything on the family's PC--from tire wear to best routes, from choice sights to the finest AAA-recommended lodgings. With such planning everything should go right ... Wrong!!
Rated R
Running Time 98 minutes
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- July 24, 2025
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Artists Exhibition Featuring Chasidy Hathorn
July 24, 2025 8:00 am - 5:00 pmMcKinney Center at Booker T. Washington School, 103 Franklin Ave, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA
The McKinney Center will be featuring mixed media artist Chasidy Hathorn. The exhibition opening reception will take place on Thursday, July 17, 5:00 – 7:00 pm. The exhibition is free and open to the public and will be up through August 15. The artwork will be on sale that night and throughout the duration of the exhibition.
Chasidy Hathorn says, "Art tells a story, it truly does! That is one thing I love to do with my pieces--tell a story using paint, paper, razor blades, vintage magazines, fabric, packing paper...this list could go on for a while." Adding a bit of her spunky, Southern-Belle personality to her pieces, she signs each work under the artist name "SassyHat"--a nod to her inner-child artist who isn't afraid of bold colors, rich textures, and coloring outside the lines.
Hathorn's journey from a German and Latin teacher to a full-time professional visual artist has been a long and winding Mississippi back road, and it’s a story that can only be told while sitting a spell on my front porch with a good cup of coffee.
She didn't know she'd one day be an artist. When growing up in the middle-of-nowhere Mississippi, Hathorn dreamed of being all sorts of things--a preacher, a race car driver, a doctor, an astronaut, and even an architect. She still dreams of being a race car driver. Her fully engaged imagination and bold creativity (along with my love of talking) kept me her in trouble, especially in school. Hathorn says, "But, somewhere inside me, I always knew God had a plan for all of my tall tales, curiosity, and imagination. Stepping forward in faith, I made the decision in 2014 to make my art into my career. I don't regret taking the long way around to get to where I am today because I would have missed all of things that make my paintings and creations tell incredible stories."
The exhibit is free and open to the public, Monday – Friday 8am – 5pm. For more information you may contact the McKinney Center, 423.753.0562 -
Storytelling Live - Bil Lepp
July 24, 2025 2:00 pm - 3:00 pmInternational Storytelling Center, 100 W Main St, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA
Now in its 22nd season, the International Storytelling Center’s renowned Storytelling Live performance series features 20 nationally known storytellers in live concerts at 2 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday, from May through October. Special events are also offered throughout the season, including evening shows, virtual concerts, and holiday programs.
Bil Lepp is a nationally touring storyteller, humorist, comedian, and bearer of other synonyms that mean “funny”. Though he is a five-time champion of the West Virginia Liars Contest, his work often contains morsels of truth, presenting universal themes in clever ways. Lepp has created over twenty audio collections, is an award-winning children’s author, has hosted a History Channel TV show, and is a contributing columnist for West Virginia’s biggest newspaper. Lepp is the recipient of the PEN/Steven Kroll and the NSN ORACLE Circle of Excellence awards.
Just as New Jersey has Bruce Springsteen, West Virginia has…Bil Lepp. – Goldenseal MagazineGet tickets here: https://store.storytellingcenter.net/storytelling-live-07-22-07-26-bil-lepp-194/
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Historic Zoning
July 24, 2025 6:00 pm - 7:00 pmJonesborough Town Administration, 123 Boone St, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA
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Storytelling Live - Bil Lepp
July 24, 2025 7:30 pm - 8:30 pmInternational Storytelling Center, 100 W Main St, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA
Now in its 22nd season, the International Storytelling Center’s renowned Storytelling Live performance series features 20 nationally known storytellers in live concerts at 2 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday, from May through October. Special events are also offered throughout the season, including evening shows, virtual concerts, and holiday programs.
Bil Lepp is a nationally touring storyteller, humorist, comedian, and bearer of other synonyms that mean “funny”. Though he is a five-time champion of the West Virginia Liars Contest, his work often contains morsels of truth, presenting universal themes in clever ways. Lepp has created over twenty audio collections, is an award-winning children’s author, has hosted a History Channel TV show, and is a contributing columnist for West Virginia’s biggest newspaper. Lepp is the recipient of the PEN/Steven Kroll and the NSN ORACLE Circle of Excellence awards.
Just as New Jersey has Bruce Springsteen, West Virginia has…Bil Lepp. – Goldenseal MagazineGet tickets here: https://store.storytellingcenter.net/storytelling-live-07-22-07-26-bil-lepp-194/
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Jim Lauderdale and The Po' Ramblin' Boys
July 24, 2025 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Jackson TheatreJoin us at the Jackson Theatre on Thursday, July 24th at 8pm for Jim Lauderdale and The Po' Ramblin' Boys.
At a time when most people feel constantly distracted by technology and barraged by the news, authenticity and straightforward honesty are paramount. There’s something about the music of The Po’ Ramblin’ Boys that cuts right through the noise of the world and speaks plainly to the soul. Formed ten years ago in the Smoky Mountains in 2014, The Po’ Ramblin’ Boys are at once exactly what you would expect and not at all what you would expect from a tattooed East Tennessee Bluegrass outfit. But they take pride in being ambassadors of their genre, and the group has brought their music from rural bluegrass festival stages to the rock clubs of Europe, with stunning results.
At any given time, you're likely to find Jim Lauderdale making music, whether he's laying down a new track in the studio or working though a spontaneous melody at his home in Nashville. And if he's not actively crafting new music, he's certainly thinking about it. "It's a constant challenge to try to keep making better and better records, write better and better songs. I still always feel like I'm a developing artist," he says. This may be a surprising sentiment from a man who's won two Grammy's, released 34 full-length albums, and taken home the Americana Music Association's coveted Wagonmaster Award. But forthcoming album "Game Changer" is convincing evidence that the North Carolina native is only continuing to hone his craft. Operating under his own label, Sky Crunch Records, for the first time since 2016, Lauderdale recorded "Game Changer" at the renowned Blackbird Studios in Nashville, co-producing the release with Jay Weaver and pulling from songs he'd written over the last several years. "There's a mixture on this records of uplifting songs and, at the same time, songs of heartbreak and despair- because that's part of life as well." he says. "In the country song world especially, that's always been part of it. That's real life."
Lauderdale would know: He's been a vital part of country music ecosystem since 1991, when he released his debut album and began penning songs for an impressively long roster of country music greats. "When I was a teenager wanting to be a bluegrass banjo player, I never would have imagined that I would get to work with people like Ralph Stanley, Robert Hunter, Loretta Lynn, George Jones, Emmylou Harris, Elvis Costello, Lucinda Williams and John Oates," he muses. "Getting to work with them inspires me greatly to this day, and I know it always will."
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- July 25, 2025
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Artists Exhibition Featuring Chasidy Hathorn
July 25, 2025 8:00 am - 5:00 pmMcKinney Center at Booker T. Washington School, 103 Franklin Ave, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA
The McKinney Center will be featuring mixed media artist Chasidy Hathorn. The exhibition opening reception will take place on Thursday, July 17, 5:00 – 7:00 pm. The exhibition is free and open to the public and will be up through August 15. The artwork will be on sale that night and throughout the duration of the exhibition.
Chasidy Hathorn says, "Art tells a story, it truly does! That is one thing I love to do with my pieces--tell a story using paint, paper, razor blades, vintage magazines, fabric, packing paper...this list could go on for a while." Adding a bit of her spunky, Southern-Belle personality to her pieces, she signs each work under the artist name "SassyHat"--a nod to her inner-child artist who isn't afraid of bold colors, rich textures, and coloring outside the lines.
Hathorn's journey from a German and Latin teacher to a full-time professional visual artist has been a long and winding Mississippi back road, and it’s a story that can only be told while sitting a spell on my front porch with a good cup of coffee.
She didn't know she'd one day be an artist. When growing up in the middle-of-nowhere Mississippi, Hathorn dreamed of being all sorts of things--a preacher, a race car driver, a doctor, an astronaut, and even an architect. She still dreams of being a race car driver. Her fully engaged imagination and bold creativity (along with my love of talking) kept me her in trouble, especially in school. Hathorn says, "But, somewhere inside me, I always knew God had a plan for all of my tall tales, curiosity, and imagination. Stepping forward in faith, I made the decision in 2014 to make my art into my career. I don't regret taking the long way around to get to where I am today because I would have missed all of things that make my paintings and creations tell incredible stories."
The exhibit is free and open to the public, Monday – Friday 8am – 5pm. For more information you may contact the McKinney Center, 423.753.0562 -
Storytelling Live - Bil Lepp
July 25, 2025 2:00 pm - 3:00 pmInternational Storytelling Center, 100 W Main St, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA
Now in its 22nd season, the International Storytelling Center’s renowned Storytelling Live performance series features 20 nationally known storytellers in live concerts at 2 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday, from May through October. Special events are also offered throughout the season, including evening shows, virtual concerts, and holiday programs.
Bil Lepp is a nationally touring storyteller, humorist, comedian, and bearer of other synonyms that mean “funny”. Though he is a five-time champion of the West Virginia Liars Contest, his work often contains morsels of truth, presenting universal themes in clever ways. Lepp has created over twenty audio collections, is an award-winning children’s author, has hosted a History Channel TV show, and is a contributing columnist for West Virginia’s biggest newspaper. Lepp is the recipient of the PEN/Steven Kroll and the NSN ORACLE Circle of Excellence awards.
Just as New Jersey has Bruce Springsteen, West Virginia has…Bil Lepp. – Goldenseal MagazineGet tickets here: https://store.storytellingcenter.net/storytelling-live-07-22-07-26-bil-lepp-194/
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Music on the Square
July 25, 2025 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm -
Us at The Jackson Theatre
July 25, 2025 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Jackson Theatre, 121 W Main St, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USAUs (2019)
Monthly Horror
Adelaide Wilson, her husband Gabe, her son Jason and her daughter Zora head to Santa Cruz, California, for a beach vacation at Adelaide's childhood home with their friends the Tylers. That night, the Wilsons are terrorized by a family of doppelgangers with murderous motivations.
Rated R
Running Time 119 minutes
Every Friday May through September Music on the Square is on Main Street. The street will be closed starting at 6 pm. If you have questions about parking, you can visit: https://www.jonesboroughtn.org/parking-in-jonesborough/
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"Can't Get Away with This" Original True Crime Play
July 25, 2025 7:30 pm - 9:00 pmWe are grateful for our sponsors, Bravissima! Women Supporting the Arts, McLeod Organics, Lynda Harris, Dillow Taylor Funeral Home, and Dona & Chuck Lewis.
Inspired by a true crime from Jonesborough’s past, “Can’t Get Away with This” is an original play written by Anne G’Fellers-Mason. It will be performed at the McKinney Center on July 18th, 19th, 25th, and 26th at 7:30 pm and on July 19th and 26th at 2:00 pm.
On August 26, 1928, the body of Officer James Hood was found on Main Street on the lawn of the Second Presbyterian Church, now the Central Christian Church, and it was obvious he’d met with foul play. The intense investigation, arrests, and court case that followed consumed the attention of the town for several weeks. But justice was never found for Officer Hood, and the rifts that followed the jury’s decision pushed the crime into the shadows, not to be talked about. This interactive play, with opportunities for the audience to investigate alongside the characters, will present all the evidence and sources from the time. What really happened that night? Come and be a part of the play and discover for yourself.
“This is a story I’ve wanted to research and write for years,” shares Mason who will also be directing the play. “Some voices from the past cry out to me louder than others, and Officer Hood’s was one of those. I see this play as a way to shed light on an injustice from the past and hopefully bring some peace to a painful situation. It’s only by embracing our past that we can learn from it.” Officer Hood is the only Jonesborough police officer to be killed in the line of duty. “I hope the audience will be on the edge of their seats like I was when I was researching this play,” Mason adds. “It’s a real nail biter.”
Tickets are $17 and are available for purchase at Jonesborough.com/tickets or by calling the Visitors Center at 423-753-1010. This play is rated PG-13 for adult themes and suggested violence.
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- July 26, 2025
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Storytelling Live - Bil Lepp
July 26, 2025 2:00 pm - 3:00 pmInternational Storytelling Center, 100 W Main St, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA
Now in its 22nd season, the International Storytelling Center’s renowned Storytelling Live performance series features 20 nationally known storytellers in live concerts at 2 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday, from May through October. Special events are also offered throughout the season, including evening shows, virtual concerts, and holiday programs.
Bil Lepp is a nationally touring storyteller, humorist, comedian, and bearer of other synonyms that mean “funny”. Though he is a five-time champion of the West Virginia Liars Contest, his work often contains morsels of truth, presenting universal themes in clever ways. Lepp has created over twenty audio collections, is an award-winning children’s author, has hosted a History Channel TV show, and is a contributing columnist for West Virginia’s biggest newspaper. Lepp is the recipient of the PEN/Steven Kroll and the NSN ORACLE Circle of Excellence awards.
Just as New Jersey has Bruce Springsteen, West Virginia has…Bil Lepp. – Goldenseal MagazineGet tickets here: https://store.storytellingcenter.net/storytelling-live-07-22-07-26-bil-lepp-194/
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"Can't Get Away with This" Original True Crime Play
July 26, 2025 2:00 pm - 3:30 pmMcKinney Center at Booker T. Washington School, 103 Franklin Ave, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA
We are grateful for our sponsors, Bravissima! Women Supporting the Arts, McLeod Organics, Lynda Harris, Dillow Taylor Funeral Home, and Dona & Chuck Lewis.
Inspired by a true crime from Jonesborough’s past, “Can’t Get Away with This” is an original play written by Anne G’Fellers-Mason. It will be performed at the McKinney Center on July 18th, 19th, 25th, and 26th at 7:30 pm and on July 19th and 26th at 2:00 pm.
On August 26, 1928, the body of Officer James Hood was found on Main Street on the lawn of the Second Presbyterian Church, now the Central Christian Church, and it was obvious he’d met with foul play. The intense investigation, arrests, and court case that followed consumed the attention of the town for several weeks. But justice was never found for Officer Hood, and the rifts that followed the jury’s decision pushed the crime into the shadows, not to be talked about. This interactive play, with opportunities for the audience to investigate alongside the characters, will present all the evidence and sources from the time. What really happened that night? Come and be a part of the play and discover for yourself.
“This is a story I’ve wanted to research and write for years,” shares Mason who will also be directing the play. “Some voices from the past cry out to me louder than others, and Officer Hood’s was one of those. I see this play as a way to shed light on an injustice from the past and hopefully bring some peace to a painful situation. It’s only by embracing our past that we can learn from it.” Officer Hood is the only Jonesborough police officer to be killed in the line of duty. “I hope the audience will be on the edge of their seats like I was when I was researching this play,” Mason adds. “It’s a real nail biter.”
Tickets are $17 and are available for purchase at Jonesborough.com/tickets or by calling the Visitors Center at 423-753-1010. This play is rated PG-13 for adult themes and suggested violence. -
Old Yeller at The Jackson Theatre
July 26, 2025 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Jackson Theatre, 121 W Main St, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USAOld Yeller (1957)
Western Family Series
Walt Disney yarn about a stray dog that helps protect the homestead of a frontier family in the 1860s. Dorothy McGuire, Tommy Kirk, Kevin Corcoran, Fess Parker. Searcy: Jeff York. Sanderson: Chuck Connors. Lisabeth: Beverly Washburn. Old Yeller: Spike. Robert Stevenson directed.
Rated G
Running Time 88 minutes
Pay What You Can
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Poltergeist at The Jackson Theatre
July 26, 2025 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Jackson Theatre, 121 W Main St, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USAPoltergeist (1982)
Monthly Horror
A family finds that it's new home is haunted.
Rated PG
Running Time 114 minutes
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"Can't Get Away with This" Original True Crime Play
July 26, 2025 7:30 pm - 9:00 pmWe are grateful for our sponsors, Bravissima! Women Supporting the Arts, McLeod Organics, Lynda Harris, Dillow Taylor Funeral Home, and Dona & Chuck Lewis.
Inspired by a true crime from Jonesborough’s past, “Can’t Get Away with This” is an original play written by Anne G’Fellers-Mason. It will be performed at the McKinney Center on July 18th, 19th, 25th, and 26th at 7:30 pm and on July 19th and 26th at 2:00 pm.
On August 26, 1928, the body of Officer James Hood was found on Main Street on the lawn of the Second Presbyterian Church, now the Central Christian Church, and it was obvious he’d met with foul play. The intense investigation, arrests, and court case that followed consumed the attention of the town for several weeks. But justice was never found for Officer Hood, and the rifts that followed the jury’s decision pushed the crime into the shadows, not to be talked about. This interactive play, with opportunities for the audience to investigate alongside the characters, will present all the evidence and sources from the time. What really happened that night? Come and be a part of the play and discover for yourself.
“This is a story I’ve wanted to research and write for years,” shares Mason who will also be directing the play. “Some voices from the past cry out to me louder than others, and Officer Hood’s was one of those. I see this play as a way to shed light on an injustice from the past and hopefully bring some peace to a painful situation. It’s only by embracing our past that we can learn from it.” Officer Hood is the only Jonesborough police officer to be killed in the line of duty. “I hope the audience will be on the edge of their seats like I was when I was researching this play,” Mason adds. “It’s a real nail biter.”
Tickets are $17 and are available for purchase at Jonesborough.com/tickets or by calling the Visitors Center at 423-753-1010. This play is rated PG-13 for adult themes and suggested violence.
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- July 27, 2025
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Despicable Me at The Jackson Theatre
July 27, 2025 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Jackson Theatre, 121 W Main St, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USADespicable Me (2010)
Family Series
An elite supervillain tries to steal the moon from the sky using his vast weaponry and an army of minions, but his evil machinations are undermined by three orphaned girls who see him as a father figure, despite his diabolical intentions.
Rated PG
Running Time 95 minutes
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Yoga in the Park
July 27, 2025 4:00 pm - 5:00 pmJimmy Neil Smith Park, 111 W College St, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA
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Brews & Tunes
July 27, 2025 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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- July 28, 2025
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Artists Exhibition Featuring Chasidy Hathorn
July 28, 2025 8:00 am - 5:00 pmMcKinney Center at Booker T. Washington School, 103 Franklin Ave, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA
The McKinney Center will be featuring mixed media artist Chasidy Hathorn. The exhibition opening reception will take place on Thursday, July 17, 5:00 – 7:00 pm. The exhibition is free and open to the public and will be up through August 15. The artwork will be on sale that night and throughout the duration of the exhibition.
Chasidy Hathorn says, "Art tells a story, it truly does! That is one thing I love to do with my pieces--tell a story using paint, paper, razor blades, vintage magazines, fabric, packing paper...this list could go on for a while." Adding a bit of her spunky, Southern-Belle personality to her pieces, she signs each work under the artist name "SassyHat"--a nod to her inner-child artist who isn't afraid of bold colors, rich textures, and coloring outside the lines.
Hathorn's journey from a German and Latin teacher to a full-time professional visual artist has been a long and winding Mississippi back road, and it’s a story that can only be told while sitting a spell on my front porch with a good cup of coffee.
She didn't know she'd one day be an artist. When growing up in the middle-of-nowhere Mississippi, Hathorn dreamed of being all sorts of things--a preacher, a race car driver, a doctor, an astronaut, and even an architect. She still dreams of being a race car driver. Her fully engaged imagination and bold creativity (along with my love of talking) kept me her in trouble, especially in school. Hathorn says, "But, somewhere inside me, I always knew God had a plan for all of my tall tales, curiosity, and imagination. Stepping forward in faith, I made the decision in 2014 to make my art into my career. I don't regret taking the long way around to get to where I am today because I would have missed all of things that make my paintings and creations tell incredible stories."
The exhibit is free and open to the public, Monday – Friday 8am – 5pm. For more information you may contact the McKinney Center, 423.753.0562 -
National Water Park Day at Wetlands
July 28, 2025 10:00 am - 5:30 pm -
StoryTown Radio Show: Kitchen Disasters & Culinary Fails
July 28, 2025 7:00 pm - 8:00 pmMcKinney Center at Booker T. Washington School, 103 Franklin Ave, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA
This July 28th at 7PM, StoryTown is stepping into the kitchen and jumping right back out with “Kitchen Disasters and Culinary Fails,” a new show full of hilarious tales about when the recipe doesn’t go as planned.
StoryTown performs in the format of a live, old-time radio show complete with sound effects, musical underscoring, live skits, and a great musical guest. Joining the Radio Show this month is Ryan Budds of Trivia with Budds. He’ll be giving the evening a gameshow atmosphere, complete with prizes for correctly answered trivia questions. We’ve got stories about a transplant from Turkey’s first trip to an American grocery store, tales of biscuits so hard they bounced, and potatoes so overdone they turned into a source of entertainment for campers. The Radio Show is the perfect place to kick back and enjoy a summer evening.
Joining the cast this month is storyteller Lynette “Lyn” Ford and the Jimmie D. Band. The Jimmie D. Band always get the audience up and dancing with their rock and blues mix. The performance takes place on July 28th at the McKinney Center at 7:00 pm. Tickets are $10 and available online at Jonesborough.com/tickets or by calling the Historic Visitors Center at 423-753-1010.
The Radio Show is also recorded for broadcast on local NPR station WETS 89.5 out of Johnson City, which can be heard the last Wednesday of the month at 8PM. StoryTown is sponsored by the Tennessee Arts Commission, Gary and Sandee Degner, Trivia with Budds, McLeod Organics, the Wild Women of Jonesborough, and Wolfe Development.
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- July 29, 2025
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Artists Exhibition Featuring Chasidy Hathorn
July 29, 2025 8:00 am - 5:00 pmMcKinney Center at Booker T. Washington School, 103 Franklin Ave, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA
The McKinney Center will be featuring mixed media artist Chasidy Hathorn. The exhibition opening reception will take place on Thursday, July 17, 5:00 – 7:00 pm. The exhibition is free and open to the public and will be up through August 15. The artwork will be on sale that night and throughout the duration of the exhibition.
Chasidy Hathorn says, "Art tells a story, it truly does! That is one thing I love to do with my pieces--tell a story using paint, paper, razor blades, vintage magazines, fabric, packing paper...this list could go on for a while." Adding a bit of her spunky, Southern-Belle personality to her pieces, she signs each work under the artist name "SassyHat"--a nod to her inner-child artist who isn't afraid of bold colors, rich textures, and coloring outside the lines.
Hathorn's journey from a German and Latin teacher to a full-time professional visual artist has been a long and winding Mississippi back road, and it’s a story that can only be told while sitting a spell on my front porch with a good cup of coffee.
She didn't know she'd one day be an artist. When growing up in the middle-of-nowhere Mississippi, Hathorn dreamed of being all sorts of things--a preacher, a race car driver, a doctor, an astronaut, and even an architect. She still dreams of being a race car driver. Her fully engaged imagination and bold creativity (along with my love of talking) kept me her in trouble, especially in school. Hathorn says, "But, somewhere inside me, I always knew God had a plan for all of my tall tales, curiosity, and imagination. Stepping forward in faith, I made the decision in 2014 to make my art into my career. I don't regret taking the long way around to get to where I am today because I would have missed all of things that make my paintings and creations tell incredible stories."
The exhibit is free and open to the public, Monday – Friday 8am – 5pm. For more information you may contact the McKinney Center, 423.753.0562 -
Storytelling Live - Lyn Ford
July 29, 2025 2:00 pm - 3:00 pmInternational Storytelling Center, 100 W Main St, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA
Now in its 22nd season, the International Storytelling Center’s renowned Storytelling Live performance series features 20 nationally known storytellers in live concerts at 2 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday, from May through October. Special events are also offered throughout the season, including evening shows, virtual concerts, and holiday programs.
A nationally recognized and award-winning fourth-generation storyteller, author, recording artist and educator, Lyn Ford shares folktale adaptations, spooky tales, and original stories rooted in her family’s multicultural African American heritage. Ford’s “Home-Fried Tales” are seasoned with rhythm, rhyme, audience interaction, humor, and heart. Ford is an Ohio teaching artist in a state-based collaborative initiative of the Kennedy Center for the Arts, a story artist with the Greater Columbus Arts Council and a Thurber House mentor for young authors.
An exceptional artist. – Jim Arter, Greater Columbus Arts CouncilGet tickets here: https://store.storytellingcenter.net/storytelling-live-07-29-08-02-lyn-ford-195/
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Jonesborough Storytelling Guild
July 29, 2025 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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- July 30, 2025
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Artists Exhibition Featuring Chasidy Hathorn
July 30, 2025 8:00 am - 5:00 pmMcKinney Center at Booker T. Washington School, 103 Franklin Ave, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA
The McKinney Center will be featuring mixed media artist Chasidy Hathorn. The exhibition opening reception will take place on Thursday, July 17, 5:00 – 7:00 pm. The exhibition is free and open to the public and will be up through August 15. The artwork will be on sale that night and throughout the duration of the exhibition.
Chasidy Hathorn says, "Art tells a story, it truly does! That is one thing I love to do with my pieces--tell a story using paint, paper, razor blades, vintage magazines, fabric, packing paper...this list could go on for a while." Adding a bit of her spunky, Southern-Belle personality to her pieces, she signs each work under the artist name "SassyHat"--a nod to her inner-child artist who isn't afraid of bold colors, rich textures, and coloring outside the lines.
Hathorn's journey from a German and Latin teacher to a full-time professional visual artist has been a long and winding Mississippi back road, and it’s a story that can only be told while sitting a spell on my front porch with a good cup of coffee.
She didn't know she'd one day be an artist. When growing up in the middle-of-nowhere Mississippi, Hathorn dreamed of being all sorts of things--a preacher, a race car driver, a doctor, an astronaut, and even an architect. She still dreams of being a race car driver. Her fully engaged imagination and bold creativity (along with my love of talking) kept me her in trouble, especially in school. Hathorn says, "But, somewhere inside me, I always knew God had a plan for all of my tall tales, curiosity, and imagination. Stepping forward in faith, I made the decision in 2014 to make my art into my career. I don't regret taking the long way around to get to where I am today because I would have missed all of things that make my paintings and creations tell incredible stories."
The exhibit is free and open to the public, Monday – Friday 8am – 5pm. For more information you may contact the McKinney Center, 423.753.0562 -
Storytelling Live - Lyn Ford
July 30, 2025 2:00 pm - 3:00 pmInternational Storytelling Center, 100 W Main St, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA
Now in its 22nd season, the International Storytelling Center’s renowned Storytelling Live performance series features 20 nationally known storytellers in live concerts at 2 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday, from May through October. Special events are also offered throughout the season, including evening shows, virtual concerts, and holiday programs.
A nationally recognized and award-winning fourth-generation storyteller, author, recording artist and educator, Lyn Ford shares folktale adaptations, spooky tales, and original stories rooted in her family’s multicultural African American heritage. Ford’s “Home-Fried Tales” are seasoned with rhythm, rhyme, audience interaction, humor, and heart. Ford is an Ohio teaching artist in a state-based collaborative initiative of the Kennedy Center for the Arts, a story artist with the Greater Columbus Arts Council and a Thurber House mentor for young authors.
An exceptional artist. – Jim Arter, Greater Columbus Arts CouncilGet tickets here: https://store.storytellingcenter.net/storytelling-live-07-29-08-02-lyn-ford-195/
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The Great Outdoors at The Jackson Theatre
July 30, 2025 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Jackson Theatre, 121 W Main St, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USAThe Great Outdoors (1988)
Wacky Wednesday!
An obnoxious loudmouth ruins his mild-mannered brother-in-law's summer vacation by barging in on his remote mountain cabin getaway.
Rated PG
Running Time 92 minutes
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- July 31, 2025
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Artists Exhibition Featuring Chasidy Hathorn
July 31, 2025 8:00 am - 5:00 pmMcKinney Center at Booker T. Washington School, 103 Franklin Ave, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA
The McKinney Center will be featuring mixed media artist Chasidy Hathorn. The exhibition opening reception will take place on Thursday, July 17, 5:00 – 7:00 pm. The exhibition is free and open to the public and will be up through August 15. The artwork will be on sale that night and throughout the duration of the exhibition.
Chasidy Hathorn says, "Art tells a story, it truly does! That is one thing I love to do with my pieces--tell a story using paint, paper, razor blades, vintage magazines, fabric, packing paper...this list could go on for a while." Adding a bit of her spunky, Southern-Belle personality to her pieces, she signs each work under the artist name "SassyHat"--a nod to her inner-child artist who isn't afraid of bold colors, rich textures, and coloring outside the lines.
Hathorn's journey from a German and Latin teacher to a full-time professional visual artist has been a long and winding Mississippi back road, and it’s a story that can only be told while sitting a spell on my front porch with a good cup of coffee.
She didn't know she'd one day be an artist. When growing up in the middle-of-nowhere Mississippi, Hathorn dreamed of being all sorts of things--a preacher, a race car driver, a doctor, an astronaut, and even an architect. She still dreams of being a race car driver. Her fully engaged imagination and bold creativity (along with my love of talking) kept me her in trouble, especially in school. Hathorn says, "But, somewhere inside me, I always knew God had a plan for all of my tall tales, curiosity, and imagination. Stepping forward in faith, I made the decision in 2014 to make my art into my career. I don't regret taking the long way around to get to where I am today because I would have missed all of things that make my paintings and creations tell incredible stories."
The exhibit is free and open to the public, Monday – Friday 8am – 5pm. For more information you may contact the McKinney Center, 423.753.0562 -
Storytelling Live - Lyn Ford
July 31, 2025 2:00 pm - 3:00 pmInternational Storytelling Center, 100 W Main St, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA
Now in its 22nd season, the International Storytelling Center’s renowned Storytelling Live performance series features 20 nationally known storytellers in live concerts at 2 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday, from May through October. Special events are also offered throughout the season, including evening shows, virtual concerts, and holiday programs.
A nationally recognized and award-winning fourth-generation storyteller, author, recording artist and educator, Lyn Ford shares folktale adaptations, spooky tales, and original stories rooted in her family’s multicultural African American heritage. Ford’s “Home-Fried Tales” are seasoned with rhythm, rhyme, audience interaction, humor, and heart. Ford is an Ohio teaching artist in a state-based collaborative initiative of the Kennedy Center for the Arts, a story artist with the Greater Columbus Arts Council and a Thurber House mentor for young authors.
An exceptional artist. – Jim Arter, Greater Columbus Arts CouncilGet tickets here: https://store.storytellingcenter.net/storytelling-live-07-29-08-02-lyn-ford-195/
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Billy Madison at The Jackson Theatre
July 31, 2025 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Jackson Theatre, 121 W Main St, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USABilly Madison (1995)
90's Classics
A spoiled heir must repeat grades one through 12 within six months to inherit his family's hotel business.
Rated PG-13
Running Time 88 minutes
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- August 1, 2025
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Artists Exhibition Featuring Chasidy Hathorn
August 1, 2025 8:00 am - 5:00 pmMcKinney Center at Booker T. Washington School, 103 Franklin Ave, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA
The McKinney Center will be featuring mixed media artist Chasidy Hathorn. The exhibition opening reception will take place on Thursday, July 17, 5:00 – 7:00 pm. The exhibition is free and open to the public and will be up through August 15. The artwork will be on sale that night and throughout the duration of the exhibition.
Chasidy Hathorn says, "Art tells a story, it truly does! That is one thing I love to do with my pieces--tell a story using paint, paper, razor blades, vintage magazines, fabric, packing paper...this list could go on for a while." Adding a bit of her spunky, Southern-Belle personality to her pieces, she signs each work under the artist name "SassyHat"--a nod to her inner-child artist who isn't afraid of bold colors, rich textures, and coloring outside the lines.
Hathorn's journey from a German and Latin teacher to a full-time professional visual artist has been a long and winding Mississippi back road, and it’s a story that can only be told while sitting a spell on my front porch with a good cup of coffee.
She didn't know she'd one day be an artist. When growing up in the middle-of-nowhere Mississippi, Hathorn dreamed of being all sorts of things--a preacher, a race car driver, a doctor, an astronaut, and even an architect. She still dreams of being a race car driver. Her fully engaged imagination and bold creativity (along with my love of talking) kept me her in trouble, especially in school. Hathorn says, "But, somewhere inside me, I always knew God had a plan for all of my tall tales, curiosity, and imagination. Stepping forward in faith, I made the decision in 2014 to make my art into my career. I don't regret taking the long way around to get to where I am today because I would have missed all of things that make my paintings and creations tell incredible stories."
The exhibit is free and open to the public, Monday – Friday 8am – 5pm. For more information you may contact the McKinney Center, 423.753.0562 -
Storytelling Live - Lyn Ford
August 1, 2025 2:00 pm - 3:00 pmInternational Storytelling Center, 100 W Main St, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA
Now in its 22nd season, the International Storytelling Center’s renowned Storytelling Live performance series features 20 nationally known storytellers in live concerts at 2 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday, from May through October. Special events are also offered throughout the season, including evening shows, virtual concerts, and holiday programs.
A nationally recognized and award-winning fourth-generation storyteller, author, recording artist and educator, Lyn Ford shares folktale adaptations, spooky tales, and original stories rooted in her family’s multicultural African American heritage. Ford’s “Home-Fried Tales” are seasoned with rhythm, rhyme, audience interaction, humor, and heart. Ford is an Ohio teaching artist in a state-based collaborative initiative of the Kennedy Center for the Arts, a story artist with the Greater Columbus Arts Council and a Thurber House mentor for young authors.
An exceptional artist. – Jim Arter, Greater Columbus Arts CouncilGet tickets here: https://store.storytellingcenter.net/storytelling-live-07-29-08-02-lyn-ford-195/
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Music on the Square
August 1, 2025 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm -
Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade at The Jackson Theatre
August 1, 2025 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Jackson Theatre, 121 W Main St, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USAIndiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989)
80’s Classics
In this third installment of the Indiana Jones saga, Indy's chance discovery of a detailed diary reunites him with his long-lost archaeologist father. Both seek to uncover the whereabouts of the fabled Holy Grail while contending with an alluring undercover Nazi agent. Look for a prequel sequence demonstrating how a then-teenaged Indy got his phobia of snakes.
Rated PG-13
Running Time 127 minutes
Every Friday May through September Music on the Square is on Main Street. The street will be closed starting at 6 pm. If you have questions about parking, you can visit: https://www.jonesboroughtn.org/parking-in-jonesborough/
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- August 2, 2025
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Storytelling Live Workshop - Lyn Ford
August 2, 2025 10:00 am - 11:00 amInternational Storytelling Center, 100 W Main St, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA
Now in its 22nd season, the International Storytelling Center’s renowned Storytelling Live performance series features 20 nationally known storytellers in live concerts at 2 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday, from May through October. Special events are also offered throughout the season, including evening shows, virtual concerts, and holiday programs.
A nationally recognized and award-winning fourth-generation storyteller, author, recording artist and educator, Lyn Ford shares folktale adaptations, spooky tales, and original stories rooted in her family’s multicultural African American heritage. Ford’s “Home-Fried Tales” are seasoned with rhythm, rhyme, audience interaction, humor, and heart. Ford is an Ohio teaching artist in a state-based collaborative initiative of the Kennedy Center for the Arts, a story artist with the Greater Columbus Arts Council and a Thurber House mentor for young authors.
An exceptional artist. – Jim Arter, Greater Columbus Arts CouncilJoy Journal: Memories, Moments, and Wordplay for Poetry and Personal Writing with Lyn FordGet inspired and craft a simple keepsake that encourages freeing our minds by playing with words and ideas. Materials are provided.
Get tickets here: https://store.storytellingcenter.net/storytelling-live-07-29-08-02-lyn-ford-195/
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Storytelling Live - Lyn Ford
August 2, 2025 2:00 pm - 3:00 pmInternational Storytelling Center, 100 W Main St, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA
Now in its 22nd season, the International Storytelling Center’s renowned Storytelling Live performance series features 20 nationally known storytellers in live concerts at 2 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday, from May through October. Special events are also offered throughout the season, including evening shows, virtual concerts, and holiday programs.
A nationally recognized and award-winning fourth-generation storyteller, author, recording artist and educator, Lyn Ford shares folktale adaptations, spooky tales, and original stories rooted in her family’s multicultural African American heritage. Ford’s “Home-Fried Tales” are seasoned with rhythm, rhyme, audience interaction, humor, and heart. Ford is an Ohio teaching artist in a state-based collaborative initiative of the Kennedy Center for the Arts, a story artist with the Greater Columbus Arts Council and a Thurber House mentor for young authors.
An exceptional artist. – Jim Arter, Greater Columbus Arts CouncilGet tickets here: https://store.storytellingcenter.net/storytelling-live-07-29-08-02-lyn-ford-195/
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Bee Movie at The Jackson Theatre
August 2, 2025 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Jackson Theatre, 121 W Main St, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USABee Movie (2007)
Family Series
A worker bee who alights from the hive to bee-friend a human bee-ing.
Rating PG
Running Time 82 minutes
Pay What You Can
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Back To School Bash at Wetlands
August 2, 2025 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm -
Bumblebee at The Jackson Theatre
August 2, 2025 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Jackson Theatre, 121 W Main St, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USABumblebee (2018)
Charlie finds a beat-up Volkswagen in a friend's junkyard which she then receives as a birthday present. As she tries to repair the car, she accidentally re-activates the Autobot known as Bumblebee. They soon discover, however, that the Decepticons are in close pursuit and Bumblebee is tasked with protecting Charlie and planet Earth.
Rating PG-13
Running Time 113 minutes
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- August 3, 2025
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Yoga in the Park
August 3, 2025 4:00 pm - 5:00 pmJimmy Neil Smith Park, 111 W College St, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA
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Brews & Tunes
August 3, 2025 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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- August 4, 2025
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Artists Exhibition Featuring Chasidy Hathorn
August 4, 2025 8:00 am - 5:00 pmMcKinney Center at Booker T. Washington School, 103 Franklin Ave, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA
The McKinney Center will be featuring mixed media artist Chasidy Hathorn. The exhibition opening reception will take place on Thursday, July 17, 5:00 – 7:00 pm. The exhibition is free and open to the public and will be up through August 15. The artwork will be on sale that night and throughout the duration of the exhibition.
Chasidy Hathorn says, "Art tells a story, it truly does! That is one thing I love to do with my pieces--tell a story using paint, paper, razor blades, vintage magazines, fabric, packing paper...this list could go on for a while." Adding a bit of her spunky, Southern-Belle personality to her pieces, she signs each work under the artist name "SassyHat"--a nod to her inner-child artist who isn't afraid of bold colors, rich textures, and coloring outside the lines.
Hathorn's journey from a German and Latin teacher to a full-time professional visual artist has been a long and winding Mississippi back road, and it’s a story that can only be told while sitting a spell on my front porch with a good cup of coffee.
She didn't know she'd one day be an artist. When growing up in the middle-of-nowhere Mississippi, Hathorn dreamed of being all sorts of things--a preacher, a race car driver, a doctor, an astronaut, and even an architect. She still dreams of being a race car driver. Her fully engaged imagination and bold creativity (along with my love of talking) kept me her in trouble, especially in school. Hathorn says, "But, somewhere inside me, I always knew God had a plan for all of my tall tales, curiosity, and imagination. Stepping forward in faith, I made the decision in 2014 to make my art into my career. I don't regret taking the long way around to get to where I am today because I would have missed all of things that make my paintings and creations tell incredible stories."
The exhibit is free and open to the public, Monday – Friday 8am – 5pm. For more information you may contact the McKinney Center, 423.753.0562
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- August 5, 2025
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Artists Exhibition Featuring Chasidy Hathorn
August 5, 2025 8:00 am - 5:00 pmMcKinney Center at Booker T. Washington School, 103 Franklin Ave, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA
The McKinney Center will be featuring mixed media artist Chasidy Hathorn. The exhibition opening reception will take place on Thursday, July 17, 5:00 – 7:00 pm. The exhibition is free and open to the public and will be up through August 15. The artwork will be on sale that night and throughout the duration of the exhibition.
Chasidy Hathorn says, "Art tells a story, it truly does! That is one thing I love to do with my pieces--tell a story using paint, paper, razor blades, vintage magazines, fabric, packing paper...this list could go on for a while." Adding a bit of her spunky, Southern-Belle personality to her pieces, she signs each work under the artist name "SassyHat"--a nod to her inner-child artist who isn't afraid of bold colors, rich textures, and coloring outside the lines.
Hathorn's journey from a German and Latin teacher to a full-time professional visual artist has been a long and winding Mississippi back road, and it’s a story that can only be told while sitting a spell on my front porch with a good cup of coffee.
She didn't know she'd one day be an artist. When growing up in the middle-of-nowhere Mississippi, Hathorn dreamed of being all sorts of things--a preacher, a race car driver, a doctor, an astronaut, and even an architect. She still dreams of being a race car driver. Her fully engaged imagination and bold creativity (along with my love of talking) kept me her in trouble, especially in school. Hathorn says, "But, somewhere inside me, I always knew God had a plan for all of my tall tales, curiosity, and imagination. Stepping forward in faith, I made the decision in 2014 to make my art into my career. I don't regret taking the long way around to get to where I am today because I would have missed all of things that make my paintings and creations tell incredible stories."
The exhibit is free and open to the public, Monday – Friday 8am – 5pm. For more information you may contact the McKinney Center, 423.753.0562 -
Storytelling Live - Megan Wells
August 5, 2025 2:00 pm - 3:00 pmInternational Storytelling Center, 100 W Main St, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA
Now in its 22nd season, the International Storytelling Center’s renowned Storytelling Live performance series features 20 nationally known storytellers in live concerts at 2 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday, from May through October. Special events are also offered throughout the season, including evening shows, virtual concerts, and holiday programs.
Megan Wells’ telling is time travel at its best. With exquisite language she takes listeners into deep-mind cinema, bringing worlds alive. Her telling is passionate, soulful, and warm with humor. A master of the literary tale as well as long-form myth, Wells is known for her delicious timing, character portrayals, and the theatrical sensitivity she brings to her work. She tours her one-woman storytelling shows across the country and performs regularly with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra.
You ROCK! – Cellist Yo-Yo MaGet tickets here: https://store.storytellingcenter.net/storytelling-live-08-05-08-09-megan-wells-196/
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Jonesborough Storytelling Guild
August 5, 2025 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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- August 6, 2025
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Artists Exhibition Featuring Chasidy Hathorn
August 6, 2025 8:00 am - 5:00 pmMcKinney Center at Booker T. Washington School, 103 Franklin Ave, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA
The McKinney Center will be featuring mixed media artist Chasidy Hathorn. The exhibition opening reception will take place on Thursday, July 17, 5:00 – 7:00 pm. The exhibition is free and open to the public and will be up through August 15. The artwork will be on sale that night and throughout the duration of the exhibition.
Chasidy Hathorn says, "Art tells a story, it truly does! That is one thing I love to do with my pieces--tell a story using paint, paper, razor blades, vintage magazines, fabric, packing paper...this list could go on for a while." Adding a bit of her spunky, Southern-Belle personality to her pieces, she signs each work under the artist name "SassyHat"--a nod to her inner-child artist who isn't afraid of bold colors, rich textures, and coloring outside the lines.
Hathorn's journey from a German and Latin teacher to a full-time professional visual artist has been a long and winding Mississippi back road, and it’s a story that can only be told while sitting a spell on my front porch with a good cup of coffee.
She didn't know she'd one day be an artist. When growing up in the middle-of-nowhere Mississippi, Hathorn dreamed of being all sorts of things--a preacher, a race car driver, a doctor, an astronaut, and even an architect. She still dreams of being a race car driver. Her fully engaged imagination and bold creativity (along with my love of talking) kept me her in trouble, especially in school. Hathorn says, "But, somewhere inside me, I always knew God had a plan for all of my tall tales, curiosity, and imagination. Stepping forward in faith, I made the decision in 2014 to make my art into my career. I don't regret taking the long way around to get to where I am today because I would have missed all of things that make my paintings and creations tell incredible stories."
The exhibit is free and open to the public, Monday – Friday 8am – 5pm. For more information you may contact the McKinney Center, 423.753.0562 -
Storytelling Live - Megan Wells
August 6, 2025 2:00 pm - 3:00 pmInternational Storytelling Center, 100 W Main St, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA
Now in its 22nd season, the International Storytelling Center’s renowned Storytelling Live performance series features 20 nationally known storytellers in live concerts at 2 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday, from May through October. Special events are also offered throughout the season, including evening shows, virtual concerts, and holiday programs.
Megan Wells’ telling is time travel at its best. With exquisite language she takes listeners into deep-mind cinema, bringing worlds alive. Her telling is passionate, soulful, and warm with humor. A master of the literary tale as well as long-form myth, Wells is known for her delicious timing, character portrayals, and the theatrical sensitivity she brings to her work. She tours her one-woman storytelling shows across the country and performs regularly with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra.
You ROCK! – Cellist Yo-Yo MaGet tickets here: https://store.storytellingcenter.net/storytelling-live-08-05-08-09-megan-wells-196/
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Uncle Buck at The Jackson Theatre
August 6, 2025 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Jackson Theatre, 121 W Main St, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USAUncle Buck (1989)
Wacky Wednesday
A cheerful oaf is called on as a last resort to care for his brother's kids in a crisis.
Rating PG
Running Time 100 minutes
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- August 7, 2025
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Artists Exhibition Featuring Chasidy Hathorn
August 7, 2025 8:00 am - 5:00 pmMcKinney Center at Booker T. Washington School, 103 Franklin Ave, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA
The McKinney Center will be featuring mixed media artist Chasidy Hathorn. The exhibition opening reception will take place on Thursday, July 17, 5:00 – 7:00 pm. The exhibition is free and open to the public and will be up through August 15. The artwork will be on sale that night and throughout the duration of the exhibition.
Chasidy Hathorn says, "Art tells a story, it truly does! That is one thing I love to do with my pieces--tell a story using paint, paper, razor blades, vintage magazines, fabric, packing paper...this list could go on for a while." Adding a bit of her spunky, Southern-Belle personality to her pieces, she signs each work under the artist name "SassyHat"--a nod to her inner-child artist who isn't afraid of bold colors, rich textures, and coloring outside the lines.
Hathorn's journey from a German and Latin teacher to a full-time professional visual artist has been a long and winding Mississippi back road, and it’s a story that can only be told while sitting a spell on my front porch with a good cup of coffee.
She didn't know she'd one day be an artist. When growing up in the middle-of-nowhere Mississippi, Hathorn dreamed of being all sorts of things--a preacher, a race car driver, a doctor, an astronaut, and even an architect. She still dreams of being a race car driver. Her fully engaged imagination and bold creativity (along with my love of talking) kept me her in trouble, especially in school. Hathorn says, "But, somewhere inside me, I always knew God had a plan for all of my tall tales, curiosity, and imagination. Stepping forward in faith, I made the decision in 2014 to make my art into my career. I don't regret taking the long way around to get to where I am today because I would have missed all of things that make my paintings and creations tell incredible stories."
The exhibit is free and open to the public, Monday – Friday 8am – 5pm. For more information you may contact the McKinney Center, 423.753.0562 -
Storytelling Live - Megan Wells
August 7, 2025 2:00 pm - 3:00 pmInternational Storytelling Center, 100 W Main St, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA
Now in its 22nd season, the International Storytelling Center’s renowned Storytelling Live performance series features 20 nationally known storytellers in live concerts at 2 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday, from May through October. Special events are also offered throughout the season, including evening shows, virtual concerts, and holiday programs.
Megan Wells’ telling is time travel at its best. With exquisite language she takes listeners into deep-mind cinema, bringing worlds alive. Her telling is passionate, soulful, and warm with humor. A master of the literary tale as well as long-form myth, Wells is known for her delicious timing, character portrayals, and the theatrical sensitivity she brings to her work. She tours her one-woman storytelling shows across the country and performs regularly with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra.
You ROCK! – Cellist Yo-Yo MaGet tickets here: https://store.storytellingcenter.net/storytelling-live-08-05-08-09-megan-wells-196/
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Oklahoma! at The Jackson Theatre
August 7, 2025 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Jackson Theatre, 121 W Main St, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USAOklahoma! (1955)
Western Series
At the turn of the century, a cowboy and an aggressive farm hand compete for the affection of an Oklahoma farm girl. Adaptation of the Rodgers and Hammerstein musical classic.
Rating G
Running Time 145 minutes
Pay What You Can
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Storytelling Live - Megan Wells
August 7, 2025 7:30 pm - 8:30 pmInternational Storytelling Center, 100 W Main St, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA
Now in its 22nd season, the International Storytelling Center’s renowned Storytelling Live performance series features 20 nationally known storytellers in live concerts at 2 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday, from May through October. Special events are also offered throughout the season, including evening shows, virtual concerts, and holiday programs.
Megan Wells’ telling is time travel at its best. With exquisite language she takes listeners into deep-mind cinema, bringing worlds alive. Her telling is passionate, soulful, and warm with humor. A master of the literary tale as well as long-form myth, Wells is known for her delicious timing, character portrayals, and the theatrical sensitivity she brings to her work. She tours her one-woman storytelling shows across the country and performs regularly with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra.
You ROCK! – Cellist Yo-Yo MaGet tickets here: https://store.storytellingcenter.net/storytelling-live-08-05-08-09-megan-wells-196/
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Artists Exhibition Featuring Chasidy Hathorn
August 8, 2025 8:00 am - 5:00 pmMcKinney Center at Booker T. Washington School, 103 Franklin Ave, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA
The McKinney Center will be featuring mixed media artist Chasidy Hathorn. The exhibition opening reception will take place on Thursday, July 17, 5:00 – 7:00 pm. The exhibition is free and open to the public and will be up through August 15. The artwork will be on sale that night and throughout the duration of the exhibition.
Chasidy Hathorn says, "Art tells a story, it truly does! That is one thing I love to do with my pieces--tell a story using paint, paper, razor blades, vintage magazines, fabric, packing paper...this list could go on for a while." Adding a bit of her spunky, Southern-Belle personality to her pieces, she signs each work under the artist name "SassyHat"--a nod to her inner-child artist who isn't afraid of bold colors, rich textures, and coloring outside the lines.
Hathorn's journey from a German and Latin teacher to a full-time professional visual artist has been a long and winding Mississippi back road, and it’s a story that can only be told while sitting a spell on my front porch with a good cup of coffee.
She didn't know she'd one day be an artist. When growing up in the middle-of-nowhere Mississippi, Hathorn dreamed of being all sorts of things--a preacher, a race car driver, a doctor, an astronaut, and even an architect. She still dreams of being a race car driver. Her fully engaged imagination and bold creativity (along with my love of talking) kept me her in trouble, especially in school. Hathorn says, "But, somewhere inside me, I always knew God had a plan for all of my tall tales, curiosity, and imagination. Stepping forward in faith, I made the decision in 2014 to make my art into my career. I don't regret taking the long way around to get to where I am today because I would have missed all of things that make my paintings and creations tell incredible stories."
The exhibit is free and open to the public, Monday – Friday 8am – 5pm. For more information you may contact the McKinney Center, 423.753.0562 -
Storytelling Live - Megan Wells
August 8, 2025 2:00 pm - 3:00 pmInternational Storytelling Center, 100 W Main St, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA
Now in its 22nd season, the International Storytelling Center’s renowned Storytelling Live performance series features 20 nationally known storytellers in live concerts at 2 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday, from May through October. Special events are also offered throughout the season, including evening shows, virtual concerts, and holiday programs.
Megan Wells’ telling is time travel at its best. With exquisite language she takes listeners into deep-mind cinema, bringing worlds alive. Her telling is passionate, soulful, and warm with humor. A master of the literary tale as well as long-form myth, Wells is known for her delicious timing, character portrayals, and the theatrical sensitivity she brings to her work. She tours her one-woman storytelling shows across the country and performs regularly with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra.
You ROCK! – Cellist Yo-Yo MaGet tickets here: https://store.storytellingcenter.net/storytelling-live-08-05-08-09-megan-wells-196/
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Music on the Square
August 8, 2025 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm -
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone at The Jackson Theatre
August 8, 2025 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Jackson Theatre, 121 W Main St, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USAHarry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone (2001)
Wizardly World of Jonesborough
Adaptation of the first of J.K. Rowling's popular children's novels about Harry Potter, a boy who learns on his eleventh birthday that he is the orphaned son of two powerful wizards and possesses unique magical powers of his own. He is summoned from his life as an unwanted child to become a student at Hogwarts, an English boarding school for wizards. There, he meets several friends who become his closest allies and help him discover the truth about his parents' mysterious deaths at the hands of a powerful adversary.
Rating PG
Running Time 150 minutes
Every Friday May through September Music on the Square is on Main Street. The street will be closed starting at 6 pm. If you have questions about parking, you can visit: https://www.jonesboroughtn.org/parking-in-jonesborough/
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