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Rushmore(1998) 

Jason Schwartzman stars in this quirky comedy as anambitious prep-school student. While he flirts with expulsion, he alsocultivates a romantic fixation on a teacher, and befriends a local steelmagnate (Bill Murray) who encourages the teen's dreams. Olivia Williams,Seymour Cassel, Brian Cox, Mason Gamble.

Rated R

Running Time 93 minutes

Join us at the Jackson Theatre on Saturday, January 24th at 7pm with Chuck Brodsky

Chuck Brodsky is a storyteller, a songwriter, a troubadour, a modern day bard. His wit and irony, down-to-earth warmth, and quirky, rootsy, finely crafted songs, tell stories of oddball and underdog characters. His songs celebrate the goodness in people, the eccentric, the holy, the profound, the courageous, the inspiring, the beautiful. They poke fun at what needs poking, and sometimes ch

Over the past 29 years Chuck has performed at festivals and in concerts all across the USA, Canada, Ireland, Denmark, England, Israel, Lithuania, Latvia, Wales, and the Shetland Islands of Scotland. He’s performed three times at the National Baseball Hall of Fame, and 22 of his Baseball story songs have been enshrined in the Hall of Fame’s sound recording library. 

 Born and raised in Philadelphia, a very young Chuck fell in love with the piano. Despite taking lessons, he still managed to teach himself how to play. Years later, on his first day of university orientation, he saw two guys playing guitars. He soon got one of his own, transferred out of the university and into the school of life. Influenced by Bob Dylan, Woody Guthrie, Lowell George, John Hartford, Jackson Browne, Bruce Springsteen, Greg Brown, The Rolling Stones, and Nic Jones, Chuck started writing songs in a style that is very much his own, yet pays homage to the traditions.   

 After hitchhiking to San Francisco and singing weekly at the Tattoo Rose Cafe’s open mic, Chuck spent a few years singing for tips on the streets of Europe, and worked as a fruit picker back in the USA. In the late 1980’s, he began performing in small coffeehouses around the San Francisco Bay Area.

Chuck and his songs have appeared in several films and on tv. His beloved Philadelphia Phillies featured an interview with him as well as his song “Whitey & Harry” in the documentary “Richie Ashburn: A Baseball Life.” The 2003 Sony Pictures release “Radio” included a cameo by Chuck as well as his closing title track. “Moe Berg: The Song” is featured in the PBS film “Jews and Baseball: An American Love Story” (2010). Kathy Mattea’s recording of his song “We Are Each Other’s Angels” is in the film “Dear Mr. Goodlife” (1998). “Blow ‘em Away” has been recorded by David Wilcox and many others, and also appears on the Christine Lavin produced “Laugh Tracks.” In April of 2019 Chuck was inducted into the Philadelphia Jewish Sports Hall Of Fame for his songs about Baseball. 

 Four of Chuck’s early CDs were produced in Atlanta by Sugarland’s Kristian Bush, while four of his more recent CDs were produced in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, by J.P. Cormier. His last three albums have been self-produced in Asheville NC, including his newest, “Gravity, Wings, And Heavy Things.”   

Paint Your Wagon (1969) 

Western Series

 A Michigan farmer and a prospector form a partnership in theCalifornia gold country. Their adventures include buying and sharing a wife,hijacking a stage, kidnapping six prostitutes, and turning their mining campinto a boom town. Along the way there is plenty of drinking, gambling, andsinging. They even find time to do some creative gold mining.

Rated R

Running Time 166 minutes

What About Bob? (1991)

Wacky Wednesday

A very pesky patient dogs a vacationing psychiatrist and hisfamily. Starring Bill Murray and Richard Dreyfuss.

Rated PG

Running Time 99 minutes

Labyrinth (1986)

Pay What You Can

Director Jim Henson created a fantasyland where David Bowiereigns as King Goblin and a teen (Jennifer Connelly) must navigate to find herbrother. Toby: Toby Froud. Stepmother: Shelley Thompson. Father: ChristopherMalcolm. Fairy: Natalie Finland

Rated PG

Running Time 101 minutes

Taxi Driver (1976)

A mentally unstable Vietnam veteran makes his living as acabbie in New York, attempts to date a campaign worker, and befriends anunderage hooker who he tries to get out of the life.  A Scorsese- De Niro classic!

Rated R

Running Time 112 minutes

Free Theatre Tour

The Jackson Theatre originally opened in 1945 and closed in the early 1960's. It has now been fully restored in the heart of historic downtown. Serving as a vibrant hub for the arts, the Jackson Theatre now operates as a music venue, movie theater, and community rental venue bringing entertainment and culture to the community once again.

Learn about the rich history of our building through a presentation, short film and self guided tour.

Tour is free and last approximately 60 minutes

The Jackson Theatre will present From China to Appalachia on Saturday, June 6, at 7:00 pm, in partnership with the International Storytelling Center. This unexpected trio unites two-time GRAMMY® Award winners Cathy Fink & Marcy Marxer with acclaimed Chinese hammered dulcimer artist Chao Tian for a dynamic performance where the Silk Road meets Appalachia and beyond.

Blending global traditions with inventive musicianship, the trio performs on instruments including yangqin (Chinese hammered dulcimer), gourd banjo, five-string banjo, ukulele, guitar, dumbek, cello-banjo, and mandolin. Their repertoire weaves together traditional Chinese and Appalachian music with contemporary and international works, alongside original compositions by all three artists.

Born out of friendship and a shared spirit of musical exploration, the collaboration grew from jam sessions into a touring production celebrating music as a bridge across cultures. Since 2023, the trio has toured extensively across the U.S., and their debut self-titled album has topped both folk radio and Billboard Bluegrass charts.

Cathy Fink & Marcy Marxer are an American Roots duo recognized for their masterful musicianship, rich harmonies, and a career spanning 45 years. Known as “social music conductors,” they have inspired artists including Kaki King and Rhiannon Giddens.

Chao Tian, a classically trained musician and former director at Beijing Language and Culture University, is a founding member of the university’s music department and was appointed as an officer of the International Cultural Exchange Program in 2019.

Together, the trio creates a vibrant musical experience rooted in connection, tradition, and discovery.

This event is part of the Jackson Theatre’s ongoing collaboration with the International Storytelling Center.

For tickets visit thejacksontheatre.com. 

A Minecraft Movie (2025)

Family Series

Four misfits are suddenly pulled through a mysterious portalinto a bizarre, cubic wonderland that thrives on imagination. To get back home,they'll have to master this world while embarking on a quest with anunexpected, expert crafter.

Rated PG

Running Time 101 minutes

Angels in the Outfield (1994) 

Free Movie  - Sponsored by the Johnson City Doughboys 

A young baseball fan prays for help for his losing team and his prayers are answered by an angel. A remake of the 1951 film of the same name. 

Rated PG 

Running Time 103 minutes 

Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975)

Wacky Wednesday

The zany TV troupe's spoof of the King Arthur legend. Themythical King and his knights seek the Holy Grail and encounter a series ofsilly horrors along the way.

Rated PG

Running Time 91 minutes

Join us on Thursday, June 11th at 7pm for Sean of the South at the Jackson Theatre.

Sean Dietrich, also known as Sean of the South, is a beloved columnist, novelist, musician, and storyteller whose heartfelt humor and Southern charm have made him a favorite voice across the American South. Join him for an evening of music, laughter, and stories that celebrate everyday life, faith, and the human spirit.

Books and merch will be available before and after the show.

Sean will be doing a meet and greet after the show–he’ll be hugging necks, signing books and taking photos. As always, please feel free to bring your books from home for Sean to sign.

Doors open at 6:00 and the show begins 7:00.

Get your tickets at thejacksontheatre.com. 

 A Free Soul (1931)

Speakeasy Cinema

Pay What You Can

A successful lawyer with a taste for alcohol tries to breakup a relationship between his daughter and a gangster who he helped acquit.

Starring: Norma Shearer, Lion Barrymore, Leslie Howard and ClarkGable

This 1931 movie became famous for a good number of reasons.It marked leading lady Norma Shearer's first role, following her Oscar winningperformance in "THE DIVORCEE" and solidified her reputationfor starring in provocative films about modern women in the early 1930s. Themovie not only proved to be the first time American film audiences took noticeof future star Clark Gable, but it also marked the first time that the latterwould co-star with Leslie Howard. The two actors reunited some eight yearslater in the 1939 Oscar winner, "GONE WITH THEWIND". "A FREE SOUL" also became famous for a scene thatfeatured a monologue from Lionel Barrymore that may have led to the actor'sBest Actor Academy Award.

Rated TV- G

Running Time 91 minutes

Love in Storytown (2026)

Pay What You Can

This movie was filmed in Jonesborough in 2023.

When a single mother decides to leave the military and moves to a town known for storytelling for a settled life with her son, she meets a childhood friend who is the worst choice to fall in love with: a wandering storyteller.

Not Rated

Running Time 89 minutes

The Karate Kid (1984)

 80’s classics

 A bullied teen learns self-defense and self-confidence froma sage handyman.

Rated PG

Running Time 126 minutes

The Producers (2005)

 Wacky Wednesday

 Remake of the classic about two would-be theatrical mogulsturned con men.

 Starring Nathan Lane,Matthew Broderick, Uma Thurman and Will Ferrell

Rated PG-13

Running Time 134 minutes

Tales of Our 250^th: A Jonesborough History Variety Show

Pay What you Can

Join the Jackson Theatre and the McKinney Center for a series of programs celebrating local history and America’s 250^th birthday. Tales of Our 250^th includes skits, historians, re-enactors, musicians, and much more in a tapestry of Jonesborough stories and community history. These events will run June-October and start at 7:00 pm. They are Pay What You Can but go ahead and reserve your seats at Jonesborough.com/tickets.

Each evening will include a scene or scenes from the original play The First and Last Town in Tennessee, written by Anne G’Fellers-Mason, which premiered earlier this year at the McKinney Center and was featured in The New York Times. Join Jonesborough historian Paul Fink, portrayed by Tim Herron, as he walks you through the big and small moments that make Jonesborough an important part of the American story.

Programming dates and times are listed below. Acts are subject to change. Each performance starts at 7pm will last about 90 minutes.

June 25^th – Embracing the Past: Historic Preservation in Jonesborough with a presentation by Dr. William Kennedy and a performance by local band The Ozone Rangers

July 23^rd – Forging a New Nation: Revolutionary War History featuring re-enactors from Sycamore Shoals and a performance by the Watauga Valley Fife and Drum Corps

August 20^th – The Road to Freedom: African American History in Jonesborough including a special presentation of the original and award-winning play Nancy, presented by the Heritage Alliance

September 24^th – The Lost State of Franklin with a presentation by Dr. William Hardy from MTSU and the stories behind the Battle of the State of Franklin with Tipton Haynes State Historic Site

October 22^nd – A House Divided: Civil War History in Jonesborough with a presentation by Dr. Tom Lee form ETSU and a performance by the 52^nd Regimental String Band

This programming is supported in part by the Tennessee Commission for the United States Semiquincentennial.

Join us at the Jackson Theatre on Friday, June 26th at 7pm for Ballad Health & Jackson's Prime presents The Nelons and Weeks Revival.

An unforgettable night of faith, family and music present by Ballad Health and Jackson's Prime. Join us for an extraordinary evening as The Nelons bring their world-renowned harmonies to Historic Downtown Jonesborough. Known for their captivating blend of gospel, hymns, Americana, and inspirational music, this award-winning family group delivers more than a concert- it's an experience. Led by Kelly Nelon Clark and Jason Clark, alongside their daughters Amber and Autumn, their rich harmonies and heartfelt message of hope have inspired audiences across the globe. Every note reflects excellence, authenticity, and the power of family.

We're also proud to introduce Weeks Revival- a dynamic trio of JJ Weeks, Mark Clay, and Benjamin Scott. Rooted in Southern Gospel and shaped by decades of ministry, they bring a fresh yet deeply traditional sound filled with conviction, testimony, and joy. Backed by a full band, their performance is both powerful and personal, delivering music that connects deeply and uplifts every listener.

For tickets, visit thejacksontheatre.com. 

Join us at the Jackson Theatre on Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 7pm for Rodney Crowell.

Rodney Crowell – Airline Highway

On his vibrant 20th studio album, Airline Highway, Rodney Crowell explores love, memory, and musical kinship with a new generation of roots artists. Produced with Tyler Bryant and recorded live at Dockside Studio in Louisiana, the album captures a spontaneous spirit—blending Crowell’s storytelling prowess with contributions from Lukas Nelson, Ashley McBryde, Charlie Starr, and Larkin Poe. Inspired by the swamp-pop sounds of his youth and recorded in the heart of Cajun country, Airline Highway reflects on the past while celebrating the present. From the rollicking homage “The Twenty-One Song Salute” to the haunting closer “Somewhere Down the Road,” Crowell delivers a wise, joyful meditation on legacy and letting go.

Two-Time Grammy Winner – Including Best Country Song for “After All This Time”

Songwriting Legend – Penned hits for Emmylou Harris, Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, Rosanne Cash, Keith Urban, and more

Over 40 Years of Acclaimed Releases – From his 1978 debut Ain’t Living Long Like This to his vibrant 2025 release Airline Highway

Chart-Topping Success – 1988's Diamonds & Dirt produced an unprecedented five consecutive #1 singles on the country charts

Member of the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame (inducted 2003)

Critically Acclaimed Collaborations – Including Old Yellow Moon and The Traveling Kind with Emmylou Harris (Grammy-winning & Grammy-nominated respectively)

Airline Highway features Ashley McBryde, Lukas Nelson, Larkin Poe, and Charlie Starr

Published Author – Chinaberry Sidewalks (memoir, 2011) earned praise from The New York Times

Genre-Spanning Influence – A bridge between classic outlaw country, Americana, and contemporary songwriting craft

Still Breaking Ground – Celebrating his 20th studio album in 2025 with Airline Highway, described as “a document of falling in love with music all over again”

For tickets, visit thejacksontheatre.com.