May the Fourth Be With You Sunday May 4th 1 – 5 p.m.

Jonesborough Area Merchants & Service Association (JAMSA) will host May the Fourth Be With You event on Sunday, May 4 from 1 to 5 p.m. throughout downtown Jonesborough.
The event will include Star Wars themed treats and character brick figures at participating stores, a town wide “Bounty Hunt”, Star Wars films played at the Jackson Theater, Food Trucks, a Jedi Training Course, Gem Mining for Kyber Crystals, and many more exciting Star Wars themed activities.
The 501st Legion, Rebel Legion, R2D2 inside the Jackson Theatre, and Mandalorian Mercs in attendance will make this event out of this world! Plus, attendees can dress up and participate in the Costume contest with the following categories: Best Youth Costume (Ages 0-12), Best Teen Costume (Ages 13-18), Best Adult Costume (Ages 18 and up), Most Creative Costume, and Best Pet Costume.
Tickets are $20 and can be purchased at Jonesborough.com/tickets or call the Jonesborough Visitors Center at 423.753.1010.

Façade Grant Program Open For Downtown Merchants

Jonesborough, TN – The Town of Jonesborough is pleased to announce the continued availability of the Downtown Jonesborough Façade & Architectural Improvement Grant Program, an initiative designed to revitalize and enhance the charm and economic vitality of the Downtown Historic Jonesborough.

This grant program provides local property owners and merchants a unique opportunity to invest in the future of their storefronts and community. By offering up to $2,500 in matching grant funds, the program encourages improvements that preserve the historic character of downtown Jonesborough while boosting property values.

“Our building on the corner got a much-needed facelift last fall with new paint and trim, with many thanks to Jonesborough’s Downtown Facade Improvement Grant. The 50/50 match allowed us some additional funds to complete the entire project at once, which included repainting all of our windows and woodwork as well. Many thanks to the Town of Jonesborough for investing in our downtown and keeping her looking her best and a shout out to J Ross for a job well done,” stated Grant Recipient & owner of Mill Spring Makers Market, Melinda Copp.

Eligible improvements may include, but are not limited to, painting, masonry repair, window restoration, awnings, and signage—all contributing to a more attractive and inviting downtown.

Merchants and property owners are strongly encouraged to take advantage of this funding opportunity. Whether restoring a historic façade or making strategic visual upgrades, these improvements play a key role in sustaining Jonesborough’s thriving downtown atmosphere.

Applications are now being accepted. For full program guidelines and application materials, please visit https://www.jonesboroughtn.org/downtown-jonesborough-facade-architectural-improvement-grant-program/

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About the Town of Jonesborough: A unique 18th century town nestled in the Appalachian Mountains of Northeast Tennessee, Jonesborough’s natural beauty, charming architecture, and storytelling heritage have attracted visitors worldwide. Stay a day, a week or forever, and create your own stories in beautiful Historic Jonesborough. Visit www.jonesborough.com for more information.

McKinney Center and Senior Center to Collect Stories about Jimmy Neil Smith

A special “Listening Day” will be held at the Jonesborough Senior Center on Tuesday, May 13 from 9 a.m. to Noon. Members of the community are encouraged to come to the Senior Center, located at 307 East Main Street, and share their memories, recollections, and stories about Jimmy Neil Smith.
Jimmy Neil Smith grew up in Jonesborough. He served as Mayor of the town, founded the National Storytelling Festival, and established the International Storytelling Center. He was a man of many talents and a great raconteur in his own right. Jimmy Neil Smith was a friend and peer to many, and members of the Story Brigade from the McKinney Center will be collecting stories about him that Tuesday in May.
These stories will be preserved in the StoryTown archives at the McKinney Center. They may also be used in future editions of the StoryTown Radio Show, the StoryTown community play, or other Town of Jonesborough projects that honor and celebrate Jimmy Neil Smith. If you ever worked with him, went to school with him, hung out with him, etc., come and share your story.
Contact the Senior Center at 423-753-4781 or the McKinney Center at 423-753-5062 to sign up for a 30-minute time slot that day. You do not have to be a member of the Senior Center to come and share a memory.

Historic Zoning Commission Meeting 4/24/2025

The Historic Zoning Commission’s next regularly scheduled meeting will be Thursday, April 24, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. at the Jonesborough Visitors Center.

Meeting Agenda can be found HERE.

Jonesborough Board of Dwelling Standards Meeting

The Jonesborough Board of Dwelling Standards will meet at 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 22, 2025, in the Board Room at Jonesborough Town Hall, 123 Boone Street, Jonesborough, TN.

Meeting Agenda can be found HERE

Jonesborough Board of Mayor and Aldermen Called Meeting

 The Jonesborough Board of Mayor and Aldermen will have a called meeting, Monday, April 21, 2025, at 6:30 pm. in the Board Room at the Town Hall, 123 Boone Street, Jonesborough, TN. 

If you need additional information, please call 423.753.1030.

Meeting Agenda can be found HERE

 

Jonesborough Board of Mayor and Aldermen

 The Jonesborough Board of Mayor and Aldermen’s next regularly scheduled meeting will be Monday, May 12, 2025, at 7 pm. in the Board Room at the Town Hall, 123 Boone Street, Jonesborough, TN. The meeting will remain open to the public but you are encouraged to take advantage of the live stream.

If you need additional information, please call 423.753.1030.

Jonesborough Planning Commission Meeting

The Jonesborough Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals will meet in regular session at 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 15, 2025, in the Board Room at the Town Hall, 123 Boone Street, Jonesborough, TN.

The meeting agenda can be found HERE

Arbor Day 2025

Historic Zoning Commission Meeting 4/10/2025

The Historic Zoning Commission’s next regularly scheduled meeting will be Thursday, April 10, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. at the board room in Town Hall.

Meeting Agenda can be found HERE.