There is a new traffic signal in operation on W. Jackson Boulevard @ the intersection of Tiger Way, just west of Hardees. Motorists are advised to be mindful of the new traffic signal, and to be very cautious when driving thru this area. Slower speeds are advised when approaching this new signalized intersection. For questions please call (423) 753-1030
The Town of Jonesborough Department of Tourism serves as the primary marketer for the Oldest Town in Tennessee and the Storytelling Capital of the World. The Department of Tourism is responsible for production of the Historic Jonesborough Visitors Guide.
The Visitors Guide was redesigned in 2022. The guide has been very popular and is distributed in heavy traffic areas and welcome centers throughout Tennessee, Virginia, North Carolina and Kentucky. It is also mailed to potential visitors upon request in a specially designed 9 x 12 catalog envelope. Print Distribution handles the distribution of the guide and it is located on the top left corner of their brochure racks.
Full proposal can be found HERE
The Tennessee Department of Tourist Development will celebrate Tennessee Songwriters Week in 2024. Jonesborough will host a qualifying round at the International Storytelling Center on Friday, February 2 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Applications are now available for songwriters to sign up to perform and can be found by visiting jonesborough.com/tnsongwriters.
Select songwriters from qualifying rounds will advance to seven pre-determined showcase events February 2024. Finalist from this round will continue to the Bluebird Café Finale in Nashville, Tennessee.
Songwriters will be judged based on song quality, lyrical originality, lack of cliches and clarity of the narrative, performance considering instrumental sound (voice or musical instrument), ability of the audience to audibly understand the lyrics, and the Entrants connection with the audience. A state statute designated the last full week of February each year as Tennessee Songwriters Week, which is traditionally a slow month for travel. The mission of the initiative is to support music venues, generate awareness of songwriters’ contributions to Tennessee, pave the way for future artists, inspire travelers to experience the state’s music stories, history and attractions and venues.
For more information about Songwriters Week Qualifying in Jonesborough visit jonesborough.com/tnsongwriters.
The Jonesborough Main Street board will have a Regular Meeting at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, December 13, 2023, at the Jonesborough Visitor Center, 117 Boone St, Jonesborough, TN 37659.
Meeting Agenda HERE
A ribbon cutting ceremony will be held at 9 a.m. on Friday, December 15th, to officially unveil the new Jonesborough Elementary School, located at 720 N. Cherokee Street. The new school will serve nearly 1,000 students in the Jonesborough community from pre-K through 8th grades.
Through a unique partnership with Washington County Commission and Washington County School Board, the school was constructed by the Town of Jonesborough who will then lease the building to Washington County for use by the Washington County Department of Education.
The school building boasts state of the art security, classrooms and other educational areas, a large gym with 800+ seating capacity, as well as a landscaped courtyard that doubles as outdoor classroom space, three playground areas for CDC students, pre-K, K – 5th grades as well as passive recreation areas for upper middle grades.
The facility construction was overseen through BurWil Construction which operates out of Bristol, TN. William Burriss, CFO, of BurWil reflected on the project: “BurWil Construction is proud to have served as the general contractor/construction manager for the new Jonesborough School. The project team, comprised of BurWil Construction, Clark Nexsen Architects, owner’s representative Burleson Construction, the Town of Jonesborough and Washington County Schools have worked collaboratively and
tirelessly to deliver a landmark building and facilities that will help foster the education of students and serve the community of Jonesborough for many years into the future.”
Other plans for the 48+ acre site include athletic facilities that are currently underway and will be completed in spring 2024. They include multiple soccer fields, football field, rubberized track, tennis/pickleball courts, baseball field, softball field, large playground, concessions and restroom building, lighting on all fields as well as walking trails throughout the campus. A majority of the athletic facility area as well as all four playgrounds are being funded through a Local Park and Recreation Fund grant provided through the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, Recreation Resources Division. The athletic facilities will be a multi-use area of the campus that will be open to both students of the school and community members after school hours.
Town of Jonesborough Leadership anticipates the reopening of N. Cherokee Street and all associated streets in the area of the new K-8 School, to be mid-December. Final work is being accomplished to the school and streets leading to the new school, and should be reopened to normal traffic mid-month. The streets being reopened will include Tavern Hill, Skyline Drive, N. Cherokee Street and Thompson Meadow Lane. When the streets are reopened for normal traffic, please exercise caution as the existing traffic pattern and signage has been changed from the previous pattern. Bear in mind, with work on going currently, there will be street closures in effect for a few more weeks, so try and avoid the area if possible.
If you have any questions please contact Town Hall at 423-753-1030
The Town of Jonesborough has been experiencing a rise in unpermitted businesses. Nearly all business activities within the city limits require approval to operate, whether the activity is mobile, temporary, or permanent. It is your responsibility to contact the town directly to inquire as to whether your business is permitted or not, and if permitted, what are the next steps to the approval process. Town staff are available to take your inquiries and questions about operating a business in the city. Making those inquiries ahead of time will help you establish the business based on the town codes, thus minimizing potential code violations and fines. To find out whether your business requires an approval process to be permitted, call the Building Department at 423-753-1030 or visit us in person at 123 Boone Street.
THANKSGIVING 2023
Residents on the Thursday schedule will have trash collected this Wednesday.
Friday will be the regular schedule.
CHRISTMAS 2023
Residents on the Monday schedule will have trash collected Tuesday December 26th.
Tuesday will be regular schedule.
NEW YEARS 2024
Trash collection will be on the regular schedule.
The Town of Jonesborough is excited to light up Historic Downtown Jonesborough on Saturday, November 25th at 6 p.m., with the annual Lighting of the Tree.
Jonesborough’s historic and charming downtown is the perfect setting to kick off the Christmas holiday season as the lights are lit on the authentic Fraser Fir tree. Join your friends and neighbors and enjoy the sounds of the season sung by David Crockett High School’s Madrigal Singers, the voices of elementary school students from Jonesborough Elementary and Grandview Schools. A Christmas story will be told by local artist Jules Corriere.
Summers – Taylor will be doing road work on Skyline Drive near the intersection of N. Cherokee Street and Tavern Hill beginning @ 8:30 am on Monday November 6th. The work will continue thru Friday November 17th. Traffic on Skyline will have to use Rocky Hollow to enter/exit Skyline Drive. There will be no thru traffic from Skyline Drive to N. Cherokee Street. Traffic from Tavern Hill be allowed to connect to N. Cherokee Street via the round-a-bout near the new school. The street closure will be in effect thru Friday November 17th.
