Desk of Town Administrator: Street Closures

Desk of Town Administrator:

Events play an important role in the Town of Jonesborough; and with the growing number of events, street closures have become more frequent. To improve communication and provide easier access to this information, the Town has launched a dedicated webpage that lists all event-related street closures along with additional details.

Stay up to date by visiting: https://www.jonesboroughtn.org/street-closure-in-town/

Persimmon Ridge Trail Closure 

A Section of the Persimmon Ridge Trail will be closed tomorrow, September 5, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. for trail clean-up. The closure will be from the pedestrian crossing at Four Oaks to W. Main Street.

Road Closure Alert: Bowman Avenue

We will have a contractor working on Bowman Avenue today (9/3/2025), conducting Sewer Rehab, which will result in a complete closure from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm.  This will impact the entirety of Bowman Avenue between S. Cherokee and Depot Street. The road will remain closed throughout the day until utility work is completed. All truck traffic will be diverted to Forest View Drive.  Traffic is encouraged to divert around the closure by utilizing various routes along S. Cherokee, Forest View Drive, 4th Avenue, Depot Street, Woodrow Avenue, and New Street.  Local traffic will be allowed, but delays should be expected.  Signs will be posted, notifying traffic of the closure to avoid lengthy delays.

Town Offices Closed for Employee United Way Day and Labor Day

Town offices will be closed Friday, August 29th, 2025, 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm for Employee United Way Day. Offices will also be closed Monday, September 1, 2025, in observance of Labor Day.

Jackson Theatre Board Meeting 9/3/2025

The Jackson Theatre Board will meet at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, at the Jackson Theatre, 121 W. Main St. Jonesborough, TN.

Meeting Agenda can be found HERE

 

Desk of Town Administrator 8/25/2025

Public Works is rolling out a new hotbox! An asphalt hot box maintains asphalt at a workable temperature, allowing road crews to perform efficient and lasting repairs by reducing material waste, increasing work quality, and decreasing the need for multiple trips to the asphalt plant. This equipment helps us repair and maintain road cuts and potholes more efficiently. That means better roads and a smoother ride for you. When you see Dino and Jacob working with the hotbox, give them a wave!

Jonesborough Board of Dwelling Standards Meeting

The Jonesborough Board of Dwelling Standards and Review will meet at 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, August 26, 2025, in the Board Room at Jonesborough Town Hall, 123 Boone Street, Jonesborough, TN.

Meeting Agenda can be found HERE

Desk of Town Administrator Update 8/21/2025

Good news! The temporary traffic signal at the intersection of 11-E and Tiger Way (area of Wendy’s) is set to be replaced with a permanent one in Fall 2025. The project is funded through the Federal Highway Administration and the State of Tennessee, and will provide safer, more reliable travel for drivers. We will continue to update you as we get closer to the start of construction.
In other traffic news, the Town’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen recognizes the traffic and congestion issues along our 11-E corridor. To address those issues, the Board recently approved a contract with Mattern & Craig Engineers to complete a corridor traffic signal study that will help us improve safety, optimize traffic flow, reduce congestion, and promote efficiency in our daily commutes.

Tree and Townscape Board Meeting

The Jonesborough Tree and Townscape Board will meet at 12 p.m., Wednesday, August 27, 2025, in the Board Room at Town Hall, 123 Boone Street, Jonesborough, TN.

Meeting agenda can be found HERE

 

Desk of Town Administrator Update 8/12/2025

The Town is working closely with Lollipop store owner Jeff Gurley to take the necessary steps to complete and submit the town’s Outdoor Use Permit Application regarding Yoda. We will work with Jeff on the review process and will share updates as they become available.

The Outdoor Use Permit is needed to utilize a portion of town sidewalks or right-of-ways on an ongoing basis to carry out business or other such activities along Main Street. There is NO FEE associated with this Permit.