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.
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.
Desk of Town Administrator
Desk of Town Administrator:
I met with Lollipop owner Jeff Gurley today about Yoda. I want to make sure we have accurate and complete information before responding to social media concerns regarding Yoda. I will speak with all parties involved in the matter and will provide an update as soon as I have more details.
Re-Paving Project Notice
The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) has started a paving project on the New Boones Creek Road today. The project is re-paving the New Boones Creek Road from Jackson Boulevard through the city limits, to just beyond the railroad trestle in Boones Creek. According to TDOT, the project should be completed mid-September 2025.
Jonesborough Flag Committee Meeting
The Jonesborough Jonesborough Flag Committee will meet at 10 a.m. on Friday, August 8, 2025, at the Jonesborough Visitors Center, 117 Boone Street, Jonesborough, TN.
Meeting Agenda can be found HERE
Update from Town Administrator: New Hope Road
We have been exploring the concept of a connector road at New Hope Road. There is funding available in the budget for this project. No engineering or design plans have been developed or approved at this time. We intend on having a process to seek public input well in advance of the Board of Mayor and Aldermen taking any final action on the project.
Stay tuned for updates and public input opportunities.
