Jonesborough Board of Mayor and Aldermen Called Meeting

The Jonesborough Board of Mayor and Aldermen’s will have a called meeting, Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at 7 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

View the livestream HERE.

Historic Zoning Commission Meeting 7/24/2025

The Jonesborough Historic Zoning Commission will meet at 6:00 p.m., Thursday, July 24, 2025, in the Board Room at Jonesborough Town Hall, 123 Boone Street, Jonesborough, TN.

Meeting Agenda can be found HERE

Downtown Tree Work Scheduled for Monday, July 21

Tree Work Map
The Parks and Recreation Department will begin maintenance on several trees throughout the downtown area starting Monday, July 21st. To ensure safety and efficiency, traffic and parking in certain areas will be impacted. “No Parking” Signs will be placed in work areas. The highlighted areas on the map below indicate where parking will be restricted. North Cherokee Street will be closed for a short period, but access will be made available for emergency vehicles if necessary. The work is expected to be completed in one day. Thank you for your patience as we work to keep downtown beautiful and safe!

Jonesborough Days Firework Exit Map

Jonesborough Days Fireworks Map

The Jonesborough Police Department will implement multiple road closures Thursday, July 3rd through Saturday, July 5th for the Jonesborough Days festival, with special emphasis on pedestrian and motorist congestion after the fireworks display Saturday night. These closures will be implemented to ensure the safe movement of motorists and pedestrians in the area of viewing points held in celebration of Independence Day in Jonesborough.

The following road closures will be implemented.

July 3rd through July 5th

  • Main Street will be closed starting Thursday July 3rd at 5:30 p.m. for Jonesborough Days set up.
  • The Main Street closure will continue until Saturday after the fireworks celebration, approximately at 10:15 p.m.
  • The closure on Main Street is from Fox Street to Second Avenue.

July 4th from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

  • Traffic patterns will be altered because of the Jonesborough Days Parade.
  • Boone Street and a section of Main Street will be closed for the parade.
  • Motorist traveling to Jonesborough via Boones Creek Road will be directed to either turn towards Johnson City or Greeneville at the Boones Creek Road/east Jackson Boulevard intersection.
  • Motorists in the area of West Jackson Boulevard near Washington Drive should expect an altered traffic pattern for traffic traveling eastbound towards Johnson City.
  • Police officers and Jonesborough Street Department employees will be at or near the intersections to assist with traffic flow.

July 5th from 8:30 p.m. to 12 a.m.

  • Traffic patterns will be altered before, during and after the fireworks.
  • Immediately after the fireworks have ended a hold on vehicle traffic will take place on Boone Street until the pedestrian traffic has cleared the area.
  • Motorist should expect approximately 1 hour of being held in a parking area for the safety of the pedestrians.
  • Traffic patterns will be altered along East and West Jackson Boulevard with crossovers being unavailable and no U-Turns permitted.
  • Traffic entering East and West Jackson Boulevard will be turned right at all intersections.

The Town of Jonesborough expects to have a high volume of attendees at the Jonesborough Days events. The Jonesborough Police Department would like to inform the public that they should expect traffic delays, heavy pedestrian foot traffic crossing roadways, limited public parking and altered traffic routes.

Jonesborough Public Safety asks that attendees to be patient and use the utmost caution for pedestrians and other motorists.

Jonesborough Soccer Registration

Soccer Registration

School Year Age Cutoffs

  • 4U – 8/1/2021 – 9/6/2022
  • 6U – 8/1/2019 – 7/31/2021
  • 8U – 8/1/2017 – 7/31/2019
  • 10U – 8/1/2015 – 7/31/2017
  • 13U – 8/1/2012 – 7/31/2015
  • 17U – 8/1/2008 – 7/31/2012

Registration close 7/8
Late Registration close 7/15

Coaches Meeting Friday July 18th @11:59pm
Jersey Order Cutoff Thursday July 24th @11:59pm
Place Jersey Orders Friday July 25th
Practices Start Aug 4
Season Sep 6 – Nov 8
Tournament Nov 10- Nov 15

Historic Zoning Commission Meeting 6/26/2025

The Historic Zoning Commission’s next regularly scheduled meeting will be Thursday, June 26, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. at the Board Room in Jonesborough’s Town Hall.

Meeting Agenda can be found HERE.

Water Outage Scheduled 6/10/2025

A water outage is scheduled for 9 p.m. this evening, Tuesday, June 10, 2025, due to a waterline repair near 2737 Hwy 11-E.
The outage will affect the following areas:
Las Vegas Fiesta, All of Hwy 11-E, Limestone, Telford, Bowmantown, Oakland, and the surrounding areas near 2737 Hwy 11-E
We appreciate your patience as crews work to complete the repair as quickly and safely as possible. Please plan accordingly and stay tuned for updates.

Water Billing Late Fees Resume Monday, June 23, 2025

We appreciate everyone’s patience as we’ve transitioned to our new billing system. The transition went live on April 28th, and during this period, which included our move to an outsourced billing provider, we temporarily suspended late fees to ease the process for our customers. The first two rounds of bills were hand-stuffed in-house, and while the first outsourced mailing experienced some delays, things have now smoothed out. We are currently six billing cycles into the new system, and over half of our customers have received at least two bills under the updated process With the new billing system running efficiently, late fees will resume starting Monday, June 23rd. Thank you for your continued support and understanding!

Jonesborough Awarded Multiple Honors at the 28th Annual Pinnacle Awards

The Town of Jonesborough was honored among the tourism industry’s top performers by the Northeast Tennessee Tourism Association on Wednesday, May 28, during the sold-out 28th Annual Pinnacle Awards.
The Northeast Tennessee Tourism Association received over 100 nominations in categories for marketing, advertising, events, virtual events, attractions, individual achievement, and supporting business awards. Ranked by a panel of judges within the tourism industry across the United States, 41 Pinnacle Awards were given to the top nominee in each category.
The Jonesborough Tourism Department received multiple accolades. The Department was awarded Best Brochure or Guide for the Jonesborough Visitors Guide and the Partnership Award for its collaboration with local highland cow farms, Rocky Creek Highlands and Happy Hens and Highlands, during the St. Paddy’s Festival. The McKinney Center earned Best Marketing Campaign for its rebranding of the StoryTown Radio Show. The Jackson Theatre received two honors: Best Short Video and the Roll With It Award for its Storytelling Benefit Concert, presented in partnership with the International Storytelling Center.
In addition to organizational achievements, two members of the Jonesborough staff received individual honors at this year’s Pinnacle Awards.
Paul Harris, Event Coordinator and Visitor Center Host, was named Frontline Employee of the Year. This award is presented to a frontline customer service employee who consistently goes above and beyond in their role. Nominated by the Jonesborough Tourism Department, Harris was recognized for his vital contributions to large-scale festivals, his popular portrayal of the Grinch each Christmas, and his role as an official Town Tour Guide with the History and Heritage Associations. His nomination stated:
“It takes someone extraordinary and knowledgeable to share all Jonesborough has to offer with the hundreds of thousands of visitors we see each year. Paul Harris does just that and much more. No matter the situation, Paul brings a much-needed upbeat energy. He is the epitome of an ideal team member. As you can see, he is more than just an employee; he is part of what makes Jonesborough so special.”
Isabel Hawley-Lopez, Marketing Manager, received the Rising Star Award, which honors a professional with fewer than two years of experience in the industry who has already made a significant impact in their field. Nominated by the Jonesborough Tourism Department, Hawley-Lopez was recognized for transforming the town’s social media presence into a powerful tool for tourism promotion. Her nomination read:
“Isabel has elevated the town’s social media into a strong tourism engine, inspiring visitors to plan trips. Her content showcases Jonesborough’s festivals, charm, and community in ways that are authentic and irresistible. Visitors now routinely say they ‘saw it on social’ before making the trip. Whether she’s highlighting a new business, capturing moments at events, or launching a new campaign, her content directly translates into increased foot traffic, tourism spending, and extended stays.”

Bowman Avenue – Upcoming Partial and Full Road Closure Notice

We will be working at various locations on Bowman Avenue between May 13, 2025, and May 23, 2025, which will result in complete and partial road closures of that road for sewer installation.  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 each morning, notifying traffic of the closure to avoid lengthy delays.