Jonesborough, also known as Tennessee’s Oldest Town and the Storytelling Capital of the World plays host to hundreds of special events year-round.
A Special Event is any occasion including but not limited to fairs, shows, exhibitions, city-wide celebrations and festivals taking place within a specifically defined area of the Town of Jonesborough for a period of time. A special event may include the use of public facilities in the Town of Jonesborough, including, but not limited to parks, streets, alleys, sidewalks, restrooms or other municipal owned facilities, and which includes a general invitation to all members of the public to either participate in and/or view such event, or part thereof, Special Events may be one-time or recurring occasions.
12-402 Jonesborough Municipal Code
Whenever any person, group, association, club, business, firm or corporation desires to sponsor a Special Event such person, group, association, club, business, firm or corporation shall first obtain a “Special Event Permit” from the Town of Jonesborough.
| Event Name | Event Date | Closure Time | Event Time | Event Location | Event Organizer | Street Closure Requested | Street Closure Submission |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shop Small Friday Event | November 28, 2025 | 3:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. | 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. | Fox Street to Second Avenue | Town of Jonesborough | ✓ | Town Event |
| Lighting of the Tree | November 28, 2025 | 3:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. | 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. | Fox Street to Second Avenue | Town of Jonesborough | ✓ | Town Event |
| Shop Small Saturday & Whoville | November 29, 2025 | 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. | 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Fox Street to Second Avenue | Town of Jonesborough | ✓ | Town Event |
| Mill Spring Makers Faire | December 6, 2025 | 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. | 5:00 p.m. 12/5 – 6:00 p.m. 12/6 | Spring Street from Franklin Ave. to E. Main | Mill Springs Makers Market | ✓ | Approved Request |
| Doggone Christmas | December 6, 2025 | 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. | 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Fox Street to Second Avenue | Town of Jonesborough | ✓ | Town Event |
| Santa’s Christmas Village | December 13, 2025 | 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. | 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Fox Street to Second Avenue | Town of Jonesborough | ✓ | Town Event |
| Jonesborough’s Christmas Parade | December 13, 2025 | 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. | 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. | Fox Street to Second Avenue | Town of Jonesborough | ✓ | Town Event |
| Jeeps on Main | January 17, 2026 | 10:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. | 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Fox Street to Second Avenue | JAMSA | ✓ | Approved Request |
