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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Music on the Square | July 24, 2026 | July 24, 2026 5:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. | July 24, 2026 5:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. | Fox Street to Second Avenue | Town Event | ✓ | Town Event |
| Music on the Square | July 31, 2026 | July 31, 2026 5:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. | July 31, 2026 5:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. | Fox Street to Second Avenue | Town Event | ✓ | Town Event |
| Wizardly World of Jonesborough | August 1, 2026 | August 1, 2026 1:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. | August 1, 2026 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. | Fox Street to Second Avenue | Town Event | ✓ | Town Event |
| Music on the Square | August 7, 2026 | August 7, 2026 5:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. | August 7, 2026 5:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. | Fox Street to Second Avenue | Town Event | ✓ | Town Event |
| Music on the Square | August 14, 2026 | August 14, 2026 5:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. | August 14, 2026 5:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. | Fox Street to Second Avenue | Town Event | ✓ | Town Event |
| Farm to Table | August 15, 2026 | August 15, 2026 2:30 p.m. – 12:00 a.m. | August 15, 2026 2:00 p.m. – 11:59 p.m. | Fox Street to Second Avenue, East & West Courthouse Square | Boone Street Market | ✓ | Closure Request |
| Music on the Square | August 21, 2026 | August 21, 2026 5:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. | August 21, 2026 5:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. | Fox Street to Second Avenue | Town Event | ✓ | Town Event |
| Pioneer Pride 5K | August 22, 2026 | August 22, 2026 7:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. | August 22, 2026 6:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. | Fox Street to Second Avenue | Town Event | ✓ | Closure Request |
| Music on the Square | August 28, 2026 | August 28, 2026 5:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. | August 28, 2026 5:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. | Fox Street to Second Avenue | Town Event | ✓ | Town Event |
| Music on the Square | September 4, 2026 | September 4, 2026 5:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. | September 4, 2026 5:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. | Fox Street to Second Avenue | Town Event | ✓ | Town Event |
| Music on the Square | September 11, 2026 | September 11, 2026 5:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. | September 11, 2026 5:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. | Fox Street to Second Avenue | Town Event | ✓ | Town Event |
| Music on the Square | September 18, 2026 | September 18, 2026 5:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. | September 18, 2026 5:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. | Fox Street to Second Avenue | Town Event | ✓ | Town Event |
| JAMSA Pumpkin Fest | September 19, 2026 | September 19, 2026 10:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. | September 19, 2026 11:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. | Fox Street to Second Avenue | JAMSA | ✓ | Closure Request |
| Music on the Square | September 25, 2026 | September 25, 2026 5:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. | September 25, 2026 5:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. | Fox Street to Second Avenue | Town Event | ✓ | Town Event |
| National Storytelling Festival | September 30, 2026 – October 4, 2026 | September 30, 2026 | September 30, 2026 – October 4, 2026 | Fox Street to Second Avenue | International Storytelling Center | ✓ | Closure Request |
| Veterans Day | November 11, 2026 | November 11, 2026 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. | November 11, 2026 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. | Fox Street to Second Avenue | Town Event | ✓ | Town Event |
| Mill Spring Makers Faire | December 5, 2026 | December 4, 2026 5:00 p.m. – December 5, 2026 6:00 p.m. | December 5, 2026 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Franklin Avenu to E. Main Street | Mill Springs Makers Market | ✓ | Closure Request |
