Jonesborough, also known as Tennessee’s Oldest Town, has been a tourist destination for hundreds of years. some of Jonesborough’s first tourists were Daniel Boone, Andrew Jackson, David Crockett, John Sevier, James K. Polk, and Andrew Johnson. Today we see visitors from around the world traveling to Jonesborough to experience our small-town charm, rich history, unique events, and well-preserved Main Street. As the Storytelling Capital of the World, we inspire visitors to join us and leave their mark on the story that’s still being written.
Contact
Cameo Waters | Tourism Director | 423.753.1013 |
General Contact | Town Hall | 423.753.1031 |
The Tourism Department oversees all tourism and marketing-related efforts for the Town of Jonesborough. The department works to inspire visitors to experience Jonesborough, Tennessee’s Oldest Town and the Storytelling Capital of the World. The Tourism department oversees marketing efforts including public and media relations, creative strategies, special events, advertising and other promotions. They oversee communication with the public and media about events and announcements directly related to and affecting the Town of Jonesborough.
Cameo Waters, Tourism and Main Street Director, oversees the Town’s tourism and marketing programs as well as the tourism and visitor center staff. The Tourism Director is directly accountable to the Operations Manager and the Town Administrator.
Partnerships with local organizations and affiliates with the Department of Tourism include the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development, Northeast Tennessee Tourism Association Jonesborough Area Merchants & Services Association, Johnson City Convention and Visitors bureau, Main Street Jonesborough, Jonesborough Veterans Affairs Committee, Jonesborough Farmer’s Market, the Heritage Alliance, Jonesborough StoryTown Radio , Keep Jonesborough Beautiful, International Storytelling Center and others.

Amber Crumley
Amber Crumley oversees the planning, organization and implementation of Visitors Center and tourism-related activities and programs for the Historic Jonesborough Visitors Center and Department of Tourism and Visitors Center staff. The Visitor Center and Facility Rentals Manager is directly accountable to the Tourism and Main Street Director.

Terry Alexander
Terry Alexander performs a wide variety of technical duties related to research, design, implementation and administration of Town websites and applications. The Website Manager is directly accountable to the Tourism and Main Street Director.

Melinda Copp
Melinda Copp coordinates the majority of downtown events and activities including Easter Eggstravaganza, Jonesborough Days, Halloween Haunts and Happenings and Christmas in Olde Jonesborough. She also serves on the Jonesborough Area Merchants and Services Association Board and assists with those events as well including Chocolate Fest, Strolling on Main and Downtown at Dusk. The Events Coordinator is directly accountable to the Operation Manager.

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