Historic Jonesborough

10/23/2026

October is one of our favorite times of the year in Jonesborough! 🍂🎃

Plan your fall visit to Jonesborough today!
For more information, visit Jonesborough.com.

10/20/2026

Shop handmade and local artisans at the Made Around Here Market! 🍂🧶✨

Kick off the holiday shopping season with us November 6–7, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the Historic Jonesborough Visitors Center!

Discover a wonderful selection of handcrafted treasures, unique gifts and one-of-a-kind creations from talented local and regional artisans. 🎁

Check out some of the vendors we’ll have this year! (Make sure to keep checking back as we continue to highlight more vendors):

✨ Liv (& mom, Bre) + Liv (& mom, Bre)
✨ Smoky Mountain Jams
✨ Skipping Pibbles Designs
✨ bscreations992
✨ Addy Art
✨ Attagirl Boutique
✨ Appalachian Highlands Wood Design
✨ Sexton Family Farms And Apiary
✨ Chaos Creations

For more information, please visit jonesborough.com/market

Please note: All vendor spaces for this year’s market are officially full!

10/20/2026

Come see the StoryTown Radio Show at the The Jackson Theatre on Monday, October 26! You don't want to miss it!

We're only a week away from StoryTown Radio Show: Kooky and Spooky at The Jackson Theatre with Charlie Real aka Lightnin' Charlie. Get your tickets now at jonesborough.com/tickets

10/19/2026

10/19/2026

✨Haunts and Happenings Costume Contest! ✨

Join us on October 30 at 7 p.m. on the Courthouse Steps for the Halloween Costume Contest, sponsored by Food City of Jonesborough! 🏆

Show off your best Halloween costume, no registration needed, just show up and have fun! 🎃

Prizes will be awarded in the following categories:
3 & under | 4–6 | 7–9 | 10–17 | Adult | Group

Come join the spooky fun in Tennessee’s Oldest Town! 👻🧙‍♀️✨

10/15/2026

Join us this Saturday, October 17, from 7 to 9 p.m. for Brews & Boos at Jimmy Neil Smith Park in downtown Jonesborough! 👻🍻

Enjoy a spooky evening under the lights, filled with chilling ghost stories, festive fall drinks and unforgettable storytelling! 🌙🕸️

Listen to captivating tales from world-renowned storytellers Michael Reno Harrell and Jessica Piscitelli Robinson for a hauntingly good night you won’t want to miss! 👻

🎟️ Get your tickets before they’re gone! Visit jonesborough.com/boo or call the Jonesborough Visitor Center at 423.753.1010 for tickets and more information.

Recommended for ages 10 and up. We can’t wait to see you there for a spooky night of stories, sips and fall fun! 👻🍺

10/13/2026

The countdown is ON for our traditional Made Around Here Market! 🍂🧶

Join us November 6-7th from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Historic Jonesborough Visitor Center, where you’ll find an incredible selection of handmade creations from local and regional artisans. It’s the perfect way to kick off the holiday season! ✨

Check out some of the vendors we’ll have this year! (Make sure to keep checking back as we continue to highlight more vendors):

✨ Alethia Fields
✨ Mud Patch Pottery
✨ Maxwell Craftworks
✨ Granny’s Ladybug Kreations
✨ Crafty Grammy
✨ Cheyenne’s Creations East TN
✨ Ok crafts and woodworking
✨ Bill Lyons Woodcarving
✨ Mare’s Handmade
✨ Fat Head Owl Woodcraft
✨ JJH Wood Works

For more information, please visit jonesborough.com/market

10/12/2026

👻🍻 Brews & Boos is happening THIS SATURDAY! 🍻👻

Join us this Saturday, October 17, from 7 to 9 p.m. in Jimmy Neil Smith Park, behind the Storytelling Center in downtown Jonesborough, for an evening of ghost stories, fall drinks and storytelling! 🌙🕸️

This special fundraising event will feature world-renowned storytellers Michael Reno Harrell and Jessica Piscitelli Robinson, sharing captivating stories perfect for a fall evening. 🍂✨

Get your tickets now before they sell out! For tickets and more information, visit jonesborough.com/boo or call the Jonesborough Visitor Center at 423.753.1010.

Recommended for ages 10 and up. We can’t wait to see you there! 👻🍺

10/10/2026

We had a wonderful time officially welcoming Trailblazer Coffee to Jonesborough at their ribbon-cutting ceremony today! 🎉☕️

Located at 304 E. Jackson Blvd., Trailblazer Coffee is a locally owned drive-thru coffee business owned by Bethany Sah of Bristol, Tennessee. With existing locations in Bristol and Abingdon, the Jonesborough location is the newest addition to the Trailblazer Coffee family!

From specialty coffees and seasonal drinks to cold beverages, dirty sodas, smoothies, and more, there’s something for everyone to enjoy! ☕️✨

10/08/2026

🎄 Jonesborough’s Annual Christmas Parade! 🎄

Entries are now open! The traditional nighttime parade returns Saturday, December 12 at 6 p.m. in Downtown Jonesborough!

This year’s theme is “A Vintage Christmas”! 🎅✨

Join us along Boone and Main Street for vintage-themed floats, bands, classic cars, dancers, lights and, of course, Santa Claus!

Cash prizes will be awarded to the top four entries. Live music and lights are highly encouraged! The entry deadline is Monday, November 30, if spots remain available.

🎄 Parade applications and award categories can be found at JBOChristmas.com