Upcoming Events


From music festivals, racing, history, heritage, food and everything in between. Here's your guide.

  • Oak Hill Schoolhouse: Girl Scouts Day

    Oak Hill School 214 East Sabin Drive, Jonesborough, TN, United States

    The historic Oak Hill Schoolhouse is ready to welcome Girl  Scouts on Saturday, August 14th for a unique experience. Built in 1886 by the Knob Creek Community, Oak Hill School housed 1st – 8th grade students until 1952.  It was relocated to Jonesborough and preserved, and today it continues to welcome students as a part of the Oak

  • History Hour: Birthplace of Country Music

    Chester Inn State Historic Site and Museum 100 W. Main St., Jonesborough, TN, United States

    Join us as we welcome back one of our favorite History Happy Hour partner organizations, Bristol's Birthplace of Country Music Museum! Dr. Rene Rodgers and Scotty Almany will be on hand to share the technological story behind a Farm and Fun Time radio transcription disc. The program will be in-person in the auditorium of the

  • Marsha Honeycutt Marcela Book Signing

    Oak Hill School 214 East Sabin Drive, Jonesborough, TN, United States

    On Friday, September 3rd, the historic Oak Hill School will host author Marsha Honeycutt Marcela from 9:00 am – 2:00 pm. The Appalachian author will be signing copies of her book Mr. Rigney, Rigney, and Me (. . .or is it “I”) about her mentor Mr. George Rigney. Copies of the book will be available for $10.00.

  • Chucky Depot Museum Exhibit Reception

    Chuckey Depot Museum Jonesborough, TN, United States

    The Chuckey Depot Museum will host a reception for its newest exhibit “The Greatest Good to the Greatest Number: The Railroad in Northeast Tennessee” on Thursday, September 9 at 6:30 p.m. in Jonesborough at 2nd Avenue. This exhibit showcases the East Tennessee and Virginia Railroad, the first line to come through Jonesborough and Chuckey, and its growth and came to be a part of the

  • Eighth Annual Bell Ringing in honor of Constitution Week

    Oak Hill School 214 East Sabin Drive, Jonesborough, TN, United States

    On Sunday, September 12th, the State of Franklin Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR), are hosting their Eighth Annual Bell Ringing in honor of Constitution Week. The event will take place at 1:30 p.m. at Oak Hill School, located at 214 East Sabin Drive in Jonesborough across from

  • History Happy Hour

    TN, United States

    Join us as we welcome Kim Floyd and Jeff “Puff” Irvin for their presentation, “The In-Cider’s Scoop.” They will be talking about the history of apples and cider as well as the science behind the delicious beverage. Kim Floyd is the director of the North Carolina Craft Beverage Museum, and Puff Irvin is the Director of

  • “The Noblest Art: A Local History of the Circus” and “A Tale of Three Houses”

    Jonesborough Visitor Center TN, United States

    The Heritage Alliance to host reception at the Jonesborough & Washington County History Museum The Heritage Alliance will host a special reception on Thursday, September 23 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. for their current exhibits “The Noblest Art: A Local History of the Circus” and “A Tale of Three Houses” at the Jonesborough & Washington County History Museum located inside the Jonesborough Visitors Center,

  • Heritage Alliance Trivia Night Gets Spooky This October

    The Eureka Inn 127 W Main St,, Jonesborough,, TN, United States

    The Heritage Alliance, or should we say Scare-itage Alliance is bringing its riotously fun trivia night back in October with questions to test your knowledge of all things spooky and historical! Join us at the Eureka Inn in Jonesborough on Friday, October 8th at 7:00 pm for general history-based trivia questions, friendly competition, and a

    $5
  • Recurring

    “A Spot on the Hill” returns to Jonesborough

    Old Jonesborough Cemetary 116 W Main St, Jonesborough, TN, United States

    A Spot on the Hill, the original, research-based play returns this October to the Old Jonesborough Cemetery. Now celebrating its seventh season, this edition features new characters. New stories include members of the Panhorst family, John Simpson who owned the Mansion House, Spanish American War veteran William Armstrong, and Lucy Stuart who has a secret

    $8.00
  • Recurring

    Jonesborough: Spot on the Hill

    Downtown Jonesborough 116 W Main St, Jonesborough, TN, United States

    A Spot on the Hill returns to the Old Jonesborough Cemetery A Spot on the Hill, the original, research-based play returns this October to the Old Jonesborough Cemetery. Performances for A Spot on the Hill will take place at 6:30 p.m. on October 15, 16, 22, and 23. There will be 2 p.m. matinee performances on October 16 and 23. Tickets are $8. To purchase tickets, please call the Jonesborough Visitors Center at