Upcoming Events


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

  • Kelsey Waldon and Gabe Lee

    Jackson Theatre 121 W. Main St., Jonesborough, TN, United States

    Jonesborough, TN — The Jackson Theatre welcomes acclaimed singer-songwriters Kelsey Waldon and Gabe Lee on Saturday, February 21 at 7pm for an intimate evening of Americana, country, and storytelling. Kelsey Waldon has earned wide praise for her “self-penned compositions the patina of authenticity” (Rolling Stone). Signed to John Prine’s Oh Boy Records in 2019, she

  • Screening: Glory

    Jackson Theatre 121 W. Main St., Jonesborough, TN, United States

    The Jackson Theatre, in partnership with The Heritage Alliance, continues its Celebrating America 250: 1776–2026 film series with a special screening of Glory on Friday, February 20 at 7 PM. Glory (1989) is a tribute to the Army’s first Black regiment, the 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, that was mustered up during the Civil War under the command of

  • Screening: Night Nurse

    Jackson Theatre 121 W. Main St., Jonesborough, TN, United States

    The Jackson Theatre Continues Speakeasy Cinema Series with Night Nurse Screening The Jackson Theatre invites film lovers to step back into Hollywood’s Golden Age with another installment of its Speakeasy Cinema series on Wednesday, February 18 at 7 PM. This month’s featured film is Night Nurse (1931), a gripping pre-code drama that blends suspense with early-era glamour. In Night Nurse,

  • Banjo Romantika

    Jackson Theatre 121 W. Main St., Jonesborough, TN, United States

    The Jackson Theatre is partnering with East Tennessee State University’s Departments of Bluegrass, Old Time & Roots Music and Media & Communication to present a special 10-year anniversary screening and concert event for Banjo Romantika on February 8 at 3:00 PM.  The documentary was produced by ETSU faculty members Dr. Shara K. Lange (Radio/TV/Film) and Dr. Lee

  • Chuck Brodsky Concert

    Jackson Theatre 121 W. Main St., Jonesborough, TN, United States

    Join us at The Jackson Theatre on Saturday, January 24, at 7 p.m. for an evening with acclaimed singer-songwriter and storyteller Chuck Brodsky.   A modern-day troubadour, Chuck Brodsky is known for his finely crafted songs and engaging stories that celebrate underdogs, everyday heroes, and the quietly profound. His performances blend humor, honesty, and warmth, often poking fun at what

  • Jerron Paxton and Dennis Lichtman Concert

    Jackson Theatre 121 W. Main St., Jonesborough, TN, United States

    Join us at The Jackson Theatre on Friday, December 19, at 7 p.m. for an evening of music with Jerron Paxton and Dennis Lichtman.   Jerron Paxton and Dennis Lichtman are world-renowned multi-instrumentalists and vocalists whose mutual love of the history, stories, and significance behind the music they play is apparent as they deliver an energetic and engaging set of

  • Jackson Theatre: The Polar Express

    Recurring
    Jackson Theatre 121 W. Main St., Jonesborough, TN, United States

    Experience the Magic of "The Polar Express"  at The Jackson Theatre The Chuckey Depot Railroad Museum invites families to embark on a magical journey to the North Pole with a special screening of "The Polar Express" on Saturday, December 6, and Sunday, December 7, at 3 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. at The Jackson Theatre located at 121 West Main Street. This beloved holiday tradition transforms Jackson

  • Jackson Theatre: The Polar Express

    Recurring
    Jackson Theatre 121 W. Main St., Jonesborough, TN, United States

    Experience the Magic of "The Polar Express"  at The Jackson Theatre The Chuckey Depot Railroad Museum invites families to embark on a magical journey to the North Pole with a special screening of "The Polar Express" on Saturday, December 6, and Sunday, December 7, at 3 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. at The Jackson Theatre located at 121 West Main Street. This beloved holiday tradition transforms Jackson

  • Wilson Fairchild

    Jackson Theatre 121 W. Main St., Jonesborough, TN, United States

    Join us at The Jackson Theatre on Friday, December 5, at 7 p.m. for an evening with Wilson Fairchild, sponsored by Wolfe Development.   Gaither Recording Artists Wilson Fairchild is a celebrated country music duo made up of Wil and Langdon Reid, both sons of the legendary Hall of Fame country and gospel quartet The Statler

  • Restoring the Foundations

    Recurring
    Jackson Theatre 121 W. Main St., Jonesborough, TN, United States

    Community members are invited to join “Restoring the Foundations”, a free, privately held educational program celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States of America. This unique series is designed to equip participants with knowledge of America’s true history and principled foundation, fostering civic-minded citizens who can defend the truth and contribute to cultural renewal.   Classes will