Upcoming Events


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

  • Ghostbusters Day

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

    The Jackson Theatre is kicking off its fall horror series with Slimer Cinema: Ghostbusters Day, a full day of spooky fun and fan-favorite films on Saturday, September 27.   The event features a double feature of the iconic Ghostbusters films, interactive activities, and themed treats, all set in downtown Jonesborough’s historic Jackson Theatre.   Event Schedule: ● 3:00

  • John R. Miller and Miss Tess

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

    Join us at The Jackson Theatre on Sunday, September 7, at 8 p.m. for a special evening with John R. Miller and Miss Tess.   John R. Miller is a true hyphenate artist, singer, songwriter and picker. His debut solo album Depreciated is lush with intricate wordplay and haunting imagery, backed by a band that

  • Wheel to Reel Film Festival

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

    The Jackson Theatre is excited to team up with Bristol Motor Speedway to present the Wheel to Reel Film Festival, a high-energy celebration of racing and car-themed films leading up to the Bass Pro Shops Night Race on September 13.   The festival begins September 1 and features a packed lineup of fan-favorite movies on the big screen in

  • Tommy Prine Concert

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

    The Jackson Theater is excited to host Tommy Prine for a live performance on Saturday, August 30 at 8 p.m. Prine’s debut album This Far South (June 2023) was not only a long-awaited introduction but a testimony to his 20s and the loss, love and growth that has defined them. Co-produced by a close friend

  • The Jackson Theatre: 80 Years

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

    The Jackson Theatre invites the community to celebrate 80 years since the theatre’s original grand opening in 1945. From August 26-31, guests can enjoy a special slate of classic films from the 1940s, all part of the theatre’s 80th Anniversary Week.   The weeklong celebration culminates with the return of Jackpot Night, a Jackson Theatre tradition from the 1940s and

  • John McEuen Concert

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

    On Sunday, August 24, at 7:00 pm, John McEuen, founding member of the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, brings a special show of songs and stories to The Jackson Theatre in downtown Jonesborough.   This multi-media performance spans nearly 60 years of music, sharing McEuen’s career with The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band and the making of the

  • Jim Lauderdale and The Po’ Ramblin’ Boys

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

    Jonesborough, TN - The Jackson Theatre is proud to welcome Jim Lauderdale and The Po’ Ramblin’ Boys to the stage on Thursday, July 24 at 8:00 p.m., for an evening of top-tier bluegrass and Americana in downtown Jonesborough. Formed in the Smoky Mountains in 2014, The Po’ Ramblin’ Boys are a Grammy-nominated group known for their high-energy performances and deep-rooted bluegrass

  • Book Signing and Discussion

    McKinney Center 103 Franklin Ave, Jonesborough, TN, United States +1 more

    The Jackson Theatre invites the public to a special event celebrating the rich history of local theaters on Saturday, July 12 at 3:00 p.m. in Downtown Jonesborough. Award-winning journalist and author Robert Sorrell will host a Book Signing and Discussion alongside Anne G’Fellers-Mason, Program Manager at the McKinney Center. The discussion will explore the historic theaters of the Tri-Cities, offering stories, photos, and reflections

  • Jackson Theatre: Flatt Out Blue

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

    Jonesborough, TN – The Jackson Theatre is proud to welcome Flatt Out Blue to the stage on Thursday, July 10 at 8:00 p.m. in downtown Jonesborough. What began as a once-a-month jam session in a Church Hill, Tennessee living room has grown into one of the region’s most exciting young bluegrass bands. Flatt Out Blue is a six-piece

  • Colby T. Helms & The Virginia Creepers

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

    The Jackson Theatre is proud to welcome Colby T. Helms & The Virginia Creepers to the stage onSaturday, June 21 at 8:00 p.m. in downtown Jonesborough. Raised in Boones Mill, Virginia, Colby T. Helms blends bluegrass, folk, and country with raw, heartfelt storytelling rooted in Appalachian tradition. Inspired by the music that surrounded him growing up and a bluegrass