Upcoming Events


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

  • 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

  • Jackson Theatre: Don Flemons

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

    The Jackson Theatre is proud to welcome GRAMMY Award-winning artist Dom Flemons to the stage on Saturday, June 14 at 8:00 p.m. in downtown Jonesborough as part of his American Songster Tour. Dr. Dom Flemons “The American Songster" received an Honorary Doctorate from Northern Arizona University and he's a GRAMMY Award Winner with four GRAMMY nominations, Two-Time EMMY Nominee, International Acoustic Music

  • The Bellamy Brothers

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

    The Jackson Theatre is excited to welcome The Bellamy Brothers to the stage on Sunday, May 25 at 8:00 p.m. for a night of legendary country hits and classic favorites in downtown Jonesborough. With a career spanning over four decades, The Bellamy Brothers have delivered chart-topping songs across genres—including fan favorites like “Let Your Love Flow,” “If I Said You Had a Beautiful Body,” “Redneck

  • Vincent Neil Emerson Concert

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

    The Jackson Theatre will welcome Vincent Neil Emerson to the stage on Saturday, May 3 at 8:00 p.m. for an evening of music rooted in folk, country, and rock and roll tradition. Vincent Neil Emerson has become a staple among folk and country music fans nationwide, celebrated for his honest tales of life on the road, heartbreak, and struggles of all sorts.

  • Jackson Theatre: Steep Canyon Rangers

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

    The Jackson Theatre is excited to welcome Steep Canyon Rangers to the stage on Saturday, April 26 at 8:00 p.m. for a night of acclaimed bluegrass and Americana music in downtown Jonesborough. The Grammy Award-winning band has earned a reputation for their dynamic live shows, rich harmonies, and innovative take on traditional string-band music. Known for their collaborations with