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SUMMARY:StoryTown Radio Show
DESCRIPTION:The StoryTown Radio Show will be sharing all kinds of stories about Jimmy Neil Smith\, “A Country Boy with a Dream” on April 27 at the McKinney Center. A Jonesborough native\, Jimmy Neil was a journalism teacher at Science Hill High School\, and his early love for storytelling lead him to create the Storytelling Festival in 1973. He also served as Jonesborough’s mayor for several years and helped to turn the historic town into the destination it is today. He was a well-known and much beloved character\, and everyone who met him has a story to tell about him. We’ll be sharing stories from co-workers\, family members\, fellow storytellers\, former students\, and more. \nThe music guest for this production is the Science Hill SteelToppers\, under the direction of Mr. Tao\, making their Radio Show debut. The SteelToppers are a steel drum ensemble associated with the Topper Band program at Science Hill High School. Known for their high-energy performances\, they showcase student talent in percussion. “A Country Boy with a Dream: Jimmy Neil Smith Stories” takes place at 7 p.m. on April 27 at the McKinney Center. Tickets are $10 and are available online at Jonesborough.com/tickets or by calling the Historic Jonesborough Visitors Center at 423.753.1010. The shows usually sell out\, so make sure you get your tickets today. \nThe Radio Show is also recorded for broadcast on local NPR station WETS 89.5 out of Johnson City\, which can be heard the last Wednesday of the month at 8PM. This episode is sponsored by authors and storytellers Catherine Yael Serota and Wallace Shealy. StoryTown is sponsored by the Tennessee Arts Commission\, Gary and Sandee Degner\, Terry and Sandy Countermine\, Doug and Denise Gross\, Herman and Beverly Jenkins\, the Wild Women of Jonesborough\, and Wolfe Development. \n  \n##### \n  \n  \nAbout StoryTown: \nStoryTown is supported by an Arts Access Grant from the Tennessee Arts Commission\, Mauk’s of Jonesborough\, Gary and Sandee Denger\, Wolfe Development\, Herman and Beverly Jenkins\, and Doug and Denise Gross. It is a part of Jonesborough’s Mary B. Martin Program for the Arts at the McKinney Center. \n  \nAbout the McKinney Center at Booker T. Washington: The mission of the McKinney Center at Booker T. Washington is to provide a comprehensive program through Jonesborough’s Mary B. Martin Program for the Arts\, which teaches various art skills to all participants through a quality program of instruction open to all segments of Jonesborough’s population. In addition\, a primary mission of the Center is to enhance minority participation in the planning and implementation in all activities in Jonesborough while specifically celebrating the contribution of the African-American community in the growth and development of the Town. The activities of the McKinney Center are designed to enhance the quality of life of all Jonesborough residents.
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/storytown-radio-show-16/
LOCATION:McKinney Center\, 103 Franklin Ave\, Jonesborough\, TN\, 37659\, United States
CATEGORIES:General,Storytelling
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T190000
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SUMMARY:Masterpiece Mingle
DESCRIPTION:The popular event bringing together art\, music\, and great food returns to the McKinney Center this year on April 24 from 7 to 9 p.m.  This is the largest fundraiser for the McKinney Center each year as proceeds support scholarships for K-12 grade students who have financial needs and other educational programming throughout the year.  The event provides plenty of opportunities for art and music lovers to meet and mingle in a fun and elegant atmosphere as they admire the work of art they get to take home\, or even exchange with another adventurous guest. \n  \nThis event\, which sells out well in advance each year\, will feature an exhibit of 120 different works of art\, and each guest will take one of these works home. The artwork\, which has been donated by regional artists\, includes such mediums as watercolor\, acrylic\, ceramics\, fabric art\, jewelry\, woodwork\, and more. All pieces will be on display for guests to admire throughout the evening until the event is over\, and each guest takes their corresponding piece of art home with them. The fun part is\, that guests receive their artwork at random. Each artwork is assigned a number\, and each program the guest receives will correspond to one of those numbers. \n  \nGuests can keep their original mystery masterpiece\, or find other guests with whom they may “swap.” Amid the fun atmosphere\, guests will enjoy live jazz music by a combo from the Jazz Exchange. They will also enjoy heavy hors d’oeuvres and a silent auction featuring more exquisite art\, great books\, and even top-quality art supplies.  Beer and wine will be for sale by Main Street Café and Catering. \n  \nThis unique event serves as the signature annual fundraiser for the McKinney Center. Tickets are $55\, which includes the event\, food\, music\, and the original piece of art each guest will take home. \n  \nTickets are limited to one-hundred twenty as this is the number of works of art that have been donated. To purchase tickets\, call the Visitor Center at 423.753.1010 or purchase online at Jonesborough.com/tickets. \n  \n##### \n  \nAbout the McKinney Center at Booker T. Washington: The mission of the McKinney Center at Booker T. Washington is to provide a comprehensive program through Jonesborough’s Mary B. Martin Program for the Arts\, which teaches various art skills to all participants through a quality program of instruction open to all segments of Jonesborough’s population. In addition\, a primary mission of the Center is to enhance minority participation in the planning and implementation in all activities in Jonesborough while specifically celebrating the contribution of the African-American community in the growth and development of the Town. The activities of the McKinney Center are designed to enhance the quality of life of all Jonesborough residents.
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/masterpiece-mingle-5/
LOCATION:McKinney Center\, 103 Franklin Ave\, Jonesborough\, TN\, 37659\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts/Crafts,General,Music,Storytelling
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SUMMARY:StoryTown Radio Show
DESCRIPTION:The award-winning StoryTown Radio Show will celebrate 15 years of its popular live production at the McKinney Center with a special Gala performance on Monday\, March 23 at 7 p.m. \n  \nStoryTown is reminiscent of old-time radio shows popular in the 1930s-1950s\, filled with actors performing local stories\, complete with live sound effects created on the spot. Each show also features one of the top music acts in the region. The Radio Show has many surprises planned for its 15th season\, which officially started in February. Get a ticket to the March show\, or better yet a 2026 Season Pass\, and experience all the magic. \n  \nThe special Gala performance is titled “Tell Me a Story: Radio Show Greatest Hits” and will feature popular stories and fan favorites from the past fifteen seasons\, like Leon Overbay’s beloved tales from Boone’s Creek and the hilarious recollection of working at the Farm to Table Dinner. Cast members who haven’t been in the show for a while will be back on the McKinney Center stage\, ready to celebrate. Drawn from true stories collected throughout Jonesborough and the Tri-Cities region\, the skits range from heartwarming to outright funny. This month’s musical guest is local band Mr. Fancy\, making their Radio Show debut. You won’t want to miss their country/rock tunes. \n  \nA gala will be held immediately following the performance\, featuring various desserts and small bites from local stores and restaurants. Audience members will have an opportunity to mingle and talk with the cast\, musicians\, writers\, and directors. \n  \nTickets for the opening performance are $10 and available online at Jonesborough.com/tickets or by calling the Historic Jonesborough Visitors Center at 423.753.1010. Season Passes are only $90 and include a complimentary StoryTown Radio Show seat cushion. Don’t miss a show in our blockbuster\, 15th  season. Get your Season Passes today at Jonesborough.com/tickets\, click on “Event Packages.” \n  \n  \n##### \n  \n  \nAbout StoryTown: \nStoryTown is supported by an Arts Access Grant from the Tennessee Arts Commission\, Mauk’s of Jonesborough\, Gary and Sandee Denger\, Wolfe Development\, Herman and Beverly Jenkins\, and Doug and Denise Gross. It is a part of Jonesborough’s Mary B. Martin Program for the Arts at the McKinney Center. \n  \nAbout the McKinney Center at Booker T. Washington: The mission of the McKinney Center at Booker T. Washington is to provide a comprehensive program through Jonesborough’s Mary B. Martin Program for the Arts\, which teaches various art skills to all participants through a quality program of instruction open to all segments of Jonesborough’s population. In addition\, a primary mission of the Center is to enhance minority participation in the planning and implementation in all activities in Jonesborough while specifically celebrating the contribution of the African-American community in the growth and development of the Town. The activities of the McKinney Center are designed to enhance the quality of life of all Jonesborough residents. \n 
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/storytown-radio-show-15/
LOCATION:McKinney Center\, 103 Franklin Ave\, Jonesborough\, TN\, 37659\, United States
CATEGORIES:General,Storytelling
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SUMMARY:Music on the Square Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:One of Historic Jonesborough’s most exciting summer weekend activities\, Music on the Square\, is starting early this year with a fundraising event at the McKinney Center in Jonesborough on Friday\, March 20\, from 6 to 8 p.m.\, featuring local food and live music. \n\nHeavy hors d’oeuvres and drinks will be provided by Main Street Café & Catering and Depot Street Brewing. \n  \nGuests will be able to experience a silent and live auction. Items for the silent auction will receive bids until 7:30 p.m. for a variety of items including gift baskets\, gift certificates\, photography sessions\, artwork and more. The live auction will start at 7 p.m. \nTickets to this event are $50 for general admission and $350 for a table of eight.  Tickets can be purchased by visiting Jonesborough.com/MOTS\, or contacting the Jonesborough Visitors Center at 423.753.1010. \n  \nAll proceeds from the fundraiser go to support Music on the Square\, a free event open to the public every Friday evening at 7 p.m. during the months of May through September. The concert series features a variety of musical performances held in Historic Jonesborough on Courthouse Square. This season\, Music on the Square will feature a diverse range of music from bluegrass and jazz to Americana and blues. The 2025 season lineup will be announced during the fundraiser along with new merchandise for sale. \n  \nFor more information on Music on the Square\, visit Jonesborough.com/MOTS. \n  \n### \n\nAbout the Town of Jonesborough: A unique 18th century town nestled in the Appalachian Mountains of Northeast Tennessee\, Jonesborough’s natural beauty\, charming architecture\, and storytelling heritage have attracted visitors worldwide. Stay a day\, a week or forever\, and create your own stories in beautiful Historic Jonesborough. Visit www.jonesborough.com for more information.
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/music-on-the-square-fundraiser-3/
LOCATION:McKinney Center\, 103 Franklin Ave\, Jonesborough\, TN\, 37659\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,General,Music
ORGANIZER;CN="Jonesborough":MAILTO:info@jonesborough.com
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SUMMARY:The First and Last Town in Tennessee
DESCRIPTION:The McKinney Center will debut a new play in February that is 250 years in the making. The\nFirst and Last Town in Tennessee shares stories from Jonesborough’s past and present to\ncommemorate America’s Semiquincentennial. Written by Program Manager Anne G’Fellers-\nMason\, the play takes the audience on a journey from 1779\, the year of Jonesborough’s\nfounding\, to present day.\n“The title of the play is a combination of a nod to the Oldest Town in Tennessee as well as a\nreport from 1801 that referred to Jonesborough as\, ‘the last town in Tennessee\,’” Mason\nexplains. “For a moment\, Jonesborough was the edge of the Western frontier. We have such rich\nhistory right here with amazing stories that are a part of the American dream and experience\, and\nwe wanted to combine all that into this production. Where else do you get a chance to include\nstories about Governor John Sevier and President Andrew Jackson alongside Alfred Greenlee\,\nwho was known as a friend to all\, Beverly Jenkins of Main Street Café & Catering\, and Jimmy\nNeil Smith\, the founder of the National Storytelling Festival. All the major American events\, the\nRevolutionary War\, the Civil War\, the Civil Rights Movement\, and so on\, each of these played\nout on the local level\, and this play will capture that.”\nThe show includes a large cast of multiple ages. Characters in the play include the Shanks Oak\n(Jonesborough’s Heritage Tree)\, Julia Bullard Nelson (teacher at the Warner Institute and a\nsuffragette)\, longtime resident Jimmy Rhein\, Marat Moore (journalist/miner/advocate)\, David\nDeaderick (Jonesborough’s first merchant)\, Jesse Walton (Revolutionary War soldier)\, Ella\nRussell (only hospital trained nurse in town in the early 1900s)\, Elihu Embree (editor and\npublisher of The Emancipator)\, and so many more. The play will include music and dancing and\nwill be an experience for the whole family. The play will serve as the kick-off to the 250 th\ncelebration in Jonesborough. \n“Want to feel connected to your community\, country\, and past? You’ll want to come and see this\nplay. It’s the perfect opportunity to commemorate and think about where we’ve come from and\nwhat we’ve overcome as a country\, and to look ahead to the next 250 years. This is a once in a\nlifetime experience that you won’t want to miss\,” Mason assures.\nThe First and Last Town in Tennessee will run February 27 th \, 28 th \, and March 1 st . There will also\nbe a second weekend of shows on March 6 th \, 7 th \, and 8 th . Shows will take place at 7:30 pm on\nFridays and Saturdays and 2:30 pm on Saturdays and Sundays. Tickets are $20.00 for general\nadmission and $18.00 for seniors 55 and over as well as groups of 8 or more. The matinee on\nMarch 1 st is a special\, “Pay What You Can” performance with a $2.50 suggested donation. Seats\nmust be reserved for all performances\, including the “Pay What You Can” performance. Tickets\ncan be purchased at Jonesborough.com/tickets or by calling the Visitors Center at 423-753-1010.\nThis project is supported in part by the Tennessee Commission for the United States\nSemiquincentennial and sponsored by Bravissima: Women Supporting the Arts.\nAbout the McKinney Center at Booker T. Washington: The mission of the McKinney Center at\nBooker T. Washington is to provide a comprehensive program through Jonesborough’s Mary B.\nMartin Program for the Arts which teaches various art skills to all participants through a quality\nprogram of instruction open to all segments of Jonesborough’s population. In addition\, a\nprimary mission of the Center is to enhance minority participation in the planning and\nimplementation in all activities in Jonesborough while specifically celebrating the contribution\nof the African-American community in the growth and development of the Town. The activities of\nthe McKinney Center are designed to enhance the quality of life of all Jonesborough residents.\nStoryTown is dedicated to bringing together people of all ages and backgrounds in\nJonesborough to strengthen our community and enrich the lives of those who live here through\nthe power of our stories.
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/the-first-and-last-town-in-tennessee-2/2026-03-08/
LOCATION:McKinney Center\, 103 Franklin Ave\, Jonesborough\, TN\, 37659\, United States
CATEGORIES:General,Historical Events,Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T210000
DTSTAMP:20260506T091936
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SUMMARY:The First and Last Town in Tennessee
DESCRIPTION:The McKinney Center will debut a new play in February that is 250 years in the making. The First and Last Town in Tennessee shares stories from Jonesborough’s past and present to commemorate America’s Semiquincentennial. Written by Program Manager Anne G’Fellers-Mason\, the play takes the audience on a journey from 1779\, the year of Jonesborough’s founding\, to present day. \n  \n“The title of the play is a combination of a nod to the Oldest Town in Tennessee as well as a report from 1801 that referred to Jonesborough as\, ‘the last town in Tennessee\,’” Mason explains. “For a moment\, Jonesborough was the edge of the Western frontier. We have such a rich history right here with amazing stories that are a part of the American dream and experience\, and we wanted to combine all that into this production. Where else do you get a chance to include stories about Governor John Sevier and President Andrew Jackson alongside Alfred Greenlee\, who was known as a friend to all\, Beverly Jenkins of Main Street Café & Catering\, and Jimmy Neil Smith\, the founder of the National Storytelling Festival. All the major American events\, the Revolutionary War\, the Civil War\, the Civil Rights Movement\, and so on\, each of these played out on the local level\, and this play will capture that.” \n  \nThe show includes a large cast of multiple ages. Characters in the play include the Shanks Oak (Jonesborough’s Heritage Tree)\, Julia Bullard Nelson (teacher at the Warner Institute and a suffragette)\, longtime resident Jimmy Rhein\, Marat Moore (journalist/miner/advocate)\, David Deaderick (Jonesborough’s first merchant)\, Jesse Walton (Revolutionary War soldier)\, Ella Russell (only hospital trained nurse in town in the early 1900s)\, Elihu Embree (editor and publisher of The Emancipator)\, and so many more. The play will include music and dancing and will be an experience for the whole family. The play will serve as the kick-off to the 250th celebration in Jonesborough. \n  \n“Want to feel connected to your community\, country\, and past? You’ll want to come and see this play. It’s the perfect opportunity to commemorate and think about where we’ve come from and what we’ve overcome as a country\, and to look ahead to the next 250 years. This is a once-in-a-lifetime experience that you won’t want to miss\,” Mason assures. \n  \nThe First and Last Town in Tennessee will run February 27\, 28\, and March 1. There will also be a second weekend of shows on March 6\, 7\, and 8. Shows will take place at 7:30 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays and 2:30 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. Tickets are $20.00 for general admission and $18.00 for seniors 55 and over\, as well as groups of 8 or more. The matinee on March 1 is a special\, “Pay What You Can” performance with a $2.50 suggested donation. Seats must be reserved for all performances\, including the “Pay What You Can” performance. Tickets can be purchased at Jonesborough.com/tickets or by calling the Visitors Center at 423.753.1010. \n  \nThis project is supported in part by the Tennessee Commission for the United States Semiquincentennial. \n  \n##### \n  \nAbout the McKinney Center at Booker T. Washington: The mission of the McKinney Center at Booker T. Washington is to provide a comprehensive program through Jonesborough’s Mary B. Martin Program for the Arts\, which teaches various art skills to all participants through a quality program of instruction open to all segments of Jonesborough’s population. In addition\, a primary mission of the Center is to enhance minority participation in the planning and implementation in all activities in Jonesborough while specifically celebrating the contribution of the African-American community in the growth and development of the Town. The activities of the McKinney Center are designed to enhance the quality of life of all Jonesborough residents. \n  \nAbout StoryTown: Storytown is dedicated to bringing together people of all ages and backgrounds in Jonesborough to strengthen our community and enrich the lives of those who live here through the power of our stories.
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/the-first-and-last-town-in-tennessee/2026-03-07/
LOCATION:McKinney Center\, 103 Franklin Ave\, Jonesborough\, TN\, 37659\, United States
CATEGORIES:General,Theatre
ORGANIZER;CN="Jonesborough":MAILTO:info@jonesborough.com
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SUMMARY:The First and Last Town in Tennessee
DESCRIPTION:The McKinney Center will debut a new play in February that is 250 years in the making. The\nFirst and Last Town in Tennessee shares stories from Jonesborough’s past and present to\ncommemorate America’s Semiquincentennial. Written by Program Manager Anne G’Fellers-\nMason\, the play takes the audience on a journey from 1779\, the year of Jonesborough’s\nfounding\, to present day.\n“The title of the play is a combination of a nod to the Oldest Town in Tennessee as well as a\nreport from 1801 that referred to Jonesborough as\, ‘the last town in Tennessee\,’” Mason\nexplains. “For a moment\, Jonesborough was the edge of the Western frontier. We have such rich\nhistory right here with amazing stories that are a part of the American dream and experience\, and\nwe wanted to combine all that into this production. Where else do you get a chance to include\nstories about Governor John Sevier and President Andrew Jackson alongside Alfred Greenlee\,\nwho was known as a friend to all\, Beverly Jenkins of Main Street Café & Catering\, and Jimmy\nNeil Smith\, the founder of the National Storytelling Festival. All the major American events\, the\nRevolutionary War\, the Civil War\, the Civil Rights Movement\, and so on\, each of these played\nout on the local level\, and this play will capture that.”\nThe show includes a large cast of multiple ages. Characters in the play include the Shanks Oak\n(Jonesborough’s Heritage Tree)\, Julia Bullard Nelson (teacher at the Warner Institute and a\nsuffragette)\, longtime resident Jimmy Rhein\, Marat Moore (journalist/miner/advocate)\, David\nDeaderick (Jonesborough’s first merchant)\, Jesse Walton (Revolutionary War soldier)\, Ella\nRussell (only hospital trained nurse in town in the early 1900s)\, Elihu Embree (editor and\npublisher of The Emancipator)\, and so many more. The play will include music and dancing and\nwill be an experience for the whole family. The play will serve as the kick-off to the 250 th\ncelebration in Jonesborough. \n“Want to feel connected to your community\, country\, and past? You’ll want to come and see this\nplay. It’s the perfect opportunity to commemorate and think about where we’ve come from and\nwhat we’ve overcome as a country\, and to look ahead to the next 250 years. This is a once in a\nlifetime experience that you won’t want to miss\,” Mason assures.\nThe First and Last Town in Tennessee will run February 27 th \, 28 th \, and March 1 st . There will also\nbe a second weekend of shows on March 6 th \, 7 th \, and 8 th . Shows will take place at 7:30 pm on\nFridays and Saturdays and 2:30 pm on Saturdays and Sundays. Tickets are $20.00 for general\nadmission and $18.00 for seniors 55 and over as well as groups of 8 or more. The matinee on\nMarch 1 st is a special\, “Pay What You Can” performance with a $2.50 suggested donation. Seats\nmust be reserved for all performances\, including the “Pay What You Can” performance. Tickets\ncan be purchased at Jonesborough.com/tickets or by calling the Visitors Center at 423-753-1010.\nThis project is supported in part by the Tennessee Commission for the United States\nSemiquincentennial and sponsored by Bravissima: Women Supporting the Arts.\nAbout the McKinney Center at Booker T. Washington: The mission of the McKinney Center at\nBooker T. Washington is to provide a comprehensive program through Jonesborough’s Mary B.\nMartin Program for the Arts which teaches various art skills to all participants through a quality\nprogram of instruction open to all segments of Jonesborough’s population. In addition\, a\nprimary mission of the Center is to enhance minority participation in the planning and\nimplementation in all activities in Jonesborough while specifically celebrating the contribution\nof the African-American community in the growth and development of the Town. The activities of\nthe McKinney Center are designed to enhance the quality of life of all Jonesborough residents.\nStoryTown is dedicated to bringing together people of all ages and backgrounds in\nJonesborough to strengthen our community and enrich the lives of those who live here through\nthe power of our stories.
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/the-first-and-last-town-in-tennessee-2/2026-03-07/
LOCATION:McKinney Center\, 103 Franklin Ave\, Jonesborough\, TN\, 37659\, United States
CATEGORIES:General,Historical Events,Theatre
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260306T210000
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SUMMARY:The First and Last Town in Tennessee
DESCRIPTION:The McKinney Center will debut a new play in February that is 250 years in the making. The First and Last Town in Tennessee shares stories from Jonesborough’s past and present to commemorate America’s Semiquincentennial. Written by Program Manager Anne G’Fellers-Mason\, the play takes the audience on a journey from 1779\, the year of Jonesborough’s founding\, to present day. \n  \n“The title of the play is a combination of a nod to the Oldest Town in Tennessee as well as a report from 1801 that referred to Jonesborough as\, ‘the last town in Tennessee\,’” Mason explains. “For a moment\, Jonesborough was the edge of the Western frontier. We have such a rich history right here with amazing stories that are a part of the American dream and experience\, and we wanted to combine all that into this production. Where else do you get a chance to include stories about Governor John Sevier and President Andrew Jackson alongside Alfred Greenlee\, who was known as a friend to all\, Beverly Jenkins of Main Street Café & Catering\, and Jimmy Neil Smith\, the founder of the National Storytelling Festival. All the major American events\, the Revolutionary War\, the Civil War\, the Civil Rights Movement\, and so on\, each of these played out on the local level\, and this play will capture that.” \n  \nThe show includes a large cast of multiple ages. Characters in the play include the Shanks Oak (Jonesborough’s Heritage Tree)\, Julia Bullard Nelson (teacher at the Warner Institute and a suffragette)\, longtime resident Jimmy Rhein\, Marat Moore (journalist/miner/advocate)\, David Deaderick (Jonesborough’s first merchant)\, Jesse Walton (Revolutionary War soldier)\, Ella Russell (only hospital trained nurse in town in the early 1900s)\, Elihu Embree (editor and publisher of The Emancipator)\, and so many more. The play will include music and dancing and will be an experience for the whole family. The play will serve as the kick-off to the 250th celebration in Jonesborough. \n  \n“Want to feel connected to your community\, country\, and past? You’ll want to come and see this play. It’s the perfect opportunity to commemorate and think about where we’ve come from and what we’ve overcome as a country\, and to look ahead to the next 250 years. This is a once-in-a-lifetime experience that you won’t want to miss\,” Mason assures. \n  \nThe First and Last Town in Tennessee will run February 27\, 28\, and March 1. There will also be a second weekend of shows on March 6\, 7\, and 8. Shows will take place at 7:30 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays and 2:30 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. Tickets are $20.00 for general admission and $18.00 for seniors 55 and over\, as well as groups of 8 or more. The matinee on March 1 is a special\, “Pay What You Can” performance with a $2.50 suggested donation. Seats must be reserved for all performances\, including the “Pay What You Can” performance. Tickets can be purchased at Jonesborough.com/tickets or by calling the Visitors Center at 423.753.1010. \n  \nThis project is supported in part by the Tennessee Commission for the United States Semiquincentennial. \n  \n##### \n  \nAbout the McKinney Center at Booker T. Washington: The mission of the McKinney Center at Booker T. Washington is to provide a comprehensive program through Jonesborough’s Mary B. Martin Program for the Arts\, which teaches various art skills to all participants through a quality program of instruction open to all segments of Jonesborough’s population. In addition\, a primary mission of the Center is to enhance minority participation in the planning and implementation in all activities in Jonesborough while specifically celebrating the contribution of the African-American community in the growth and development of the Town. The activities of the McKinney Center are designed to enhance the quality of life of all Jonesborough residents. \n  \nAbout StoryTown: Storytown is dedicated to bringing together people of all ages and backgrounds in Jonesborough to strengthen our community and enrich the lives of those who live here through the power of our stories.
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/the-first-and-last-town-in-tennessee/2026-03-06/
LOCATION:McKinney Center\, 103 Franklin Ave\, Jonesborough\, TN\, 37659\, United States
CATEGORIES:General,Theatre
ORGANIZER;CN="Jonesborough":MAILTO:info@jonesborough.com
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260301T160000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T185909Z
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SUMMARY:The First and Last Town in Tennessee
DESCRIPTION:The McKinney Center will debut a new play in February that is 250 years in the making. The\nFirst and Last Town in Tennessee shares stories from Jonesborough’s past and present to\ncommemorate America’s Semiquincentennial. Written by Program Manager Anne G’Fellers-\nMason\, the play takes the audience on a journey from 1779\, the year of Jonesborough’s\nfounding\, to present day.\n“The title of the play is a combination of a nod to the Oldest Town in Tennessee as well as a\nreport from 1801 that referred to Jonesborough as\, ‘the last town in Tennessee\,’” Mason\nexplains. “For a moment\, Jonesborough was the edge of the Western frontier. We have such rich\nhistory right here with amazing stories that are a part of the American dream and experience\, and\nwe wanted to combine all that into this production. Where else do you get a chance to include\nstories about Governor John Sevier and President Andrew Jackson alongside Alfred Greenlee\,\nwho was known as a friend to all\, Beverly Jenkins of Main Street Café & Catering\, and Jimmy\nNeil Smith\, the founder of the National Storytelling Festival. All the major American events\, the\nRevolutionary War\, the Civil War\, the Civil Rights Movement\, and so on\, each of these played\nout on the local level\, and this play will capture that.”\nThe show includes a large cast of multiple ages. Characters in the play include the Shanks Oak\n(Jonesborough’s Heritage Tree)\, Julia Bullard Nelson (teacher at the Warner Institute and a\nsuffragette)\, longtime resident Jimmy Rhein\, Marat Moore (journalist/miner/advocate)\, David\nDeaderick (Jonesborough’s first merchant)\, Jesse Walton (Revolutionary War soldier)\, Ella\nRussell (only hospital trained nurse in town in the early 1900s)\, Elihu Embree (editor and\npublisher of The Emancipator)\, and so many more. The play will include music and dancing and\nwill be an experience for the whole family. The play will serve as the kick-off to the 250 th\ncelebration in Jonesborough. \n“Want to feel connected to your community\, country\, and past? You’ll want to come and see this\nplay. It’s the perfect opportunity to commemorate and think about where we’ve come from and\nwhat we’ve overcome as a country\, and to look ahead to the next 250 years. This is a once in a\nlifetime experience that you won’t want to miss\,” Mason assures.\nThe First and Last Town in Tennessee will run February 27 th \, 28 th \, and March 1 st . There will also\nbe a second weekend of shows on March 6 th \, 7 th \, and 8 th . Shows will take place at 7:30 pm on\nFridays and Saturdays and 2:30 pm on Saturdays and Sundays. Tickets are $20.00 for general\nadmission and $18.00 for seniors 55 and over as well as groups of 8 or more. The matinee on\nMarch 1 st is a special\, “Pay What You Can” performance with a $2.50 suggested donation. Seats\nmust be reserved for all performances\, including the “Pay What You Can” performance. Tickets\ncan be purchased at Jonesborough.com/tickets or by calling the Visitors Center at 423-753-1010.\nThis project is supported in part by the Tennessee Commission for the United States\nSemiquincentennial and sponsored by Bravissima: Women Supporting the Arts.\nAbout the McKinney Center at Booker T. Washington: The mission of the McKinney Center at\nBooker T. Washington is to provide a comprehensive program through Jonesborough’s Mary B.\nMartin Program for the Arts which teaches various art skills to all participants through a quality\nprogram of instruction open to all segments of Jonesborough’s population. In addition\, a\nprimary mission of the Center is to enhance minority participation in the planning and\nimplementation in all activities in Jonesborough while specifically celebrating the contribution\nof the African-American community in the growth and development of the Town. The activities of\nthe McKinney Center are designed to enhance the quality of life of all Jonesborough residents.\nStoryTown is dedicated to bringing together people of all ages and backgrounds in\nJonesborough to strengthen our community and enrich the lives of those who live here through\nthe power of our stories.
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/the-first-and-last-town-in-tennessee-2/2026-03-01/
LOCATION:McKinney Center\, 103 Franklin Ave\, Jonesborough\, TN\, 37659\, United States
CATEGORIES:General,Historical Events,Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T210000
DTSTAMP:20260506T091936
CREATED:20251219T161146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T161146Z
UID:104988-1772307000-1772312400@northeasttennessee.org
SUMMARY:The First and Last Town in Tennessee
DESCRIPTION:The McKinney Center will debut a new play in February that is 250 years in the making. The First and Last Town in Tennessee shares stories from Jonesborough’s past and present to commemorate America’s Semiquincentennial. Written by Program Manager Anne G’Fellers-Mason\, the play takes the audience on a journey from 1779\, the year of Jonesborough’s founding\, to present day. \n  \n“The title of the play is a combination of a nod to the Oldest Town in Tennessee as well as a report from 1801 that referred to Jonesborough as\, ‘the last town in Tennessee\,’” Mason explains. “For a moment\, Jonesborough was the edge of the Western frontier. We have such a rich history right here with amazing stories that are a part of the American dream and experience\, and we wanted to combine all that into this production. Where else do you get a chance to include stories about Governor John Sevier and President Andrew Jackson alongside Alfred Greenlee\, who was known as a friend to all\, Beverly Jenkins of Main Street Café & Catering\, and Jimmy Neil Smith\, the founder of the National Storytelling Festival. All the major American events\, the Revolutionary War\, the Civil War\, the Civil Rights Movement\, and so on\, each of these played out on the local level\, and this play will capture that.” \n  \nThe show includes a large cast of multiple ages. Characters in the play include the Shanks Oak (Jonesborough’s Heritage Tree)\, Julia Bullard Nelson (teacher at the Warner Institute and a suffragette)\, longtime resident Jimmy Rhein\, Marat Moore (journalist/miner/advocate)\, David Deaderick (Jonesborough’s first merchant)\, Jesse Walton (Revolutionary War soldier)\, Ella Russell (only hospital trained nurse in town in the early 1900s)\, Elihu Embree (editor and publisher of The Emancipator)\, and so many more. The play will include music and dancing and will be an experience for the whole family. The play will serve as the kick-off to the 250th celebration in Jonesborough. \n  \n“Want to feel connected to your community\, country\, and past? You’ll want to come and see this play. It’s the perfect opportunity to commemorate and think about where we’ve come from and what we’ve overcome as a country\, and to look ahead to the next 250 years. This is a once-in-a-lifetime experience that you won’t want to miss\,” Mason assures. \n  \nThe First and Last Town in Tennessee will run February 27\, 28\, and March 1. There will also be a second weekend of shows on March 6\, 7\, and 8. Shows will take place at 7:30 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays and 2:30 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. Tickets are $20.00 for general admission and $18.00 for seniors 55 and over\, as well as groups of 8 or more. The matinee on March 1 is a special\, “Pay What You Can” performance with a $2.50 suggested donation. Seats must be reserved for all performances\, including the “Pay What You Can” performance. Tickets can be purchased at Jonesborough.com/tickets or by calling the Visitors Center at 423.753.1010. \n  \nThis project is supported in part by the Tennessee Commission for the United States Semiquincentennial. \n  \n##### \n  \nAbout the McKinney Center at Booker T. Washington: The mission of the McKinney Center at Booker T. Washington is to provide a comprehensive program through Jonesborough’s Mary B. Martin Program for the Arts\, which teaches various art skills to all participants through a quality program of instruction open to all segments of Jonesborough’s population. In addition\, a primary mission of the Center is to enhance minority participation in the planning and implementation in all activities in Jonesborough while specifically celebrating the contribution of the African-American community in the growth and development of the Town. The activities of the McKinney Center are designed to enhance the quality of life of all Jonesborough residents. \n  \nAbout StoryTown: Storytown is dedicated to bringing together people of all ages and backgrounds in Jonesborough to strengthen our community and enrich the lives of those who live here through the power of our stories.
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/the-first-and-last-town-in-tennessee/2026-02-28/
LOCATION:McKinney Center\, 103 Franklin Ave\, Jonesborough\, TN\, 37659\, United States
CATEGORIES:General,Theatre
ORGANIZER;CN="Jonesborough":MAILTO:info@jonesborough.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T160000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T185909Z
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SUMMARY:The First and Last Town in Tennessee
DESCRIPTION:The McKinney Center will debut a new play in February that is 250 years in the making. The\nFirst and Last Town in Tennessee shares stories from Jonesborough’s past and present to\ncommemorate America’s Semiquincentennial. Written by Program Manager Anne G’Fellers-\nMason\, the play takes the audience on a journey from 1779\, the year of Jonesborough’s\nfounding\, to present day.\n“The title of the play is a combination of a nod to the Oldest Town in Tennessee as well as a\nreport from 1801 that referred to Jonesborough as\, ‘the last town in Tennessee\,’” Mason\nexplains. “For a moment\, Jonesborough was the edge of the Western frontier. We have such rich\nhistory right here with amazing stories that are a part of the American dream and experience\, and\nwe wanted to combine all that into this production. Where else do you get a chance to include\nstories about Governor John Sevier and President Andrew Jackson alongside Alfred Greenlee\,\nwho was known as a friend to all\, Beverly Jenkins of Main Street Café & Catering\, and Jimmy\nNeil Smith\, the founder of the National Storytelling Festival. All the major American events\, the\nRevolutionary War\, the Civil War\, the Civil Rights Movement\, and so on\, each of these played\nout on the local level\, and this play will capture that.”\nThe show includes a large cast of multiple ages. Characters in the play include the Shanks Oak\n(Jonesborough’s Heritage Tree)\, Julia Bullard Nelson (teacher at the Warner Institute and a\nsuffragette)\, longtime resident Jimmy Rhein\, Marat Moore (journalist/miner/advocate)\, David\nDeaderick (Jonesborough’s first merchant)\, Jesse Walton (Revolutionary War soldier)\, Ella\nRussell (only hospital trained nurse in town in the early 1900s)\, Elihu Embree (editor and\npublisher of The Emancipator)\, and so many more. The play will include music and dancing and\nwill be an experience for the whole family. The play will serve as the kick-off to the 250 th\ncelebration in Jonesborough. \n“Want to feel connected to your community\, country\, and past? You’ll want to come and see this\nplay. It’s the perfect opportunity to commemorate and think about where we’ve come from and\nwhat we’ve overcome as a country\, and to look ahead to the next 250 years. This is a once in a\nlifetime experience that you won’t want to miss\,” Mason assures.\nThe First and Last Town in Tennessee will run February 27 th \, 28 th \, and March 1 st . There will also\nbe a second weekend of shows on March 6 th \, 7 th \, and 8 th . Shows will take place at 7:30 pm on\nFridays and Saturdays and 2:30 pm on Saturdays and Sundays. Tickets are $20.00 for general\nadmission and $18.00 for seniors 55 and over as well as groups of 8 or more. The matinee on\nMarch 1 st is a special\, “Pay What You Can” performance with a $2.50 suggested donation. Seats\nmust be reserved for all performances\, including the “Pay What You Can” performance. Tickets\ncan be purchased at Jonesborough.com/tickets or by calling the Visitors Center at 423-753-1010.\nThis project is supported in part by the Tennessee Commission for the United States\nSemiquincentennial and sponsored by Bravissima: Women Supporting the Arts.\nAbout the McKinney Center at Booker T. Washington: The mission of the McKinney Center at\nBooker T. Washington is to provide a comprehensive program through Jonesborough’s Mary B.\nMartin Program for the Arts which teaches various art skills to all participants through a quality\nprogram of instruction open to all segments of Jonesborough’s population. In addition\, a\nprimary mission of the Center is to enhance minority participation in the planning and\nimplementation in all activities in Jonesborough while specifically celebrating the contribution\nof the African-American community in the growth and development of the Town. The activities of\nthe McKinney Center are designed to enhance the quality of life of all Jonesborough residents.\nStoryTown is dedicated to bringing together people of all ages and backgrounds in\nJonesborough to strengthen our community and enrich the lives of those who live here through\nthe power of our stories.
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/the-first-and-last-town-in-tennessee-2/2026-02-28/
LOCATION:McKinney Center\, 103 Franklin Ave\, Jonesborough\, TN\, 37659\, United States
CATEGORIES:General,Historical Events,Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260227T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260227T210000
DTSTAMP:20260506T091936
CREATED:20260203T185749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T185749Z
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SUMMARY:The First and Last Town in Tennesse
DESCRIPTION:The McKinney Center will debut a new play in February that is 250 years in the making. The\nFirst and Last Town in Tennessee shares stories from Jonesborough’s past and present to\ncommemorate America’s Semiquincentennial. Written by Program Manager Anne G’Fellers-\nMason\, the play takes the audience on a journey from 1779\, the year of Jonesborough’s\nfounding\, to present day.\n“The title of the play is a combination of a nod to the Oldest Town in Tennessee as well as a\nreport from 1801 that referred to Jonesborough as\, ‘the last town in Tennessee\,’” Mason\nexplains. “For a moment\, Jonesborough was the edge of the Western frontier. We have such rich\nhistory right here with amazing stories that are a part of the American dream and experience\, and\nwe wanted to combine all that into this production. Where else do you get a chance to include\nstories about Governor John Sevier and President Andrew Jackson alongside Alfred Greenlee\,\nwho was known as a friend to all\, Beverly Jenkins of Main Street Café & Catering\, and Jimmy\nNeil Smith\, the founder of the National Storytelling Festival. All the major American events\, the\nRevolutionary War\, the Civil War\, the Civil Rights Movement\, and so on\, each of these played\nout on the local level\, and this play will capture that.”\nThe show includes a large cast of multiple ages. Characters in the play include the Shanks Oak\n(Jonesborough’s Heritage Tree)\, Julia Bullard Nelson (teacher at the Warner Institute and a\nsuffragette)\, longtime resident Jimmy Rhein\, Marat Moore (journalist/miner/advocate)\, David\nDeaderick (Jonesborough’s first merchant)\, Jesse Walton (Revolutionary War soldier)\, Ella\nRussell (only hospital trained nurse in town in the early 1900s)\, Elihu Embree (editor and\npublisher of The Emancipator)\, and so many more. The play will include music and dancing and\nwill be an experience for the whole family. The play will serve as the kick-off to the 250 th\ncelebration in Jonesborough. \n“Want to feel connected to your community\, country\, and past? You’ll want to come and see this\nplay. It’s the perfect opportunity to commemorate and think about where we’ve come from and\nwhat we’ve overcome as a country\, and to look ahead to the next 250 years. This is a once in a\nlifetime experience that you won’t want to miss\,” Mason assures.\nThe First and Last Town in Tennessee will run February 27 th \, 28 th \, and March 1 st . There will also\nbe a second weekend of shows on March 6 th \, 7 th \, and 8 th . Shows will take place at 7:30 pm on\nFridays and Saturdays and 2:30 pm on Saturdays and Sundays. Tickets are $20.00 for general\nadmission and $18.00 for seniors 55 and over as well as groups of 8 or more. The matinee on\nMarch 1 st is a special\, “Pay What You Can” performance with a $2.50 suggested donation. Seats\nmust be reserved for all performances\, including the “Pay What You Can” performance. Tickets\ncan be purchased at Jonesborough.com/tickets or by calling the Visitors Center at 423-753-1010.\nThis project is supported in part by the Tennessee Commission for the United States\nSemiquincentennial and sponsored by Bravissima: Women Supporting the Arts.\nAbout the McKinney Center at Booker T. Washington: The mission of the McKinney Center at\nBooker T. Washington is to provide a comprehensive program through Jonesborough’s Mary B.\nMartin Program for the Arts which teaches various art skills to all participants through a quality\nprogram of instruction open to all segments of Jonesborough’s population. In addition\, a\nprimary mission of the Center is to enhance minority participation in the planning and\nimplementation in all activities in Jonesborough while specifically celebrating the contribution\nof the African-American community in the growth and development of the Town. The activities of\nthe McKinney Center are designed to enhance the quality of life of all Jonesborough residents.\nStoryTown is dedicated to bringing together people of all ages and backgrounds in\nJonesborough to strengthen our community and enrich the lives of those who live here through\nthe power of our stories.
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/the-first-and-last-town-in-tennesse/2026-02-27/
LOCATION:McKinney Center\, 103 Franklin Ave\, Jonesborough\, TN\, 37659\, United States
CATEGORIES:General,Historical Events,Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260227T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260227T210000
DTSTAMP:20260506T091936
CREATED:20251219T161146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T161146Z
UID:104987-1772220600-1772226000@northeasttennessee.org
SUMMARY:The First and Last Town in Tennessee
DESCRIPTION:The McKinney Center will debut a new play in February that is 250 years in the making. The First and Last Town in Tennessee shares stories from Jonesborough’s past and present to commemorate America’s Semiquincentennial. Written by Program Manager Anne G’Fellers-Mason\, the play takes the audience on a journey from 1779\, the year of Jonesborough’s founding\, to present day. \n  \n“The title of the play is a combination of a nod to the Oldest Town in Tennessee as well as a report from 1801 that referred to Jonesborough as\, ‘the last town in Tennessee\,’” Mason explains. “For a moment\, Jonesborough was the edge of the Western frontier. We have such a rich history right here with amazing stories that are a part of the American dream and experience\, and we wanted to combine all that into this production. Where else do you get a chance to include stories about Governor John Sevier and President Andrew Jackson alongside Alfred Greenlee\, who was known as a friend to all\, Beverly Jenkins of Main Street Café & Catering\, and Jimmy Neil Smith\, the founder of the National Storytelling Festival. All the major American events\, the Revolutionary War\, the Civil War\, the Civil Rights Movement\, and so on\, each of these played out on the local level\, and this play will capture that.” \n  \nThe show includes a large cast of multiple ages. Characters in the play include the Shanks Oak (Jonesborough’s Heritage Tree)\, Julia Bullard Nelson (teacher at the Warner Institute and a suffragette)\, longtime resident Jimmy Rhein\, Marat Moore (journalist/miner/advocate)\, David Deaderick (Jonesborough’s first merchant)\, Jesse Walton (Revolutionary War soldier)\, Ella Russell (only hospital trained nurse in town in the early 1900s)\, Elihu Embree (editor and publisher of The Emancipator)\, and so many more. The play will include music and dancing and will be an experience for the whole family. The play will serve as the kick-off to the 250th celebration in Jonesborough. \n  \n“Want to feel connected to your community\, country\, and past? You’ll want to come and see this play. It’s the perfect opportunity to commemorate and think about where we’ve come from and what we’ve overcome as a country\, and to look ahead to the next 250 years. This is a once-in-a-lifetime experience that you won’t want to miss\,” Mason assures. \n  \nThe First and Last Town in Tennessee will run February 27\, 28\, and March 1. There will also be a second weekend of shows on March 6\, 7\, and 8. Shows will take place at 7:30 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays and 2:30 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. Tickets are $20.00 for general admission and $18.00 for seniors 55 and over\, as well as groups of 8 or more. The matinee on March 1 is a special\, “Pay What You Can” performance with a $2.50 suggested donation. Seats must be reserved for all performances\, including the “Pay What You Can” performance. Tickets can be purchased at Jonesborough.com/tickets or by calling the Visitors Center at 423.753.1010. \n  \nThis project is supported in part by the Tennessee Commission for the United States Semiquincentennial. \n  \n##### \n  \nAbout the McKinney Center at Booker T. Washington: The mission of the McKinney Center at Booker T. Washington is to provide a comprehensive program through Jonesborough’s Mary B. Martin Program for the Arts\, which teaches various art skills to all participants through a quality program of instruction open to all segments of Jonesborough’s population. In addition\, a primary mission of the Center is to enhance minority participation in the planning and implementation in all activities in Jonesborough while specifically celebrating the contribution of the African-American community in the growth and development of the Town. The activities of the McKinney Center are designed to enhance the quality of life of all Jonesborough residents. \n  \nAbout StoryTown: Storytown is dedicated to bringing together people of all ages and backgrounds in Jonesborough to strengthen our community and enrich the lives of those who live here through the power of our stories.
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/the-first-and-last-town-in-tennessee/2026-02-27/
LOCATION:McKinney Center\, 103 Franklin Ave\, Jonesborough\, TN\, 37659\, United States
CATEGORIES:General,Theatre
ORGANIZER;CN="Jonesborough":MAILTO:info@jonesborough.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260126T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260126T203000
DTSTAMP:20260506T091936
CREATED:20260106T211103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T211103Z
UID:105005-1769454000-1769459400@northeasttennessee.org
SUMMARY:StoryTown Radio Show Gala
DESCRIPTION:The award-winning StoryTown Radio Show will celebrate 15 years of its popular live production at the McKinney Center with a special Gala performance on January 26 at 7 p.m. \n  \nStoryTown is reminiscent of old-time radio shows popular in the 1930s-1950s\, featuring actors performing local stories and complete with live sound effects created on the spot. Each show also features one of the top music acts in the region. The Radio Show has many surprises planned for its 15 season. Get a ticket to the January show\, or better yet\, a 2026 Season Pass\, and experience all the magic. \n  \nThe special opening Gala performance is titled “Tell Me a Story: Radio Show Greatest Hits” and will feature popular stories and fan favorites from the past fifteen seasons\, like Leon Overbay’s beloved tales from Boone’s Creek and the hilarious recollection of working at the Farm to Table Dinner. Cast members who haven’t been in the show for a while will be back on the McKinney Center stage\, ready to celebrate. Drawn from true stories collected throughout Jonesborough and the Tri-Cities region\, the skits range from heartwarming to outright funny. This month’s musical guest is Radio Show favorite Momma Molasses. You won’t want to miss her self-proclaimed “warbling country-folk\, tear in your beer ballads; toe-tapping\, finger-picking\, and sweet soundin’” original tunes. \n  \nA gala will be held immediately following the performance\, featuring various desserts and small bites from local stores and restaurants. Audience members will have an opportunity to mingle and talk with the cast\, musicians\, writers\, and directors. \n  \nTickets for the opening performance are $10 and available online at Jonesborough.com/tickets or by calling the Historic Jonesborough Visitors Center at 423.753.1010. Season Passes are only $90 and include a complimentary StoryTown Radio Show seat cushion. Don’t miss a show in our blockbuster\, 15th season. Get your Season Passes today at Jonesborough.com/tickets\, click on “Event Packages.” \n  \nStoryTown is supported by an Arts Access Grant from the Tennessee Arts Commission and is part of Jonesborough’s Mary B. Martin Program for the Arts at the McKinney Center. \n  \n##### \n  \nAbout the McKinney Center at Booker T. Washington: The mission of the McKinney Center at Booker T. Washington is to provide a comprehensive program through Jonesborough’s Mary B. Martin Program for the Arts\, which teaches various art skills to all participants through a quality program of instruction open to all segments of Jonesborough’s population. In addition\, a primary mission of the Center is to enhance minority participation in the planning and implementation in all activities in Jonesborough while specifically celebrating the contribution of the African-American community in the growth and development of the Town. The activities of the McKinney Center are designed to enhance the quality of life of all Jonesborough residents.
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/storytown-radio-show-gala/
LOCATION:McKinney Center\, 103 Franklin Ave\, Jonesborough\, TN\, 37659\, United States
CATEGORIES:General,Music,Storytelling
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251201T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251201T200000
DTSTAMP:20260506T091936
CREATED:20251103T161625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T161625Z
UID:104847-1764612000-1764619200@northeasttennessee.org
SUMMARY:Soups and Songs
DESCRIPTION:This annual fundraiser kicks off the holiday season each year\, always falling on the Monday after Thanksgiving. This year\, the date is December 1. The McKinney Center and the cast of the StoryTown Radio Show present this unique event\, which brings together food\, art\, music\, and storytelling. \n  \nGuests are warmed in body and spirit as they are treated to a delicious dinner of soup\, salad\, bread\, and cookies. Afterward\, they’ll be invited to kick back and enjoy a special version of the Radio Show featuring holiday carols\, festive songs\, and heartwarming stories. Musical acts for this year’s event include the Jonesborough Novelty Band\, violinist Chloe Suarez\, and the Thankful Baptist Church Mass Choir. Each guest receives a beautiful\, hand-made ceramic ornament. \n  \nAll the soups are prepared locally\, with at least one vegetarian option available. Guests may continue to fill their bowls\, trying one or all the delicious offerings. \n  \nTickets to this fundraising event are $35 and will support the McKinney Center’s special programming\, including the StoryTown Radio Show. The doors open at 5:45 p.m.\, soup service begins at 6 p.m.\, and the show will start around 6:45 p.m. \n  \nSeating is limited to 125\, and purchasing tickets well in advance is recommended\, as the event regularly sells out ahead of time. \n  \nGuests may purchase tickets online at Jonesborough.com/tickets or by calling the Historic Jonesborough Visitors Center at 423.753.1010. \n  \n##### \n  \nAbout the McKinney Center at Booker T. Washington: The mission of the McKinney Center at Booker T. Washington is to provide a comprehensive program through Jonesborough’s Mary B. Martin Program for the Arts\, which teaches various art skills to all participants through a quality program of instruction open to all segments of Jonesborough’s population. In addition\, a primary mission of the Center is to enhance minority participation in the planning and implementation in all activities in Jonesborough while specifically celebrating the contribution of the African-American community in the growth and development of the Town. The activities of the McKinney Center are designed to enhance the quality of life of all Jonesborough residents. \n 
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/soups-and-songs/
LOCATION:McKinney Center\, 103 Franklin Ave\, Jonesborough\, TN\, 37659\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Food/Drink,General,Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251031T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251031T170000
DTSTAMP:20260506T091936
CREATED:20250929T131713Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250929T131713Z
UID:104639-1761897600-1761930000@northeasttennessee.org
SUMMARY:Halloween Haunts and Happenings Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Jonesborough’s Mary B. Martin Program for the Arts at the McKinney Center has curated its Halloween Haunts and Happenings exhibition\, highlighting artwork by thirty-two regional artists that is meant to give you the creeps! Brought together by the McKinney Center staff\, this group of artists from across the region spans a range of practices\, including woodwork\, sculpture\, painting\, photography\, digital media\, and more. Their interpretive expressions reflect the mood of the season. \nArtists in the exhibition include: Amythyst Willis\, Anna Koetter\, Annabelle Trivette\, Becca Burns\, Brooke Roberts\, Caitlin Lovin\, Carol Ann Henderson\, Christopher Paul\, Dan Skalicky\, Danielle Byington\, Dawn Fernandez\, Derek Murrell\, Emily Cooper\, Haley Hansen\, Jarrod Stone\, Jean G’Fellers\, Jessica Villier\, Jimmy Arbaugh\, Jodi French-Burr\, John McKitrick\, Joyce Cirarello\, Kara Bledsoe\, Leanne Trivett\, Leigh Bowman\, Martha Blaser\, Meghan Ortiz\, Michelle O’Patrick-Ollis\, Ryan Rushour\, Skye Lee\, Skye McFarland\, Stephanie Grindstaff\, Summer Buchanan\, and Wayne Lawrence. \nThe exhibition is just one highlight of Jonesborough’s range of Halloween fun\, including the Halloween Trivia at the McKinney Center on October 24\, from 6 to 8 p.m.\, StoryTown Radio Show at the McKinney Center on October 27\, 7 p.m.\, the downtown Halloween Haunts and Happenings event on October 31\, from 6 to 9 p.m.\, and Brews and Boos on October 25. Halloween is a special time in Tennessee’s Oldest Town\, and the McKinney Center is excited to include this dark art exhibition with curiosities\, the macabre\, and the grotesque. \nThe Halloween Haunts and Happenings Exhibition will be on view at the McKinney Center from Friday\, October 17\, 2025\, through November 1\, 2025. \nThe reception for the exhibition will be held on Friday\, October 17\, from 5 to 7 p.m. The artists will be on hand at the exhibition opening to answer questions from guests. The reception will include light refreshments. You may view the exhibit during regular hours Monday through Friday\, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.\, and during Halloween Haunts and Happenings on October 31\, until 8 p.m. \nFor more information\, please contact the McKinney Center at www.mckinneycenter.com or 423.753.0562. \n##### \n  \nAbout the McKinney Center at Booker T. Washington: The mission of the McKinney Center at Booker T. Washington is to provide a comprehensive program through Jonesborough’s Mary B. Martin Program for the Arts\, which teaches various art skills to all participants through a quality program of instruction open to all segments of Jonesborough’s population. In addition\, a primary mission of the Center is to enhance minority participation in the planning and implementation in all activities in Jonesborough while specifically celebrating the contribution of the African-American community in the growth and development of the Town. The activities of the McKinney Center are designed to enhance the quality of life of all Jonesborough residents.
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/halloween-haunts-and-happenings-exhibition/2025-10-31/
LOCATION:McKinney Center\, 103 Franklin Ave\, Jonesborough\, TN\, 37659\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts/Crafts,General
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T170000
DTSTAMP:20260506T091936
CREATED:20250929T131713Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250929T131713Z
UID:104638-1761811200-1761843600@northeasttennessee.org
SUMMARY:Halloween Haunts and Happenings Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Jonesborough’s Mary B. Martin Program for the Arts at the McKinney Center has curated its Halloween Haunts and Happenings exhibition\, highlighting artwork by thirty-two regional artists that is meant to give you the creeps! Brought together by the McKinney Center staff\, this group of artists from across the region spans a range of practices\, including woodwork\, sculpture\, painting\, photography\, digital media\, and more. Their interpretive expressions reflect the mood of the season. \nArtists in the exhibition include: Amythyst Willis\, Anna Koetter\, Annabelle Trivette\, Becca Burns\, Brooke Roberts\, Caitlin Lovin\, Carol Ann Henderson\, Christopher Paul\, Dan Skalicky\, Danielle Byington\, Dawn Fernandez\, Derek Murrell\, Emily Cooper\, Haley Hansen\, Jarrod Stone\, Jean G’Fellers\, Jessica Villier\, Jimmy Arbaugh\, Jodi French-Burr\, John McKitrick\, Joyce Cirarello\, Kara Bledsoe\, Leanne Trivett\, Leigh Bowman\, Martha Blaser\, Meghan Ortiz\, Michelle O’Patrick-Ollis\, Ryan Rushour\, Skye Lee\, Skye McFarland\, Stephanie Grindstaff\, Summer Buchanan\, and Wayne Lawrence. \nThe exhibition is just one highlight of Jonesborough’s range of Halloween fun\, including the Halloween Trivia at the McKinney Center on October 24\, from 6 to 8 p.m.\, StoryTown Radio Show at the McKinney Center on October 27\, 7 p.m.\, the downtown Halloween Haunts and Happenings event on October 31\, from 6 to 9 p.m.\, and Brews and Boos on October 25. Halloween is a special time in Tennessee’s Oldest Town\, and the McKinney Center is excited to include this dark art exhibition with curiosities\, the macabre\, and the grotesque. \nThe Halloween Haunts and Happenings Exhibition will be on view at the McKinney Center from Friday\, October 17\, 2025\, through November 1\, 2025. \nThe reception for the exhibition will be held on Friday\, October 17\, from 5 to 7 p.m. The artists will be on hand at the exhibition opening to answer questions from guests. The reception will include light refreshments. You may view the exhibit during regular hours Monday through Friday\, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.\, and during Halloween Haunts and Happenings on October 31\, until 8 p.m. \nFor more information\, please contact the McKinney Center at www.mckinneycenter.com or 423.753.0562. \n##### \n  \nAbout the McKinney Center at Booker T. Washington: The mission of the McKinney Center at Booker T. Washington is to provide a comprehensive program through Jonesborough’s Mary B. Martin Program for the Arts\, which teaches various art skills to all participants through a quality program of instruction open to all segments of Jonesborough’s population. In addition\, a primary mission of the Center is to enhance minority participation in the planning and implementation in all activities in Jonesborough while specifically celebrating the contribution of the African-American community in the growth and development of the Town. The activities of the McKinney Center are designed to enhance the quality of life of all Jonesborough residents.
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/halloween-haunts-and-happenings-exhibition/2025-10-30/
LOCATION:McKinney Center\, 103 Franklin Ave\, Jonesborough\, TN\, 37659\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts/Crafts,General
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251029T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251029T170000
DTSTAMP:20260506T091936
CREATED:20250929T131713Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250929T131713Z
UID:104637-1761724800-1761757200@northeasttennessee.org
SUMMARY:Halloween Haunts and Happenings Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Jonesborough’s Mary B. Martin Program for the Arts at the McKinney Center has curated its Halloween Haunts and Happenings exhibition\, highlighting artwork by thirty-two regional artists that is meant to give you the creeps! Brought together by the McKinney Center staff\, this group of artists from across the region spans a range of practices\, including woodwork\, sculpture\, painting\, photography\, digital media\, and more. Their interpretive expressions reflect the mood of the season. \nArtists in the exhibition include: Amythyst Willis\, Anna Koetter\, Annabelle Trivette\, Becca Burns\, Brooke Roberts\, Caitlin Lovin\, Carol Ann Henderson\, Christopher Paul\, Dan Skalicky\, Danielle Byington\, Dawn Fernandez\, Derek Murrell\, Emily Cooper\, Haley Hansen\, Jarrod Stone\, Jean G’Fellers\, Jessica Villier\, Jimmy Arbaugh\, Jodi French-Burr\, John McKitrick\, Joyce Cirarello\, Kara Bledsoe\, Leanne Trivett\, Leigh Bowman\, Martha Blaser\, Meghan Ortiz\, Michelle O’Patrick-Ollis\, Ryan Rushour\, Skye Lee\, Skye McFarland\, Stephanie Grindstaff\, Summer Buchanan\, and Wayne Lawrence. \nThe exhibition is just one highlight of Jonesborough’s range of Halloween fun\, including the Halloween Trivia at the McKinney Center on October 24\, from 6 to 8 p.m.\, StoryTown Radio Show at the McKinney Center on October 27\, 7 p.m.\, the downtown Halloween Haunts and Happenings event on October 31\, from 6 to 9 p.m.\, and Brews and Boos on October 25. Halloween is a special time in Tennessee’s Oldest Town\, and the McKinney Center is excited to include this dark art exhibition with curiosities\, the macabre\, and the grotesque. \nThe Halloween Haunts and Happenings Exhibition will be on view at the McKinney Center from Friday\, October 17\, 2025\, through November 1\, 2025. \nThe reception for the exhibition will be held on Friday\, October 17\, from 5 to 7 p.m. The artists will be on hand at the exhibition opening to answer questions from guests. The reception will include light refreshments. You may view the exhibit during regular hours Monday through Friday\, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.\, and during Halloween Haunts and Happenings on October 31\, until 8 p.m. \nFor more information\, please contact the McKinney Center at www.mckinneycenter.com or 423.753.0562. \n##### \n  \nAbout the McKinney Center at Booker T. Washington: The mission of the McKinney Center at Booker T. Washington is to provide a comprehensive program through Jonesborough’s Mary B. Martin Program for the Arts\, which teaches various art skills to all participants through a quality program of instruction open to all segments of Jonesborough’s population. In addition\, a primary mission of the Center is to enhance minority participation in the planning and implementation in all activities in Jonesborough while specifically celebrating the contribution of the African-American community in the growth and development of the Town. The activities of the McKinney Center are designed to enhance the quality of life of all Jonesborough residents.
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/halloween-haunts-and-happenings-exhibition/2025-10-29/
LOCATION:McKinney Center\, 103 Franklin Ave\, Jonesborough\, TN\, 37659\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts/Crafts,General
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T170000
DTSTAMP:20260506T091936
CREATED:20250929T131713Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250929T131713Z
UID:104636-1761638400-1761670800@northeasttennessee.org
SUMMARY:Halloween Haunts and Happenings Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Jonesborough’s Mary B. Martin Program for the Arts at the McKinney Center has curated its Halloween Haunts and Happenings exhibition\, highlighting artwork by thirty-two regional artists that is meant to give you the creeps! Brought together by the McKinney Center staff\, this group of artists from across the region spans a range of practices\, including woodwork\, sculpture\, painting\, photography\, digital media\, and more. Their interpretive expressions reflect the mood of the season. \nArtists in the exhibition include: Amythyst Willis\, Anna Koetter\, Annabelle Trivette\, Becca Burns\, Brooke Roberts\, Caitlin Lovin\, Carol Ann Henderson\, Christopher Paul\, Dan Skalicky\, Danielle Byington\, Dawn Fernandez\, Derek Murrell\, Emily Cooper\, Haley Hansen\, Jarrod Stone\, Jean G’Fellers\, Jessica Villier\, Jimmy Arbaugh\, Jodi French-Burr\, John McKitrick\, Joyce Cirarello\, Kara Bledsoe\, Leanne Trivett\, Leigh Bowman\, Martha Blaser\, Meghan Ortiz\, Michelle O’Patrick-Ollis\, Ryan Rushour\, Skye Lee\, Skye McFarland\, Stephanie Grindstaff\, Summer Buchanan\, and Wayne Lawrence. \nThe exhibition is just one highlight of Jonesborough’s range of Halloween fun\, including the Halloween Trivia at the McKinney Center on October 24\, from 6 to 8 p.m.\, StoryTown Radio Show at the McKinney Center on October 27\, 7 p.m.\, the downtown Halloween Haunts and Happenings event on October 31\, from 6 to 9 p.m.\, and Brews and Boos on October 25. Halloween is a special time in Tennessee’s Oldest Town\, and the McKinney Center is excited to include this dark art exhibition with curiosities\, the macabre\, and the grotesque. \nThe Halloween Haunts and Happenings Exhibition will be on view at the McKinney Center from Friday\, October 17\, 2025\, through November 1\, 2025. \nThe reception for the exhibition will be held on Friday\, October 17\, from 5 to 7 p.m. The artists will be on hand at the exhibition opening to answer questions from guests. The reception will include light refreshments. You may view the exhibit during regular hours Monday through Friday\, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.\, and during Halloween Haunts and Happenings on October 31\, until 8 p.m. \nFor more information\, please contact the McKinney Center at www.mckinneycenter.com or 423.753.0562. \n##### \n  \nAbout the McKinney Center at Booker T. Washington: The mission of the McKinney Center at Booker T. Washington is to provide a comprehensive program through Jonesborough’s Mary B. Martin Program for the Arts\, which teaches various art skills to all participants through a quality program of instruction open to all segments of Jonesborough’s population. In addition\, a primary mission of the Center is to enhance minority participation in the planning and implementation in all activities in Jonesborough while specifically celebrating the contribution of the African-American community in the growth and development of the Town. The activities of the McKinney Center are designed to enhance the quality of life of all Jonesborough residents.
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/halloween-haunts-and-happenings-exhibition/2025-10-28/
LOCATION:McKinney Center\, 103 Franklin Ave\, Jonesborough\, TN\, 37659\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts/Crafts,General
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251027T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251027T200000
DTSTAMP:20260506T091936
CREATED:20251001T193336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T193336Z
UID:104688-1761591600-1761595200@northeasttennessee.org
SUMMARY:Haints\, Hollers\, and Halloween
DESCRIPTION:Things are getting dark and mysterious at theStoryTown Radio Show on October 27 at the McKinney Center. Celebrate the season with true and chilling stories all about “Haints\, Hollers\, and Halloween.” Have you ever seen the Wampus Cat wandering the banks of the Nolichucky River? We’ve got tales about that local legend as well as dropped calls\, ghostly roommates\, and much more. \n  \nStoryTown performs in the format of a live\, old-time radio show complete with sound effects\, musical underscoring\, live skits\, unique commercials\, and a musical guest. Joining the cast this month is Katie Hoffman. The Executive Director of Create Appalachia\, Katie is also a scholar and performer of traditional Appalachian ballads and a singer/songwriter. Her 2004 CD\, Beautiful Day\, was produced by Raymond W. McLain and features the East Tennessee State University Bluegrass Pride Band. She was the traditional music producer for a 4-part PBS series entitled Appalachia: A History of Mountains and People. On October 27\, she’ll be treating the audience to some traditional murder ballads. Popcorn\, candy\, and drinks will be available for purchase during the show. \n  \nCatch the show at 7 p.m. at the McKinney Center. Tickets are only $10.00 and are available online at Jonesborough.com/tickets or by calling the Historic Jonesborough Visitors Center at 423.753.1010. Come on out\, if you dare. \n  \nThe Radio Show is also recorded for broadcast on local NPR station WETS 89.5 out of Johnson City\, which can be heard on the last Wednesday of the month at 8 p.m. StoryTown is sponsored by the Tennessee Arts Commission\, Gary and Sandee Degner\, Trivia with Budds\, McLeod Organics\, Wolfe Development\, and the Wild Women of Jonesborough. \n 
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/haints-hollers-and-halloween/
LOCATION:McKinney Center\, 103 Franklin Ave\, Jonesborough\, TN\, 37659\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,General,Music,Storytelling
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251027T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251027T170000
DTSTAMP:20260506T091936
CREATED:20250929T131713Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250929T131713Z
UID:104635-1761552000-1761584400@northeasttennessee.org
SUMMARY:Halloween Haunts and Happenings Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Jonesborough’s Mary B. Martin Program for the Arts at the McKinney Center has curated its Halloween Haunts and Happenings exhibition\, highlighting artwork by thirty-two regional artists that is meant to give you the creeps! Brought together by the McKinney Center staff\, this group of artists from across the region spans a range of practices\, including woodwork\, sculpture\, painting\, photography\, digital media\, and more. Their interpretive expressions reflect the mood of the season. \nArtists in the exhibition include: Amythyst Willis\, Anna Koetter\, Annabelle Trivette\, Becca Burns\, Brooke Roberts\, Caitlin Lovin\, Carol Ann Henderson\, Christopher Paul\, Dan Skalicky\, Danielle Byington\, Dawn Fernandez\, Derek Murrell\, Emily Cooper\, Haley Hansen\, Jarrod Stone\, Jean G’Fellers\, Jessica Villier\, Jimmy Arbaugh\, Jodi French-Burr\, John McKitrick\, Joyce Cirarello\, Kara Bledsoe\, Leanne Trivett\, Leigh Bowman\, Martha Blaser\, Meghan Ortiz\, Michelle O’Patrick-Ollis\, Ryan Rushour\, Skye Lee\, Skye McFarland\, Stephanie Grindstaff\, Summer Buchanan\, and Wayne Lawrence. \nThe exhibition is just one highlight of Jonesborough’s range of Halloween fun\, including the Halloween Trivia at the McKinney Center on October 24\, from 6 to 8 p.m.\, StoryTown Radio Show at the McKinney Center on October 27\, 7 p.m.\, the downtown Halloween Haunts and Happenings event on October 31\, from 6 to 9 p.m.\, and Brews and Boos on October 25. Halloween is a special time in Tennessee’s Oldest Town\, and the McKinney Center is excited to include this dark art exhibition with curiosities\, the macabre\, and the grotesque. \nThe Halloween Haunts and Happenings Exhibition will be on view at the McKinney Center from Friday\, October 17\, 2025\, through November 1\, 2025. \nThe reception for the exhibition will be held on Friday\, October 17\, from 5 to 7 p.m. The artists will be on hand at the exhibition opening to answer questions from guests. The reception will include light refreshments. You may view the exhibit during regular hours Monday through Friday\, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.\, and during Halloween Haunts and Happenings on October 31\, until 8 p.m. \nFor more information\, please contact the McKinney Center at www.mckinneycenter.com or 423.753.0562. \n##### \n  \nAbout the McKinney Center at Booker T. Washington: The mission of the McKinney Center at Booker T. Washington is to provide a comprehensive program through Jonesborough’s Mary B. Martin Program for the Arts\, which teaches various art skills to all participants through a quality program of instruction open to all segments of Jonesborough’s population. In addition\, a primary mission of the Center is to enhance minority participation in the planning and implementation in all activities in Jonesborough while specifically celebrating the contribution of the African-American community in the growth and development of the Town. The activities of the McKinney Center are designed to enhance the quality of life of all Jonesborough residents.
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/halloween-haunts-and-happenings-exhibition/2025-10-27/
LOCATION:McKinney Center\, 103 Franklin Ave\, Jonesborough\, TN\, 37659\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts/Crafts,General
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251024T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251024T203000
DTSTAMP:20260506T091936
CREATED:20251010T130546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T130546Z
UID:104721-1761332400-1761337800@northeasttennessee.org
SUMMARY:Halloween Trivia Night
DESCRIPTION:Tis the season for haints\, spirits\, and haunted trivia night. The scream team of the McSpooky Center and the Scare-itage Alliance are back again for Halloween Trivia Night. Join us on October 24 for a frighteningly fun Halloween Trivia contest with questions to test your knowledge of all things ghostly\, strange\, macabre\, and historical! \nThe festivities will take place on Friday\, October 24\, at 7 p.m. at the McKinney Center with Halloween-themed trivia questions\, friendly competition\, a costume contest and a ton of fun! Not a “history buff?” No reason to fear! These questions cover a wide range of topics and categories and include something for everyone. Main Street Café will be set up to sell a terrifying assortment of beers\, and this year\, you can place a dinner order with The Opossum’s Tale pub on Fox Street. You can call The Opossum’s Tale at 423.788.6782 and place an order by 5 p.m. on game day. They’ll bring your order up to the McKinney Center by 6:30 p.m.\, how frightfully delicious. \nIt’s only $8.00 per person to play. (Admission price does not include beer or food.) Tickets are available online at Jonesborough.com/tickets. Solo play is allowed. Teams are encouraged\, but the person limit per team is 8 people. Please enter your team’s name in the comments when purchasing your tickets if you know it. Heritage Alliance and McKinney Center staff will host the event\, tallying points and administering prizes to the winners. The event is family-friendly and open to all ages. The costume contest will occur during intermission. Dress up and try to win a prize! \n  \n##### \n  \nAbout the McKinney Center at Booker T. Washington: The mission of the McKinney Center at Booker T. Washington is to provide a comprehensive program through Jonesborough’s Mary B. Martin Program for the Arts\, which teaches various art skills to all participants through a quality program of instruction open to all segments of Jonesborough’s population. In addition\, a primary mission of the Center is to enhance minority participation in the planning and implementation in all activities in Jonesborough while specifically celebrating the contribution of the African-American community in the growth and development of the Town. The activities of the McKinney Center are designed to enhance the quality of life of all Jonesborough residents. \n  \nAbout the Heritage Alliance: The Heritage Alliance is dedicated to the preservation of the architectural\, historical\, and cultural heritage of the region and to providing educational experiences related to history and heritage for a wide range of audiences. For more information\, visit their website at heritageall.org or call their office at 423.753.9580.
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/halloween-trivia-night/
LOCATION:McKinney Center\, 103 Franklin Ave\, Jonesborough\, TN\, 37659\, United States
CATEGORIES:General
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251024T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251024T170000
DTSTAMP:20260506T091936
CREATED:20250929T131713Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250929T131713Z
UID:104634-1761292800-1761325200@northeasttennessee.org
SUMMARY:Halloween Haunts and Happenings Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Jonesborough’s Mary B. Martin Program for the Arts at the McKinney Center has curated its Halloween Haunts and Happenings exhibition\, highlighting artwork by thirty-two regional artists that is meant to give you the creeps! Brought together by the McKinney Center staff\, this group of artists from across the region spans a range of practices\, including woodwork\, sculpture\, painting\, photography\, digital media\, and more. Their interpretive expressions reflect the mood of the season. \nArtists in the exhibition include: Amythyst Willis\, Anna Koetter\, Annabelle Trivette\, Becca Burns\, Brooke Roberts\, Caitlin Lovin\, Carol Ann Henderson\, Christopher Paul\, Dan Skalicky\, Danielle Byington\, Dawn Fernandez\, Derek Murrell\, Emily Cooper\, Haley Hansen\, Jarrod Stone\, Jean G’Fellers\, Jessica Villier\, Jimmy Arbaugh\, Jodi French-Burr\, John McKitrick\, Joyce Cirarello\, Kara Bledsoe\, Leanne Trivett\, Leigh Bowman\, Martha Blaser\, Meghan Ortiz\, Michelle O’Patrick-Ollis\, Ryan Rushour\, Skye Lee\, Skye McFarland\, Stephanie Grindstaff\, Summer Buchanan\, and Wayne Lawrence. \nThe exhibition is just one highlight of Jonesborough’s range of Halloween fun\, including the Halloween Trivia at the McKinney Center on October 24\, from 6 to 8 p.m.\, StoryTown Radio Show at the McKinney Center on October 27\, 7 p.m.\, the downtown Halloween Haunts and Happenings event on October 31\, from 6 to 9 p.m.\, and Brews and Boos on October 25. Halloween is a special time in Tennessee’s Oldest Town\, and the McKinney Center is excited to include this dark art exhibition with curiosities\, the macabre\, and the grotesque. \nThe Halloween Haunts and Happenings Exhibition will be on view at the McKinney Center from Friday\, October 17\, 2025\, through November 1\, 2025. \nThe reception for the exhibition will be held on Friday\, October 17\, from 5 to 7 p.m. The artists will be on hand at the exhibition opening to answer questions from guests. The reception will include light refreshments. You may view the exhibit during regular hours Monday through Friday\, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.\, and during Halloween Haunts and Happenings on October 31\, until 8 p.m. \nFor more information\, please contact the McKinney Center at www.mckinneycenter.com or 423.753.0562. \n##### \n  \nAbout the McKinney Center at Booker T. Washington: The mission of the McKinney Center at Booker T. Washington is to provide a comprehensive program through Jonesborough’s Mary B. Martin Program for the Arts\, which teaches various art skills to all participants through a quality program of instruction open to all segments of Jonesborough’s population. In addition\, a primary mission of the Center is to enhance minority participation in the planning and implementation in all activities in Jonesborough while specifically celebrating the contribution of the African-American community in the growth and development of the Town. The activities of the McKinney Center are designed to enhance the quality of life of all Jonesborough residents.
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/halloween-haunts-and-happenings-exhibition/2025-10-24/
LOCATION:McKinney Center\, 103 Franklin Ave\, Jonesborough\, TN\, 37659\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts/Crafts,General
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T170000
DTSTAMP:20260506T091936
CREATED:20250929T131713Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250929T131713Z
UID:104633-1761206400-1761238800@northeasttennessee.org
SUMMARY:Halloween Haunts and Happenings Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Jonesborough’s Mary B. Martin Program for the Arts at the McKinney Center has curated its Halloween Haunts and Happenings exhibition\, highlighting artwork by thirty-two regional artists that is meant to give you the creeps! Brought together by the McKinney Center staff\, this group of artists from across the region spans a range of practices\, including woodwork\, sculpture\, painting\, photography\, digital media\, and more. Their interpretive expressions reflect the mood of the season. \nArtists in the exhibition include: Amythyst Willis\, Anna Koetter\, Annabelle Trivette\, Becca Burns\, Brooke Roberts\, Caitlin Lovin\, Carol Ann Henderson\, Christopher Paul\, Dan Skalicky\, Danielle Byington\, Dawn Fernandez\, Derek Murrell\, Emily Cooper\, Haley Hansen\, Jarrod Stone\, Jean G’Fellers\, Jessica Villier\, Jimmy Arbaugh\, Jodi French-Burr\, John McKitrick\, Joyce Cirarello\, Kara Bledsoe\, Leanne Trivett\, Leigh Bowman\, Martha Blaser\, Meghan Ortiz\, Michelle O’Patrick-Ollis\, Ryan Rushour\, Skye Lee\, Skye McFarland\, Stephanie Grindstaff\, Summer Buchanan\, and Wayne Lawrence. \nThe exhibition is just one highlight of Jonesborough’s range of Halloween fun\, including the Halloween Trivia at the McKinney Center on October 24\, from 6 to 8 p.m.\, StoryTown Radio Show at the McKinney Center on October 27\, 7 p.m.\, the downtown Halloween Haunts and Happenings event on October 31\, from 6 to 9 p.m.\, and Brews and Boos on October 25. Halloween is a special time in Tennessee’s Oldest Town\, and the McKinney Center is excited to include this dark art exhibition with curiosities\, the macabre\, and the grotesque. \nThe Halloween Haunts and Happenings Exhibition will be on view at the McKinney Center from Friday\, October 17\, 2025\, through November 1\, 2025. \nThe reception for the exhibition will be held on Friday\, October 17\, from 5 to 7 p.m. The artists will be on hand at the exhibition opening to answer questions from guests. The reception will include light refreshments. You may view the exhibit during regular hours Monday through Friday\, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.\, and during Halloween Haunts and Happenings on October 31\, until 8 p.m. \nFor more information\, please contact the McKinney Center at www.mckinneycenter.com or 423.753.0562. \n##### \n  \nAbout the McKinney Center at Booker T. Washington: The mission of the McKinney Center at Booker T. Washington is to provide a comprehensive program through Jonesborough’s Mary B. Martin Program for the Arts\, which teaches various art skills to all participants through a quality program of instruction open to all segments of Jonesborough’s population. In addition\, a primary mission of the Center is to enhance minority participation in the planning and implementation in all activities in Jonesborough while specifically celebrating the contribution of the African-American community in the growth and development of the Town. The activities of the McKinney Center are designed to enhance the quality of life of all Jonesborough residents.
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/halloween-haunts-and-happenings-exhibition/2025-10-23/
LOCATION:McKinney Center\, 103 Franklin Ave\, Jonesborough\, TN\, 37659\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts/Crafts,General
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T170000
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SUMMARY:Halloween Haunts and Happenings Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Jonesborough’s Mary B. Martin Program for the Arts at the McKinney Center has curated its Halloween Haunts and Happenings exhibition\, highlighting artwork by thirty-two regional artists that is meant to give you the creeps! Brought together by the McKinney Center staff\, this group of artists from across the region spans a range of practices\, including woodwork\, sculpture\, painting\, photography\, digital media\, and more. Their interpretive expressions reflect the mood of the season. \nArtists in the exhibition include: Amythyst Willis\, Anna Koetter\, Annabelle Trivette\, Becca Burns\, Brooke Roberts\, Caitlin Lovin\, Carol Ann Henderson\, Christopher Paul\, Dan Skalicky\, Danielle Byington\, Dawn Fernandez\, Derek Murrell\, Emily Cooper\, Haley Hansen\, Jarrod Stone\, Jean G’Fellers\, Jessica Villier\, Jimmy Arbaugh\, Jodi French-Burr\, John McKitrick\, Joyce Cirarello\, Kara Bledsoe\, Leanne Trivett\, Leigh Bowman\, Martha Blaser\, Meghan Ortiz\, Michelle O’Patrick-Ollis\, Ryan Rushour\, Skye Lee\, Skye McFarland\, Stephanie Grindstaff\, Summer Buchanan\, and Wayne Lawrence. \nThe exhibition is just one highlight of Jonesborough’s range of Halloween fun\, including the Halloween Trivia at the McKinney Center on October 24\, from 6 to 8 p.m.\, StoryTown Radio Show at the McKinney Center on October 27\, 7 p.m.\, the downtown Halloween Haunts and Happenings event on October 31\, from 6 to 9 p.m.\, and Brews and Boos on October 25. Halloween is a special time in Tennessee’s Oldest Town\, and the McKinney Center is excited to include this dark art exhibition with curiosities\, the macabre\, and the grotesque. \nThe Halloween Haunts and Happenings Exhibition will be on view at the McKinney Center from Friday\, October 17\, 2025\, through November 1\, 2025. \nThe reception for the exhibition will be held on Friday\, October 17\, from 5 to 7 p.m. The artists will be on hand at the exhibition opening to answer questions from guests. The reception will include light refreshments. You may view the exhibit during regular hours Monday through Friday\, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.\, and during Halloween Haunts and Happenings on October 31\, until 8 p.m. \nFor more information\, please contact the McKinney Center at www.mckinneycenter.com or 423.753.0562. \n##### \n  \nAbout the McKinney Center at Booker T. Washington: The mission of the McKinney Center at Booker T. Washington is to provide a comprehensive program through Jonesborough’s Mary B. Martin Program for the Arts\, which teaches various art skills to all participants through a quality program of instruction open to all segments of Jonesborough’s population. In addition\, a primary mission of the Center is to enhance minority participation in the planning and implementation in all activities in Jonesborough while specifically celebrating the contribution of the African-American community in the growth and development of the Town. The activities of the McKinney Center are designed to enhance the quality of life of all Jonesborough residents.
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/halloween-haunts-and-happenings-exhibition/2025-10-22/
LOCATION:McKinney Center\, 103 Franklin Ave\, Jonesborough\, TN\, 37659\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts/Crafts,General
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251021T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251021T170000
DTSTAMP:20260506T091936
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SUMMARY:Halloween Haunts and Happenings Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Jonesborough’s Mary B. Martin Program for the Arts at the McKinney Center has curated its Halloween Haunts and Happenings exhibition\, highlighting artwork by thirty-two regional artists that is meant to give you the creeps! Brought together by the McKinney Center staff\, this group of artists from across the region spans a range of practices\, including woodwork\, sculpture\, painting\, photography\, digital media\, and more. Their interpretive expressions reflect the mood of the season. \nArtists in the exhibition include: Amythyst Willis\, Anna Koetter\, Annabelle Trivette\, Becca Burns\, Brooke Roberts\, Caitlin Lovin\, Carol Ann Henderson\, Christopher Paul\, Dan Skalicky\, Danielle Byington\, Dawn Fernandez\, Derek Murrell\, Emily Cooper\, Haley Hansen\, Jarrod Stone\, Jean G’Fellers\, Jessica Villier\, Jimmy Arbaugh\, Jodi French-Burr\, John McKitrick\, Joyce Cirarello\, Kara Bledsoe\, Leanne Trivett\, Leigh Bowman\, Martha Blaser\, Meghan Ortiz\, Michelle O’Patrick-Ollis\, Ryan Rushour\, Skye Lee\, Skye McFarland\, Stephanie Grindstaff\, Summer Buchanan\, and Wayne Lawrence. \nThe exhibition is just one highlight of Jonesborough’s range of Halloween fun\, including the Halloween Trivia at the McKinney Center on October 24\, from 6 to 8 p.m.\, StoryTown Radio Show at the McKinney Center on October 27\, 7 p.m.\, the downtown Halloween Haunts and Happenings event on October 31\, from 6 to 9 p.m.\, and Brews and Boos on October 25. Halloween is a special time in Tennessee’s Oldest Town\, and the McKinney Center is excited to include this dark art exhibition with curiosities\, the macabre\, and the grotesque. \nThe Halloween Haunts and Happenings Exhibition will be on view at the McKinney Center from Friday\, October 17\, 2025\, through November 1\, 2025. \nThe reception for the exhibition will be held on Friday\, October 17\, from 5 to 7 p.m. The artists will be on hand at the exhibition opening to answer questions from guests. The reception will include light refreshments. You may view the exhibit during regular hours Monday through Friday\, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.\, and during Halloween Haunts and Happenings on October 31\, until 8 p.m. \nFor more information\, please contact the McKinney Center at www.mckinneycenter.com or 423.753.0562. \n##### \n  \nAbout the McKinney Center at Booker T. Washington: The mission of the McKinney Center at Booker T. Washington is to provide a comprehensive program through Jonesborough’s Mary B. Martin Program for the Arts\, which teaches various art skills to all participants through a quality program of instruction open to all segments of Jonesborough’s population. In addition\, a primary mission of the Center is to enhance minority participation in the planning and implementation in all activities in Jonesborough while specifically celebrating the contribution of the African-American community in the growth and development of the Town. The activities of the McKinney Center are designed to enhance the quality of life of all Jonesborough residents.
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/halloween-haunts-and-happenings-exhibition/2025-10-21/
LOCATION:McKinney Center\, 103 Franklin Ave\, Jonesborough\, TN\, 37659\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts/Crafts,General
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251020T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251020T170000
DTSTAMP:20260506T091936
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SUMMARY:Halloween Haunts and Happenings Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Jonesborough’s Mary B. Martin Program for the Arts at the McKinney Center has curated its Halloween Haunts and Happenings exhibition\, highlighting artwork by thirty-two regional artists that is meant to give you the creeps! Brought together by the McKinney Center staff\, this group of artists from across the region spans a range of practices\, including woodwork\, sculpture\, painting\, photography\, digital media\, and more. Their interpretive expressions reflect the mood of the season. \nArtists in the exhibition include: Amythyst Willis\, Anna Koetter\, Annabelle Trivette\, Becca Burns\, Brooke Roberts\, Caitlin Lovin\, Carol Ann Henderson\, Christopher Paul\, Dan Skalicky\, Danielle Byington\, Dawn Fernandez\, Derek Murrell\, Emily Cooper\, Haley Hansen\, Jarrod Stone\, Jean G’Fellers\, Jessica Villier\, Jimmy Arbaugh\, Jodi French-Burr\, John McKitrick\, Joyce Cirarello\, Kara Bledsoe\, Leanne Trivett\, Leigh Bowman\, Martha Blaser\, Meghan Ortiz\, Michelle O’Patrick-Ollis\, Ryan Rushour\, Skye Lee\, Skye McFarland\, Stephanie Grindstaff\, Summer Buchanan\, and Wayne Lawrence. \nThe exhibition is just one highlight of Jonesborough’s range of Halloween fun\, including the Halloween Trivia at the McKinney Center on October 24\, from 6 to 8 p.m.\, StoryTown Radio Show at the McKinney Center on October 27\, 7 p.m.\, the downtown Halloween Haunts and Happenings event on October 31\, from 6 to 9 p.m.\, and Brews and Boos on October 25. Halloween is a special time in Tennessee’s Oldest Town\, and the McKinney Center is excited to include this dark art exhibition with curiosities\, the macabre\, and the grotesque. \nThe Halloween Haunts and Happenings Exhibition will be on view at the McKinney Center from Friday\, October 17\, 2025\, through November 1\, 2025. \nThe reception for the exhibition will be held on Friday\, October 17\, from 5 to 7 p.m. The artists will be on hand at the exhibition opening to answer questions from guests. The reception will include light refreshments. You may view the exhibit during regular hours Monday through Friday\, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.\, and during Halloween Haunts and Happenings on October 31\, until 8 p.m. \nFor more information\, please contact the McKinney Center at www.mckinneycenter.com or 423.753.0562. \n##### \n  \nAbout the McKinney Center at Booker T. Washington: The mission of the McKinney Center at Booker T. Washington is to provide a comprehensive program through Jonesborough’s Mary B. Martin Program for the Arts\, which teaches various art skills to all participants through a quality program of instruction open to all segments of Jonesborough’s population. In addition\, a primary mission of the Center is to enhance minority participation in the planning and implementation in all activities in Jonesborough while specifically celebrating the contribution of the African-American community in the growth and development of the Town. The activities of the McKinney Center are designed to enhance the quality of life of all Jonesborough residents.
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/halloween-haunts-and-happenings-exhibition/2025-10-20/
LOCATION:McKinney Center\, 103 Franklin Ave\, Jonesborough\, TN\, 37659\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts/Crafts,General
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251017T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251017T170000
DTSTAMP:20260506T091936
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SUMMARY:Halloween Haunts and Happenings Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Jonesborough’s Mary B. Martin Program for the Arts at the McKinney Center has curated its Halloween Haunts and Happenings exhibition\, highlighting artwork by thirty-two regional artists that is meant to give you the creeps! Brought together by the McKinney Center staff\, this group of artists from across the region spans a range of practices\, including woodwork\, sculpture\, painting\, photography\, digital media\, and more. Their interpretive expressions reflect the mood of the season. \nArtists in the exhibition include: Amythyst Willis\, Anna Koetter\, Annabelle Trivette\, Becca Burns\, Brooke Roberts\, Caitlin Lovin\, Carol Ann Henderson\, Christopher Paul\, Dan Skalicky\, Danielle Byington\, Dawn Fernandez\, Derek Murrell\, Emily Cooper\, Haley Hansen\, Jarrod Stone\, Jean G’Fellers\, Jessica Villier\, Jimmy Arbaugh\, Jodi French-Burr\, John McKitrick\, Joyce Cirarello\, Kara Bledsoe\, Leanne Trivett\, Leigh Bowman\, Martha Blaser\, Meghan Ortiz\, Michelle O’Patrick-Ollis\, Ryan Rushour\, Skye Lee\, Skye McFarland\, Stephanie Grindstaff\, Summer Buchanan\, and Wayne Lawrence. \nThe exhibition is just one highlight of Jonesborough’s range of Halloween fun\, including the Halloween Trivia at the McKinney Center on October 24\, from 6 to 8 p.m.\, StoryTown Radio Show at the McKinney Center on October 27\, 7 p.m.\, the downtown Halloween Haunts and Happenings event on October 31\, from 6 to 9 p.m.\, and Brews and Boos on October 25. Halloween is a special time in Tennessee’s Oldest Town\, and the McKinney Center is excited to include this dark art exhibition with curiosities\, the macabre\, and the grotesque. \nThe Halloween Haunts and Happenings Exhibition will be on view at the McKinney Center from Friday\, October 17\, 2025\, through November 1\, 2025. \nThe reception for the exhibition will be held on Friday\, October 17\, from 5 to 7 p.m. The artists will be on hand at the exhibition opening to answer questions from guests. The reception will include light refreshments. You may view the exhibit during regular hours Monday through Friday\, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.\, and during Halloween Haunts and Happenings on October 31\, until 8 p.m. \nFor more information\, please contact the McKinney Center at www.mckinneycenter.com or 423.753.0562. \n##### \n  \nAbout the McKinney Center at Booker T. Washington: The mission of the McKinney Center at Booker T. Washington is to provide a comprehensive program through Jonesborough’s Mary B. Martin Program for the Arts\, which teaches various art skills to all participants through a quality program of instruction open to all segments of Jonesborough’s population. In addition\, a primary mission of the Center is to enhance minority participation in the planning and implementation in all activities in Jonesborough while specifically celebrating the contribution of the African-American community in the growth and development of the Town. The activities of the McKinney Center are designed to enhance the quality of life of all Jonesborough residents.
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/halloween-haunts-and-happenings-exhibition/2025-10-17/
LOCATION:McKinney Center\, 103 Franklin Ave\, Jonesborough\, TN\, 37659\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts/Crafts,General
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251012T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251012T160000
DTSTAMP:20260506T091936
CREATED:20250929T172515Z
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SUMMARY:Tellabration!™ 2025
DESCRIPTION:An Unforgettable Afternoon of Storytelling and Community \nThe Jonesborough Storytellers Guild (JSG) is thrilled to announce that it will be joining hundreds of celebrations worldwide for Tellabration!™ 2025\, a storytelling concert that promises to enchant and inspire. This year’s event will take place on October 12 from 2-4 p.m. at the McKinney Center\, 103 Franklin Avenue\, Jonesborough\, TN. \nTellabration!™ is a global storytelling event trademarked by the National Storytelling Network\, which brings together storytellers and story lovers from all walks of life. The Jonesborough Storytellers Guild\, renowned for its long-standing tradition of storytelling excellence\, is excited to contribute to this international celebration. \nDiscover the Joy of Story \nTellabration!™ 2025 will be an afternoon brimming with engaging storytelling\, lively community connections\, and exciting door prizes. Attendees will be treated to performances by three of the most captivating storytellers in the region and the Appalachian Moon Youth Tellers\, each bringing their unique style and stories to the stage. \nMeet the Storytellers \nSherry Lovett is a storyteller with a passion for connecting people through the timeless art of storytelling. With over twenty years of experience in performing and teaching\, Sherry draws inspiration from her Scot-Irish roots and her rich North Carolina heritage\, which spans from the rugged mountains to the coastal shores. She believes that stories have the power to inspire\, uplift\, and unite\, and her mission is to bring those experiences to life\, whether through an old ballad\, an adventurous tale of King Arthur\, or a hearty laugh over the antics of Jack. No matter where your storytelling journey takes you\, Sherry will guide you with warmth\, wisdom\, and a deep love for the art of storytelling. \nCatherine Yael Serota is a Southern Appalachian native who weaves history\, personal narrative\, and Jack Tales together in a delightful presentation. Listeners say\, “She paints pictures with her words.” The author of “An Appalachian Life: A Storyteller’s Perspective ” (2025)\, she is currently writing “The Three Continents” to be released in 2027. A former mental health therapist\, Catherine is enjoying retirement writing\, telling stories regionally\, gardening\, cooking\, and travel with her husband Wallace Shealy. \nSamuel Smith was born and raised in Mountain City\, TN.  He began his storytelling journey three years ago.  His favorite stories to tell are stories about the Appalachian Region and its people. \nDr. Delanna Reed devoted 25 years to teaching storytelling at East Tennessee State University. First captivated by the magic of storytelling while in college\, Delanna continued to tell stories throughout her teaching career. She delights audiences with folktales\, personal stories\, and oral history stories\, often incorporating music into her performance. Her favorite stories expand our understanding of humanity\, bring laughter\, and touch upon the sacred. \nWallace Shealy\, Emcee The Storytelling Arts Center of the Southeast by jury declared Shealy – the Bold-Faced Liar Champion. With a twinkle in his eye\, Shealy said\, “of course I embellished the truth slightly.” The Mountain Xpress said in their opinion “Shealy exaggerates more than slightly.” The Tribune revealed that this upstanding local had been caught lying. It doesn’t matter if he is recalling a tale from his childhood\, telling a story based on the Good Book or spinning a yarn you will be delighted listening to him stretch the truth all out of proportion. \nJoin the Celebration \nThe Jonesborough Storytellers Guild has been sharing live storytelling in downtown Jonesborough for over 30 years and is the longest-running storytelling guild in the United States. JSG is also the only guild in the nation that offers a weekly public performance venue\, making it a vital part of the storytelling community. \nCome join the celebration of Tellabration!™ with the Jonesborough Storytellers Guild! Tickets are on sale now\, priced at $15 for general admission\, $12 for seniors and students\, with free entry for children under 12. \nFor tickets or more information\, visit jonesborough.com/tickets.
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/tellabration-2025/
LOCATION:McKinney Center\, 103 Franklin Ave\, Jonesborough\, TN\, 37659\, United States
CATEGORIES:General,Storytelling
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T150000
DTSTAMP:20260506T091936
CREATED:20250912T123855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T123855Z
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SUMMARY:Matinee: Spot on the Hill
DESCRIPTION:This October\, the McKinney Center is proud to present the 11th year of A Spot on the Hill\, the original\, research-based play all about the inhabitants of the Old Jonesborough Cemetery. Created by Anne G’Fellers-Mason\, this edition of Jonesborough’s cemetery play features new characters. Stories include Dr. Matthew Mahoney\, one of the founders of the Herald & Tribune newspaper\, Mrs. Elizabeth C. Johnson\, a descendant of John Sevier\, and Mr. Henry Shade whose work with the Southern Railway did not go as planned. \nWhile most performances take place in the historic cemetery\, there is a special indoor matinee scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on Saturday\, October 11. This performance will take place at the McKinney Center. Chairs will be provided for guests. Seating is general admission\, and the doors will open at 1:30 p.m. The show is a little over an hour in length. The spirits look forward to sharing with you. \nTo purchase tickets\, please call the Jonesborough Visitor’s Center at 423.753.1010. Tickets can also be purchased online at jonesborough.com/tickets \nFor more information\, you may contact the McKinney Center\, 423.753.0562. \n##### \n  \nAbout the McKinney Center at Booker T. Washington: The mission of the McKinney Center at Booker T. Washington is to provide a comprehensive program through Jonesborough’s Mary B. Martin Program for the Arts\, which teaches various art skills to all participants through a quality program of instruction open to all segments of Jonesborough’s population. In addition\, a primary mission of the Center is to enhance minority participation in the planning and implementation in all activities in Jonesborough while specifically celebrating the contribution of the African-American community in the growth and development of the Town. The activities of the McKinney Center are designed to enhance the quality of life of all Jonesborough residents.
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/matinee-spot-on-the-hill/
LOCATION:McKinney Center\, 103 Franklin Ave\, Jonesborough\, TN\, 37659\, United States
CATEGORIES:General,Historical Events,Storytelling,Theatre
ORGANIZER;CN="Jonesborough":MAILTO:info@jonesborough.com
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