Upcoming Events


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

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    McKinney Center: Can’t Get Away with This

    McKinney Center 103 Franklin Ave, Jonesborough, TN, United States

    Jonesborough, TN - Inspired by a true crime from Jonesborough’s past, “Can’t Get Away with This” is an original play written by Anne G’Fellers-Mason. It will be performed at the McKinney Center on July 18th, 19th, 25th, and 26th at 7:30 p.m. and on July 19th and 26th at 2:00 p.m. On August 26, 1928, the body of Officer James Hood was found on Main

  • Recurring

    Can’t Get Away with This

    McKinney Center 103 Franklin Ave, Jonesborough, TN, United States

    Jonesborough, TN - Inspired by a true crime from Jonesborough’s past, “Can’t Get Away with This” is an original play written by Anne G’Fellers-Mason. It will be performed at the McKinney Center on July 18th, 19th, 25th, and 26th at 7:30 p.m. and on July 19th and 26th at 2:00 p.m. On August 26, 1928, the body of Officer James Hood was found on Main

  • Book Signing and Discussion

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

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

  •  StoryTown Radio Show

    McKinney Center 103 Franklin Ave, Jonesborough, TN, United States

    StoryTown Radio Show is Sharing Stories About Immigration & Travel on June 23 Jonesborough, TN - “How Did You Get Here?” The StoryTown Radio Show will be sharing tales about immigration and interstate travel on June 23 at the McKinney Center. Featured in this live production will be a harrowing story of one man’s escape from Ukraine during WWII and his journey to

  • Storytown Radio Show

    McKinney Center 103 Franklin Ave, Jonesborough, TN, United States

    “Say What Now?” The StoryTown Radio Show will be sharing funny stories about miscommunications and misunderstandings on April 28 at the McKinney Center. Featured in this live production will be stories about crossed wires during a courtship, a grand reception at an airport gone wrong, and what happens when a Welsh transplant tries to sell American cars. There will also be

  • Masterpiece Mingle

    McKinney Center 103 Franklin Ave, Jonesborough, TN, United States

    Jonesborough, TN - The popular event bringing together art, music, and great food returns to the McKinney Center on April 25 from 7 to 9 PM.  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.  Proceeds also support the McKinney Center’s

  • Music on the Square Fundraiser

    McKinney Center 103 Franklin Ave, Jonesborough, TN, United States

    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, April 11 from 6 to 8 p.m. featuring local food and live music. Heavy hors d’oeuvres and drinks will be provided by Main Street Café & Catering and Depot Street Brewing. Guests will be able to experience a silent

  • Holiday Soups and Songs Fundraiser

    McKinney Center 103 Franklin Ave, Jonesborough, TN, United States

    The McKinney Center to host Holiday Soups and Songs Fundraiser This annual fundraising event kicks off the holiday season each year, always falling on the Monday after Thanksgiving. The McKinney Center and the cast of the StoryTown Radio Show present this unique event which brings together food, art, music, and storytelling. Guests are warmed in

  • Tellabration!™ 2024

    McKinney Center 103 Franklin Ave, Jonesborough, TN, United States

    Jonesborough Storytellers Guild Presents Tellabration!™ 2024 An Unforgettable Afternoon of Storytelling and Community The Jonesborough Storytellers Guild (JSG) is thrilled to announce that it will be joining hundreds of celebrations worldwide for Tellabration!™ 2024, a storytelling concert that promises to enchant and inspire. This year’s event will take place on November 23, from 2-4 p.m.

  • Living Here: A Portrait of Jonesborough

    McKinney Center 103 Franklin Ave, Jonesborough, TN, United States

    The McKinney Center is presenting “Living Here: A Portrait of Jonesborough,” an exhibit displaying portraits of people living and working in Jonesborough. Come see the exhibit for a unique opportunity: to walk into the McKinney Center auditorium and see the faces of people you have never met before and maybe some you have known for