Christmas Year Round

March 22, 2022
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Gabriel’s Christmas, an all-year-round Christmas store in Jonesborough, is starting something new! They are offering a subscription box for year-round holiday cheer!

Gabriel’s Christmas is located in downtown Jonesborough, but now you can have Christmas cheer mailed to you. 

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Jonesborough Black History Month

February 7, 2022
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Jonesborough and Washington County have a strong, African American history. Prior to the Civil War, both enslaved and free people of color called Washington County home. In the 1860 census, there were 952 enslaved people in Washington County.
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The Lost State of Franklin

January 27, 2022
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The lost state of Franklin may not have become a state, but its legacy lives on. This first attempt at making a state after the Revolutionary War will influence the United States Constitution, and is filled with fascinating history.
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History Abounds!

August 4, 2021
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History abounds in Jonesborough -- it is Tennessee’s Oldest Town after all! We have resources for anyone interested in genealogy or Jonesborough’s unique history.  Today, Jonesborough is a flourishing community with a lively downtown, but is still anchored by history and tradition.

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Shop locally in Jonesborough

August 12, 2020
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Support makers, artists and a small business owners by shopping at these Jonesborough shops. The picturesque setting of downtown offers a welcoming and unique shopping experience like no other. Ever since becoming a town in 1779, Jonesborough’s merchants have taken pride in offering rare and exclusive items for their customers. Check out this list of small businesses and boutiques where you can shop and support Jonesborough’s local economy.

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