The Long Trip Home

February 15, 2019
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The Long Trip Home, a new play from Jonesborough’s StoryTown Initiative, is based on the extraordinary stories of ordinary people from the Washington County community. The stories in the play were collected by members of a team of trained interviewers, known as the StoryTown Brigade,
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Sweet Scenes: A Walkable Window Display

February 11, 2019
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Meet Our Guest Blogger:

Chasidy Hathorn is one of our favorite locals. She is the founding author of Sweet Sorghum Living and an emerging artist who is addicted to rusty metal and coffee. We snagged Chassidy to tell you all about Jonesborough’s Sweet Scenes, a walkable window display. What better person for this than an artist herself?
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Valentine’s Day Edition: This Weekend in Jonesborough

February 8, 2019
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This weekend in Jonesborough you’ll find the ultimate eats and sweets- plus the perfect Valentine’s Day gifts! Of course, you’ll want to take part in Jonesborough’s Annual Chocolate Fest and even take a look at Jonesborough from a new perspective- yes, we’re talking about tethered hot air balloon rides! Can you say the perfect date idea?!?! We have it all and more this weekend in Jonesborough.
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Celebrate A Victorian Christmas

November 20, 2018
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Can you imagine life more than a hundred years ago? In our lifetimes, technology has boomed, information travels faster than transportation and if we can want it, many of us can have it. And for some, Christmas becomes the fastest, and in many instances, the most hectic of times.
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Christmas In Olde Jonesborough

November 1, 2018
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Each Saturday features free activities for the whole family and a different theme each weekend, including Whoville Christmas, Doggone Christmas and Fun With Frosty and Friends.
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Made Around Here Market

October 29, 2018
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Who's ready for a fall craft show filled with exclusively handcrafted items?! Well, Jonesborough has you covered with the Made Around Here Market Craft Show on Friday and Saturday, November 9 and 10.
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Pink Out in Jonesborough!

October 12, 2018
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You’ll want to be in Tennessee’s Oldest Town for the first ever Pink Out in Jonesborough on October 19 and 20. Jonesborough has partnered with Susan G. Komen of East Tennessee to go pink in support of breast cancer awareness month.
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4 Stops You Must Make During Storytelling Festival This Year

October 3, 2018
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If you haven’t heard, there are a handful of new shops and eateries that have landed in Tennessee’s Oldest Town since last year's Storytelling Festival. Below is a list of just a few to discover, in no particular order. We’ve also included bonus tidbits with what makes each stop unique!
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Doggie Bikinis, Pony Parties And Rocking Tunes

July 13, 2018
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Meet the Blogger:

Local artist and writer Chasidy Hathorn set out to experience and chronicle Jonesborough Days in a three-part blog series for the Town of Jonesborough.

The Dog Days of Summer Costume Contest was the highlight of the last of Jonesborough Days.

Now, don’t get me wrong. The Apple Valley Pony Parties featuring Domino and Tumbleweed was adorably fun and good for the soul. The music was rockin’ and rollin’. The fireworks show was stunning. Though, none of those things compare to a furbaby pageant.

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Patriotic Parade, MoonPie Eating Contest and Kid-Made Craft Market

July 11, 2018
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Meet the Blogger:

Local artist and writer Chasidy Hathorn set out to experience and chronicle Jonesborough Days in a three-part blog series for the Town of Jonesborough.

Day two of my Jonesborough Days experience began with a very patriotic and heartwarming parade filled with spirited participants showcasing their creative use of red, white and blue.

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