Braveheart (1995) 90’s classic A fictionalized portrait of 13th-century Scottish rebel William Wallace, who led insurgents against oppressive English rule. Rated R Running Time 177 minutes
April Fool’s Day (1986)Horror SeriesCollege students are invited to the remote island estate oftheir rich schoolmate, Muffy, for a weekend of fun. Muffy sets up practicaljokes for her visitors, and it's all fun and games until the co-eds startdisappearing one by one.Rated RRunning Time 88 minutes
How to Train Your Dragon (2025) Family Series On the rugged isle of Berk, where Vikings and dragons havebeen bitter enemies for generations, Hiccup stands apart. The inventive yetoverlooked son of Chief Stoick the Vast Hiccup defies centuries of traditionwhen he befriends Toothless, a feared Night Fury dragon. Their unlikely bondreveals the true nature of dragons, challenging […]
O Brother, Where Art Thou? (2000)Quirky Coen Brothers effort follows Depression-era convictswho escape a Mississippi chain gang and embark on an odyssey to find a hiddentreasure.Starring: George Clooney, John Turturro, Tim Blake Nelson,John Goodman, Holly HunterRated PG-13Running Time 106 minutes
Clerks (1994)Wacky WednesdayA convenience-store worker, assigned to manage the QuickStop market on his day off, tries his best at customer service. Meanwhile, hisbuddy working at video store looks on all of his customers with disdain. Directedby Kevin Smith.Rated RRunning Time 102 minutes
April “Blue Ridge Mountains” A monthly series for all ages to paint with Jonesborough Parks & Recreation and the Jonesborough Senior Center. Local artist Tania Dirks guides you through a fun and creative paint evening!Join us for a relaxing and creative outdoor painting experience with local artist Tania Dirks our first paint night we will paint […]
April 10 at 7pm Flags of Our Fathers (2006)America 250: 1776 – 2026Adaptation of the non-fiction World War II story of thesoldiers who raised the iconic flag over Iwo Jima, three of whom were shippedhome to help raise money for the war effort, having to endure survivor's guiltin the process. Directed by Clint Eastwood.Rated RRunning […]
The NeverEnding Story (1984) Family Series An unhappy young boy discovers a book about a mystical land.When he becomes engrossed in the story of this land, which is about to bedestroyed by the evil force of Nothingness, he finds himself entering thisworld, where he helps to save it.Rated PGRunning Time 94 minutes
Love in Storytown (2026)Pay What You CanTheatrical Premiere. This movie was filmed in Jonesborough in 2023.When a single mother decides to leave the military and moves to a town known for storytelling for a settled life with her son, she meets a childhood friend who is the worst choice to fall in love with: a […]
Donald Davis, one of America's favorite master storytellers, is coming to the Jackson Theatre on April 13 and 14 at 7:30 p.m. The two-night concert will feature Davis telling different stories each evening. Enjoy two nights of stories from Donald Davis with general admission each evening being $16. A special group rate for 15 or more […]
Donald Davis, one of America's favorite master storytellers, is coming to the Jackson Theatre on April 13 and 14 at 7:30 p.m. The two-night concert will feature Davis telling different stories each evening. Enjoy two nights of stories from Donald Davis with general admission each evening being $16. A special group rate for 15 or more […]
Love in Storytown (2026)Pay What You CanTheatrical Premiere. This movie was filmed in Jonesborough in 2023.When a single mother decides to leave the military and moves to a town known for storytelling for a settled life with her son, she meets a childhood friend who is the worst choice to fall in love with: a […]
Vernon Dalhart: First Country Music Star Comes to The Jackson Theatre April 17The Jackson Theatre will present Vernon Dalhart: First Country Music Star on Friday, April 17 at 7:00pm, in partnership with the International Storytelling Center. This special evening of words and music celebrates one of the most influential recording artists of the 1920s and […]
Tri-Cities Jazz Orchestra under the direction of Mr. Eddie DaltonThe Tri-Cities Jazz Orchestra is a 17-piece big band comprised of musicians from Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia. The band specializes in playing music from the Big Band Era to the present day, including music from such jazz greats: Glenn Miller, Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Buddy […]
The Jerk (1979)Wacky WednesdayA less than brilliant man who thinks he's black after beingraised by a black family finds himself in a whole new world when he learns he'sactually white. […]
April 23 at 7pm The Quick and The Dead (1995)Western SeriesA mysterious female gunslinger arrives in the frontierhamlet of Redemption for a contest pitting quick-draw artists against eachother. The event […]
April 24 at 7pm The Public Enemy (1931)Speakeasy CinemaPay What You CanSpeakeasy Cinema Series – Doors open at 6 pm, movie at 7pm. The night includes Jazz Music, Specialty Craft Cocktails (and Mocktails) for purchase along with our full selection of beverages at the concession stand. Complimentary light bites will we available. Classic Gangster Film! One ruthless […]
The Jackson Theatre originally opened in 1945 and closed in the early 1960's. It has now been fully restored in the heart of historic downtown. Serving as a vibrant hub for the arts, the Jackson Theatre now operates as a music venue, movie theater, and community rental venue bringing entertainment and culture to the community […]
The 'Burbs (1989) Wacky WednesdayThree neighbors try to discover why a new family only comesout at night.Rated PGRunning Time 102 minutes