It was 2016, or thereabouts, when I first ran across information about Officer James Hood and his murder in August of 1928. I was working for the Heritage Alliance at the time and actively doing museum theatre. I was working on a play about another mysterious murder from Jonesborough’s past, and I mentioned Officer Hood’s death to my director. She told me I’d have to wait on that one. It was too soon to bring that story up again because of the hurt feelings that lingered. That of course made me want to know more.

Downtown Jonesborough is coming alive with color, charm, and countless ways to enjoy the Spring season. Whether you're sipping a cup of locally brewed coffee on a patio on Main Street, browsing cheerful spring décor in quaint shops, or strolling through one of our beautiful local parks, spring is the perfect time to explore all that our historic town has to offer. Here are just a few ways to soak up the sunshine and make the most of spring in Downtown Jonesborough.

Take part in the art of story sharing and active listening on March 25th when Listening Day returns. The McKinney Center and StoryTown will be hosting a Listening Day on Tuesday, March 25th from 9:00 am-12:00 pm at the Jonesborough Senior Center. Area residents are encouraged to come and share personal stories about moving to Jonesborough, immigrating to the United States, service stories from the Armed Forces, humorous tales about miscommunication, and cooking adventures gone wrong.