Simple Elegance Bridal Show returns to Jonesborough
CONTRIBUTED
Soon-to-be married couples and their guests are invited to the Simple Elegance Bridal Show on September 20th from …
Community News
International Storytelling Center to host virtual stories event
From STAFF REPORTS
The International Storytelling Center, home to the world-renowned National Storytelling Festival and Storytelling Live! Teller-in-Residence series …
County extends mask mandate to Sept. 30
From STAFF REPORTS
Washington County Mayor Joe Grandy is extending the requirement of face coverings for all residents, visitors …
Peach toast offers farm-ripe fruit
Missed the Boone Street Market recipe this week in the Herald & Tribune? Here is Chef David Phillip’s peach …
Center to host ‘Conversations That Matter’
From STAFF REPORTS
Get ready for some “Conversations.”
“Conversations that Matter” is a monthly on-line series from the McKinney …
Happy Hour to look at country music
From STAFF REPORTS
Visit the Chester Inn online on Thursday, Aug. 20, as the Heritage Alliance welcomes back Dr. …
McKinney to welcome ‘Black in Appalachia’ director for discussion on cultural spaces
From STAFF REPORTS
Join the McKinney Center in hosting William Isom II of the Black in Appalachia project, for …
Quillen4Congress Campaign to conduct voter registration outreach.
CONTRIBUTED
The Quillen4Congress campaign will be at the entrance to the Tri-Cities Flea Market on Saturday, May 29, from …
JAMA aims to provide for Jonesborough area, makes call for donations, volunteers
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Jonesborough, Tennessee (March 24, 2020) – Jonesborough Area Ministerial Association, JAMA, are in need of non-perishable food donations …
ACT to provide free digital learning resources for students, educators, workers impacted by COVID-19
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IOWA CITY, Iowa — ACT, a trusted nonprofit partner serving schools and workplaces around the world, announced today …
Appalachian Highlands Economic Aid Directory calls for business updates during COVID-19 crisis
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Local economic leaders want more businesses to input data into a new website designed to help regional businesses …
Tennessee’s 2020 turkey season will continue
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NASHVILLE — The 2020 spring turkey hunting season is set to be open for business in Tennessee beginning …
Architecture as a cure for disease
Editor’s Note: Jonesborough’s homes and businesses have witnessed a great deal of challenges and success over the years. It …
Local libraries still a resource
By MARINA WATERS
Staff Writer
Washington County’s public libraries in Gray and Jonesborough have closed due to the …
Town of Jonesborough announces road closure
From STAFF REPORTS
The Town of Jonesborough will be closing North Cherokee Street, from 501 North Cherokee to Thompson …
Jonesborough Merchants continue providing for community through curbside pick-up, delivery
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Locally owned shops and stores in downtown Jonesborough have banned together to create ways they can still be …
Town to offer live stream of March 24 BMA meeting
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The Jonesborough Board of Mayor and Alderman meeting on Tuesday, March 24, at 7 p.m. will remain open …
Tweetie Railroad Postpones opening date due to virus precautions
From TWEETSIE RAILROADTweetsie Railroad is postponing its park opening date to adhere to the current recommendations from the CDC …
Andrew Johnson Bank alters the delivery of services
From ANDREW JOHNSON BANK
As a locally-owned bank, we take great pride in the communities in which we live …
Jimmy Neil Smith recalls early library days
Jimmy Neil Smith began shaping the direction of Jonesborough as mayor in 1978. (Photo contributed)
By JOHN KIENER
Associate …