Town to host songwriting event
Local songwriters will take to the stage on Saturday, Feb. 15, in Jonesborough as part of the Tennessee Songwriter’s …
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Looking back: Docent recalls years as Chester librarian
From the archives: Janice Hammett, left, helps a local reader with his project at the Chester Inn Library. (Photos …
Sweet scenes: Jonesborough offers Walkable Window Display
A Valentine’s Day themed window display will don the stores of Downtown Jonesborough this month. (Photo contributed)
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Chocolate Fest: Town prepares for sweet festivities
This photo from last year’s Chocolate Fest gives a sneak peek at all the fun coming up this Saturday. …
Boone student takes on challenges outside of sports
Student board member Laken Jones’s volleyball team at Daniel Boone High School made it to the state tournament this …
Joining the jam: Local musicians gather for fellowship, fun
Barbara G. Smith, foreground, begins to sing accompanied by Join the Jam fellow musicians. (Photos by Marina Waters)
By …
Radio Show to celebrate 9th season
Music will be a key part of this year’s radio show season. (Photo contributed)
From STAFF REPORTS
On Monday …
Society to host Roaring Twenties contra
‘Riverdale’ contra dance band will perform at the Jonesborough Visitors Center, 117 Boone Street on Jan.18, beginning at 7 …
McKinney Center to Host Annual MLK Day Peace Walk
From STAFF REPORTS
The McKinney Center and StoryTown, along with the Heritage Alliance, will mark the birthday of the Reverend …
County students make all-east choir
From STAFF REPORTS
West View Elementary and Grandview Elementary have several gifted singers who have been honored by the state. …
Town declares ‘Pat Wolfe Day’
By LISA WHALEY
Publisher
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The Town of Jonesborough honored former Washington County commissioner and longtime local resident Pat …
‘Cocoa with Santa’ happens this Saturday
From STAFF REPORTS
Bring the little ones for a magical experience at the Chuckey Depot Museum this holiday season. On …
Town turns into ‘Whoville’ as holiday fun gets underway
By CALLIE WORLEY
H&T Contributor
Neither cold nor rainy weather could keep away the holiday spirit at Jonesborough’s Whoville Christmas …
Local author shares his unusual journey
By RICHARD ROARK
The Erwin Record
A one-of-a-kind book by a one-of-a-kind author hit bookshelves on Nov. 26.
Erwin …
Ballad plans ‘Night of Hope and Miracles’
From STAFF REPORTS
Ballad Health Foundation is inviting the public aboard the Miracle Express to celebrate this year’s holiday …
Jonesborough Storytelling Resource Place to celebrate Stories of Christmas
From STAFF REPORTS
The Stories of Christmas will be celebrated on Sunday, Dec. 8, from 1 until 3 p.m. at …
Tennessee parks offer food, hiking for Thanksgiving
From STAFF REPORTS
Tennessee State Parks is set to build on its record-setting numbers of participants in its Signature Hike …
Rocky Mount: Celebrate the holidays with Candlelight Christmas
CONTRIBUTED
Come experience an old-fashioned Christmas at Rocky Mount’s annual “Candlelight Christmas” event, taking place the evenings of Dec. 6 …
Overflow crowd attends Langston Center ceremony
By JOHN KIENER
Associate Editor
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“What a crowd!” Adam Dixon, Langston Centre Supervisor, exclaimed as he began the …
Storytellers Guild’s Tellebration to benefit The Crumley House
From STAFF REPORTS
Each year, on or about the third Saturday in November, guilds and storytelling enthusiasts all around the …