Committee chooses Jonesborough School design
By MARINA WATERS
Staff Writer
Jonesborough Mayor Chuck Vest just checked off the second “win” in his book …
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Block Party set to move ahead on schedule
By LISA WHALEY
Publisher
The party is still on.
Jonesborough’s July 4th Block Party, set for Saturday from …
New administrator steers town through unfamiliar waters
By LISA WHALEY
Publisher
All eyes will be on Jonesborough next week — especially those of new Town …
Finding black spaces: McKinney Center talk covers black history in Appalachia
By MARINA WATERS
Staff Writer
There was a time that William Isom II looked through grainy black and …
Storytelling Festival canceled, moving to digital for fall 2020
By LISA WHALEY
Publisher
The 48th anniversary of the National Storytelling Festival has been postponed.
“It’s not happening …
Soup and kindness: Business owner delivers soup to longtime friend
By MARINA WATERS
Staff Writer
Uncertainty seems to be the theme during the recent health crisis, but one …
The show must go on: JRT prepares to open with new safeguards
By LISA WHALEY
Publisher
When the Jonesborough Repertory Theatre kicks off the “1940s USO Show” this July, song …
We should plant our lives in Jesus
“Whereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow. For what is your life? It is even a …
Jonesborough Days to be replaced with ‘block party’
By LISA WHALEY
Publisher
Jonesborough’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen voted Monday to cancel 2020’s Jonesborough Days celebration …
Design committee examines school layout features
By MARINA WATERS
Staff Writer
When it comes to the future of the Jonesborough School layout, the design …
Finding the honey: Crockett student swarms to bees
By MARINA WATERS
Staff Writer
If ever Jonesborough had an official helper bee, there’s a very good chance …
BMA brainstorms event possibilities, sets June 8 to decide
By LISA WHALEY
Publisher
In a three-hour-plus called meeting Tuesday morning, the Jonesborough Board of Mayor and Aldermen …
BMA ties up its lose ends, hires school architect
By LISA WHALEY
Publisher
For a small town battling a pandemic, Jonesborough remains solid, according to town officials …
Blessing Box offers community help
By MARINA WATERS
Staff Writer
As Michelle Stewart drives through Jonesborough each day, she’s almost giddy with the …
Still strumming: Annual Dulcimer Days to continue
By MARINA WATERS
Staff Writer
Don Burger has grown accustomed to friends, neighbors and the typical downtown passerby …
Jonesborough considers reopening businesses, events
By MARINA WATERS
Staff Writer
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee announced last week that restaurants are slated to begin …
Town, county prepare for a reopening
By MARINA WATERS
Staff Writer
Next week, doors to businesses throughout Washington County and Jonesborough could reopen after …
Dulcimer player moves to online jams
By MARINA WATERS
Staff Writer
Don Burger has played his dulcimer in just about every nook and cranny …
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 …
Keeping it going: Jonesborough eateries offer curb-side options
By MARINA WATERS
Staff Writer
The COVID-19 virus has closed down numerous school districts, restaurants and even …