Location: Jonesborough
Top Things to do in Jonesborough
The 5 Best Sights & Landmarks in Jonesborough, Tennessee (TN)
Jonesborough (historically also Jonesboro) is a town in, and the county seat of, Washington County, Tennessee, in the southeastern United States. The population was 5,975 at the 2010 census. It is "Tennessee's oldest town".
Restaurants in Jonesborough
1. International Storytelling Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 147 reviews
The International Storytelling Center is a non-profit organization dedicated to enriching the lives of people around the world through the arts of storytelling. The Center’s campus includes the 14,000 square foot Mary B. Martin Storytelling Hall, surrounded by a three-acre park. The Hall includes a state of the art performance theater, Gift Shop and additional rooms available for rent for weddings, receptions, business meetings and seminars. ISC’s flagship event, the National Storytelling Festival occurs annually during the first weekend of every October, it is the oldest and most prestigious event of its kind in the world, and ignited the modern day storytelling revival in America. Programming at the center also includes the renowned teller-in-residence (TIR) series, which boasts a 26 week lineup of nationally-known storytellers in Jonesborough, Tennessee—the storytelling capital of the world.
Reviewed By 526dennisg - Ooltewah, United States
Attended National Storytelling event this weekend in Jonesborough, TN. First off Jonesborough is a beautiful little town and this event with about 10,000 participants is a fun, educational experience. Storytelling is not just for kids, tall tales, true stories, music, experiences of storytellers some spellbinding others sad and or uplifting they are all there. These are experts at spinning a story or tale. It is always held during the first full weekend of October, check it out it is a great experience. This was a 4 day event cost was $150 each, parking daily $5, bus trip $1 each way, parking and bus proceeds to school band and other activities. Amazing event.
2. Christopher Taylor House
3. Fender's Farm and Corn Maze
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4.0 based on 45 reviews
Reviewed By bobbiep19
We went a couple of weeks before Halloween. It was a great Fall outing for the entire family! So many things for all ages to do from toddlers to the adults. Great pick of pumpkins too! If you're new to the area, visiting or just live nearby and haven't yet gone, you should Each and Every staff person we spoke to was pleasant, helpful, excpetional - even the teenagers!
4. Jonesborough United Methodist Church
5. First Baptist Church
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