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May 1 7pm Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016) Pay What you Can A ragtag band of freedom fighters—including a former soldier-turned-prisoner, a Rebel Alliance insider, a Jedi and a sentient robot—work together to steal the Death Star's secret blueprints. The first of several planned "Star Wars" spin-offs. Rated PG-13 Running Time 133 minutes
May 2 6pm Star Wars: A New Hope (1977) Sponsored by Jonesborough Area Merchants & Service Association (JAMSA) Pay What you Can Luke Skywalker begins a journey that will change the galaxy in Star Wars: A New Hope. Nineteen years after the formation of the evil Galactic Empire, Luke is thrust into the struggle of the Rebel Alliance when he meets Obi-Wan Kenobi, who has lived for years in seclusion on the desert planet of Tatooine. Obi-Wan begins Luke’s Jedi training as Luke joins him on a daring mission to rescue Rebel leader Princess Leia from the clutches of Darth Vader and the evil Empire. Rated PG Running Time 121 minutes
May 3 3pm Treasure Planet (2002) Family Series Sci-fi update of "Treasure Island," in which a spaceship crew searches for a fabled planet where space pirates have stashed their loot. However, a mutiny disrupts plans along the way. Rated PG Running Time 96 minutes
Horror Series A child psychologist comes to the aid of a tormented boy who has visions of the dead. As the sympathetic doctor digs deeper into the child's strange powers, it leads to unexpected consequences for both of them. Rated PG-13 Running Time 107 minutes
May 8 7pm School of Rock (2003) Jack Black strikes all the right chords as a teacher who turns his private-school pupils into a classic-rock band. Refreshing, screwball comedy never takes itself too seriously. Written by Mike White, who costars as Black's buddy. Rated PG-13 Running Time 108 minutes
The Jackson Theatre will host Washington County’s Got TEEN Talent on Saturday, May 9 at 7:00 PM. This community event will showcase talented high school students from across Washington County as they take the stage to perform for the public. Presented in partnership with 4Thirteen, the Town of Jonesborough, Washington County Schools, Johnson City Schools, and the McKinney Center, the event will feature performances from students in grades 9–12 and highlight the creativity and talent of local teens. Admission to the event is free. Guests are encouraged to bring a non-perishable canned food item to help support those in need in the local community. Washington County’s Got TEEN Talent aims to celebrate and uplift the incredible talent found within our...
Cinema Classics A Manhattan sophisticate escorts wealthy men, taking extravagant gifts and money but not their affections: she has commitment issues. Rated TV-G Running Time 115 minutes
May 13 7pm The Naked Gun: Files of Police Squad! (1988) Wacky Wednesday Wildly inept L.A. cop Frank Drebin tries to foil a plot to assassinate Queen Elizabeth II. Inspired by the 1982 TV series, itself a spoof of detective stories. Rated PG-13 Running Time 85 minutes
May 14 7pm The Faculty (1998) Horror Series High schoolers face an onslaught of aliens who have taken over the bodies of their teachers. Rated R Running Time 104 minutes
May 15 7pm Wings (1927) Speakeasy Cinema Pay What you Can The first Best Film Oscar went to this aerial World War I adventure about two fledgling aviators itching to take on the Kaiser's aces. Look for a very young Gary Cooper in an affecting turn as a veteran flier. Rated PG-13 Running Time 139 minutes
May 16 6pm - The Right Stuff (1983) America 250: 1776-2026 A profile of the early days of the American space program that focuses on the lives of the first astronauts, as well as that of Chuck Yeager, the test pilot who initially breaks the sound barrier, but never becomes as famous as the men who go into space. Rated PG Running Time 183 minutes
The Lion KingMay 17 — 3:00 PMThe Lion King (1994) Family Series Simba idolizes his father, King Mufasa, and takes to heart his own royal destiny. But not everyone in the kingdom celebrates the new cub’s arrival. Scar, Mufasa’s brother—and former heir to the throne—has plans of his own. The battle for Pride Rock is ravaged with betrayal, tragedy and drama, ultimately resulting in Simba’s exile. With help from a curious pair of newfound friends, Simba will have to figure out how to grow up and take back what is rightfully his. Rated PG Running Time 118 minutes
May 20 7pm - This is Spinal Tap (1984) Wacky Wednesday "This Is Spinal Tap" shines a light on the self-contained universe of a metal band struggling to get back on the charts, including everything from its complicated history of ups and downs, gold albums, name changes and undersold concert dates, along with the full host of requisite groupies, promoters, hangers-on and historians, sessions, release events and those special behind-the-scenes moments that keep it all real. Rated R Running Time 82 minutes
Music on the Square, one of Jonesborough’s outdoor music concerts, features Dave Eggar & Dave Shenton: The Battle of the Daves this Friday, May 22nd, in Downtown Jonesborough! Music on the Square takes place in front of the Washington County Courthouse on Main Street in downtown Jonesborough each Friday evening through September 25th from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. This week's food truck is Spanquis Music on the Square is a free event open to the public. This season, Music on the Square will feature a diverse range of music including bluegrass, jazz, rock, americana and blues.For more information, go to Jonesborough.com/MOTS or call the Jonesborough Visitors Center at 423.753.1010.
Join us at the Jackson Theatre for The Secret Sisters on May 23rd at 7pm Tickets go on sale Friday, March 27 at 11am at thejacksontheatre.com Since their 2010 self-titled debut, The Secret Sisters have brought their spellbinding harmonies to songs that untangle the thorniest aspects of life and love and womanhood. In the making of their new album, Mind, Man, Medicine, Alabama-bred siblings Laura Rogers and Lydia Slagle found their songwriting transformed by a newfound sense of self-reliance and equanimity, threading their lyrics with hard-won insight into the complexities of motherhood, commitment, compassion, and self-preservation in an endlessly chaotic world. Centered on a kaleidoscopic sound that boldly blurs the edges of country-folk, the duo’s fifth full-length ultimately confronts many of...
The Longest DayMay 24 — 3:00 PMThe Longest Day (1962) Free – Sponsored by McLeod Organics The Longest Day (1962) is a film detailing the D-Day invasion of Normandy on June 6, 1944. It is celebrated for its docudrama style, its cast features John Wayne, Henry Fonda, Richard Burton and Sean Connery and telling the story from Allied, German, and French perspectives. Rated G Running Time 180 minutes
The Deer HunterMay 25 — 3:00 PMMay 25 3pm The Deer Hunter (1978) Free – Sponsored by McLeod Organics The Vietnam War destroys the lives of three friends who survived brutal torture by the Viet Cong. Years later, an attempt by one of the men to track down the other two reveals just how deep their mental and physical scars run. Rated R Running Time 183 minutes
The Blues BrothersMay 27 — 7:00 PMThe Blues Brothers (1980) Wacky Wednesday Two soul-singing brothers are sent on a “mission from God” to raise $5000 to save a Chicago orphanage. On their fund-raising tour de force, they encounter a multitude of mishaps and mayhem. Rated R Running Time 132 minutes
RushmoreMay 28 — 7:00 PMRushmore (1998) Jason Schwartzman stars in this quirky comedy as an ambitious prep-school student. While he flirts with expulsion, he also cultivates a romantic fixation on a teacher, and befriends a local steel magnate (Bill Murray) who encourages the teen’s dreams. Olivia Williams, Seymour Cassel, Brian Cox, Mason Gamble. Rated R Running Time 93 minutes
This will be a great night to nerd out on the Funky Rock Fusion Sounds of local masters of the jamSir Door Jams Alot
Join us at the Jackson Theatre on Saturday, May 30 at 7 PM for Chuck Brodsky.Originally scheduled for January 24, 2026. Chuck Brodsky is a storyteller, a songwriter, a troubadour, a modern day bard. His wit and irony, down-to-earth warmth, and quirky, rootsy, finely crafted songs, tell stories of oddball and underdog characters. His songs celebrate the goodness in people, the eccentric, the holy, the profound, the courageous, the inspiring, the beautiful. They poke fun at what needs poking, and sometimes challenge what needs to be challenged. They’re sworn to tell the truth. Over the past 29 years Chuck has performed at festivals and in concerts all across the USA, Canada, Ireland, Denmark, England, Israel, Lithuania, Latvia, Wales, and the...
Paint Your WagonMay 31 — 3:00 PMPaint Your Wagon (1969) Western Series A Michigan farmer and a prospector form a partnership in the California gold country. Their adventures include buying and sharing a wife, hijacking a stage, kidnapping six prostitutes, and turning their mining camp into a boom town. Along the way there is plenty of drinking, gambling, and singing. They even find time to do some creative gold mining. Rated R Running Time 166 minutes
TikTok sensation 'From China to Appalachia' is coming to Jonesborough! The Jackson Theatre will present From China to Appalachia on Saturday, June 6, at 7:00 pm, in partnership with the International Storytelling Center. This unexpected trio unites two-time GRAMMY® Award winners Cathy Fink & Marcy Marxer with acclaimed Chinese hammered dulcimer artist Chao Tian for a dynamic performance where the Silk Road meets Appalachia and beyond. Blending global traditions with inventive musicianship, the trio performs on instruments including yangqin (Chinese hammered dulcimer), gourd banjo, five-string banjo, ukulele, guitar, dumbek, cello-banjo, and mandolin. Their repertoire weaves together traditional Chinese and Appalachian music with contemporary and international works, alongside original compositions by all three artists. Tickets will go FAST, so get them...
Join us on Thursday, June 11th at 7pm for Sean of the South at the Jackson Theatre. Sean Dietrich, also known as Sean of the South, is a beloved columnist, novelist, musician, and storyteller whose heartfelt humor and Southern charm have made him a favorite voice across the American South. Join him for an evening of music, laughter, and stories that celebrate everyday life, faith, and the human spirit. Books and merch will be available before and after the show. Sean will be doing a meet and greet after the show–he’ll be hugging necks, signing books and taking photos. As always, please feel free to bring your books from home for Sean to sign. Doors open at 6:00 and the...
Join us at the Jackson Theatre for Rodney CrowellJune 27th at 7pm On his vibrant 20th studio album, Airline Highway, Rodney Crowell explores love, memory, and musical kinship with a new generation of roots artists. Produced with Tyler Bryant and recorded live at Dockside Studio in Louisiana, the album captures a spontaneous spirit—blending Crowell’s storytelling prowess with contributions from Lukas Nelson, Ashley McBryde, Charlie Starr, and Larkin Poe. Inspired by the swamp-pop sounds of his youth and recorded in the heart of Cajun country, Airline Highway reflects on the past while celebrating the present. Two-Time Grammy WinnerSongwriting legend behind hits for Emmylou Harris, Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, and moreMember of the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame  Tickets on sale Friday...