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121 W Main St
Jonesborough, TN 37659 United States Get Directions
Phone 423-753-1010
Website https://jonesborough.com/
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The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey at The Jackson Theatre

Jackson Theatre 121 W Main St, Jonesborough, TN, United States

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey January 29 at 7:00 PM | Audience Picks Series Join us at the Jackson Theatre as the adventure begins.Enjoy a full concession setup and shop our Jackson Theatre merch. Movie Synopsis:Bilbo Baggins is swept into an epic quest to reclaim the Lonely Mountain from the dragon Smaug. Along the way, he encounters trolls, elves, goblins, and a mysterious creature named Gollum.Rated PG-13. Running Time: 169 minutes.  Tickets: $8 adults | $5 kids 12 & under and seniors 65+

The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug at The Jackson Theatre

Jackson Theatre 121 W Main St, Jonesborough, TN, United States

The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug January 30 at 7:00 PM | Audience Picks Series Join us at the Jackson Theatre as the journey through Middle-earth continues.Enjoy a full concession setup and shop our Jackson Theatre merch. Movie Synopsis:Bilbo and the company press on toward the Lonely Mountain, facing giant spiders, dangerous foes, and the terrifying dragon Smaug himself.Rated PG-13. Running Time: 161 minutes.  Tickets: $8 adults | $5 kids 12 & under and seniors 65+

How to Train Your Dragon at The Jackson Theatre

Jackson Theatre 121 W Main St, Jonesborough, TN, United States

How to Train Your Dragon (2025) January 31 at 3:00 PM | Family Series Join us at the Jackson Theatre for a magical family adventure on the big screen.Enjoy a full concession setup and shop our Jackson Theatre merch. Movie Synopsis:A young Viking forms an unlikely bond with a dragon, changing the fate of his village forever in this epic fantasy adventure.Rated PG. Running Time: TBD.  Tickets: $8 adults | $5 kids 12 & under and seniors 65+

The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies at The Jackson Theatre

Jackson Theatre 121 W Main St, Jonesborough, TN, United States

The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies January 31 at 7:00 PM | Audience Picks Series Join us at the Jackson Theatre for the thrilling conclusion to the trilogy.Enjoy a full concession setup and shop our Jackson Theatre merch. Movie Synopsis:The epic journey reaches its climax as Middle-earth is plunged into battle, deciding the fate of the Lonely Mountain and its people.Rated PG-13. Running Time: 144 minutes.  Tickets: $8 adults | $5 kids 12 & under and seniors 65+

The NeverEnding Story at The Jackson Theatre

Jackson Theatre 121 W Main St, Jonesborough, TN, United States

The NeverEnding Story February 1 at 3:00 PM | Family Series | Pay What You Can Join us at the Jackson Theatre for a magical family favorite on the big screen.Enjoy a full concession setup and shop our Jackson Theatre merch. Movie Synopsis:A young boy escapes into a mysterious book that draws him into the fantasy world of Fantasia, where imagination itself is at stake.Rated PG. Running Time: 102 minutes.  Tickets: Pay What You Can

A Mighty Wind at The Jackson Theatre

Jackson Theatre 121 W Main St, Jonesborough, TN, United States

Wednesday February 4 7 pm A Mighty Wind (2003)Wacky Wednesday Spoof traces folk acts as they reunite to play a live TV concert at New York's Town Hall. Among them are Mitch & Mickey, once a duo in both music and life who sang love songs until the collapse of their relationship. The Folksmen, an earnest trio, also get back together after decades apart, but need time to rehearse the old favorites before playing the big reunion show. Rated PG13Running Time 88 minutes

A Star is Born at The Jackson Theatre

Jackson Theatre 121 W Main St, Jonesborough, TN, United States

A Star is Born stars four-time Oscar nominee Bradley Cooper (American Sniper, American Hustle, Silver Linings Playbook) and multiple award-winning, Oscar-nominated music superstar Lady Gaga, in her first leading role in a major motion picture. Cooper helms the drama, marking his directorial debut. In this new take on the tragic love story, he plays seasoned musician Jackson Maine, who discovers—and falls in love with—struggling artist Ally (Gaga). She has just about given up on her dream to make it big as a singer… until Jack coaxes her into the spotlight. But even as Ally’s career takes off, the personal side of their relationship is breaking down, as Jack fights an ongoing battle with his own internal demons.Rated RRunning Time 135...

Tennessee Songwriters Week Qualifying Round at The Jackson Theatre

Jackson Theatre 121 W Main St, Jonesborough, TN, United States

The Jonesborough Tourism Department, in partnership with the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development, will celebrate Tennessee Songwriters Week in 2026. Join us at the newly-opened Jackson Theatre on Friday, February 6 from 7 to 9 pm. The picturesque setting inside the newly renovated historical theatre of Tennessee’s oldest town makes for a musical experience like no other. What better place than the Storytelling Capital of the World to share your stories through song! Applications are now available for songwriters to sign up to perform and can be found by visiting jonesborough.com/tnsongwriters. Winners of the qualifying round in Jonesborough will advance to showcase event held in Kingsport at The Reserve on Monday, February 23, 2026. One finalist from each showcase will be...

Honeysuckle Rose at The Jackson Theatre

Jackson Theatre 121 W Main St, Jonesborough, TN, United States

Saturday February 7 3pm Honeysuckle Rose (1980)Western SeriesWillie Nelson's 1980 Honeysuckle Rose blends country music and romance on the open road. The movie stars Nelson as a touring musician caught between his wife, played by Dyan Cannon, and a young singer portrayed by Amy Irving. Directed by Jerry Schatzberg, this musical drama showcases Nelson's acting chops alongside his renowned songwriting and performing talents.Rated PGRunning Time 116 minutes

Banjo Romantika: 10-year Anniversary Screening and Concert

Jackson Theatre 121 W Main St, Jonesborough, TN, United States

Banjo Romantika: 10-year Anniversary Screening and ConcertFebruary 8 — 3:00 PM Join us at the Jackson Theatre as we partner with the ETSU Departments of Bluegrass, Old Time & Roots Music and Media & Communication to present Banjo Romantika:10-year Anniversary Screening & Concert. BANJO ROMANTIKA introduces the musicians who play this unique bluegrass hybrid. Czechs first heard bluegrass during World War II when the Armed Forces Network broadcast American music for soldiers. The music represented freedom to dissatisfied Czechs living in a communist state. Czechs’ love for the music was solidified when Pete Seeger visited and performed in 1964. Inspired by classic American bluegrass sounds, an assortment of musicians from across the formerly communist Czech Republic have melded the past,...

Kelsey Waldon and Gabe Lee at The Jackson Theatre

Jackson Theatre 121 W Main St, Jonesborough, TN, United States

Join us on Friday, February 21st at 7pm for Kelsey Waldon and Gabe Lee at the Jackson Theatre. Kelsey Walson- In the six years since she signed to John Prine’s Oh Boy Records, Kelsey Waldon has earned wide praise for her “self-penned compositions the patina of authenticity” (Rolling Stone). On her new album, Every Ghost, she confronts addiction, grief, generational trauma, and even herself — and comes through it stronger and at peace. “There’s a lot of hard-earned healing on this record,” Waldon says of the nine-song project, recorded at Southern Grooves studio in Memphis with her band, The Muleskinners. As she sings in the record’s title track and first song, “Ghost of Myself,” she’s put in the work not...

Uptown Dueling Pianos at The Jackson Theatre

Jackson Theatre 121 W Main St, Jonesborough, TN, United States

Uptown Dueling Pianos at The Jackson Theatre! Get ready for a high-energy, all-request night with Uptown Dueling Pianos. This isn’t a sit-back-and-watch kind of show, it’s interactive, fast-paced, and fueled entirely by the crowd. Every song is driven by audience requests, sing-alongs, and playful back-and-forth between the performers and the audience. Uptown Dueling Pianos combines the excitement of a live concert with the up-close feel of a piano bar. With two grand pianos, powerhouse vocals, and full production, they transform the theatre into a lively, participatory experience where no two shows are ever the same. Their musicians have performed across the Southeast and beyond, bringing years of experience and an incredible ability to read the room and keep the energy...

Trey Hensley Hometown Album Release Party at The Jackson Theatre

Jackson Theatre 121 W Main St, Jonesborough, TN, United States

Join us at the Jackson Theatre for Trey Hensley and his Hometown Album Release Party on Saturday, March 7th at 7pm. GRAMMY® winner and reigning two-time IBMA Guitar Player of the Year Trey Hensley has been called a “musical phenom” by NPR, “a guitar-slinging superhero” by Bluegrass Today, “Nashville’s hottest young player” by Acoustic Guitar magazine, and “the Swiss Army knife of roots music” by WMOT Radio’s Craig Havighurst. Hensley’s artistry has received high praise from the likes of Merle Haggard and Marty Stuart. An Eric Clapton’s Crossroads Guitar Festival invitee who has collaborated with Johnny Cash, Vince Gill, Dolly Parton, Taj Mahal and Tommy Emmanuel, Hensley is known for his other-worldly guitar playing, jaw-dropping musicianship and soulful storytelling. Having...

Chuck Brodsky at The Jackson Theatre (Rescheduled)

Jackson Theatre 121 W Main St, Jonesborough, TN, United States

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...