Jackson Theatre

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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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  • This Is Spinal Tap at The Jackson Theatre

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

    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

  • The Secret Sisters at The Jackson Theatre

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

    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 Day at The Jackson Theatre

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

    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 Hunter at The Jackson Theatre

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

    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 Brothers at The Jackson Theatre

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

    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

  • Rushmore at The Jackson Theatre

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

    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

  • 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...

  • Paint Your Wagon at The Jackson Theatre

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

    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

  • From China to Appalachia at The Jackson Theatre

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

    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...

  • Sean of the South at The Jackson Theatre

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

    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...

  • Rodney Crowell at The Jackson Theatre

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

    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...