McKinney Center

“Can’t Get Away with This”

McKinney Center 103 Franklin Ave, Jonesborough, Tennessee

Inspired by a true crime from Jonesborough’s past, “Can’t Get Away with This” is an original play written by Anne G’Fellers-Mason. It will be performed at the McKinney Center on July 18th, 19th, 25th, and 26th at 7:30 pm and on July 19th and 26th at 2:00 pm. On August 26, 1928, the body of Officer James Hood was found on Main Street on the lawn of the Second Presbyterian Church, now the Central Christian Church, and it was obvious he’d met with foul play. The intense investigation, arrests, and court case that followed consumed the attention of the town for several weeks. But justice was never found for Officer Hood, and the rifts that followed the jury’s decision pushed...

Graveyard Tales

McKinney Center 103 Franklin Ave, Jonesborough, Tennessee

Ghouls and haints, and headless horsemen...who knows what creepy stories one might hear at the JSG Graveyard Tales? TWO shows available this year - pick your poison for Saturday, August 30th at Jonesborough’s McKinney Center at either 5pm AND/OR 7 PM! This popular annual concert sells out quickly. Visit jonesboroughtn.org or call 423-753-1030 for tickets. 5:00 PM All Ages show, gentler spooky tales…7:00 PM Mature Audience show, listeners BEWARE! Tickets: Children ages 5-12 $5 each, Students/Seniors $10 each, Adults $15