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SUMMARY:McKinney Center Last Day to Register Fall 2025
DESCRIPTION:The McKinney Center announced their fall schedule of classes of hands-on learning opportunities for both children and adults. Registration is now underway for all upcoming classes and workshops. All courses are led by experienced and supportive faculty. Receive an Early Bird discount for $15 off when using the promocode EBFALL25. Class sizes are small\, and spaces fill up quickly. Early registration is recommended. \n \nFall 2025 is looking exciting for the McKinney Center with over 40 classes and workshops on the calendar. Art\, music\, drama\, crafts\, and dance will be offered this fall for students of all ages. For children\, the program offers instruction for young artists who are ready to explore the world of art. Students receive an introduction to art skills where activities and projects are organized to develop understanding and experiment with a wide variety of media\, techniques\, and processes. Art Adventures (Grades K – 2) introduces painting\, drawing\, mixed media\, and printmaking\, to students as they begin to explore their creativity. Creative Constructions (Grades 3 – 6) allows young creatives to construct original pieces of art and to learn more about various techniques. Students will work with scratchboard\, learn perspective drawing\, and try their hand at watercolor and acrylic painting. These two classes are also offered during the day for Homeschool families. There are also pottery\, dance\, and instrument classes for these age groups. \n \nFor older elementary aged students and high-school students\, courses are taught to build their skills as artists\, including drawing and painting skills that will be taken to the next level. Options include Watercolor\, Pottery\, Dance\, Private Guitar\, Private Fiddle\, Private Dulcimer\, and Private Voice lessons. Clay classes are a favorite for all age groups and there are many options for children and teens. \nAdult students have a lot to look forward to during the Fall semester. Pottery wheel classes and clay hand-building classes are offered during the day. Other classes include: Story Collecting\, Canning Basics\, Growing Herbs for the Kitchen\, Watercolor (online)\, Drawing\, Acoustic Guitar\, Gyrokinesis\, Glass Fusion\, Painting\, Sewing\, Chair Seat Weaving\, Cyanotype\, Mosaics and more. \n \nSave money and register early. Early registration secures a spot in class as well as a $15 discount through August 9. Individual class costs vary. The last day to register for classes is August 16. \n \nPayment plans and scholarships are also available for students\, K-12\, that have a financial need. Apply for scholarships at: https://mckinneycenter.com/scholarships/ \n \nThe McKinney Center is open to the public Monday – Friday 8am – 5pm. Staff encourage all visitors to be at home at the McKinney Center; take a class\, participate in an exhibition\, come to a lecture\, volunteer your time\, attend a workshop\, or set up an easel on the grounds and paint. Please check the McKinney Center at Booker T. Washington School Facebook page throughout the year for information about our exciting programs and events. \nFull descriptions of class offerings can be found online at www.mckinneycenter.com or by stopping by the McKinney Center\, Monday – Friday 8am – 5pm\, to pick up a catalog. For additional information contact McKinney Center Director\, Theresa Hammons at theresah@jonesboroughtn.org or call 423.753.0562.
URL:https://mckinneycenter.com/event/mckinney-center-last-day-to-register-fall-2025/
LOCATION:McKinney Center at Booker T. Washington School\, 103 Franklin Ave\, Jonesborough\, TN\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250823T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250823T180000
DTSTAMP:20260427T105746
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250823T152721Z
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SUMMARY:McKinney Center Market
DESCRIPTION:The McKinney Center will host an Art/Craft show on Saturday\, August 23\, 10a – 6pm. \n \nVendors will be set up in the parking lot directly outside of the McKinney Center and throughout the building. The McKinney Center Fall Market will feature over 40 artists and vendors including: \n \nMichael Dinapoli with the MAD Potter (pottery)\, Jean G’Fellers and Anna Koetter with Paper and Smoke Studios (handmade journals\, wood burning\, and 2D art)\, Michael Bishop with Rustic River Design (wooden cutting boards\, coasters\, and other items)\, Carolyn McLaney (painter)\, Robin Castania with Expressions by Robin (fabric art)\, Karen Hitchcock with Blue River Studios (glass fusion)\, Elizabeth Parker with L&B By the Sea (sea glass art)\, Tami Moore with French at Art (pearl and silver jewelry)\, Anita Ramsey (baskets)\, Robin Willmann with Harmonic Journeys (chimes and more)\, Nancy Smith with the Bead Designer (jewelry)\,Erin Hollis with EJ Creations (jewelry)\, LeVonne Kaltenmark with Von K Designs (pottery and stained glass)\, Darlene Hatley with Peace of D (mosaics and jeweled boxes)\, Bobby & Lysa Vestal with Chippin’ Aire (wooden sculpture and furniture)\, John McKitrick with Sparkles Glass & Art (wooden sculpture and stained glass)\, Annie Pennesi with Spark Sisters Fashion Ties (jeweled accessories and fashion ties)\, William Slaninka with Sherapy Sugar Therapy (lotions and body products)\, Erin Hollis with EJ Creates (resin sculpture and jewelry)\, Gina Knauss (wreaths and quilted placemats)\, Kim Fisher with The Finishing Touches (jewelry)\, Aleta Chandler with Art Curious Studio (pottery)\, Heather Paul with Baba Yagas Hut (resign jewelry and designs)\, Robyn Willman with Harmonic Journeys (beaded jewelry and windchimes)\, Dawn Cooper with Coop De Wreath (wreaths and home décor)\, Cailey Ryther-Anderson with Wanderlust Cowgirl Art (soaps\, note cards\, stickers)\, Jen Larson with the Mulberry Mobile Nursery (plants\, flowers\, shrubs)\, Stephanie Woodby with Apothec Tea & Co. (tea blends)\, William Gale with Good Vibes Woodwork (wood work and bird houses)\, Donna Goins with Art by Donna (painting)\, Fredda Robers with Cedar Lake Silver (jewelry)\, Wendy Brown (paintings\, and painted home décor)\, and Veronica Ortiz (paintings). \n \nSista Bigfoot Soul Food & BBQ will be offering lunch and dinner. Selections last year included pulled pork\, ribs\, smoked meatloaf\, and fish. There are picnic benches behind the McKinney Center for visitors to sit and eat during the event. Megan Helton with Sprinkled by Cookie Crate will be there with ice cream and cookies. \n \nLive music will take place during the day in the auditorium. On Saturday\, August 23\, 10am – 11:30\, Heartstrings\, Noon – 1:30pm\, Bratfolk with Roxanne McDaniels\, 2-3pm\, The Academics \nwith Ryan Bernard\, and the day will wrap with The Ozone Rangers. The day is guaranteed to be family friend\, uplifting\, full of beautiful arts\, crafts\, music\, and food! \n \nThe McKinney Center is still taking applications for outside vendors. To be a vendor\, please visit www.mckinneycenter.com for more information. \n \nThe event is free and open to the public. \n \nThe building and parking are ADA accessible. There will be parking attendants to assist those with ADA accessible parking needs. For more information on this or upcoming markets\, please call the McKinney Center at 423-753-0562.
URL:https://mckinneycenter.com/event/mckinney-center-market-3/
LOCATION:McKinney Center at Booker T. Washington School\, 103 Franklin Ave\, Jonesborough\, TN\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250825T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250825T200000
DTSTAMP:20260427T105746
CREATED:20250815T214252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250825T224409Z
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SUMMARY:StoryTown Radio Show: The Old College Try: Higher Education Stories
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the new semester by coming out to the latest edition of the StoryTown Radio Show on Monday\, August 25 at 7:00 pm at the McKinney Center.StoryTown performs in the format of a live\, old-time radio show complete with sound effects\, musical underscoring\, live skits\, and a great musical guest. This month’s show is all about the “Old College Try: Higher Education Stories.” From dorm life to late night study sessions\, and Greek tragedy readings that lead to the cops being called\, StoryTown has a bunch of new stories to share. Joining the cast this month are the Flying J’s. This local band blends classic country tunes with a lot of humor. We’ll also have storyteller Andy Offutt Irwin with us. Tickets are only $10 and available online at Jonesborough.com/tickets or by calling the Historic Jonesborough Visitors Center at 423-753-1010. This episode is sponsored by Mauk’s of Jonesborough.The Radio Show is recorded for broadcast on local NPR station WETS 89.5 out of Johnson City\, which can be heard the last Wednesday of the month at 8PM. StoryTown is sponsored by the Tennessee Arts Commission\, Gary and Sandee Degner\, Trivia with Budds\, McLeod Organics\, the Wild Women of Jonesborough\, and Wolfe Development.
URL:https://mckinneycenter.com/event/storytown-radio-show-the-old-college-try-higher-education-stories/
LOCATION:McKinney Center at Booker T. Washington School\, 103 Franklin Ave\, Jonesborough\, TN\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250901
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250902
DTSTAMP:20260427T105746
CREATED:20250415T084219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250901T154842Z
UID:6860-1756684800-1756771199@mckinneycenter.com
SUMMARY:Haunts & Happenings Juried Art Exhibition Deadline
DESCRIPTION:Submit your submissions for the Haunts and Happenings Exhibition online at McKinneyCenter.com
URL:https://mckinneycenter.com/event/haunts-happenings-juried-art-exhibition-deadline/
LOCATION:McKinney Center at Booker T. Washington School\, 103 Franklin Ave\, Jonesborough\, TN\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250904T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250904T200000
DTSTAMP:20260427T105746
CREATED:20250718T124225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T155854Z
UID:7246-1757008800-1757016000@mckinneycenter.com
SUMMARY:Film Screening: "Indelible Appalachians"
DESCRIPTION:More details to come!
URL:https://mckinneycenter.com/event/film-screening-indelible-appalachians/
LOCATION:McKinney Center at Booker T. Washington School\, 103 Franklin Ave\, Jonesborough\, TN\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250919T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250919T200000
DTSTAMP:20260427T105746
CREATED:20250821T151232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T184451Z
UID:7396-1758304800-1758312000@mckinneycenter.com
SUMMARY:Living Here: Alumni of Booker T. Washington School Exhibit Opening
DESCRIPTION:The McKinney Center is to hold a reception for the opening of their new exhibit\, Living Here: Alumni of Booker T. Washington School. The reception will be held at the McKinney Center\, 103 Franklin Ave\, Jonesborough TN 37659. This event will take place on Friday\, September 19th\, from 6:00pm-8:00pm. Refreshments will be provided. Those interested in Jonesborough’s history are invited to come view this exhibit and learn about the experiences of Booker T. Washington School alumni.\nBooker T. Washington School was an elementary school for African American children in Jonesborough from 1940 until 1965\, when schools were integrated and the building fell into disrepair. Later\, the town of Jonesborough renovated the building\, and it was renamed the McKinney Center\, after the legacy of the McKinney family. The goal of the exhibit is to amplify the lives and experiences of Booker T. Washington School alumni\, and to honor the building’s history.\nThe exhibit itself will run from September 19th to October 10th\, 2025. It will feature photo portraits of 16 different alumni of Booker T. Washington School\, as well as a short biography written about each person. It will also feature a memory wall for viewers to submit memories of alumni who have passed. Along with the portraits\, recorded versions of each interview held with the alumni will be made public and viewable at the exhibit. In these videos\, the alumni recall memories of their time at Booker T. Washington School\, as well as where they are in life now. The McKinney Center invites the public to learn about Booker T. Washington School and the people who made it a lasting part of the community
URL:https://mckinneycenter.com/event/living-here-alumni-of-booker-t-washington-school-exhibit-opening/
LOCATION:McKinney Center at Booker T. Washington School\, 103 Franklin Ave\, Jonesborough\, TN\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250922T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250922T170000
DTSTAMP:20260427T105746
CREATED:20250821T151234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T192722Z
UID:7399-1758531600-1758560400@mckinneycenter.com
SUMMARY:Living Here: Alumni of Booker T. Washington School Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:The McKinney Center is to hold a reception for the opening of their new exhibit\, Living Here: Alumni of Booker T. Washington School. The reception will be held at the McKinney Center\, 103 Franklin Ave\, Jonesborough TN 37659. This event will take place on Friday\, September 19th\, from 6:00pm-8:00pm. Refreshments will be provided. Those interested in Jonesborough’s history are invited to come view this exhibit and learn about the experiences of Booker T. Washington School alumni.\nBooker T. Washington School was an elementary school for African American children in Jonesborough from 1940 until 1965\, when schools were integrated and the building fell into disrepair. Later\, the town of Jonesborough renovated the building\, and it was renamed the McKinney Center\, after the legacy of the McKinney family. The goal of the exhibit is to amplify the lives and experiences of Booker T. Washington School alumni\, and to honor the building’s history.\nThe exhibit itself will run from September 19th to October 10th\, 2025. It will feature photo portraits of 16 different alumni of Booker T. Washington School\, as well as a short biography written about each person. It will also feature a memory wall for viewers to submit memories of alumni who have passed. Along with the portraits\, recorded versions of each interview held with the alumni will be made public and viewable at the exhibit. In these videos\, the alumni recall memories of their time at Booker T. Washington School\, as well as where they are in life now. The McKinney Center invites the public to learn about Booker T. Washington School and the people who made it a lasting part of the community
URL:https://mckinneycenter.com/event/living-here-alumni-of-booker-t-washington-school-exhibition-6/
LOCATION:McKinney Center at Booker T. Washington School\, 103 Franklin Ave\, Jonesborough\, TN\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250922T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250922T200000
DTSTAMP:20260427T105746
CREATED:20250902T232718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T010034Z
UID:7457-1758567600-1758571200@mckinneycenter.com
SUMMARY:StoryTown Radio Show: Ode to the First Responders
DESCRIPTION:Join us on September 22nd for “Ode to First Responders” featuring the David Crockett High School Madrigal Singers and storyteller Jennifer Armstrong. Tickets are on sale now at jonesborough.com/tickets
URL:https://mckinneycenter.com/event/storytown-radio-show-ode-to-the-first-responders/
LOCATION:McKinney Center at Booker T. Washington School\, 103 Franklin Ave\, Jonesborough\, TN\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250923T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250923T120000
DTSTAMP:20260427T105746
CREATED:20250912T001216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T011215Z
UID:7489-1758618000-1758628800@mckinneycenter.com
SUMMARY:StoryTown Listening Day
DESCRIPTION:Listening Day at the Jonesborough Senior Center. We’re especially looking for true\, paranormal encounters\, holiday memories\, and stories from the 1976 Bicentennial. Have a story to share? Call us\, 423-753-0562\, and sign up for a 30-minute time slot or just show up that day. You do not have to be a member of the Senior Center to participate.
URL:https://mckinneycenter.com/event/storytown-listening-day/
LOCATION:Jonesborough Senior Center\, 307 E Main St\, Jonesborough\, TN\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250923T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250923T170000
DTSTAMP:20260427T105746
CREATED:20250821T151235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T192844Z
UID:7401-1758618000-1758646800@mckinneycenter.com
SUMMARY:Living Here: Alumni of Booker T. Washington School Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:The McKinney Center is to hold a reception for the opening of their new exhibit\, Living Here: Alumni of Booker T. Washington School. The reception will be held at the McKinney Center\, 103 Franklin Ave\, Jonesborough TN 37659. This event will take place on Friday\, September 19th\, from 6:00pm-8:00pm. Refreshments will be provided. Those interested in Jonesborough’s history are invited to come view this exhibit and learn about the experiences of Booker T. Washington School alumni.\nBooker T. Washington School was an elementary school for African American children in Jonesborough from 1940 until 1965\, when schools were integrated and the building fell into disrepair. Later\, the town of Jonesborough renovated the building\, and it was renamed the McKinney Center\, after the legacy of the McKinney family. The goal of the exhibit is to amplify the lives and experiences of Booker T. Washington School alumni\, and to honor the building’s history.\nThe exhibit itself will run from September 19th to October 10th\, 2025. It will feature photo portraits of 16 different alumni of Booker T. Washington School\, as well as a short biography written about each person. It will also feature a memory wall for viewers to submit memories of alumni who have passed. Along with the portraits\, recorded versions of each interview held with the alumni will be made public and viewable at the exhibit. In these videos\, the alumni recall memories of their time at Booker T. Washington School\, as well as where they are in life now. The McKinney Center invites the public to learn about Booker T. Washington School and the people who made it a lasting part of the community
URL:https://mckinneycenter.com/event/living-here-alumni-of-booker-t-washington-school-exhibition-8/
LOCATION:McKinney Center at Booker T. Washington School\, 103 Franklin Ave\, Jonesborough\, TN\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250924T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250924T170000
DTSTAMP:20260427T105746
CREATED:20250821T151237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T194233Z
UID:7404-1758704400-1758733200@mckinneycenter.com
SUMMARY:Living Here: Alumni of Booker T. Washington School Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:The McKinney Center is to hold a reception for the opening of their new exhibit\, Living Here: Alumni of Booker T. Washington School. The reception will be held at the McKinney Center\, 103 Franklin Ave\, Jonesborough TN 37659. This event will take place on Friday\, September 19th\, from 6:00pm-8:00pm. Refreshments will be provided. Those interested in Jonesborough’s history are invited to come view this exhibit and learn about the experiences of Booker T. Washington School alumni.\nBooker T. Washington School was an elementary school for African American children in Jonesborough from 1940 until 1965\, when schools were integrated and the building fell into disrepair. Later\, the town of Jonesborough renovated the building\, and it was renamed the McKinney Center\, after the legacy of the McKinney family. The goal of the exhibit is to amplify the lives and experiences of Booker T. Washington School alumni\, and to honor the building’s history.\nThe exhibit itself will run from September 19th to October 10th\, 2025. It will feature photo portraits of 16 different alumni of Booker T. Washington School\, as well as a short biography written about each person. It will also feature a memory wall for viewers to submit memories of alumni who have passed. Along with the portraits\, recorded versions of each interview held with the alumni will be made public and viewable at the exhibit. In these videos\, the alumni recall memories of their time at Booker T. Washington School\, as well as where they are in life now. The McKinney Center invites the public to learn about Booker T. Washington School and the people who made it a lasting part of the community
URL:https://mckinneycenter.com/event/living-here-alumni-of-booker-t-washington-school-exhibition-11/
LOCATION:McKinney Center at Booker T. Washington School\, 103 Franklin Ave\, Jonesborough\, TN\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T170000
DTSTAMP:20260427T105746
CREATED:20250821T151239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T194804Z
UID:7406-1758790800-1758819600@mckinneycenter.com
SUMMARY:Living Here: Alumni of Booker T. Washington School Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:The McKinney Center is to hold a reception for the opening of their new exhibit\, Living Here: Alumni of Booker T. Washington School. The reception will be held at the McKinney Center\, 103 Franklin Ave\, Jonesborough TN 37659. This event will take place on Friday\, September 19th\, from 6:00pm-8:00pm. Refreshments will be provided. Those interested in Jonesborough’s history are invited to come view this exhibit and learn about the experiences of Booker T. Washington School alumni.\nBooker T. Washington School was an elementary school for African American children in Jonesborough from 1940 until 1965\, when schools were integrated and the building fell into disrepair. Later\, the town of Jonesborough renovated the building\, and it was renamed the McKinney Center\, after the legacy of the McKinney family. The goal of the exhibit is to amplify the lives and experiences of Booker T. Washington School alumni\, and to honor the building’s history.\nThe exhibit itself will run from September 19th to October 10th\, 2025. It will feature photo portraits of 16 different alumni of Booker T. Washington School\, as well as a short biography written about each person. It will also feature a memory wall for viewers to submit memories of alumni who have passed. Along with the portraits\, recorded versions of each interview held with the alumni will be made public and viewable at the exhibit. In these videos\, the alumni recall memories of their time at Booker T. Washington School\, as well as where they are in life now. The McKinney Center invites the public to learn about Booker T. Washington School and the people who made it a lasting part of the community
URL:https://mckinneycenter.com/event/living-here-alumni-of-booker-t-washington-school-exhibition-13/
LOCATION:McKinney Center at Booker T. Washington School\, 103 Franklin Ave\, Jonesborough\, TN\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250926T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250926T170000
DTSTAMP:20260427T105746
CREATED:20250821T151240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250926T195713Z
UID:7407-1758877200-1758906000@mckinneycenter.com
SUMMARY:Living Here: Alumni of Booker T. Washington School Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:The McKinney Center is to hold a reception for the opening of their new exhibit\, Living Here: Alumni of Booker T. Washington School. The reception will be held at the McKinney Center\, 103 Franklin Ave\, Jonesborough TN 37659. This event will take place on Friday\, September 19th\, from 6:00pm-8:00pm. Refreshments will be provided. Those interested in Jonesborough’s history are invited to come view this exhibit and learn about the experiences of Booker T. Washington School alumni.\nBooker T. Washington School was an elementary school for African American children in Jonesborough from 1940 until 1965\, when schools were integrated and the building fell into disrepair. Later\, the town of Jonesborough renovated the building\, and it was renamed the McKinney Center\, after the legacy of the McKinney family. The goal of the exhibit is to amplify the lives and experiences of Booker T. Washington School alumni\, and to honor the building’s history.\nThe exhibit itself will run from September 19th to October 10th\, 2025. It will feature photo portraits of 16 different alumni of Booker T. Washington School\, as well as a short biography written about each person. It will also feature a memory wall for viewers to submit memories of alumni who have passed. Along with the portraits\, recorded versions of each interview held with the alumni will be made public and viewable at the exhibit. In these videos\, the alumni recall memories of their time at Booker T. Washington School\, as well as where they are in life now. The McKinney Center invites the public to learn about Booker T. Washington School and the people who made it a lasting part of the community
URL:https://mckinneycenter.com/event/living-here-alumni-of-booker-t-washington-school-exhibition-14/
LOCATION:McKinney Center at Booker T. Washington School\, 103 Franklin Ave\, Jonesborough\, TN\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250929T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250929T170000
DTSTAMP:20260427T105746
CREATED:20250821T151241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250929T195713Z
UID:7408-1759136400-1759165200@mckinneycenter.com
SUMMARY:Living Here: Alumni of Booker T. Washington School Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:The McKinney Center is to hold a reception for the opening of their new exhibit\, Living Here: Alumni of Booker T. Washington School. The reception will be held at the McKinney Center\, 103 Franklin Ave\, Jonesborough TN 37659. This event will take place on Friday\, September 19th\, from 6:00pm-8:00pm. Refreshments will be provided. Those interested in Jonesborough’s history are invited to come view this exhibit and learn about the experiences of Booker T. Washington School alumni.\nBooker T. Washington School was an elementary school for African American children in Jonesborough from 1940 until 1965\, when schools were integrated and the building fell into disrepair. Later\, the town of Jonesborough renovated the building\, and it was renamed the McKinney Center\, after the legacy of the McKinney family. The goal of the exhibit is to amplify the lives and experiences of Booker T. Washington School alumni\, and to honor the building’s history.\nThe exhibit itself will run from September 19th to October 10th\, 2025. It will feature photo portraits of 16 different alumni of Booker T. Washington School\, as well as a short biography written about each person. It will also feature a memory wall for viewers to submit memories of alumni who have passed. Along with the portraits\, recorded versions of each interview held with the alumni will be made public and viewable at the exhibit. In these videos\, the alumni recall memories of their time at Booker T. Washington School\, as well as where they are in life now. The McKinney Center invites the public to learn about Booker T. Washington School and the people who made it a lasting part of the community
URL:https://mckinneycenter.com/event/living-here-alumni-of-booker-t-washington-school-exhibition-15/
LOCATION:McKinney Center at Booker T. Washington School\, 103 Franklin Ave\, Jonesborough\, TN\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250930T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250930T170000
DTSTAMP:20260427T105746
CREATED:20250821T151229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T201214Z
UID:7393-1759222800-1759251600@mckinneycenter.com
SUMMARY:Living Here: Alumni of Booker T. Washington School Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:The McKinney Center is to hold a reception for the opening of their new exhibit\, Living Here: Alumni of Booker T. Washington School. The reception will be held at the McKinney Center\, 103 Franklin Ave\, Jonesborough TN 37659. This event will take place on Friday\, September 19th\, from 6:00pm-8:00pm. Refreshments will be provided. Those interested in Jonesborough’s history are invited to come view this exhibit and learn about the experiences of Booker T. Washington School alumni.\nBooker T. Washington School was an elementary school for African American children in Jonesborough from 1940 until 1965\, when schools were integrated and the building fell into disrepair. Later\, the town of Jonesborough renovated the building\, and it was renamed the McKinney Center\, after the legacy of the McKinney family. The goal of the exhibit is to amplify the lives and experiences of Booker T. Washington School alumni\, and to honor the building’s history.\nThe exhibit itself will run from September 19th to October 10th\, 2025. It will feature photo portraits of 16 different alumni of Booker T. Washington School\, as well as a short biography written about each person. It will also feature a memory wall for viewers to submit memories of alumni who have passed. Along with the portraits\, recorded versions of each interview held with the alumni will be made public and viewable at the exhibit. In these videos\, the alumni recall memories of their time at Booker T. Washington School\, as well as where they are in life now. The McKinney Center invites the public to learn about Booker T. Washington School and the people who made it a lasting part of the community
URL:https://mckinneycenter.com/event/living-here-alumni-of-booker-t-washington-school-exhibition/
LOCATION:McKinney Center at Booker T. Washington School\, 103 Franklin Ave\, Jonesborough\, TN\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251001T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251001T170000
DTSTAMP:20260427T105746
CREATED:20250821T151230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T201241Z
UID:7394-1759309200-1759338000@mckinneycenter.com
SUMMARY:Living Here: Alumni of Booker T. Washington School Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:The McKinney Center is to hold a reception for the opening of their new exhibit\, Living Here: Alumni of Booker T. Washington School. The reception will be held at the McKinney Center\, 103 Franklin Ave\, Jonesborough TN 37659. This event will take place on Friday\, September 19th\, from 6:00pm-8:00pm. Refreshments will be provided. Those interested in Jonesborough’s history are invited to come view this exhibit and learn about the experiences of Booker T. Washington School alumni.\nBooker T. Washington School was an elementary school for African American children in Jonesborough from 1940 until 1965\, when schools were integrated and the building fell into disrepair. Later\, the town of Jonesborough renovated the building\, and it was renamed the McKinney Center\, after the legacy of the McKinney family. The goal of the exhibit is to amplify the lives and experiences of Booker T. Washington School alumni\, and to honor the building’s history.\nThe exhibit itself will run from September 19th to October 10th\, 2025. It will feature photo portraits of 16 different alumni of Booker T. Washington School\, as well as a short biography written about each person. It will also feature a memory wall for viewers to submit memories of alumni who have passed. Along with the portraits\, recorded versions of each interview held with the alumni will be made public and viewable at the exhibit. In these videos\, the alumni recall memories of their time at Booker T. Washington School\, as well as where they are in life now. The McKinney Center invites the public to learn about Booker T. Washington School and the people who made it a lasting part of the community
URL:https://mckinneycenter.com/event/living-here-alumni-of-booker-t-washington-school-exhibition-2/
LOCATION:McKinney Center at Booker T. Washington School\, 103 Franklin Ave\, Jonesborough\, TN\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251002T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251002T170000
DTSTAMP:20260427T105746
CREATED:20250821T151231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T201231Z
UID:7395-1759395600-1759424400@mckinneycenter.com
SUMMARY:Living Here: Alumni of Booker T. Washington School Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:The McKinney Center is to hold a reception for the opening of their new exhibit\, Living Here: Alumni of Booker T. Washington School. The reception will be held at the McKinney Center\, 103 Franklin Ave\, Jonesborough TN 37659. This event will take place on Friday\, September 19th\, from 6:00pm-8:00pm. Refreshments will be provided. Those interested in Jonesborough’s history are invited to come view this exhibit and learn about the experiences of Booker T. Washington School alumni.\nBooker T. Washington School was an elementary school for African American children in Jonesborough from 1940 until 1965\, when schools were integrated and the building fell into disrepair. Later\, the town of Jonesborough renovated the building\, and it was renamed the McKinney Center\, after the legacy of the McKinney family. The goal of the exhibit is to amplify the lives and experiences of Booker T. Washington School alumni\, and to honor the building’s history.\nThe exhibit itself will run from September 19th to October 10th\, 2025. It will feature photo portraits of 16 different alumni of Booker T. Washington School\, as well as a short biography written about each person. It will also feature a memory wall for viewers to submit memories of alumni who have passed. Along with the portraits\, recorded versions of each interview held with the alumni will be made public and viewable at the exhibit. In these videos\, the alumni recall memories of their time at Booker T. Washington School\, as well as where they are in life now. The McKinney Center invites the public to learn about Booker T. Washington School and the people who made it a lasting part of the community
URL:https://mckinneycenter.com/event/living-here-alumni-of-booker-t-washington-school-exhibition-3/
LOCATION:McKinney Center at Booker T. Washington School\, 103 Franklin Ave\, Jonesborough\, TN\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251003T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251003T150000
DTSTAMP:20260427T105746
CREATED:20250821T151233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T201231Z
UID:7397-1759496400-1759503600@mckinneycenter.com
SUMMARY:Living Here: Alumni of Booker T. Washington School Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:The McKinney Center is to hold a reception for the opening of their new exhibit\, Living Here: Alumni of Booker T. Washington School. The reception will be held at the McKinney Center\, 103 Franklin Ave\, Jonesborough TN 37659. This event will take place on Friday\, September 19th\, from 6:00pm-8:00pm. Refreshments will be provided. Those interested in Jonesborough’s history are invited to come view this exhibit and learn about the experiences of Booker T. Washington School alumni.\nBooker T. Washington School was an elementary school for African American children in Jonesborough from 1940 until 1965\, when schools were integrated and the building fell into disrepair. Later\, the town of Jonesborough renovated the building\, and it was renamed the McKinney Center\, after the legacy of the McKinney family. The goal of the exhibit is to amplify the lives and experiences of Booker T. Washington School alumni\, and to honor the building’s history.\nThe exhibit itself will run from September 19th to October 10th\, 2025. It will feature photo portraits of 16 different alumni of Booker T. Washington School\, as well as a short biography written about each person. It will also feature a memory wall for viewers to submit memories of alumni who have passed. Along with the portraits\, recorded versions of each interview held with the alumni will be made public and viewable at the exhibit. In these videos\, the alumni recall memories of their time at Booker T. Washington School\, as well as where they are in life now. The McKinney Center invites the public to learn about Booker T. Washington School and the people who made it a lasting part of the community
URL:https://mckinneycenter.com/event/living-here-alumni-of-booker-t-washington-school-exhibition-4/
LOCATION:McKinney Center at Booker T. Washington School\, 103 Franklin Ave\, Jonesborough\, TN\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T180000
DTSTAMP:20260427T105746
CREATED:20250929T195713Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251004T201214Z
UID:7557-1759582800-1759600800@mckinneycenter.com
SUMMARY:Living Here: Alumni of Booker T. Washington School
DESCRIPTION:The McKinney Center is to hold a reception for the opening of their new exhibit\, Living Here: Alumni of Booker T. Washington School. The reception will be held at the McKinney Center\, 103 Franklin Ave\, Jonesborough TN 37659. This event will take place on Friday\, September 19th\, from 6:00pm-8:00pm. Refreshments will be provided. Those interested in Jonesborough’s history are invited to come view this exhibit and learn about the experiences of Booker T. Washington School alumni.Booker T. Washington School was an elementary school for African American children in Jonesborough from 1940 until 1965\, when schools were integrated and the building fell into disrepair. Later\, the town of Jonesborough renovated the building\, and it was renamed the McKinney Center\, after the legacy of the McKinney family. The goal of the exhibit is to amplify the lives and experiences of Booker T. Washington School alumni\, and to honor the building’s history.The exhibit itself will run from September 19th to October 10th\, 2025. It will feature photo portraits of 16 different alumni of Booker T. Washington School\, as well as a short biography written about each person. It will also feature a memory wall for viewers to submit memories of alumni who have passed. Along with the portraits\, recorded versions of each interview held with the alumni will be made public and viewable at the exhibit. In these videos\, the alumni recall memories of their time at Booker T. Washington School\, as well as where they are in life now. The McKinney Center invites the public to learn about Booker T. Washington School and the people who made it a lasting part of the community
URL:https://mckinneycenter.com/event/living-here-alumni-of-booker-t-washington-school/
LOCATION:McKinney Center at Booker T. Washington School\, 103 Franklin Ave\, Jonesborough\, TN\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251006T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251006T170000
DTSTAMP:20260427T105746
CREATED:20250821T151234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T201213Z
UID:7398-1759741200-1759770000@mckinneycenter.com
SUMMARY:Living Here: Alumni of Booker T. Washington School Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:The McKinney Center is to hold a reception for the opening of their new exhibit\, Living Here: Alumni of Booker T. Washington School. The reception will be held at the McKinney Center\, 103 Franklin Ave\, Jonesborough TN 37659. This event will take place on Friday\, September 19th\, from 6:00pm-8:00pm. Refreshments will be provided. Those interested in Jonesborough’s history are invited to come view this exhibit and learn about the experiences of Booker T. Washington School alumni.\nBooker T. Washington School was an elementary school for African American children in Jonesborough from 1940 until 1965\, when schools were integrated and the building fell into disrepair. Later\, the town of Jonesborough renovated the building\, and it was renamed the McKinney Center\, after the legacy of the McKinney family. The goal of the exhibit is to amplify the lives and experiences of Booker T. Washington School alumni\, and to honor the building’s history.\nThe exhibit itself will run from September 19th to October 10th\, 2025. It will feature photo portraits of 16 different alumni of Booker T. Washington School\, as well as a short biography written about each person. It will also feature a memory wall for viewers to submit memories of alumni who have passed. Along with the portraits\, recorded versions of each interview held with the alumni will be made public and viewable at the exhibit. In these videos\, the alumni recall memories of their time at Booker T. Washington School\, as well as where they are in life now. The McKinney Center invites the public to learn about Booker T. Washington School and the people who made it a lasting part of the community
URL:https://mckinneycenter.com/event/living-here-alumni-of-booker-t-washington-school-exhibition-5/
LOCATION:McKinney Center at Booker T. Washington School\, 103 Franklin Ave\, Jonesborough\, TN\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251007T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251007T170000
DTSTAMP:20260427T105746
CREATED:20250821T151235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T201231Z
UID:7400-1759827600-1759856400@mckinneycenter.com
SUMMARY:Living Here: Alumni of Booker T. Washington School Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:The McKinney Center is to hold a reception for the opening of their new exhibit\, Living Here: Alumni of Booker T. Washington School. The reception will be held at the McKinney Center\, 103 Franklin Ave\, Jonesborough TN 37659. This event will take place on Friday\, September 19th\, from 6:00pm-8:00pm. Refreshments will be provided. Those interested in Jonesborough’s history are invited to come view this exhibit and learn about the experiences of Booker T. Washington School alumni.\nBooker T. Washington School was an elementary school for African American children in Jonesborough from 1940 until 1965\, when schools were integrated and the building fell into disrepair. Later\, the town of Jonesborough renovated the building\, and it was renamed the McKinney Center\, after the legacy of the McKinney family. The goal of the exhibit is to amplify the lives and experiences of Booker T. Washington School alumni\, and to honor the building’s history.\nThe exhibit itself will run from September 19th to October 10th\, 2025. It will feature photo portraits of 16 different alumni of Booker T. Washington School\, as well as a short biography written about each person. It will also feature a memory wall for viewers to submit memories of alumni who have passed. Along with the portraits\, recorded versions of each interview held with the alumni will be made public and viewable at the exhibit. In these videos\, the alumni recall memories of their time at Booker T. Washington School\, as well as where they are in life now. The McKinney Center invites the public to learn about Booker T. Washington School and the people who made it a lasting part of the community
URL:https://mckinneycenter.com/event/living-here-alumni-of-booker-t-washington-school-exhibition-7/
LOCATION:McKinney Center at Booker T. Washington School\, 103 Franklin Ave\, Jonesborough\, TN\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251008T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251008T170000
DTSTAMP:20260427T105746
CREATED:20250821T151236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T201223Z
UID:7402-1759914000-1759942800@mckinneycenter.com
SUMMARY:Living Here: Alumni of Booker T. Washington School Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:The McKinney Center is to hold a reception for the opening of their new exhibit\, Living Here: Alumni of Booker T. Washington School. The reception will be held at the McKinney Center\, 103 Franklin Ave\, Jonesborough TN 37659. This event will take place on Friday\, September 19th\, from 6:00pm-8:00pm. Refreshments will be provided. Those interested in Jonesborough’s history are invited to come view this exhibit and learn about the experiences of Booker T. Washington School alumni.\nBooker T. Washington School was an elementary school for African American children in Jonesborough from 1940 until 1965\, when schools were integrated and the building fell into disrepair. Later\, the town of Jonesborough renovated the building\, and it was renamed the McKinney Center\, after the legacy of the McKinney family. The goal of the exhibit is to amplify the lives and experiences of Booker T. Washington School alumni\, and to honor the building’s history.\nThe exhibit itself will run from September 19th to October 10th\, 2025. It will feature photo portraits of 16 different alumni of Booker T. Washington School\, as well as a short biography written about each person. It will also feature a memory wall for viewers to submit memories of alumni who have passed. Along with the portraits\, recorded versions of each interview held with the alumni will be made public and viewable at the exhibit. In these videos\, the alumni recall memories of their time at Booker T. Washington School\, as well as where they are in life now. The McKinney Center invites the public to learn about Booker T. Washington School and the people who made it a lasting part of the community
URL:https://mckinneycenter.com/event/living-here-alumni-of-booker-t-washington-school-exhibition-9/
LOCATION:McKinney Center at Booker T. Washington School\, 103 Franklin Ave\, Jonesborough\, TN\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T170000
DTSTAMP:20260427T105746
CREATED:20250821T151237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251009T201245Z
UID:7403-1760000400-1760029200@mckinneycenter.com
SUMMARY:Living Here: Alumni of Booker T. Washington School Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:The McKinney Center is to hold a reception for the opening of their new exhibit\, Living Here: Alumni of Booker T. Washington School. The reception will be held at the McKinney Center\, 103 Franklin Ave\, Jonesborough TN 37659. This event will take place on Friday\, September 19th\, from 6:00pm-8:00pm. Refreshments will be provided. Those interested in Jonesborough’s history are invited to come view this exhibit and learn about the experiences of Booker T. Washington School alumni.\nBooker T. Washington School was an elementary school for African American children in Jonesborough from 1940 until 1965\, when schools were integrated and the building fell into disrepair. Later\, the town of Jonesborough renovated the building\, and it was renamed the McKinney Center\, after the legacy of the McKinney family. The goal of the exhibit is to amplify the lives and experiences of Booker T. Washington School alumni\, and to honor the building’s history.\nThe exhibit itself will run from September 19th to October 10th\, 2025. It will feature photo portraits of 16 different alumni of Booker T. Washington School\, as well as a short biography written about each person. It will also feature a memory wall for viewers to submit memories of alumni who have passed. Along with the portraits\, recorded versions of each interview held with the alumni will be made public and viewable at the exhibit. In these videos\, the alumni recall memories of their time at Booker T. Washington School\, as well as where they are in life now. The McKinney Center invites the public to learn about Booker T. Washington School and the people who made it a lasting part of the community
URL:https://mckinneycenter.com/event/living-here-alumni-of-booker-t-washington-school-exhibition-10/
LOCATION:McKinney Center at Booker T. Washington School\, 103 Franklin Ave\, Jonesborough\, TN\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T190000
DTSTAMP:20260427T105746
CREATED:20250930T201216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251009T201245Z
UID:7575-1760029200-1760036400@mckinneycenter.com
SUMMARY:Free Ceramic Ornament Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Looking for an opportunity to play with clay and get creative? Join us on October 9\, 5-7pm\, for a free Ceramic Ornament Workshop!\nEach year we have a fundraiser to support both the McKinney Center and the StoryTown Radio Show called “Soups & Songs.” The program includes soup for dinner\, a show\, and a gift to take home.\nFor our gift this year\, ticket holders will take home handmade ceramic ornaments.\nDrop by anytime during the workshop and join us in creating these ornaments! This event is free to attend but we do ask that whatever you create will be donated to our fundraiser event. We always have a great time at these workshops
URL:https://mckinneycenter.com/event/free-ceramic-ornament-workshop/
LOCATION:McKinney Center at Booker T. Washington School\, 103 Franklin Ave\, Jonesborough\, TN\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251010T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251010T170000
DTSTAMP:20260427T105746
CREATED:20250821T151238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T201229Z
UID:7405-1760086800-1760115600@mckinneycenter.com
SUMMARY:Living Here: Alumni of Booker T. Washington School Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:The McKinney Center is to hold a reception for the opening of their new exhibit\, Living Here: Alumni of Booker T. Washington School. The reception will be held at the McKinney Center\, 103 Franklin Ave\, Jonesborough TN 37659. This event will take place on Friday\, September 19th\, from 6:00pm-8:00pm. Refreshments will be provided. Those interested in Jonesborough’s history are invited to come view this exhibit and learn about the experiences of Booker T. Washington School alumni.\nBooker T. Washington School was an elementary school for African American children in Jonesborough from 1940 until 1965\, when schools were integrated and the building fell into disrepair. Later\, the town of Jonesborough renovated the building\, and it was renamed the McKinney Center\, after the legacy of the McKinney family. The goal of the exhibit is to amplify the lives and experiences of Booker T. Washington School alumni\, and to honor the building’s history.\nThe exhibit itself will run from September 19th to October 10th\, 2025. It will feature photo portraits of 16 different alumni of Booker T. Washington School\, as well as a short biography written about each person. It will also feature a memory wall for viewers to submit memories of alumni who have passed. Along with the portraits\, recorded versions of each interview held with the alumni will be made public and viewable at the exhibit. In these videos\, the alumni recall memories of their time at Booker T. Washington School\, as well as where they are in life now. The McKinney Center invites the public to learn about Booker T. Washington School and the people who made it a lasting part of the community
URL:https://mckinneycenter.com/event/living-here-alumni-of-booker-t-washington-school-exhibition-12/
LOCATION:McKinney Center at Booker T. Washington School\, 103 Franklin Ave\, Jonesborough\, TN\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251010T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251010T203000
DTSTAMP:20260427T105746
CREATED:20250818T144241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T201229Z
UID:7363-1760121000-1760128200@mckinneycenter.com
SUMMARY:A Spot on the Hill
DESCRIPTION:This October\, the McKinney Center is proud to present the 11th year of A Spot on the Hill\, the original\, research-based play all about the inhabitants of the Old Jonesborough Cemetery. Created by Anne G’Fellers-Mason\, this edition of Jonesborough’s cemetery play features new characters. Stories include Dr. Matthew Mahoney\, one of the founders of the Herald & Tribune newspaper\, Mrs. Elizabeth C. Johnson\, a descendant of John Sevier\, and Mr. Henry Shade whose work with the Southern Railway did not go as planned. Guests are encouraged to bring blankets and chairs to sit on. Seats are not provided at the cemetery. Come and listen to real stories of real lives among real tombstones. Performances for A Spot on the Hill will take place at 6:30 p.m. on October 10th\, 11th\, 17th\, and 18th. There will be a 2:00 p.m. matinee performance on October 11th at the McKinney Center (103 Franklin Avenue) and a 2:00 pm matinee in the cemetery on October 18th. At the outdoor matinee\, there will be ASL interpretation provided by BridgesEAST. The indoor performance on October 11th is ADA accessible. Tickets are limited\, and sell out fast\, so make sure you buy yours today. Tickets are $10.00. \n \nAudience members should arrive 15 minutes prior to show time. Parking is available at the First Baptist Church and downtown. It is a short walk up East Main Street to the cemetery from the First Baptist Church lot. A golf cart courtesy shuttle will be available for guests who need it. This program is not suggested for children less than 10 years of age. In case of inclement weather\, the show will be relocated to an indoor location. To purchase tickets\, please call the Jonesborough Visitor’s Center at 423.753.1010. Tickets can also be purchased online at jonesborough.com/tickets.
URL:https://mckinneycenter.com/event/a-spot-on-the-hill-7/
LOCATION:Old Jonesborough Cemetery
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T160000
DTSTAMP:20260427T105746
CREATED:20250818T144241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T201229Z
UID:7364-1760191200-1760198400@mckinneycenter.com
SUMMARY:A Spot on the Hill
DESCRIPTION:This October\, the McKinney Center is proud to present the 11th year of A Spot on the Hill\, the original\, research-based play all about the inhabitants of the Old Jonesborough Cemetery. Created by Anne G’Fellers-Mason\, this edition of Jonesborough’s cemetery play features new characters. Stories include Dr. Matthew Mahoney\, one of the founders of the Herald & Tribune newspaper\, Mrs. Elizabeth C. Johnson\, a descendant of John Sevier\, and Mr. Henry Shade whose work with the Southern Railway did not go as planned. Guests are encouraged to bring blankets and chairs to sit on. Seats are not provided at the cemetery. Come and listen to real stories of real lives among real tombstones. Performances for A Spot on the Hill will take place at 6:30 p.m. on October 10th\, 11th\, 17th\, and 18th. There will be a 2:00 p.m. matinee performance on October 11th at the McKinney Center (103 Franklin Avenue) and a 2:00 pm matinee in the cemetery on October 18th. At the outdoor matinee\, there will be ASL interpretation provided by BridgesEAST. The indoor performance on October 11th is ADA accessible. Tickets are limited\, and sell out fast\, so make sure you buy yours today. Tickets are $10.00. \n \nAudience members should arrive 15 minutes prior to show time. Parking is available at the First Baptist Church and downtown. It is a short walk up East Main Street to the cemetery from the First Baptist Church lot. A golf cart courtesy shuttle will be available for guests who need it. This program is not suggested for children less than 10 years of age. In case of inclement weather\, the show will be relocated to an indoor location. To purchase tickets\, please call the Jonesborough Visitor’s Center at 423.753.1010. Tickets can also be purchased online at jonesborough.com/tickets.
URL:https://mckinneycenter.com/event/a-spot-on-the-hill-8/
LOCATION:McKinney Center at Booker T. Washington School\, 103 Franklin Ave\, Jonesborough\, TN\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T203000
DTSTAMP:20260427T105746
CREATED:20250818T144242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251011T201221Z
UID:7365-1760207400-1760214600@mckinneycenter.com
SUMMARY:A Spot on the Hill
DESCRIPTION:This October\, the McKinney Center is proud to present the 11th year of A Spot on the Hill\, the original\, research-based play all about the inhabitants of the Old Jonesborough Cemetery. Created by Anne G’Fellers-Mason\, this edition of Jonesborough’s cemetery play features new characters. Stories include Dr. Matthew Mahoney\, one of the founders of the Herald & Tribune newspaper\, Mrs. Elizabeth C. Johnson\, a descendant of John Sevier\, and Mr. Henry Shade whose work with the Southern Railway did not go as planned. Guests are encouraged to bring blankets and chairs to sit on. Seats are not provided at the cemetery. Come and listen to real stories of real lives among real tombstones. Performances for A Spot on the Hill will take place at 6:30 p.m. on October 10th\, 11th\, 17th\, and 18th. There will be a 2:00 p.m. matinee performance on October 11th at the McKinney Center (103 Franklin Avenue) and a 2:00 pm matinee in the cemetery on October 18th. At the outdoor matinee\, there will be ASL interpretation provided by BridgesEAST. The indoor performance on October 11th is ADA accessible. Tickets are limited\, and sell out fast\, so make sure you buy yours today. Tickets are $10.00. \n \nAudience members should arrive 15 minutes prior to show time. Parking is available at the First Baptist Church and downtown. It is a short walk up East Main Street to the cemetery from the First Baptist Church lot. A golf cart courtesy shuttle will be available for guests who need it. This program is not suggested for children less than 10 years of age. In case of inclement weather\, the show will be relocated to an indoor location. To purchase tickets\, please call the Jonesborough Visitor’s Center at 423.753.1010. Tickets can also be purchased online at jonesborough.com/tickets.
URL:https://mckinneycenter.com/event/a-spot-on-the-hill-9/
LOCATION:Old Jonesborough Cemetery
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251017T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251017T190000
DTSTAMP:20260427T105746
CREATED:20250408T081226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T204220Z
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SUMMARY:Halloween Haunts & Happenings Juried Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Jonesborough’s Mary B. Martin Program for the Arts at the McKinney Center has curated its Halloween Haunts and Happenings exhibition\, highlighting artwork by thirty-two regional artists that is meant to give you the creeps! Brought together by the McKinney Center staff\, this group of artists from across the region spans a range of practices\, including woodwork\, sculpture\, painting\, photography\, digital media\, and more. Their interpretive expressions reflect the mood of the season. \nArtists in the exhibition include: Amythyst Willis\, Anna Koetter\, Annabelle Trivette\, Becca Burns\, Brooke Roberts\, Caitlin Lovin\, Carol Ann Henderson\, Christopher Paul\, Dan Skalicky\, Danielle Byington\, Dawn Fernandez\, Derek Murrell\, Emily Cooper\, Haley Hansen\, Jarrod Stone\, Jean G’Fellers\, Jessica Villier\, Jimmy Arbaugh\, Jodi French-Burr\, John McKitrick\, Joyce Cirarello\, Kara Bledsoe\, Leanne Trivett\, Leigh Bowman\, Martha Blaser\, Meghan Ortiz\, Michelle O’Patrick-Ollis\, Ryan Rushour\, Skye Lee\, Skye McFarland\, Stephanie Grindstaff\, Summer Buchanan\, and Wayne Lawrence. \nThe exhibition is just one highlight of Jonesborough’s range of Halloween fun\, including the Halloween Trivia at the McKinney Center on October 24\, from 6 to 8 p.m.\, StoryTown Radio Show at the McKinney Center on October 27\, 7 p.m.\, the downtown Halloween Haunts and Happenings event on October 31\, from 6 to 9 p.m.\, and Brews and Boos on October 25. Halloween is a special time in Tennessee’s Oldest Town\, and the McKinney Center is excited to include this dark art exhibition with curiosities\, the macabre\, and the grotesque. \nThe Halloween Haunts and Happenings Exhibition will be on view at the McKinney Center from Friday\, October 17\, 2025\, through November 1\, 2025. \nThe reception for the exhibition will be held on Friday\, October 17\, from 5 to 7 p.m. The artists will be on hand at the exhibition opening to answer questions from guests. The reception will include light refreshments. You may view the exhibit during regular hours Monday through Friday\, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.\, and during Halloween Haunts and Happenings on October 31\, until 8 p.m. \nFor more information\, please contact the McKinney Center at www.mckinneycenter.com or 423.753.0562.
URL:https://mckinneycenter.com/event/halloween-haunts-happenings-juried-exhibition/
LOCATION:McKinney Center at Booker T. Washington School\, 103 Franklin Ave\, Jonesborough\, TN\, United States
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SUMMARY:A Spot on the Hill
DESCRIPTION:This October\, the McKinney Center is proud to present the 11th year of A Spot on the Hill\, the original\, research-based play all about the inhabitants of the Old Jonesborough Cemetery. Created by Anne G’Fellers-Mason\, this edition of Jonesborough’s cemetery play features new characters. Stories include Dr. Matthew Mahoney\, one of the founders of the Herald & Tribune newspaper\, Mrs. Elizabeth C. Johnson\, a descendant of John Sevier\, and Mr. Henry Shade whose work with the Southern Railway did not go as planned. Guests are encouraged to bring blankets and chairs to sit on. Seats are not provided at the cemetery. Come and listen to real stories of real lives among real tombstones. Performances for A Spot on the Hill will take place at 6:30 p.m. on October 10th\, 11th\, 17th\, and 18th. There will be a 2:00 p.m. matinee performance on October 11th at the McKinney Center (103 Franklin Avenue) and a 2:00 pm matinee in the cemetery on October 18th. At the outdoor matinee\, there will be ASL interpretation provided by BridgesEAST. The indoor performance on October 11th is ADA accessible. Tickets are limited\, and sell out fast\, so make sure you buy yours today. Tickets are $10.00. \n \nAudience members should arrive 15 minutes prior to show time. Parking is available at the First Baptist Church and downtown. It is a short walk up East Main Street to the cemetery from the First Baptist Church lot. A golf cart courtesy shuttle will be available for guests who need it. This program is not suggested for children less than 10 years of age. In case of inclement weather\, the show will be relocated to an indoor location. To purchase tickets\, please call the Jonesborough Visitor’s Center at 423.753.1010. Tickets can also be purchased online at jonesborough.com/tickets.
URL:https://mckinneycenter.com/event/a-spot-on-the-hill-10/
LOCATION:Old Jonesborough Cemetery
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