Jonesborough
Jonesborough was platted in 1779. The visit is a few brick blocks, a courthouse, and the International Storytelling Center. During the National Storytelling Festival the first weekend in October, book a room months ahead or stay in Johnson City.
Things that are always there
International Storytelling Center
116 W Main St, Jonesborough, TN 37659
Exhibits year-round and the festival tents in October.
(423) 753-2171
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Chester Inn Museum
116 W Main St, Jonesborough, TN 37659
A 1797 inn on the storytelling campus. Short, and free with a center visit.
(423) 753-4580
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Hotels
Historic Eureka Inn
127 W Main St, Jonesborough, TN 37659
On Main Street. Festival weekends sell out.
(423) 913-6100
Johnson City hotels
Johnson City, TN (about 15 minutes)
The overflow plan for storytelling weekend.
Restaurants
Main Street Cafe
117 W Main St, Jonesborough, TN 37659
Lunch on the main block. Festival weekend means a wait.
(423) 753-2460