Jonesborough
Washington County · Tennessee's oldest town
Tennessee's oldest town — brick sidewalks and storytelling.
About Jonesborough
Jonesborough is the oldest town in Tennessee, with an intact main street of 19th-century brick buildings, brick sidewalks, and a nationally known storytelling festival each October.
The surrounding Washington County countryside rolls out into farmland and ridge views, with Johnson City and the I-26 corridor a short drive east.
What you'll find on the market
The notes below describe general geography and property types, not any specific listing.
In-town homes
Historic homes in and around the district.
Acreage & land
Farms, pasture, and rolling acreage.
Views, water & retreats
View homesites on the ridges outside town.
Newer builds & commercial
Newer subdivision construction near the US-11E corridor.
Brick sidewalks and 19th-century storefronts.
Lifestyle
Walkable historic downtown, festivals and theater, farmers markets, and quick access to Tri-Cities employment.
Getting around
- • US-11E through town
- • Johnson City — about 15 minutes
- • I-26 access — about 10 minutes
- • Tri-Cities Airport — about 25 minutes
A look around the area
Illustrative scenes of the landscape that shapes the Jonesborough market.
Market context
Historic homes command a premium and often carry preservation considerations; the surrounding county offers farms, acreage, and newer subdivisions at a range of price points.
For current comparable sales, days-on-market, and a property-specific valuation in Jonesborough, request a private CMA from Spring Mountain Realty.
Landmarks & local geography
- Jonesborough Historic District
- International Storytelling Center
- Chester Inn
- Washington County Courthouse
Outdoor recreation
- Tweetsie Trail (nearby)
- Nolichucky River access
- Rural cycling routes
- Buffalo Mountain Park (Johnson City)
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