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A Romantic Weekend in Historic Jonesborough, TN

August 8, 2018

This post is written in collaboration with the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development and Made in Tennessee. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

If you’re married or in a relationship, you know that every once in a while you need a romantic getaway. Life gets busy, stuff gets in the way, you need to unplug and focus on each other.

A few weeks ago, I traveled five hours to East Tennessee to the historic Jonesborough. We got there around 8 p.m. Eastern Time and got a chance to walk around the town during golden hour. Today I’m going to share about all the things we did in Historic Jonesborough, TN.

Historic Jonesborough

STAY

The Historic Eureka Inn

One of the first things you read, when you go to their website, is that The Historic Eureka Inn was one of the first lots purchased once Tennessee became a state in 1796. Isn’t that a cool fact?

We stayed in the room called “The Cook’s Room”. It had recently been renovated and had the most comfortable bed in the world (which come to find out is locally made). The owner’s Blake and Kaitlyn were so kind and helpful. They recommended places to eat ad all the cool things to do!

The Eureka Inn offered such a yummy breakfast in the mornings and complimentary water, soda, and sweet treats throughout the day.

In the evening, the Inn offers a 3-course interactive murder mystery dinner called “The Family Reunion.” The Eureka Inn offers different interactive dinners throughout the year so make sure you ask about it when you book your reservation!

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  • A Romantic Weekend in Historic Jonesborough, TN | Greta Hollar
  • A Romantic Weekend in Historic Jonesborough, TN | Greta Hollar
  • A Romantic Weekend in Historic Jonesborough, TN | Greta Hollar
  • A Romantic Weekend in Historic Jonesborough, TN | Greta Hollar
  • A Romantic Weekend in Historic Jonesborough, TN | Greta Hollar
  • A Romantic Weekend in Historic Jonesborough, TN | Greta Hollar
  • A Romantic Weekend in Historic Jonesborough, TN | Greta Hollar
  • A Romantic Weekend in Historic Jonesborough, TN | Greta Hollar
  • A Romantic Weekend in Historic Jonesborough, TN | Greta Hollar
  • A Romantic Weekend in Historic Jonesborough, TN | Greta Hollar
  • A Romantic Weekend in Historic Jonesborough, TN | Greta Hollar
  • A Romantic Weekend in Historic Jonesborough, TN | Greta Hollar

EAT AND DRINK

Main Street Cafe & Catering

Open since 1982, Main Street Cafe is located on the main street in an old bank building. Monday through Thursday they’re only open for lunch, but Friday and Saturday are open for dinner. In addition to the Cafe, they also offer floral services, event decor, and cakes for special occasions. They also cater for parties and business luncheons! When we stopped for dinner, we feasted on hamburgers, pasta salad, and the Athena wrap.

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  • A Romantic Weekend in Historic Jonesborough, TN | Greta Hollar

Depot Street Brewing

A fun place to hang on a Saturday night, Depot Street Brewing has been open since 2004 and has several different types of brews for you to enjoy. Go upstairs and play games like Apples to Apples and Candyland or go outside for Bocce Ball.

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  • A Romantic Weekend in Historic Jonesborough, TN | Greta Hollar
  • A Romantic Weekend in Historic Jonesborough, TN | Greta Hollar

The Lollipop Shop

If you have a sweet tooth and are shopping on Main Street, pop by the Lollipop Shop. In addition to sweets, they have toys, stuffed animals, and other items for purchase. I enjoyed a giant bag of Jelly Bellies and M&M’s!

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The Corner Cup

For a midday pick me up, drop in the Corner Cup. All the coffee is roasted locally and their space is so cozy and welcoming. They have great coffee and pastries and if you’re in the mood, order a crêpe! The Nutella Banana was my favorite.

A Romantic Weekend in Historic Jonesborough, TN | Greta Hollar
A Romantic Weekend in Historic Jonesborough, TN | Greta Hollar

Let’s Taco Bout It

Jonesborough’s local food truck, Let’s Taco Bout It was at the weekly Brews & Tunes gathering. Try their queso, quesadilla, and tacos, it’s perfect outside on a beautiful day!

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  • A Romantic Weekend in Historic Jonesborough, TN | Greta Hollar

THINGS TO DO

Historic Jonesborough Farmers Market

Every Saturday starting at 8 a.m., Jonesborough has a Farmer’s Market in the City Square. Walk around, talk to all the different vendors and shop for these local goods. I can guarantee you’ll find some yummy items!

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  • A Romantic Weekend in Historic Jonesborough, TN | Greta Hollar
  • A Romantic Weekend in Historic Jonesborough, TN | Greta Hollar

Storytelling

The International Storytelling Center is located on Main Street and has a long tradition in the history of Jonesborough. Jonesborough basically revived the art of storytelling in the 1970s and is known as the Storytelling capital of the world. You can attend storytelling Monday through Saturday and tickets are $12. We had the best time listening to the storyteller and recommend this as part of the Jonesborough experience!

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  • A Romantic Weekend in Historic Jonesborough, TN | Greta Hollar
A Romantic Weekend in Historic Jonesborough, TN | Greta Hollar

Hike at Persimmon Ridge Park

If the day is nice, go for a hike at Persimmon Ridge Park! There are several different trails to choose from, just look at the map near the entrance and pick the distance and difficulty. If you prefer biking, they have several bike trails as well!

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  • A Romantic Weekend in Historic Jonesborough, TN | Greta Hollar

Shop and Antique on Main Street

There are several great places to shop on Main Street. It’s fun to go to all the different stores because each store carries something different and no one place is the same. We enjoyed the Christmas store and found some great items in the antique shop. Just take your time and look around!

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  • A Romantic Weekend in Historic Jonesborough, TN | Greta Hollar
  • A Romantic Weekend in Historic Jonesborough, TN | Greta Hollar
  • A Romantic Weekend in Historic Jonesborough, TN | Greta Hollar
  • A Romantic Weekend in Historic Jonesborough, TN | Greta Hollar
  • A Romantic Weekend in Historic Jonesborough, TN | Greta Hollar
  • A Romantic Weekend in Historic Jonesborough, TN | Greta Hollar
  • A Romantic Weekend in Historic Jonesborough, TN | Greta Hollar
  • A Romantic Weekend in Historic Jonesborough, TN | Greta Hollar

Historic Walking Tour

If you love hearing the history of towns, you need to sign up for the walking tour! They offer them every Friday from now until October, and costumed guides tell you about the history of the town. Tickets are $5 and can be purchased at the Chester Inn Museum.

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  • A Romantic Weekend in Historic Jonesborough, TN | Greta Hollar
  • A Romantic Weekend in Historic Jonesborough, TN | Greta Hollar
  • A Romantic Weekend in Historic Jonesborough, TN | Greta Hollar
  • A Romantic Weekend in Historic Jonesborough, TN | Greta Hollar

Brews and Tunes

From now until mid-September, head to the Storytelling Center for Brews & Tunes on Sunday. There are different artists that play as well as different breweries that are featured. Sit, drink and enjoy the day and good music! There’s also a rotation of food trucks that come, so you know you’ll be eating well!

A Romantic Weekend in Historic Jonesborough, TN | Greta Hollar

Historic Jonesborough is a slower way of life. Most businesses are closed on Sunday and on weekdays close earlier than they would in another city. During our visit, we got to slow down, rest, relax and just enjoy this quaint, historic town. The residents are so friendly and welcoming and we want to come back and visit for the holidays!

If you love historic towns, definitely stop by and visit Jonesborough. You’ll be glad you did!

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