Jonesborough, Tennessee
Jonesborough (historically also Jonesboro) is a town in, and the county seat of, Washington County, Tennessee, in the Southeastern United States. Its population was 5,860 as of 2020. It is "Tennessee's oldest town".
Jonesborough | |
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Washington County Courthouse in Jonesborough | |
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| Nickname(s): Tennessee's Oldest Town, Storytelling Capital of the World | |
Location of Jonesborough in Washington County, Tennessee. | |
| Coordinates: 36°17′39″N 82°28′21″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Washington |
| Incorporated | 1779 |
| Named for | Willie Jones |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor-council-administrator |
| • Mayor | Chuck Vest |
| • Town Administrator | Glenn Rosenoff |
| • Town Council | Aldermen |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.32 sq mi (13.79 km2) |
| • Land | 5.32 sq mi (13.79 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,729 ft (527 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 5,860 |
| • Density | 1,100.68/sq mi (424.98/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 37659 |
| Area code | 423 |
| FIPS code | 47-38540 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2405919 |
| Website | www |
Jonesborough is part of the Johnson City metropolitan area, which is a component of the "Tri-Cities" region.
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