Jonesborough is preparing for a series of Halloween events, including the popular Jack-o-lantern Drive Thru and a drive-in movie featuring Disney’s “Hocus Pocus.”
Gov. Bill Lee will be in Jonesborough on June 1 to return a historic copy of Washington Countyâs first deed book and to celebrate the 225th anniversary of Tennesseeâs statehood.
Washington County Mayor Joe Grandy said Tuesday plans call for the governor to deliver the irreplaceable hand-written copy of the countyâs first property records, known as âDeed Book A,â to the Washington County Courthouse by horse and buggy.
A Ceremonial Return
State Sen. Rusty Crowe, R-Johnson City, told county business and government leaders earlier this month that because the deed book was sent to Nashville by horse and buggy more than 125 years ago, it seemed appropriate to return the prized historical document to Jonesborough in a similar fashion on the date marking Tennesseeâs official statehood.