2026 A Spot on the Hill
McKinney Center at Booker T. Washington School
Jonesborough, TN 37659
How to get there
This October, the McKinney Center is proud to present A Spot on the Hill, the original, research-based play all about the inhabitants of the Old Jonesborough Cemetery. Guests are encouraged to bring blankets and chairs to sit on. Seats are not provided at the cemetery. Come and listen to real stories of real lives among real tombstones.
Performances for A Spot on the Hill will take place at 6:30 p.m. on October 8th, 9th, 10th, 15th, 16th, and 17th. There will be a 2:00 p.m. matinee performance on October 10th at the McKinney Center (103 Franklin Avenue) and a 2:00 pm matinee in the cemetery on October 17th. At the outdoor matinee, there will be ASL interpretation provided by BridgesEAST. The indoor performance on October 10th is ADA accessible. Tickets are limited, and sell out fast, so make sure you buy yours today. Tickets are $12.00.
Audience members should arrive 15 minutes prior to show time. Parking is available at the First Baptist Church and downtown. It is a short walk up East Main Street to the cemetery from the First Baptist Church lot. A golf cart courtesy shuttle will be available for guests who need it. This program is not suggested for children less than 10 years of age. In case of inclement weather, the show will be relocated to an indoor location. No coolers are allowed in the cemetery, and there are no restrooms on the grounds so prepare accordingly.