Herald & Tribune

Herald & Tribune Washington County, Tennessee's no. 1 source for local and community news since 1869 Wheeler and Dr. M.S. Mahoney, the original publishers.

Since 1869

The Herald & Tribune was established on August 26, 1869, when the first issue went to press under the direction of Dr. C. The first edition carried in-depth news of happenings on local, state and national scenes. Advertisements came mostly from Baltimore, Washington, New York and Knoxville. Very few ads came from local tradesmen. The newspaper changed hands several times after Wheeler

and Mahoney left until the early part of the 20th century when it was purchased by E.S. Depew, who operated the Herald & Tribune for about 30 years. In November 1947, Tim Pridgen, a reporter from North Carolina, bought the paper. During his time as owner and publisher, the Herald & Tribune was greatly expanded and circulation widely increased. One of Pridgen's major accomplishments was to increase the circulation from 400 to 2,500 paid subscribers. In 1961, Pridgen sold the newspaper to Bill Breeden and Jim Allen. In 1970, Breeden became full owner and a new period of progress began for the newspaper. In 1977, Breeden constructed the building now housing the offices of the Herald & Tribune, located at 702 W. Jackson Blvd., Jonesborough, Tenn. In 1980, Earl Wilson bought the newspaper. Then, in 1981, the Carl A. Jones Newspaper Group purchased the Herald & Tribune with John A. Jones as publisher and Alice Torbett as associate publisher. The Jones family sold the newspaper in the spring of 2002. The Herald & Tribune is now part of Sandusky Corporation, which owns several daily and weekly newspapers as well as several radio stations in the United States. The Herald & Tribune is published weekly on Tuesday. Deadline for all sections is noon Friday. Please contact us at 423-753-3136 or FAX 423-753-6528.

Washington County school board officials have raised some concerns about district safety and security needs amid recent ...
07/05/2025

Washington County school board officials have raised some concerns about district safety and security needs amid recent budget discussions.

The Jonesborough Historic Zoning Commission discussed clarifying existing restrictions on lighting and outdoor displays ...
07/04/2025

The Jonesborough Historic Zoning Commission discussed clarifying existing restrictions on lighting and outdoor displays in the H-1 and H-2 Overlay Zones but took no formal action.

The Jonesborough Historic Zoning Commission discussed clarifying existing restrictions on lighting and outdoor displays in the H-1 and H-2 Overlay Zones but took no formal action. The board also noted that the historic church on Woodrow Drive will be sold for preservation purposes.

In case you missed it: The ABBA tribute band, Mamma Mania!, will headline Jonesborough Days with a high-energy, disco-th...
07/02/2025

In case you missed it: The ABBA tribute band, Mamma Mania!, will headline Jonesborough Days with a high-energy, disco-themed performance.

ABBA tribute band Mamma Mania! will headline Jonesborough Days on July 5 with a high-energy, disco-themed performance. Known for their harmonies, costumes and crowd engagement, the group promises a multigenerational celebration of ABBA’s greatest hits.

07/02/2025

🌟 PARKING & SHUTTLE SERVICE🌟

Festival-goers are encouraged to park at the Old Jonesborough Middle School for Jonesborough Days on July 4th & 5th from 10 am to 10 pm each day!

Parking is $5 per car and all proceeds will benefit the David Crockett High School Band Boosters🎺

Free shuttle service will be available during the entirety of the festival and will drop attendees off at the Jonesborough Visitors Center and Emporium! This is also the pick-up point to be shuttled back to the Old Jonesborough Middle School!

Handicap Parking is available in the Fox Street, Boone Street, and Visitors Center Lots & an ADA-Accessible shuttle will be available!

For information please visit JonesborougDays.com 🎉

One-Eyed Swine, a new food truck based in Gray, is gaining traction after launching just three weeks ago, offering creat...
07/02/2025

One-Eyed Swine, a new food truck based in Gray, is gaining traction after launching just three weeks ago, offering creative barbecue dishes and festival favorites.

One-Eyed Swine, a new food truck based in Gray, is gaining traction after launching just three weeks ago, offering creative barbecue dishes and festival favorites. Owners Tony and Julie Henderson turned their successful 2023 catering business into a full-time venture, already earning regional awards...

The Heritage Alliance will debut a new exhibit on July 2 at the Chester Inn honoring military service members from Jones...
07/02/2025

The Heritage Alliance will debut a new exhibit on July 2 at the Chester Inn honoring military service members from Jonesborough, with artifacts and personal stories spanning from the French and Indian War to the War on Terror.

The Heritage Alliance will debut a new exhibit on July 2 at the Chester Inn honoring military service members from Jonesborough, with artifacts and personal stories spanning from the French and Indian War to the War on Terror. Museum Manager Ryan Nedrow said the display highlights individual service...

The Herald & Tribune earned The Tennessee Press Association’s General Excellence Award, along with 13 awards from the TP...
07/01/2025

The Herald & Tribune earned The Tennessee Press Association’s General Excellence Award, along with 13 awards from the TPA.

The year 1976 brought a bicentennial celebration to Tennessee's oldest town during Jonesborough Days.
07/01/2025

The year 1976 brought a bicentennial celebration to Tennessee's oldest town during Jonesborough Days.

Love the Butterfly will bring an interactive exhibit to Jonesborough Days, letting visitors feed live butterflies and le...
07/01/2025

Love the Butterfly will bring an interactive exhibit to Jonesborough Days, letting visitors feed live butterflies and learn about their life cycle.

Love the Butterfly will bring an interactive exhibit to Jonesborough Days, letting visitors feed live butterflies and learn about their life cycle. The free experience aims to educate families about the importance of butterfly conservation in a hands-on, memorable way.

Throughout the years, Jonesborough Days has brought old-fashioned fun, from parades and music to pageants, and yes, even...
07/01/2025

Throughout the years, Jonesborough Days has brought old-fashioned fun, from parades and music to pageants, and yes, even a tobacco-spitting contest, to Tennessee's Oldest Town.

Washington County's Chief Deputy Register Chelsie Summey recently received recognition from the University of Tennessee.
07/01/2025

Washington County's Chief Deputy Register Chelsie Summey recently received recognition from the University of Tennessee.

A lot of the optimism is rooted in the returns of junior quarterback A.J. Wynn and senior skill player Zeke Slone for th...
07/01/2025

A lot of the optimism is rooted in the returns of junior quarterback A.J. Wynn and senior skill player Zeke Slone for the Crockett Pioneers.

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37659

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