Jonesborough is the oldest town in Tennessee, and one of the earliest areas to settle after the original 13 states. It was founded in 1779 when the area was still part of North Carolina. In 1784, it became the capital of the State of Franklin, which sought autonomy from NC but was reclaimed by 1788. Many of the farmers were subsistence farmers and supported the abolition of slavery, despite joining the Confederacy. Today, Jonesborough is in the state of Tennessee and boasts many reminders of its long history.
It is also situated in the picturesque foothills of the Appalachian mountains and close to the Cherokee Forest.
