JJ Weeks Band Leads Night of Worship at Jackson Theatre in Jonesborough

Packed crowd gathers for contemporary Christian music concert presented by Ballad Health and Jackson's Prime

Published on Mar. 10, 2026

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A packed crowd gathered Sunday evening at the historic Jackson Theatre in Jonesborough, Tennessee for a night of contemporary Christian music featuring the JJ Weeks Band. The concert, presented by Ballad Health in partnership with Jackson's Prime, included a pre-show dinner and meet-and-greet at the restaurant before the 7 p.m. performance. The audience was energized throughout the evening as the band delivered worship music filled with crowd interaction.

Why it matters

The event marked another successful collaboration between the Jackson Theatre and Jackson's Prime, a destination restaurant that has become a hub for the local community. The community response has already sparked talks about bringing additional contemporary Christian artists to Jonesborough in the future, further establishing the town as a destination for live music and entertainment.

The details

The JJ Weeks Band, based in Macon, Georgia, has performed worship music for more than 25 years and gained national recognition with the 2013 Top 10 Christian radio single 'Let Them See You.' Sunday's performance included fan favorites such as 'Breaking Loose,' 'Faith Is Found,' 'Holy Forever' and 'Let Them See You.' The concert also highlighted Serving Orphans Worldwide, a nonprofit focused on ending the orphan crisis, and attendees were invited to sponsor children and support the organization's mission.

  • The concert took place on Sunday evening, March 9, 2026.
  • Jackson's Prime opened in August 2025.

The players

JJ Weeks Band

A contemporary Christian music group based in Macon, Georgia that has performed worship music for more than 25 years and gained national recognition with a Top 10 Christian radio single in 2013.

Jackson's Prime

A destination restaurant in Jonesborough, Tennessee that has become a hub for the local community and has partnered with the Jackson Theatre to host events like the JJ Weeks Band concert.

Ballad Health

The healthcare system that partnered with Jackson's Prime to present the JJ Weeks Band concert at the Jackson Theatre.

Serving Orphans Worldwide

A nonprofit organization focused on ending the orphan crisis that was highlighted during the JJ Weeks Band concert, with attendees invited to sponsor children and support the organization's mission.

Troy Boane

The founder of Jackson's Prime who envisioned hosting Christian concerts in the heart of Jonesborough and was pleased to see the community gather for a night of worship and music.

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What they’re saying

“I always envisioned Christian concerts being performed right in the heart of Jonesborough. Seeing the community gather for a night of worship and music right here in historic downtown was something truly special.”

— Troy Boane, Founder, Jackson's Prime (elizabethton.com)

“The evening was extremely special and refreshing, and I praise the town and its people.”

— JJ Weeks (elizabethton.com)

What’s next

The community response to the JJ Weeks Band concert has already sparked talks about bringing additional contemporary Christian artists to Jonesborough in the future, further establishing the town as a destination for live music and entertainment.

The takeaway

The successful collaboration between the Jackson Theatre and Jackson's Prime, along with the enthusiastic community response, demonstrates the demand for contemporary Christian music events in the Jonesborough area and the potential for the town to become a hub for live performances that bring people together for worship and fellowship.