It's the best buy if you're staying more than one day. The popular hymn singing Sunday morning on the Swappin' Ground is free. Seating is reserved in the front of each tent to put the hearing-disabled at the edge of the stage. Chairs are held until 10 minutes before each concert. Most programs include an American Sign Language interpreter.
Parking is extremely limited.
Persons hoping for a free space behind the courthouse must arrive at least two hours before morning concerts. A shuttle links the Jonesborough Visitors Center and a parking lot a half-mile away. Lodging Rooms in Jonesborough are few, and festival regulars reserve them for years in advance. Highway 11E may have space, but rooms may be very basic. Many festivalgoers stay in Johnson City, where a shuttle runs between eight selected hotels and Jonesborough less than 10 miles away.