Jonesboro

Welcome to Jonesboro, a thriving, growing community. Living in Jonesboro, you’re near everything you need: great schools (including Arkansas State University), major employers, shopping and dining, parks and golf courses, highways, and even a municipal airport. We are ideally located just an hour from Memphis down I-555 and two hours from Little Rock via US-67. 

There’s even more to love, however, than our convenience to major cities. Jonesboro has a hometown lifestyle that is irresistible. Looking for something fun to do outdoors? Crowley’s Ridge Nature Center and Craighead Forest Park are both popular spots for hiking, biking, fishing, and playing disc golf. Speaking of golfing, Jonesboro is home to several golf clubs. These include Jonesboro Country Club, RidgePointe Country Club, and Sage Meadows Country Club. Between Jonesboro’s quaint downtown and its modern shopping centers, you have your pick of excellent restaurants and shops. Major shopping and dining destinations include Main Street in Downtown Jonesboro and The Mall at Turtle Creek. 

Looking for sporting events? Jonesboro is the home of the Red Wolves! The Red Wolves have an amazing athletic program with several different sports including: football, soccer, basketball, volleyball, track/field, rugby, and more. Check out the athletic schedule here. 

Local Restaurants and Shopping

There are many local favorite dining locations in Jonesboro, such as the 501 Steakhouse where you can experience 5 star dining, Jtown Grill where the locals go for burgers and drinks, Casa Maya for your Mexican cuisine, and Smoke House BBQ for some good southern BBQ. Don’t forget about the nightlife- you can stop by Brickhouse Bar and Grill or Cregeen’s Irish Pub on Main Street in Downtown Jonesboro, or The Eagles across town.

Shopping

Jonesboro has some of the best boutique shopping around. Some of the most popular shops include, The Refinery, SteamRoller Blues, Adara Boutique, Gearhead Outfitters, and Threads Boutique. If you are looking for mens clothing don’t forget to stop by Orville’s Mens Store. There is also the Mall at Turtle Creek where you can find Target, Dillard’s, JcPenney, and other chain stores. That is not all, Jonesboro also has a T.J. Maxx, Home Goods, and so many more. 

Schools

K-12 students have the option of attending four excellent public schools including Jonesboro Public Schools, Valley View Public Schools, Westside Public Schools, and Nettleton Public Schools. Additionally, Blessed Sacrament Schools, Ridgefield Christian Schools, and Concordia Christian Academy are outstanding private schools. For higher education, Arkansas State University offers bachelor’s, master’s, and doctorate programs in a variety of fields. To search for homes for sale in each school district click here. 

Whether you’re searching for resources, local information, or homes for sale, Jonesboro Select Real Estate is here to help.  

Contact us at (870) 819-3044 to talk with our team of real estate agents.