Story Town Tells its Own Story
“I couldn’t believe how close that story was to my own!” Actor Phil McPeak exclaimed after he had been cast in the role of Rounder. It tells the story of…
The Blue Tin Box of Encouragement
Sitting in her small studio illuminated by the flood of natural light, Ginny Wall, accomplished artist and McKinney Center teacher, shares her journey to art. “His name was Mr. McGowan,…
Local Artist Experiences “Handmade Goodness” At Made Around Here Market
Meet the blogger Chasidy Hathorn is one of our favorite locals. She is the founding author of Sweet Sorghum Living and an emerging artist who is addicted to rusty metal and…
20 Years of Storytelling Swatches
Stories abound at the Storytelling Festival each year, and I’m not talking about the tellers. While I was in the Courthouse Tent listening to Corinne Stavish, I took a moment…
‘You’re Here!’: Donald Davis Talks Coming Home to Jonesborough
If you take a walk down Main Street Jonesborough during the week of the National Storytelling Festival, there’s no telling who you might run into. Donald Davis, one of the…
Storytelling Town Will Leave You Yearning for Yesteryear
They say the best form of advertising is word of mouth, and this proved to be true when I heard about the Storytelling Festival from a few of my friends…
Why Jonesborough is the Perfect Backdrop for Storytelling Festival
Its Humble Roots A hay wagon was pulled in the shadow of the Courthouse in 1973 and a day filled with bbq, live music, and storytelling followed. Its roots are…
