How One Jonesborough Merchant Is Creating An Impact On The World
If you have walked down Main Street you’ve surely noticed the vibrant shop called Hands Around the World, where a cultural experience and a story tags along with each item…
The Free Range Kid
They say the best chickens are free range- what about kids? Are the best kids raised free range as well? Lacey and Mike D’Avella think so. They have raised their…
The Story Behind The Most Adventurous Soul In Jonesborough
A Wyoming native, a military veteran, a park ranger, a pioneer in women’s leadership, an equine specialist, a coffee shop owner, and an adventuring enthusiast— this is Deb Kruse. She…
The Story Behind the Innkeeper
Imagine running a historic inn filled with tales of the past, elegant décor, ghost stories, and always a friendly new guest to chat with. This is the day-to-day life of,…
A Dumpster Diving Veteran, An Upcycling Queen And An Old Soul With Southern Roots
Sometimes you meet people and instantly feel at home. You know— those people that have a way about them, they’re welcoming, exciting, bubbly and just downright sweet. And that’s exactly…
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…
