Make plans now to attend the 47th annual National Storytelling Festival, October 4-6, 2019 in historic Jonesborough, Tennessee! Beginning on the first Friday in October each year, this world renowned, 3-day event celebrates storytelling at its most magical.

The 18th season of ISC’s signature concert series is happening now! Storytelling Live! is a six-month showcase of the nation’s top talent. Each week, we invite a different “teller in residence” to Jonesborough for five days of live storytelling. 

5^th Grade Teachers! Save the date to bring your students to the Kids Storytelling Institute with storyteller Tim Lowry. 

This new initiative pairs up common core curriculum with an immersive arts experience to create a unique educational opportunity for teachers and students. 

The event focuses on a critical issue: how youth can use storytelling as a leadership tool to create Appalachia’s future. Summit participants have the opportunity to hear from diverse voices within Appalachia; to understand how to take action in their own communities; and to join a network of like-minded young Appalachians to collaborate with beyond the even