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. 

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

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. 

Lyrics & Lore was designed so that any individual can experience songwriting and storytelling! Join us along with the Dollywood Entertainment team and BandTwango as we bring together the beauty and inspiration of songs and stories to Dollywood’s DreamMore Resort. Featuring storytellers Andy Offutt Irwin and Geraldine Buckley + hit songwriters Deana Carter, Beth Nielsen Chapman and more…