We recently announced the featured teller lineup for the National Storytelling Festival in October. Take a look at what we have planned, including workshops, pre-festival events, ghost stories, and more. Tickets are on sale, with a variety of options for day passes, weekend passes, and standalone events.

Storytelling Live performers represent the finest talent available in the world of storytelling — presented in Jonesborough, Tennessee, the storytelling capital of the world. You can see tellers at our theater in Jonesborough or online with a virtual ticket. From folktales to personal narratives, cowboy poetry to historical tales, this season showcases a wide variety of artists and styles. 

In partnership with the ETSU Office of Equity and Inclusion, this magazine helps people hear each other, one story at a time. 

Our August newsletter is here – A National Storytelling Festival preview, evening concerts, and more! Read it here and sign up to get it sent to your inbox so you can stay up-to-date on all things ISC.

Volunteers do more than just dedicate their time – they help further our mission, share the power of storytelling with the community, and are advocates for the arts in Jonesborough, Northeast Tennessee, and Appalachia. 

As a “New Voice” this year, featured teller Mo Reynolds plans to dazzle her audience with braided personal stories and traditional tales. Learn more about Mo and what you can expect at her performances in our latest Festival Preview, an ongoing series.