At the first National Storytelling Festival in 1973, a handful of storytellers gathered around the courthouse in Jonesborough’s town square and traded tales. An old wagon served as the stage, and listeners took their seats on bales of hay. Today, the Swappin’ Ground tradition continues in the Oak Hill School House. Here, anyone can tell a tale – and many do! Stop by and listen, or sign up to tell beginning Thursday at the information booth outside the Jonesborough Visitors Center. Swappin’ Ground is hosted by the Jonesborough Storytellers Guild.