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’ Groun tradition continues in the Oak Hill Schoolhouse. Here, anyone can tell a tale – and many do. Stop by and listen, or sign up to tell beginning Thursday at the information booth beside the Jonesborough Visitor Center. Swappin’ Ground is hosted by the Jonesborough Storytellers Guild.