Anne Shimojima, whose folk tales from around the world and historical stories enlighten, educate, and inspire audiences. will ...

The International Storytelling Center in Jonesborough is expanding its reach with a diverse lineup of events, including the ...

Smith was born and raised in Jonesborough. He is most known for creating the National Storytelling Festival held every year ...

Jonesborough will honor the legacy of former mayor and storytelling pioneer Jimmy Neil Smith with a bench dedication ceremony ...

JONESBOROUGH, Tenn ... By creating the National Storytelling Festival and, later, the parent organization that would become the International Storytelling Center, he changed the face of the ...

Jonesborough calls itself the “storytelling capital of America.” It’s home to both the National Storytelling Festival and the International Storytelling Center, letting it punch far above ...

The International Storytelling Center is gearing up for a packed year of programming, featuring a mix of new initiatives and some long-standing traditions.