StoryTown Radio Show

StoryTown Radio Show StoryTown Radio Show and Podcast performs the true stories, culture and heritage of the Southern App Martin Program for the Arts
McKinney Center at Booker T.

The award-winning Jonesborough StoryTown Radio Show and Podcast is performed as a story-filled old-time radio performance at the McKinney Center. The production is broadcast on the local public radio station 89.5 FM the last Wednesday of the month, with bimonthly podcasts on www.storytown.simplecast.com. These productions celebrate the culture, history, and stories of the people of Jonesborough an

d the Southern Appalachian Region. Since 2011, the show has been performed by a multi-cultural cast of local actors, storytellers, and musicians, creating an audio patchwork quilt of what it means to be home in the Mountains of Tennessee. If you would like to become a member of the StoryTown Radio Show, or would like more information, contact writer/director
Jules Corriere
Jonesborough’s Mary B. Washington School
423-794-6320 [email protected]

We're only ONE WEEK away from Soups and Songs! You can still get a ticket or two, but we only have 8 left, so make sure ...
11/24/2025

We're only ONE WEEK away from Soups and Songs! You can still get a ticket or two, but we only have 8 left, so make sure you move quickly before they're gone. Get your tickets today at jonesborough.com/tickets

Ever thought about having a Saint Nicholas Day picnic? Pat Sheets sure has; she even wrote a book about it (A Year of Pi...
11/20/2025

Ever thought about having a Saint Nicholas Day picnic? Pat Sheets sure has; she even wrote a book about it (A Year of Picnics). Get more scrumptious, holiday ideas at Soups and Songs. We have less than 20 tickets left, so get yours today at jonesborough.com/tickets

PAT: "Growing up in the 1950s, picnics were what me and my family did. “We always had a special fall picnic and different places that we would go, state parks and such, that we really loved. When I was older, I thought, ‘You know, there aren’t many picnic cookbooks out there and people probably don’t know what you’re supposed to have. It can’t always be the same thing, or you don’t wanna go to McDonald’s and call that a picnic.’ So, I’ve been coming up with recipes and menus and adventures that might be suggested by a theme for a picnic for over thirty years now.

I have to confess, 'in December, I was a little stumped at first, for what does one do for a picnic in December. I came up with three themes. One is a Nicholas Day Picnic and it’s just all kinds of sweets. Saint Nicholas Day is the sixth of December. If you gather on the sixth and you want to have a picnic, serve sweets like orange rolls and sugar cookies, Angel food cake and hot spiced teas, things like that."

11/19/2025

Get your Season Pass for the 2026 season of StoryTown Radio Show today! We've got ten new shows with new stories, musical guests, and much more! They also make wonderful holiday gifts for the story and theatre lover in your life. Get your pass today at https://townofjonesborough.thundertix.com/packages/6640/summary

11/18/2025

We have THREE wonderful musical acts for the Soups & Songs Fundraiser. We are excited to host violinist Chloe Suarez as one of them! Chloe has been performing around Jonesborough for a few years and has incredible talent for her young age!
Get your tickets for the event now at jonesborough.com/tickets

TODAY!! 🕑 We’re hosting our final Listening Day of the year TODAY on 11/18 at the Jonesborough Senior Center. Sign up fo...
11/18/2025

TODAY!! 🕑 We’re hosting our final Listening Day of the year TODAY on 11/18 at the Jonesborough Senior Center. Sign up for a 30-minute time slot and come and share your story. We are especially looking for holiday memories, and we’re always looking for stories from our Veterans to record and preserve for future generations.

We're just two weeks away from delicious soup and joyous songs at Soups and Songs! Tickets are going fast, with only 30 ...
11/17/2025

We're just two weeks away from delicious soup and joyous songs at Soups and Songs! Tickets are going fast, with only 30 left for this fun event. Get your ticket today at jonesborough.com/tickets

TODAY, Nov. 14th!! The McKinney Center will launch a tour of the historic Booker T. Washington School building! Tours wi...
11/14/2025

TODAY, Nov. 14th!! The McKinney Center will launch a tour of the historic Booker T. Washington School building! Tours will take place at 2:00 pm, 4:00 pm, and 6:00 pm. This event is free to the public, and each tour will last approximately 20 minutes. Refreshments will be provided! Those interested in Jonesborough’s history are invited to come to learn more about the significance of Booker T. Washington School.

Join us for Soups and Songs on December 1st. We'll be sharing heartwarming stories, like the one below from Betty Coco, ...
11/13/2025

Join us for Soups and Songs on December 1st. We'll be sharing heartwarming stories, like the one below from Betty Coco, with a side of delicious soup. Tickets are going fast at jonesborough.com/tickets

"BETTY: There were eight of us kids, so mom was not frivolous with her gifts. It was a reality of life that toys were considered frivolous. My older sister liked to guess everyone’s gift before they were unwrapped, and she was pretty accurate.

OLDER SISTER: Oh, I bet that’s a sweater.

BETTY: Sure is.

OLDER SISTER: And that one’s socks.

BETTY: Maybe they have a little bow on them.

OLDER SISTER: No, they’re itchy and made of wool.

BETTY: Sigh, another pair of wool socks.

OLDER SISTER: That one seems different.

BETTY: Maybe it’s a doll?!

OLDER SISTER: No, it’s a skirt and jacket set.

BETTY: At least it’s not itchy.

OLDER SISTER: Wait till you try it on.

BETTY: When my older sister started working a few years later, she used her money to buy us Christmas presents, and for the first time ever, there was something different under our tree.

OLDER SISTER: Here, open my gift.

BETTY: Aren’t you going to guess what it is?

OLDER SISTER: Silly, I already know. Open it.

BETTY: Oh, my goodness, it’s a doll! Our sister bought us our very first dolls, she got one for me and each of our other sisters. It was the first time we’d received a toy on Christmas."

Want to be a part of an exciting new play that shares community stories, celebrates local history, and recognizes 250 ye...
11/12/2025

Want to be a part of an exciting new play that shares community stories, celebrates local history, and recognizes 250 years of the great "American experiment?" Come on out next month for the 2026 Community Play Auditions on December 9th and 10th. No audition piece required. You do not have to attend both evenings to try out, but you do need to come ready to have some fun. A list of characters/potential roles will be shared in the coming weeks.

11/12/2025

We have THREE wonderful musical acts for the Soups & Songs Fundraiser. We are excited to host the Jonesborough Novelty Band as one of them! Join us for a musical guest who brings joy wherever they play. The Jonesborough Novelty Band has been performing American folk songs since 1992, and according to them, it is "any place where folks are having a good time." They specialize in songs you already know the words to, so you're very encouraged to sing along.
Get your tickets for the event now at jonesborough.com/tickets

Happy Veterans Day! Today we honor our Veterans and thank them for their service and the sacrifices they have made. One ...
11/11/2025

Happy Veterans Day! Today we honor our Veterans and thank them for their service and the sacrifices they have made. One of the best ways to celebrate our Veterans is to listen to their stories. Here at StoryTown, we collect stories year-round. We’re hosting our final Listening Day of the year in a week on 11/18 at the Jonesborough Senior Center. Sign up for a 30-minute time slot and come and share your story. We are especially looking for holiday memories, and we’re always looking for stories from our Veterans to record and preserve for future generations.

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Jonesborough, TN
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Wednesday 8am - 5pm
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