International Storytelling Center
Located 7 miles off I-26 in Historic Downtown Jonesborough. The International Storytelling Center celebrates the storytelling tradition through performance, seminars, exhibits, and a retail shop filled with a wide selection of storytelling books, tapes, and gifts. The Center produces the annual National Storytelling Festival, which is seen around the world as the premier storytelling event in America; it’s held the first full weekend in October. The Center also hosts Storytelling Live!, an annual teller-in-residence program that runs June-October with daily performances Tuesday-Saturday at 2:00 p.m. Office hours: Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Center hours: Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. PC, TC, & CC accepted. F/HA.
>strong>Wedding Planning
Make elegance a part of your wedding story at the International Storytelling Center. Beautiful and spacious light-filled rooms, a private courtyard and balconies overlooking Jonesborough’s historic district provide a perfect setting for your wedding and/or reception. Call for an appointment to see the center and make plans for your storybook event.
Services Offered: Reception and Ceremony Venue
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