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 3 weeks away from StoryTown Radio Show Season Kick Off & Gala on January 27 at The Jackson Theatre. We'll be ...
01/06/2025

We're only 3 weeks away from StoryTown Radio Show Season Kick Off & Gala on January 27 at The Jackson Theatre. We'll be sharing all kinds of memories about the theatre and Carson Peters will be sharing his music. It's going to be a great show followed by our season gala. Get your tickets now at jonesborough.com/tickets and join us for a lovely evening.

On September 22nd, we'll be sharing stories from firefighters, EMS workers, nurses, police officers, and more in "Ode to...
01/03/2025

On September 22nd, we'll be sharing stories from firefighters, EMS workers, nurses, police officers, and more in "Ode to First Responders" with musical guest the David Crockett High School Madrigal Singers. You can enjoy this show and more when you purchase a 2025 Season Pass at https://townofjonesborough.thundertix.com/packages/6099/summary

Don't forget, season passes for the 14th season of the StoryTown Radio Show are still on sale. Secure your pass now at h...
01/02/2025

Don't forget, season passes for the 14th season of the StoryTown Radio Show are still on sale. Secure your pass now at https://townofjonesborough.thundertix.com/packages/6099/summary and see a show for free and get a seat cushion that you can take with you anywhere. We have an amazing line up of themes and musical guests.

On August 25th, we'll be sharing stories about higher education in "The Old College Try" with The Flying J's as our musi...
01/02/2025

On August 25th, we'll be sharing stories about higher education in "The Old College Try" with The Flying J's as our musical guests. Ever had an evening of reading Greek tragedies result in the cops being called, or had campus wide ghost hunt go really wrong? Hear all this and more at what's sure to be an enlightening show.

Season passes to the Radio Show are on sale now at https://townofjonesborough.thundertix.com/packages/6099/summary

01/01/2025

🎉🎊Happy New Year!🎉🎊
Our offices will be closed today for the holiday. We look forward to bringing you arts, community events, and much more in 2025!

Happy New Year! Thank you for making the 13th season of the StoryTown Radio Show a great one. We hosted 10, new radio pl...
01/01/2025

Happy New Year! Thank you for making the 13th season of the StoryTown Radio Show a great one. We hosted 10, new radio plays with 10 musical guests and over 800 people in the audiences. Not only that, but we partnered with Black/White Dialogue to bring "Nancy" to the stage at the International Storytelling Center, worked with middle school students to share their stories at Play in a Week Camp, welcomed "A Spot on the Hill" to the McKinney Center for its 10th season, and hosted a sold-out Soups and Songs. We can't wait to see what the new year brings. Thank you all for being a part of StoryTown. As long as we keep taking the time to share and listen to one another's stories, we will never be that far apart.

A big thank you to all the sponsors who supported the StoryTown Radio Show this season. Here's a compilation of all the ...
12/31/2024

A big thank you to all the sponsors who supported the StoryTown Radio Show this season. Here's a compilation of all the commercials we got to put together. It was so much fun. Interested in sponsoring the 2025 season or a specific episode, reach out to us to find out how you can get your own fun commercial and reach a listening audience of 55,000 locally as well as internationally via our podcast.

Silver Raven, Allandale Mansion, Tiebreakers, Off Leash Social, McLeod Organics Jonesborough, Trivia With Budds, Olde Towne Pancake House, Wild Women of Jonesborough, Mountain Empire Cremation and Burial Services, Windsong Studio of Jewelry Arts, Gabriel's Christmas & More, Tennessee Arts Commission, Gary & Sandee Degner

We had so much fun creating commercials for our season and individual show sponsors during the 13th season of the StoryTown Radio Show. Our audience enjoyed ...

12/30/2024

We want to thank our season sponsor Mountain Empire Cremation and Burial Services. They helped us share stories and memories from the Old Jonesborough Cemetery, they also helped us share stories about the beloved Shanks Oak and were a unique part of our murder mystery. Learn more about them and the services they provide at https://www.mtnempirecbs.com/

Enjoy a bonus commercial for "Wolfsbane" in the reel below.

We're four weeks away from StoryTown Radio Show Season Kick Off & Gala at The Jackson Theatre. Did you know, it was quit...
12/30/2024

We're four weeks away from StoryTown Radio Show Season Kick Off & Gala at The Jackson Theatre. Did you know, it was quite the community event to name the theatre? Tickets are available for the show now at jonesborough.com/tickets

We're excited to kick off our season at the Jackson with Carson Peters.

12/27/2024

The Wild Women of Jonesborough do so much for the community. We appreciate their support of StoryTown. It was great having them as a 2024 season sponsor, and it was a lot of fun making a commercial for them.

On July 28th, we'll be sharing stories about "Kitchen Disasters and Culinary Fails" and welcoming back our OG Radio Show...
12/27/2024

On July 28th, we'll be sharing stories about "Kitchen Disasters and Culinary Fails" and welcoming back our OG Radio Show friend Lightnin Charlie to the stage. We all have that one recipe that didn't turn out quite right or a fun story from a kitchen mishap. Come on out that Monday and laugh and dance along with us.

Season passes are on sale now at https://townofjonesborough.thundertix.com/packages/6099/summary

Lightnin Charlie - https://lightnincharlie.com/

12/26/2024

Happy Holidays! This StoryTown episode is our annual Soups and Songs holiday show, filled with carols and StoryTown charm, featuring the talents of the jazz quartet Portail du Son from Dobyns Bennett High School, the Jonesborough Novelty Band, and Thankful Baptist Church Mass Choir!

Listen to this podcast episode at: https://storytown.simplecast.com/episodes/storytown-radio-show-soups-and-songs-2024

12/26/2024

We learned so much from Trivia With Budds this season of StoryTown, we had to break it into two posts. You'll find Ryan all over the Tri-Cities hosting trivia, karaoke, and more!

https://www.triviawithbudds.com/

Merry Christmas! You can listen to our holiday show this evening at 8:00 pm on WETS 89.5 FM to hear holiday stories, the...
12/25/2024

Merry Christmas! You can listen to our holiday show this evening at 8:00 pm on WETS 89.5 FM to hear holiday stories, the musical stylings of Portail du Son, the Thankful Baptist Church Mass Choir, and the Jonesborough Novelty Band. You can listen online at https://www.wets.org/

12/24/2024

⛄The McKinney Center offices will be closed December 24 and 25 for the Holiday!⛄

12/24/2024

Happy Holidays from your friends at StoryTown. Here's a short story and holiday memories shared by our very own resident Santa Claus. We hope you all have a most festive season. Remember to record those family stories while you all are gathered together. There's no better time.

The Jackson Theatre officially opened the first time around on August 30, 1945. Did you know, the Sevier Theatre Co. als...
12/23/2024

The Jackson Theatre officially opened the first time around on August 30, 1945. Did you know, the Sevier Theatre Co. also renovated and opened the Sevier Theater in Johnson City? Come and ring in the 14th season with us at StoryTown Radio Show Season Kick Off & Gala on January 27 with Carson Peters. Tickets are on sale now at jonesborough.com/tickets

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We want to thank our season sponsor Mountain Empire Cremation and Burial Services. They helped us share stories and memories from the Old Jonesborough Cemetery, they also helped us share stories about the beloved Shanks Oak and were a unique part of our murder mystery. Learn more about them and the services they provide at https://www.mtnempirecbs.com/ Enjoy a bonus commercial for "Wolfsbane" in the reel below.

The Wild Women of Jonesborough do so much for the community. We appreciate their support of StoryTown. It was great having them as a 2024 season sponsor, and it was a lot of fun making a commercial for them.

Happy Holidays! This StoryTown episode is our annual Soups and Songs holiday show, filled with carols and StoryTown charm, featuring the talents of the jazz quartet Portail du Son from Dobyns Bennett High School, the Jonesborough Novelty Band, and Thankful Baptist Church Mass Choir! Listen to this podcast episode at: https://storytown.simplecast.com/episodes/storytown-radio-show-soups-and-songs-2024

We learned so much from Trivia With Budds this season of StoryTown, we had to break it into two posts. You'll find Ryan all over the Tri-Cities hosting trivia, karaoke, and more! https://www.triviawithbudds.com/

Happy Holidays from StoryTown
Happy Holidays from StoryTown

Happy Holidays from your friends at StoryTown. Here's a short story and holiday memories shared by our very own resident Santa Claus. We hope you all have a most festive season. Remember to record those family stories while you all are gathered together. There's no better time.

Happy Friday! Here's the latest edition of the Director's Cut podcast with "The Phantom of the Opry" by Laurie Herlich. There's a longstanding tradition of ghost stories around the Christmas holiday, so enjoy. Listen to the full podcast at https://storytown.simplecast.com/episodes/directors-cut-podcast-no-8-the-phantom-of-the-opry

Listen to a short story by Dr. Katherine Weiss as she shares memories of her Grandmother’s kindness towards others.

We learned so much this past season of StoryTown thanks to our sponsor Trivia With Budds. Ryan Budds does events all over the area, including at Tennessee Hills Distillery. Check him out https://www.triviawithbudds.com/

The Silver Raven was another of our season sponsors in 2024. Here's a fun commercial compellation for them. Caw! Now is the perfect time to shop local and visit your area small businesses. The Silver Raven sells all kinds of beautiful jewelry.

One of our favorite parts of the Radio Show this past year, the vintage commercials, presented by our handy dandy StoryTown Stage Manager Matt. These were a fun way to thank our sponsors, and they always got a laugh from the audience. Here's a commercial reel for our good friends at McLeod Organics Jonesborough, with a special appearance by the Silver Raven at the end. Don't forget your small businesses during this holiday shopping season.

In this month's Voices from the Archive, listen to artist Don Burger share his story of how he and his wife Deb found their home in Jonesborough! Listen to the full episode at https://storytown.simplecast.com/episodes/voices-of-the-archives-don-burger-dec-2024

Soups & Songs Fundraiser 2024 is tonight at the McKinney Center! We only have 2 tickets left. They can still be yours at jonesborough.com/tickets We look forward to seeing you for an evening of heartwarming and stomach warming fun.

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