National Storytelling Festival Wraps up, Organizers Report Success One Year After Hurricane Helene

Jonesborough hosts day two of National Storytelling Festival

Stories were shared with people from all places during the second day of the National Storytelling Festival in the town of Jonesborough.

National Storytelling Festival wraps up, organizers report success one year after Hurricane Helene

JONESBOROUGH, Tenn. (WJHL) — The 52nd annual National Storytelling Festival wrapped up Sunday in Jonesborough, and although official numbers aren't in yet, organizers said this year's event had a great turnout after being cancelled last year due to Hurricane Helene. More than 40 tale-spinners took the stage in 10 different tents throughout downtown to tell tales of folktales, myths, legends, fables and personal stories over the three-day festiva…