On September 23^rd, the StoryTown Radio Show will hitthe stage with a brand-new show all about what people do all day. How do youspend your working hours? From educators to mental health care providers, pizzadelivery drivers to small business owners, farmers, and rocket scientists, wehave stories from multiple walks of life. This show will also feature theconclusion of the Shanks’ Oak story, recounting the long life of Jonesborough’sHeritage Tree that stood on West Main Street for hundreds of years.

StoryTown performs in the format of a live, old-time radioshow complete with sound effects, musical underscoring, live skits, uniquecommercials, and a great musical guest. Joining the cast this month are theMadrigal Singers from David Crockett High School. The Madrigal Singers areCrockett’s premiere singing group, and a fan favorite. We’ll also havestoryteller Laura Simms with us. Popcorn, candy, and drinks will be availablefor purchase during the show, and audience members can rent McKinney Center/StoryTownRadio Show seat cushions for just $2.00.

Tickets for the show are only $10.00 and are availableonline at Jonesborough.com/tickets or by calling the Historic JonesboroughVisitors Center at 423-753-1010. This episode is sponsored by the Old Town Pancake House.

The Radio Show is also recorded for broadcast on local NPRstation WETS 89.5 out of Johnson City, which can be heard the last Wednesday ofthe month at 8PM. StoryTown is sponsored by the Tennessee Arts Commission, Garyand Sandee Degner, Trivia with Budds, the Silver Raven, Mountain EmpireCremation and Burial Services, and the Wild Women of Jonesborough.