The StoryTown Radio Show celebrates Black History in a production that features stories and skits about the lives and contributions of local African Americans in the Jonesborough and East Tennessee region. Along with historical accounts of past leaders, you’ll also discover stories about current leaders in the community. Hear the harrowing story of Emmett Watson, a United Nations Consultant from Liberia, and his journey to moving to the United States (and Tennessee) with his wife and family, all while continuing to work where he is needed in Darfur. Special music guest is Bailey George and Jukebox Jess, musicians and hosts of the popular Boones Creek Opry, who share music and tell stories of some of the great African American originators of old time, folk, and country music.
Written by Jules Corriere, Anne G'Fellers-Mason, Sara Elizabeth
Brett McCluskey Music Director, Accompanist
John Saylor Sound Engineer & Editor
Matthew Gulley Stage Manager
Gary Degner Sound Effects
Music Guests Bailey George and Jukebox Jess
Stories Collected From Or About:
Jacob & Martha Bailey
Cordie Bayless
Andrew J. Beard
Jeremiah Edwards
Ella Ford Freeze
Elijah McCoy
The Neighborhood Story Project
Emmett Watson
SPONSORED BY:
Wild Women of Jonesborough
Gary and Sandee Degner
SPECIAL THANKS: