About this vendor
Let us be part of your Story! The International Storytelling Center is a wedding venue in Jonesborough, TN, and a gathering place of old-world charm, southern hospitality, and modern technology. For your special day choose from our spacious light-filled Parlor and its adjoining Courtyard, the Storyteller's Park with over three acres of space, or the more formal Library with a balcony overlooking Jonesborough's historic district. Whatever your style, make the elegance of the Storytelling Center a part of your special day!
**Now offering Micro Wedding and Elopement Packages**
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Amenities + details
Ceremony Area
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Covered Outdoors Space
Liability Insurance
On-Site Accommodations
Ceremony Types
- Civil Union
- Commitment Ceremony
- Elopement
- Interfaith Ceremony
- Non-Religious Ceremony
- Religious Ceremony
Settings
- Ballroom
- Garden
- Historic Venue
- Park
- Trees
Reviews
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4.3
out of 5.06 reviews
AVOID THIS VENUE!!! In spite of a thorough review of their contract, verifying my questions with the staff and a walk through; somehow the Storytelling Center double booked my we...
dding with a 6 to 7pm meeting in the room where the food tables were set up...In spite of having that room set up the day before; We the bride and groom knew nothing of it till minutes before our guests were to arrive. The staff were surly, rude, incompetent and flat out lied. One of the biggest problems with the meeting: the attendees would have had to walk through the wedding area to get to their meeting room while we were in the middle of our reception doing the toasts, special dances, etc. The wedding coordinator arriving significantly late exacerbated the situation.
The staff had moved the banquet tables to the dance floor and took the chairs we needed for the ceremony among other things.
My family and guests had to pitch in to rectify on a dime. It was akin to a Chinese Fire Drill, especially since both the 8 foot banquet tables fell apart: bolts had fallen out.
This is a multi-million dollar building which receives way plenty funding. When setting up, I could see things that were way past due to be replaced and repaired. (I am also a retired Interior Designer.)
Window AC units not large enough to cool a trailer....the HVAC had been out for months!
Scaffolding at the entrance to the venue.
Refrigerator not cleared for the caterer and bar tender in spite of asking multiple times.
I would give the ISTC a ZERO, if that rating were available.
Family from WA state, NY, NC and local guests became acquainted quickly. One of the upsides.
The bride, me, had a melt down which was very difficult to recover from within minutes of walking the aisle.
The staff had no compassion or willingness to assist.
I am a retired Naval Officer who has done lots of service work in positions that require attention to detail and accuracy. I was EXTREMELY THOROUGH WITH ALL CONTRACTS PERTAINING TO MY WEDDING which was particularly upsetting, disappointing, etc.
The wedding coordinator asked for compensation on our behalf and/or an apology. We were told that we would have to take legal action for compensation. No surprise that we did not receive an apology of any kind. There is more, but I think you are well advised to AVOID JONESBOROUGH'S INTERNATIONAL STORYTELLING CENTEER. Jonesborough is a delightful town, I love it in spite of this EPIC FAIL. There are much much better places in our area to host a wedding.
The storytelling center was a perfect spot for our wedding ceremony and reception! It fit perfectly into our classy theme! Lots of communication and will help in any way they can! ...
I couldn’t think of a better for venue for a wedding!!!
We chose the ISC for our wedding and reception. It was wonderful! A beautiful place with character. The inside is recently renovated and is gorgeous! Floor-to-ceiling windows a...
nd doors opening to the courtyard and balcony help to make the rooms full of light and airy, which is great for atmosphere and photos. We were happy to see our guests flow easily through the indoor and outdoor spaces. The ISC staff is great – courteous and friendly, both before and during the event. They answered all our questions with evident experience and expertise. ISC is situated on Main Street in Jonesborough, which is a charming little street. Overall, we could not have chosen better!
We chose ISC for our wedding reception and it was absolutely wonderful! We didn’t have to lift a finger from setup to cleanup. The staff was very friendly and accommodating. They m...
ade it very easy for our caterers to come in and setup well before the time of our event. Everything was perfect. I highly recommend ISC for any event!
We chose the International Storytelling Center as the location for our wedding, and we couldn't have been happier! The ISC has different areas to accommodate just about any size e...
vent...smaller, more intimate, to a larger party...indoors or out, the ISC is just a beautiful space, and after shopping around, we couldn't find a venue to compete with the value. The staff was very helpful and welcoming. If you need help selecting vendors, they have built relationships with several local vendors who are familiar with the setup of the ISC and they work together to make your even flow seamlessly! The location in downtown Jonesborough offers your guests something to do before or after your wedding. And the whole Storytelling atmosphere just adds to the new chapter your are starting in your life on your wedding day. I just can't recommend the International Storytelling Center enough!
My wife and I were incredibly pleased with the International Storytelling Center for both our wedding ceremony and reception. During our first tour of the place, we both fell in lo...
ve with the beauty of it all. Jonesborough is already a lovely, quaint town. The ISC fits right in with the enchantment of the town.
The ISC gave us a lot of beautiful space for an affordable price!
The park provided a wonderful space for pictures and for our guests to walk around. There is also a gorgeous, rock staircase that leads to the park that is great for pictures. The courtyard is roomy. It provided enough space for us to do what we pleased ceremony and reception wise. Aesthetically, it added another dimension of beauty. We loved all the brick and the column entrance.
Inside the ISC was even more stunning than the outside. The big windows in the rooms added so much natural light. The rooms were spacious enough to accommodate our guests comfortably. My wife and I loved the balcony! It connects the two rooms from the outside and overlooks the town. We cannot say enough about how lovely the ISC was for our special day.
We cannot write a review without saying how great Jessica was during the process. She was attentive to our questions and needs, she recommended great vendors to us, and she made sure that we had everything we needed the day of. We were thankful for all her help.
I highly recommend those to choose the ISC as their venue for their special day! Our wedding was marvelous. We credit a lot of that to the International Storytelling Center's location, aesthetic appeal, and the staff.
Contact
116 W Main St, Jonesborough, TN
International Storytelling Center