Small Raven Media Announces Storyteller Lineup for Appalachian HorrorFest 2025
Small Raven Media is thrilled to unveil the official storyteller lineup for Appalachian HorrorFest 2025, a daylong celebration of haunted history, supernatural legend, and the enduring art of Appalachian storytelling. The festival takes place on Saturday, October 11, 2025, at the Holiday Inn – Cedar Bluff in Knoxville, Tennessee, and this year’s theme casts a spotlight on the power of live narrative to stir, unsettle, and connect. Featured storytellers include:
Nate Smith (Knoxville, Tennessee)
R. F. Greer (Dayton, Ohio)
Natalya Smith (Knoxville, Tennessee)
Jeryd Bolden-Greer (Knoxville, Tennessee)
Tiffany Weathers (Simpsonville, South Carolina)
Ed Bolden-Greer (Knoxville, Tennessee)
Lena Perkins (Athens, Tennessee)
Nikky Greer (Powell, Tennessee)
Susan Gilliam (Seymour, Tennessee)
Each storyteller brings a distinct voice and vision, weaving tales rooted in Appalachian folklore, eerie local history, and spectral imagination. Appalachian HorrorFest 2025 expands its immersive experience with live storytelling sessions, musical performances, artisan vendors, and community events, all designed to honor the region’s rich creative traditions. Whether you’re drawn to ghost stories, gothic grit, or the warmth of shared memory, this festival invites you to gather, listen, and be transformed.
For media inquiries, sponsorship opportunities, or vendor participation, please contact Small Raven Media at info@smallravenmedia.com or call (865) 308-1933.