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Where Stories Live | Season 3 PREMIERE 

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NEW Episode

In this season 3 premiere episode of Where Stories Live we travel to Willow Grove Resort & Marina in Overton County where we had the honor of meeting Darren Shell, a local author, historian, and storyteller of folklore.

 

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This show airs the fourth Thursday of the month at 7:00 pm with subsequent encore airings. 

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About the Show

Where Stories Live, presented by WCTE PBS, provides a fascinating insight into the lives of individuals in our community. Come and be a part of this unique series, where you will uncover the profound influence that people's experiences have on shaping our community. Every story will encompass a deeper exploration of people's lives, the historical significance, and the noteworthy events that unfolded. The locals will narrate these stories, either in their own words or as they experience them.

Now in its second season, this series is the outcome of a collaboration between WCTE PBS, Tennessee Tech University History Department, and the late Michael Birdwell, Ph.D. The production team includes Producer, shooter, and editor Kamal Baldwin and Co-producer, shooter, and audio Zach Beckman. 

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Executive Producer and Show Host – Avery Hutchins

Avery Hutchins, the President and CEO of WCTE, is also the host of Where Stories Live. She is very familiar with WCTE and the Upper Cumberland region. Before becoming President and CEO, she worked as the Director of Development and Station Manager for WCTE PBS. Avery is originally from Overton County and is an alumna of Livingston Academy. She earned her Marketing degree from Tennessee Tech University in 1996 and has recently completed her MBA. Where Stories Live with Avery Hutchins is her debut series on WCTE PBS.

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Show Producer – Daniel Duarte

Daniel Duarte, originally from Brazil, completed his studies at Liberty School in Madrid, Spain. Before taking on the role of Director of Production and Digital Media, he gained experience working on various series and live productions with WCTE PBS. With over 15 years of experience in the film industry, his work has even been recognized with an Emmy nomination for his creative storytelling and collaborative efforts. Currently, Daniel lives in White County with his wife and children.

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