Bell Witch storytelling event set for Oct. 18

The gathering has become an annual Hoptown tradition.

Torchlight Tales — an annual presentation of the Bell Witch story by local historian William Turner and educator Wayne Goolsby — is scheduled for 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, at Jeffers Bend Environmental Center.

Attendees should bring their own lawn chairs and blankets. Hot chocolate, cookies and s’mores will be served, according to a news release from organizers. Children are encouraged to wear their Halloween costumes to the gathering.

Admission is $5 per car. Members of the military and first responders get in free.

For additional information call the Pennyrile RC&D office at (270) 885-5600 or send an email to turner1224@gmail.com

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