Atlanta Beltline and StoryCorps Invite Atlantans to Share Their Stories Atlanta Beltline and StoryCorps Invite Atlantans to Share Their Stories
Your Beltline story could become part of American History
Parks & Trails
MAY 14, 2026
As the Atlanta Beltline celebrates its 20th anniversary, Atlantans are invited to share the stories, memories, and moments that have shaped one of the city’s most transformative projects.
The Atlanta Beltline is partnering with StoryCorps, the nationally recognized nonprofit dedicated to preserving and sharing the stories of everyday people, for a special community storytelling experience taking place May 18–20 along the Beltline.
As part of StoryCorps’ six-city Southeast tour, Atlanta will serve as the first stop. Traveling in a state-of-the-art mobile recording studio, StoryCorps will capture conversations from residents, trail users, families, entrepreneurs, artists, and community members whose experiences reflect the spirit and evolution of Atlanta. Participants can choose to have their interview preserved in the Library of Congress, creating a lasting archive of the voices that continue to shape our city.
For two decades, the Beltline has connected neighborhoods, created opportunity, inspired movement, and brought people together. Now, the people behind “The People’s Project” are being invited to tell their stories.
“The Beltline has always been about more than trails and transit. It’s about people,” said Clyde Higgs, President and CEO of Atlanta Beltline, Inc. “This partnership gives Atlantans an opportunity to preserve the stories, memories, and voices that define our city.”
Whether it’s memories of growing up in a Beltline neighborhood, building community along the trail, starting a business, finding connection, prioritizing wellness, or imagining Atlanta’s future, every story matters.
Meet StoryCorps Along the Beltline
StoryCorps will officially kick off its Atlanta tour on Monday, May 18 for "Beltline Day" on the Eastside Trail at Freedom Parkway from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Visitors can:
Participate in shorter 15–20 minute storytelling experiences
Share reflections and memories connected to the Beltline and its 20-year existence
Sign up for traditional StoryCorps recording sessions
Then, on May 19-20 and May 26, participants can take part in a traditional StoryCorps interview experience, including a guided conversation lasting approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes or participate in one of StoryCorps’ featured national initiatives, including:
Brightness in Black: celebrating the joy, resilience and lived experiences of Black communities
One Small Step: fostering conversations across political differences
Military Voices: honoring veterans, service members, and their families
The StoryCorps mobile studio will be available from 10am - 6pm at the following locations.
Community members who are unable to attend in person or who prefer to record from home can still participate through the free StoryCorps App, available for both iOS and Android Devices. Using the app, participants can:
Record conversations remotely
Upload photos alongside their stories
Archive interviews with the Library of Congress
Share recordings with family, friends, and future generations
The Atlanta Beltline has always been powered by the voices, experiences, and dreams of the communities surrounding it. This partnership with StoryCorps is an opportunity to celebrate Atlanta’s rich culture, preserve community history, and create a living archive of the moments, memories, and connections that drive the Beltline’s past, present, and future.
Atlantans are encouraged to reserve their sessions early and be part of this historic storytelling experience!
