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July 1, 2026

Enjoy Your Summer With WUTC

Dear Friends Of WUTC,

What an exciting summer so far at WUTC! Rob Beckett, our Assistant Station Manager, and I had the opportunity to fly to Washington, DC and visit NPR's headquarters. We toured their facility, networked with leaders from other public radio stations, discussed opportunities for our station - and came back inspired as our team continues to serve you.

We've also hosted two community gatherings. We love meeting and talking with you. Our thanks to Cherry St Tavern for hosting our fundraiser with The Banshees, Lew Card and Flavorless. Chattanooga has amazing music. Thanks to Shredders' Lair for hosting our coffee meetups. Come out and join us there for our next coffee meetup on Thursday, August 27th from 8 AM to 10 AM.

- Susan Lazenby, General Manager, WUTC

Echoes of Chattanooga's Past

For this year’s commemoration of America 250, WUTC is bringing you Echoes of Chattanooga's Past: poetic monologues crafted from oral histories of Chattanoogans born in the late 1800’s and early 1900’s.

Interviews for the oral histories - archived at The Chattanooga Public Library’s Local History and Genealogy Department - were conducted by Norman Bradley, former editor of The Chattanooga Times, and his team.

Playwright Dr. Peggy Douglas of Southern Exposure Productions wrote the monologues, directed by Dr. Anne Swedberg of UTC - recorded and produced by Ray Bassett of Scenic Roots here at WUTC.

Our thanks to them and our partners: The Tennessee Commission for the United States Semiquincentennial, ArtsBuild, Mark Making, Rhyme N' Chatt and The Chattanooga Public Library.

Tune in to Echoes of Chattanooga's Past during Morning Edition, Scenic Roots and All Things Considered on WUTC.

World Cup, CFC - And WUTC

As the Spanish National Team came to Chattanooga to train at The Baylor School during this year's World Cup, WUTC caught a few glimpses of the team in action.

Also, check out our From the Field interviews with members of Chattanooga Football Club at our new Sports section: wutc.org/sports.​

WUTC is excited to partner with Chattanooga FC for a second year.

When you purchase match tickets through our tickets page, the club makes a donation to WUTC at no additional cost to you.

Support your local soccer club and WUTC.

Chattanooga FC’s next home match is against Inter Miami on Saturday, July 4th, at 7:30 PM at Finley Stadium. Get tickets here.

Latest WUTC Must-Listens

• ​"The Education Of A Senator": In Conversation With Lamar Alexander, Former U.S. Senator From Tennessee ​
  Sen. Alexander spoke with Ray Bassett of Scenic Roots about his new memoir the day before his recent visit to Chattanooga.
• ​In Conversation: LaTrice Currie, TV News Anchor At Local 3 ​
  ​A familiar face and voice on Chattanooga TV sits down with Ray Bassett on Scenic Roots.
• ​Live In The Studio: Bella Lam's "Bootfirst"​
  Modern country music artist joins Paul Jorgensen live on Chord Drift to play some songs - including her latest single, "Bootfirst."
• ​Shinin' On To Dalton For America 250: Don Brewer Of Grand Funk Railroad​
  Don Brewer - drummer, vocalist and one of founding members of Grand Funk Railroad - talks with WUTC's Clark Gibson.

Meet Clark Gibson!

Clark Gibson, our Production Director and one of our music hosts at WUTC, knows how music has shaped him.

"Music has deeply shaped my identity, even influencing the way I would dress and speak at an early age. Music even defined my aesthetic —wanting to look like the mysterious guitar player from Almost Famous, I always sported worn-out jeans and long hair."

Get to know Clark here: wutc.org/clarkgibson​

Tickets! Tickets! Tickets!

WUTC is offering two pairs of tickets to see Watchhouse with Two Runner on Friday, July 17th at The Caverns in Grundy County, TN.

Enter your chance to win here: WUTC Giveaway: Watchhouse at The Caverns​

For all WUTC tickets and giveways, visit: wutc.org/tickets​

Giving Matters

WUTC is part of the fabric of Chattanooga and the Tennessee Valley - providing unbiased journalism, local music and stories that connect our community.

Philanthropy and thoughtful giving can sustain and strengthen our station.

We're incredibly grateful for the generosity of our donors and welcome the opportunity for conversations about giving that reflect your values, goals and hopes for our community.

For ways to give to WUTC, visit: wutc.org/support​

From All Of Us At WUTC: Thank You

Your support keeps WUTC on the air, online, in the community - and connected to the stories, music, and programs that matter most.

Thank you for being part of our public radio community - and for helping us serve Chattanooga, the Tennessee Valley and beyond.

​Please support WUTC with your donation today.

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