Happy New Year from WUTC!

Happy New Year from all of us here at WUTC!

As we ring in 2025, we want to thank you for your continued support. Your generosity makes everything we do possible, from the programs you love to the events we host. Together, we’re building a stronger public radio community in Chattanooga, and we can’t wait to share what’s in store this year.

Our new newsletter allows us to give you a sneak peek behind the microphone here at the station and give you an early heads-up on ticket giveaways, local music news, and exclusive, WUTC members-only events.

Keep an eye out for this newsletter and you'll be fully in the loop on all things public radio in Chattanooga. You may even get yourself some free tickets to an upcoming show.

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Just announced: Win tickets to see Wilco & Waxahatchee!

Get ready for an unforgettable night of music! WUTC is excited to give our listeners a chance to win tickets to see Wilco on their Sweet and Sour Spring 2025 Tour, with special guest Waxahatchee!

Don't miss this incredible show at The Memorial Auditorium on May 11th.

​Enter now for your chance to win. Winners will be selected January 21st.

Tickets go on sale Friday, January 17th at 10:00 AM.

Sneak Peek: Our New Performance Space!

As renovations continue at our permanent studio space at 540 McCallie Avenue, we’re excited to announce that part of the transformation will include a brand-new live music venue: The Douglas Beall Moore, Jr. Performance Space.

Once the renovation is complete, this space will be open to the public, giving you the chance to enjoy concerts and events right here at WUTC — with our members and supporters at the heart of it all.

This addition to our station will allow us to bring you closer to the music and the artists you love, with intimate performances and a variety of live events. We can’t wait to open the doors to this exciting new chapter for the station!

Stay tuned for updates as we look forward to welcoming you into our newly renovated space!

Looking Ahead: Exciting Events in 2025

We've got an exciting year ahead, and we're thrilled to invite you to be a part of it.

Here are a few things we'll be announcing for this year:

• Public Radio Happy Hour​
  Join us for an informal gathering at a local bar. Meet WUTC staff and hosts, and chat with fellow listeners. It's the perfect way to get to know the voices behind the mic!
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• Morning Coffee Meet & Greet​
  Want to know more about what goes on behind the scenes at WUTC? Our staff will be hosting a casual in-person morning Coffee Q&A sessions starting in February. It’s a great opportunity to ask questions, share your thoughts, and learn about the making of your favorite shows at a local coffee shop.
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• Live Music Events​
  We’re bringing the best of Chattanooga’s music scene straight to you. Stay tuned for updates on upcoming live performances around town that we’ll be supporting throughout the year.

These events are designed to bring us closer together as a public radio community and give you a chance to engage with us in new ways. We’re excited to meet you and hear your thoughts on how we can continue making WUTC your station!

Staff Favorites: Our Top Interviews & Moments from 2024

As we look back on an amazing year of programming, we asked some of our on-air staff to share their personal highlights from last year. Here’s what they had to say about their favorite interviews and moments from 2024:

• Haley Solomon Host, Producer, Program Director​
  ​One of my highlights of 2024 was covering the Big Ears music festival in Knoxville. This was our first year attending the festival and we all just had such an incredible time. It is a really great festival with a consistently interesting lineup and variety of venues. Now that we've gone once, we'll never miss it again!
  ​Listen here: Big Ears 2024: Leyla McCalla Talks With WUTC's Haley Solomon​
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• Clark Gibson Producer
  ​In 2024, I graduated from UTC then was immediately able to put my communications degree to work at WUTC. My highlight was getting to see Tedeschi Trucks Band and review the show for the station.
  ​Read here: ​Review: Tedeschi Trucks Band's "Deuces Wild Tour" at The Memorial Auditorium​
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• Ray Bassett Editorial Director, Host, Producer
  ​My favorite interview from 2024 was with Todd Mayo, founder of The Caverns in Grundy County, an hour away from Chattanooga in Tennessee's Cumberland Mountains. We chatted for an entire episode of 'Scenic Roots' about his memoir 'Caveman Chronicles' - on his life story and 'The Greatest Show (Under) Earth
  ​Listen here: “Caveman Chronicles”: Todd Mayo’s Odyssey In Life And Music​

From unforgettable interviews to unexpected moments, 2024 was full of memorable experiences. We can’t wait to see what 2025 has in store!

WUTC Staff Spotlight: A Behind-the-Scenes Look

This month, we’re spotlighting Haley Solomon, the voice behind The Haley Solomon Show, Electro Nights, Wild Woman Radio, From The Green Room, and more. She began volunteering at WUTC in high school, hosted shows during her time at UTC, and joined the station full-time after graduation. Haley is passionate about live music, connecting with artists, and sharing their creative journeys with the WUTC audience.

In this exclusive Q&A, Haley reflects on her favorite moments with the station.

Read the full Q&A here.

Have comments, requests, or recommendations for Haley? Reach out here.

Thank You for Your Support!

As we look forward to all the exciting things in store for WUTC this year, we want to take a moment to thank you for being a part of our community. Your support makes a difference. Your monthly gift helps us continue delivering quality programming and engage with you through live events and special projects.

Warmly,
​The WUTC team

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