Spring is Here at WUTC!
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Welcome to WUTC's newsletter, bringing you station updates, upcoming events, and the occasional peek behind the mic at Chattanooga's NPR station. Follow WUTC & Download the WUTC App! 4/1/2026 Stepping Into Spring with WUTCDear WUTC Community, Spring is here, and with it comes a fresh season of music, stories, and connection on WUTC. Our spring pledge drive begins next Thursday, and your support will help keep this station local, independent, and thriving. Every contribution makes a difference in bringing thoughtful programming and community voices to Chattanooga. Thanks for listening, for showing up, and for being part of what makes WUTC special. Their Journey, Their GiftThe Govans honor their UTC experience by supporting students and strengthening programs across campus. Rick ('69) arrived at the University of Chattanooga after a campus visit arranged by his Sewanee Military Academy headmaster. He quickly immersed himself in student life--living in Stadium dorm, pledging Kappa Sigma, acting in plays, and co-hosting a campus radio show. Financial aid and a job and WFLI radio helped fund his education. Lori ('93) was a nontraditional student who balanced full-time work with her studies after beginning at Chattanooga State. With encouragement from family, colleagues, and Rick, she returned to complete her degree--navigating a demanding schedule as a working adult. Both recall a campus community deeply invested in their success, with faculty and staff who made lasting impressions through mentorship and support. Rick built a 30-year career at Provident Life & Accident Insurance Company before leading laity development for the Episcopal Diocese of East Tennessee. Lori built her career in HR and communication and now serves as a director at Kenco Logistics. Their shared gratitude led them to include UTC in their estate plans. Their gift supports scholarships for English majors, faculty excellence, athletics, and WUTC. "The whole package--education, mentorship, friendships, and community--has shaped who we are," Rick says, "We are cheerful givers." WUTC Presents: Fred Hersch Live at UTCJoin us for an evening with jazz piano legend Fred Hersch, with proceeds benefiting WUTC A select member of jazz's piano pantheon, Fred Hersch is a pervasively influential creative force who has shaped the music's course over more than three decades as an improviser, composer, educator, bandleader, collaborator and recording artist. He has been proclaimed "the most arrestingly innovative pianist in jazz over the last decade" by Vanity Fair, "an elegant force of musical invention" by The L.A. Times, and "a living legend" by The New Yorker. All ticket proceeds support WUTC. You can purchase tickets here. This concert was made possible by a donation from Ken and Nancy Dryden. Ken Dryden served as WUTC’s development director for more than 25 years before retiring in 2015. Ken continues to host and produce Timeless Jazz, drawing from his extensive jazz library, which he began building in 1972. SPONSORED MESSAGE CaveFest returns to The CavernsBoutique Festival Returns with $99 Tickets Including Camping Gillian Welch & David Rawlings, Peter Rowan & Sam Grisman Project, Rising Appalachia, and Keller & The Keels Lead this year's lineup. Festivalgoers can enjoy music above and below ground, on-site camping, glamping packages, open underground jam session, cave tours, delicious food trucks, local craft vendors, workshops, kids’ activities, surprise performances, and more. 2-day CaveFest tickets are just $99 and include camping. Visit Festival Website | Get Festival Tickets END OF SPONSORED MESSAGE Cheer for Chattanooga FC While Supporting WUTCWUTC 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 Orlando City on Saturday, April 11, at 7 p.m. at Finley Stadium. Get tickets here. This Month’s WUTC Must-ListensThis Month’s Story Highlights, Handpicked for You
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Thank YouAs we approach our spring pledge drive, we’re especially grateful for listeners like you who value public radio, local music, and the voices that make Chattanooga unique. Your support keeps WUTC on the air, 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 continue to bring the best of Chattanooga and beyond to your ears. With gratitude, The WUTC Team Help us continue our work by making a donation today.
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Welcome to WUTC's newsletter, bringing you station updates, upcoming events, and the occasional peek behind the mic at Chattanooga's NPR station. 4/17/2026 Don’t Miss Grammy-Nominated Jazz Pianist Fred Hersch at WUTC Benefit Next Tuesday Join us for an evening with jazz piano legend Fred Hersch.All proceeds benefit WUTC. Seventeen-time Grammy-nominated jazz pianist and composer Fred Hersch will perform a solo piano concert on Tuesday, April 21, at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga...
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