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Happy Spring Pledge Drive!

Our Spring Pledge Drive is in full swing, and we need your help to reach our goal of $75,000 by this Friday!

Last week, a listener called us asking for a physical copy of our new program schedule. When we suggested she find it online, she quickly let us know she was in her eighties and wasn’t interested in learning how to use a computer. “I don’t even care to watch TV,” she said. But what she does care about is WUTC.

For her, the station is more than just a radio. It’s her daily connection to the community and the world. Every morning, she wakes up, pours a cup of coffee, and listens to the news. Throughout the day, she tunes into our music programs, discovering new sounds from across the region and beyond.

This is why WUTC matters so much to our listeners. In times of uncertainty, losing WUTC would mean losing a vital link to the world and to each other.

At WUTC, we believe public radio is more than just news and music, it’s a community. And that community exists because of YOU. Without your support, we couldn’t keep bringing you the programming you love. From local stories to national conversations, your gift makes it possible.

We’re asking you to consider making a donation today—whether it’s a one-time gift or a recurring monthly pledge. Your contribution helps ensure that WUTC continues to serve as a trusted voice in our community. Consider becoming a sustaining member today for just $10 a month. Already a sustaining member? Please consider increasing your monthly gift, or making a one-time contribution. Every dollar helps us continue to thrive.

Thank you for making WUTC a part of your life. Your support keeps the conversation going—please donate now to help us reach our goal!

Upcoming WUTC Events!

WUTC Benefit Concert
​Celebrate the end of the Spring Pledge Drive with a concert at The Woodshop Listening Room in St. Elmo. Enjoy performances from Catherine Campbell, Alva Leigh, and a special DJ set from Dixon Blake Callahan. Doors open at 5:00pm and music starts at 7:00pm. Tickets are $10 at the door. All proceeds go to supporting public radio in Chattanooga.

Join us for our monthly WUTC Morning Coffee Meet-up!
​Come hang out with your favorite WUTC hosts, staff, and fellow listeners at Adelle's Creperie on Main Street. It’s the perfect chance to sip on coffee, enjoy some delicious crepes, and connect with the people who make our station so special. Plus, grab some free WUTC merch while you’re at it! No cost, no RSVP—just drop by, meet some awesome people, and share in the fun!

Support WUTC by Supporting Chattanooga FC

Through our partnership with Chattanooga Football Club, every ticket you buy via our page helps support WUTC at no extra cost to you! It’s a simple way to enjoy the world's game while supporting your local public radio station.

Here are a few CFC's upcoming home games:

• April 19th Chattanooga FC vs Crown Legacy FC Tickets Here​
• May 3rd Chattanooga FC vs Philadelphia Union FC Tickets Here​
• May 24 Chattanooga FC vs New England Revolution Tickets Here​

See the full schedule here.

Thank you for being a part of our community and helping us continue to serve you! Go CFC!

In Case You Missed It

Here are a few of our most downloaded stories from the last month:

• ​Clark Gibson Interviews Swamp Dogg Ahead of The Big Ears Festival​​
  The country soul and R&B singer, songwriter, musician, producer, and subject of the 2024 documentary Swamp Dogg Gets His Pool Painted, spoke with Clark Gibson ahead of his performance at this year's Big Ears Festival in Knoxville.​
• ​At ArtsBuild, Opportunities For Local Artists With Disabilities​​
  Annie LaVoie is one of nine local artists awarded a grant from ArtsBuild, which supports arts and culture in Chattanooga and Hamilton County. The latest round of grants focuses on artists with disabilities, helping them launch new projects.
• ​Richard Winham Talks With Big Ears & Bonnaroo Creator Ashely Capps​​
  Ashley Capps is the executive director of Big Ears Music Festival and the founder of Bonnaroo Music Festival and AC Entertainment. Capps spoke with Richard Winham ahead of this year's festival.

Thank You for Your Support!

We want to give a huge thank you for being a part of our community. Everything we do is thanks to supporters like you. When you wake up to Morning Edition, that’s because of your support. When you hear Richard Winham chatting with your favorite local band, or Ray Bassett speaking with local leaders, it’s all thanks to you.

Your financial gift truly makes a difference. Your monthly contribution helps us keep delivering the programming you love and allows us to connect with you through live events and special projects.

Thank you for making it all happen!

Warmly,
​The WUTC team

​Help us continue this work by making a donation today.​

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