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A sneak preview of Ken Burns’ new documentary series “The American Buffalo” will take place Wednesday at the Cumberland County Playhouse. WCTE will present the free screening. It will be an hour-long preview of the four-hour documentary series. President and CEO Avery Hutchins said the documentary will trace the buffalo’s evolution, its significance to ingenious people, and its near extinction. ... Read More »

WCTE PBS wants the Upper Cumberland to reach out during Public Media Giving Days and tell them how to serve you better. The new two-day event ends Tuesday. Donor Relations Manager Patti Cloud said WCTE is hoping that people will engage with WCTE to share their stories. “Oh, well we’re so excited about it,” Cloud said. “It’s a lot of ... Read More »

A new PBS Tennessee initiative coming to three Upper Cumberland school districts that would bridge the digital divide in broadband access. WCTE Education and Engagement Director Dr. Cephas Ablakwa leads the statewide Datacasting Initiative. Ablakwa said WCTE will use its signal to broadcast classroom content to a device at home. “Basically just how television comes to our house right? It ... Read More »

A new television series highlighting tourism and local businesses in the Upper Cumberland is set to air this spring. UCDD Deputy Director Tommy Lee said all 14 counties will be represented. “We’re working on production right now,” Lee said. “What we’re going to do is get some ideas for some shows, and then we will begin filming hopefully sometime in ... Read More »

WCTE is kicking off the Indie Lens Pop-Up season with a virtual screening of Storm Lake. Education and Engagement Coordinator Misty Stewart said on Tuesday night viewers get an inside look at the struggles of local journalism. Stewart said the documentary focuses on a Pulitzer Prize winning newspaper that is struggling. “This film is actually taking a look at what ... Read More »

WCTE’s annual Blues and Brews event returns to Cookeville’s Dogwood Park Saturday. The beer tasting, music listening event is a big fundraiser for the non-profit. Director of Development and Marketing Susan Luna-Hazlewood said with last year’s event held virtually, it is exciting to be back. “We relay on the community support and donations in order to fulfill our mission,” Luna-Hazlewood ... Read More »

WCTE has named Avery Hutchins as its new President and CEO. Hutchins replaces Becky Magura, who assumed a position with Nashville Public Television. Hutchins said she is excited and honored to take on the new role. “We want to continue the story telling of the Upper Cumberland,” Hutchins said. “WCTE PBS is here to bring voice to our people, and ... Read More »

WCTE has decided to cancel its Stations of Imagination for the weekend of September 10th citing concerns with rising COVID numbers among Upper Cumberland children. WCTE said it plans on exploring safe alternatives such as a virtual event with activities families can do at home, or it will provide pre-packed kits for pick up that families can take home. According ... Read More »

WCTE is opening its station doors for Becky Magura’s community sendoff on Friday. Station Manager Avery Hutchins said this is a chance to share memories and well wishes with Magura before she joins Nashville Public Television. Hutchins said this would not be possible without community support over Magura’s 39 years at the station. “She has been in people’s homes on ... Read More »

The Save The Children Foundation’s 100 Days of Reading Back to School event is coming to Dogwood Park Saturday. Putnam County Schools Academic Social Interventionist Cindy Putman said kids will get a new backpack filled with school supplies. Putman said the event from 10:00 AM to noon will be first come, first served. “Because of the work that I do ... Read More »