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On this day in 1967, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed a law setting up public broadcasting in the U.S. and establishin...
11/07/2025

On this day in 1967, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed a law setting up public broadcasting in the U.S. and establishing the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. While 2025 has brought unprecedented change for public media, here at WTCI, we've been reminded again and again of how lucky we are to serve viewers like you. As we celebrate this important day in PBS history, we look forward to an even brighter future - that we're building with YOUR support! 🤝

Tonight, we're taking a look back on three impactful homegrown films from the 2025 Lookout Wild Film Festival! Local fil...
11/06/2025

Tonight, we're taking a look back on three impactful homegrown films from the 2025 Lookout Wild Film Festival! Local filmmakers travel to Malawi to help build the African climbing community, a climber in North Alabama shows why perseverance pays off, and a family gets outside for the day to try out some new activities. Join hosts Briana Garza and Steve Rogers, tonight at 8 on WTCI PBS.

We had so much fun welcoming our neighbors into the WTCI studio for this special preview screening of ! A huge thank yo...
11/05/2025

We had so much fun welcoming our neighbors into the WTCI studio for this special preview screening of ! A huge thank you to Tom and Fran Morley for setting the tone with some Revolutionary War-era tunes, to Linda Moss Mines for leading a thought-provoking Q&A, and to our partners at the Coolidge National Medal of Honor Heritage Center for sharing about their exciting work around America's 250th anniversary!

📺 Don't forget to mark your calendars for the premiere of Ken Burns' The American Revolution - Sunday, November 16 at 8PM on WTCI PBS!

Getting into triathlons doesn't need to be complex, intimidating, or require massive amounts of training. My First Triat...
11/03/2025

Getting into triathlons doesn't need to be complex, intimidating, or require massive amounts of training. My First Triathlon, the latest short film from Human Powered Movement, tries to keep up with Maximus (age 5) and Miles (age 8) Bratton as they tackle something new together as a family. Tune into WTCI PBS on Thursday, November 6 at 8PM for Stories from the Lookout Wild Film Festival!

Did you know that on this day in 1969, the Public Broadcasting Service was formed by the Corporation for Public Broadcas...
11/03/2025

Did you know that on this day in 1969, the Public Broadcasting Service was formed by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting? Created to interconnect public television stations and distribute programming, PBS does not produce programming or own or operate any stations - but it has made a huge impact on the lives of viewers like you! Comment below how PBS has impacted YOUR life over the years!

"C" is for Cookie Monster's birthday! This lovable, googly-eyed monster with a voracious appetite has been bringing us j...
11/02/2025

"C" is for Cookie Monster's birthday! This lovable, googly-eyed monster with a voracious appetite has been bringing us joy for over 50 years. So join us in celebrating him! Might we suggest you do so with a delicious chocolate chip cookie? 🍪

11/01/2025

On an all-new episode of Chattanooga: Stronger Together, host Barbara Marter hears from two non-profits who exploring innovation and conservation. ChaTech Council fosters innovation, collaboration, and growth within Chattanooga’s tech community to create a thriving, inclusive, and economically impactful ecosystem. Reflection Riding Arboretum & Nature Center restores the vital connection between people and nature, regardless of where they live or their economic status. Tune in Sunday, November 2nd at 10:30AM to learn about the important work of these two local nonprofits on Chattanooga: Stronger Together.

This week, our entire staff got involved in creating a special message for viewers like you! Stay tuned!
11/01/2025

This week, our entire staff got involved in creating a special message for viewers like you! Stay tuned!

10/31/2025

Changing Direction for Success offers outreach programs, seminars, one-on-one and group mentoring, and enrichment trips/activities designed to nurture and uplift at-risk youth. Learn more about the impactful work of this non-profit on Chattanooga: Stronger Together, streaming now on the PBS app!

An aging climber, Mike Adair, is restoring a forgotten boulder field. Meanwhile, he's restoring his old climbing chops a...
10/30/2025

An aging climber, Mike Adair, is restoring a forgotten boulder field. Meanwhile, he's restoring his old climbing chops and proving he can still set the hardest routes around. Trash Panda is a snapshot of his life and his passion for climbing. Join hosts Briana Garza and Steve Rogers as we explore Mike's remarkable story in a special presentation of regional films from the 2025 Lookout Wild Film Festival, Thursday, November 6 at 8PM on WTCI PBS.

10/29/2025

If you've got fond memories of happy little trees, and if the words "Titanium White" bring a smile to your face, then join us in remembering a very special artist on his birthday! Bob Ross taught us about the Joy of Painting, but even more importantly, he taught us to embrace life's messiness and believe in ourselves. Happy Birthday, Bob! 🎨

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