On Glass Street in East Chattanooga, a new chapter for community small business began this spring. BOOM - or Black and Brown Owned and Operated Marketplace - opened its doors in a storefront bought by RISE Chattanooga, the arts and culture nonprofit.
Only On WUTC
-
(Aired Thu 5/22/25) This week, all of the seniors in the first class to graduate from Chattanooga Prep received their diplomas on time. Two months ago, new leadership came on board at the all-boys public charter school in the Highland Park neighborhood.
-
Bonnaroo is almost here - and once again, Barry Courter is getting ready. The co-host of "The What" podcast knows a lot about music - interviewing countless artists across genres for years here in Chattanooga and the Tennessee Valley. He joined Richard Winham live on WUTC.
Hear Our Voices
-
Storytelling in a box was a handheld art form in Appalachia before electricity and the many screens that we watch today. This Saturday and Sunday, “The Crankie Show" presents stories of artists living with serious mental illness at Barking Legs Theater.
-
(Aired Thu 5/22/25) Here in the Chattanooga area, Scenic City Shakespeare is now presenting "Much Ado About Nothing" at Greenway Farm Park in Hixson - Fridays and Saturdays at 7 PM - through Saturday, June 14th.
Music Made Here
-
(Aired Fri 5/23/25) Ryan Oyer, the singer-songwriter in Ringgold, Georgia well known to Chattanooga's music scene, talks about his latest album "You Are Here" with Richard Winham on WUTC.
-
(Aired Thu 5/22/25) The Roamers, a country rock band, journeys through the highways and byways of American culture with Richard Winham on this episode of "Live in the Library," recorded live downtown at The Chattanooga Public Library.
News From NPR
- Rubio says U.S. will 'aggressively' revoke visas for many Chinese students
- Trump administration cancels plans to develop a bird flu vaccine
- Federal trade court blocks Trump's emergency tariffs, saying he overstepped authority
- Judge says Rubio 'likely' violated Constitution in ordering Mahmoud Khalil deported
More From NPR