WCTE Selects Avery Hutchins As New President And CEO
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 […]
WCTE Cancels Stations Of Imagination Citing COVID Worries
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 […]
WCTE Inviting Community To Wish Magura Farewell
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 […]
Back To School Giveaway Coming To Dogwood Park
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 […]
WCTE Downtown Film Festival Accepting Submissions Nationwide
Filmmakers across the state and region can submit their projects now to participate in Cookeville’s Downtown Film Festival. WCTE Director of Development and Marketing Susan Luna-Hazlewood said the deadline for submissions is July 24th. “We have the young filmmakers award which is for ages 14 to 19,” Luna-Hazlewood said. “The best short film documentaries, which […]
WCTE President Says Station Prepared To Enter A New Era
WCTE President and CEO Becky Magura was surprised and honored when she got word she was selected to lead Nashville Public Television. Magura said that WCTE’s accomplishments over the year showed she could succeed in a major market. However, Magura said her staff that got the station to this point made it all possible and […]
WCTE President Assuming Same Role At NPT
WCTE President and CEO Becky Magura is leaving her role, becoming the new President and CEO of Nashville Public Television. Magura started at WCTE more than 39 years ago. In that time, she has held numerous production, educational outreach and management positions at the station. In 1995 Magura became Station Manager, then in 2006 she […]
WCTE PBS Announces New Director Of Developing And Marketing
WCTE has announced the hiring of its new Director of Developing and Marketing, Susan Luna-Hazelwood. In her new position, Luna-Hazelwood will oversee all fundraising operations for WCTE, such as philanthropy, corporate giving, individual giving and fundraising events. A Tennessee Tech grad and Cookeville native, Luna-Hazelwood is coming from Nashville where she spent five years as […]
WCTE Will Feature Educational Programming For Kids’ Summer Learning
WCTE will take part in a state-wide program to help families participate in summer learning activities. “Camp TV” started last year to help kids have a summer camp experience in the midst of COVID. WCTE Education and Engagement Coordinator Misty Stewart said the program provides educational activities to kids across the country. “WCTE was actually […]
WCTE’s Auction To Be Virtual Once Again
WCTE’s Great TV Auction will be held virtually for the second year in a row. Last year the auction went virtual because of the pandemic, but Event and Engagement Coordinator Samuel Gray said it went so well they decided to try it again this year. “We had less expenses last year when we had taken […]
