WTCI Blog

Interviews with Mark Walberg and Roadshow Appraiser

Sat, 19 Jul 2008 04:07:57 -0400

WTCI's Alison Lebovitz interviews Rafael Eledge, a Roadshow Appraiser and Mark Walberg the host of Antiques Roadshow, during their visit to the Incline. Watch Online

Antiques Roadshow Arrives!

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 11:22:19 -0400

Thursday's Antiques Roadshow kick-off event was a lot of fun. Executive producer Marsha Bemko and host Mark Walberg braved "America's Most Amazing Mile", the Incline Railway as we welcomed them to the scenic city. Our cameras were there for the event. Be sure to watch online and keep an eye out for more exclusive web video in the coming days!

Another Factory Overseas

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 08:31:39 -0400

Steve Inskeep began today's Last Word in Business on NPR's Morning Edition as I drove past Enterprise South on my way to work with these words:

"...another major car corporation has decided to build a factory overseas. It's the story we've come to know so well..."

Of course, the "overseas" in this case is the United States, the company, Volkswagen, and the factory will be right here in Chattanooga. It's likely to be the second-biggest story in our area over the next week (clearly Antiques Roadshow's number one, right?) and we're interested to hear what you have to say about it.

Oh, and in the great tradition of NPR's clever instrumental music breaks between segments, they selected Chattanooga Choo Choo.

Antiques Roadshow

Tue, 08 Jul 2008 08:27:44 -0400

Clean out your closets! Antiques Roadshow will be here in just under two weeks!

To help welcome Roadshow to town, please plan on joining WTCI at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 17, for a special event at the Incline in St. Elmo. In addition to welcoming some special guests from the series, an appraiser will be on hand to appraise one of Chattanooga's most treasured antiques – the Incline Railway. Mayor Littlefield and Mayor Ramsey will be on hand to proclaim next week WTCI ANTIQUES ROADSHOW WEEK in Chattanooga and Hamilton County. We hope to have a HUGE turnout to welcome the Roadshow crew to Chattanooga.

WTCI still has a limited number of tickets available to attend this once in a lifetime event. For a pledge of 400 dollars, you are guaranteed admission to the event on July 19 at the Chattanooga Convention Center. These tickets allow each ticket holder to bring two items for appraisal. You may be lucky enough to tell your story to a national televised audience. Ask fast. These tickets are almost gone.

We're excited to let you know that Antiques Roadshow will also be taping segments at AT&T Field, the Walnut Street Bridge and Chickamauga Battlefield telling stories of local treasures and history. The segments will air as part of the three episodes from Chattanooga premiering in Spring 2009. This is simply another example of how WTCI is helping share our local stories on a national level.

"The War of the World" - Talk Back on the Blog

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 11:39:20 -0400

As some of you may know, there's been some controversy surrounding the series "The War of the World: A New History of the 20th Century". Part two of the three-part series, "A Tainted Victory", airs this evening at 10pm. We anticipate strong reactions to some of the opinions voiced in the program. In fact, some of the staff here at WTCI who have previewed tonight's program are troubled by some of the conclusions drawn by the program's host, historian Niall Ferguson.

However, because we believe in diversity of opinion and we stand by our opposition to the censorship of ideas, we've decided to continue airing the program. We hope you'll watch the program and offer your comments here at the WTCI blog. Just click on the word "comments" below to share your thoughts and to read the comments of others who've watched the program. Dialogue is essential to our understanding of any issue and we're glad to provide a forum for this discussion and others.

-Peter G. DeLynn, Vice President of Production

The Science of Fireworks

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 17:58:23 -0400

Many of us are looking forward to fireworks on the 4th of July. But what does it take to create these magnificent displays? Tune in to WTCI Tuesday at 8pm to see NOVA's hour on the science & history of pyrotechnics.

"Traces of the Trade" on P.O.V.

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 16:58:45 -0400

P.O.V. continues the tradition of powerful PBS documentaries with the premiere episode of its 21st season. Join us Tuesday, July 1st at 11pm for Traces of the Trade: A Story From the Deep North. Filmmaker Katrina Browne analyzes her own family's role in bringing thousands of Africans to New England in the slave trade. In an interview on the P.O.V. website, she says:

Slavery is not just a Southern sin, it's a national one, and it was the foundation of the American economy. Recognizing that means that the legacy of slavery becomes the responsibility of more Americans than I personally assumed at the outset. So it was a combination of being a deeply personal connection and realizing it's a collective issue that made me go on this journey.

Click here to read the complete interview

(Note: If you just can't wait, set your DVR/TiVo/VCR to see a sneak peek June 26th at 3am.)

George Carlin (1937-2008)

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 10:53:15 -0400

"People have these amorphous things they call values they bring to the seat in the theater when they sit down. And i like to find out where their line may be and deliberately cross it, disturb them a little, make them uncomfortable, then bring them with me, across the line, and make them glad they came. That's what I do. I'm an entertainer. I'm not a doomsayer. I'm not here to preach. I don't do political tracts, but I do entertain, I do a lot of jokes, but I want you to feel a little endangered along the way."

That's a quote from George Carlin's 1996 conversation with Charlie Rose. You'll be seeing a lot of clips and tributes online and on television in the coming days about the great deconstructor of mores and language. Here's one more:

Cookie v. Colbert

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 07:59:39 -0400

Sesame Street's own Cookie Monster made a very funny guest appearance with Stephen Colbert last week. Be sure to watch the show's conclusion as well:

Soundstage

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 09:45:33 -0400

A new season of the concert series Soundstage on WTCI premieres Thursday, June 26th at 11pm. The first artist of the new season is a young man with a great voice, Josh Groban. Josh continues the tradition of great musical diversity on the program which has featured everyone from George Jones to Buddy Guy to Wilco. This season you're likely to be impressed by artists you don't yet know and those that feel like old friends. Bon Jovi, Kenny Chesney, and Stevie Nicks are just a few of the artists you can expect to hear in the coming weeks.

Resources for Dads (and Moms!)

Sun, 15 Jun 2008 15:53:33 -0400

Happy Fathers Day to all the dads out there! I hope you're enjoying your time with family as much as I am. My two year-old keeps me pretty busy at home and I'm excited about all the great work we're doing here at WTCI to help make the Tennessee Valley a great place for families through our PBS Kids programs, and family-centered programs for adults like the locally-produced First Things First. I'd also like to bring your attention to a great site you may not be aware of.

PBS Parents draws on all the resources available to PBS to provide information about your child's physical health, education, and creative exploration. Sign up for a PBS Parents account to start receiving the free PBS Parents newsletter. You'll get information about what's new on PBS Parents, new games on pbskids.org, and upcoming PBS Kids and PBS primetime shows of interest to kids and parents.

Viewer Response to DTV

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 08:38:03 -0400

We just received a letter from a viewer in LaFayette about his switch to our digital broadcasts. Here's an excerpt:

I recently purchased the digital receiver required to upgrade my old television and rooftop antenna. I set the receiver and found WTCI at 45.1 45.2 45.3 45.4. For the last month my TV has not left your broadcast! What a wonderful surprise to find programming geared to serious education.

If you have satellite or cable television, you may already be receiving our digital channels. Our online programming guide details the variety of programs available via these channels. If you've not yet made the move to our digital broadcasts, it's easy. Click here for more information.

Father's Day

Mon, 09 Jun 2008 15:57:28 -0400

Father's Day is less than a week away. If you've not yet found that perfect gift, check out the great selection of DVDs for dad on shoppbs.org. Get Carrier, The War, Baseball, or Dad's favorite episode of shows like Frontline and American Experience.

Blenko Glass

Mon, 09 Jun 2008 10:43:36 -0400

Be sure to join WTCI this coming Friday, June 13th for an evening with Richard Blenko, president of Blenko Glass. If you're familiar with Blenko Glass, you know the beauty and quality produced by this family business. If you're not familiar with Blenko, take a look at the above photo from the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C. All of the window's glass was hand-made by Blenko artisans. It's just stunning.

"The rose window in the SOUTH TRANSEPT has as

its theme The Church Triumphant, with its imagery taken

from the biblical book of Revelation. All of the glass in

this window was manufactured by the Blenko Glass

company of West Virginia." - Description from the National Cathedral Self-Guided Tour brochure

November is just around the corner

Thu, 05 Jun 2008 08:34:30 -0400

The November 4th election will be here before we know it. It seems we now have two candidates, Senators John McCain and Barack Obama. In fact, it's the first time in the history of this country that we've had two current senators running in a head to head competition for the presidency.

There are a number of questions still to be answered and there is much debate to come in the 152 days preceding the election. Who will the Senators choose as their running mates? Will there be major changes in the way that the general election campaigns are funded and run? It's sure to be a fascinating five months. The Vote 2008 section of wtciTV.org will continue to provide the latest information about the election to help you make an informed decision in November.

Orbison & Friends

Fri, 30 May 2008 17:26:08 -0400

If you've never seen Roy Orbison: A Black & White Night, do yourself a favor and check it out this Sunday night at 10:30 on WTCI. The concert film, recorded about a year before Orbison's death, features many of his best songs and the most amazing backing group I've EVER seen. Bruce Springsteen, Elvis Costello, Jackson Browne, Tom Waits, KD Lang, & Bonnie Raitt are just a few of the faces (and voices) you'll recognize. Produced by T-Bone Burnett (the man behind the recent Alison Krauss / Robert Plant collaboration), it's a joyful listening experience for fans of great music.

Thoughts on Creativity

Wed, 28 May 2008 16:54:55 -0400

My wife's parents kept a lot of her childhood books, which is great because when we visit, we're able to read them to my two year old son. Earlier this month, I was reading the Sesame Street "Circus of Opposites" book and came across a drawing of Elmo dressed as a clown. Elmo is, of course, one of the most popular characters in Sesame Street history but at age 30, I'm much more familiar with Cookie Monster & Big Bird.

I thought it strange to see Elmo because I could have sworn he hadn't been created when the book was published in 1981. Intriguing. So, I did a little research and found out that it was at least two years later that puppeteer Kevin Clash, the man behind the Elmo we know and love today, was given a random red puppet and told to see what he could do with it. My research also revealed that the illustration I was looking at is the first known published illustration of the Elmo character. Cool, right?

The book isn't worth more than a couple bucks. There are a lot of them out there. It is, however, a reminder that the characters we identify with, whether it's Elmo, Huck Finn, or Indiana Jones, are the results of hard work, inspiration, and boundless creativity. They don't spring to life fully formed. Elmo was just a piece of red fabric until Kevin Clash breathed life into him. Often we forget that it's our duty to nurture the creativity around us in order to shape the culture that our children will inherit.

Memorial Day

Fri, 23 May 2008 13:02:58 -0400

We all look forward to the unofficial start to summer with the Memorial Day weekend kicking off what we hope will be a wonderful, fun-filled summer.

Parades, cookouts, family and friends fill the 3 days. Some take advantage of the long weekend to open the pool, launch the boat, or tend the garden while others will just enjoy having 3 days to themselves.

It's hard to believe that the "3 day holiday" has only been in effect since Congress passed the National Holiday Act in 1971 which moved this day of Remembrance (originally called "Decoration Day") from May 30th to the last Monday in May. Many of the traditions have faded from the holiday as it merges with the weekend and the start of the summer. Many put out their flag for the summer season, but forget that it should be flown at half staff in the morning in honor of all the fallen who gave their lives so we can enjoy the freedoms we have.

It came as a surprise to me to discover that since 2000, 3pm on Memorial Day is also set aside as a Moment of Remembrance when all Americans are asked to "voluntarily and informally" pause for a moment of silence in remembrance and respect. In lieu of silence, the playing of Taps is also considered acceptable. I don't know of any other place in the world where such an important observance is on a voluntary basis.

Join WTCI as we bring you some of the best Memorial Day holiday music and celebrations on Sunday, May 25th. Begin the evening at 7pm with WTCI local productions, Heroes From the Valley, and A Veterans Honor Roll. At 8pm, WTCI brings you the National Memorial Day Concert followed by American Experience, a two part study of Harry S. Truman, the 33rd president of the United States. Part 1 on Sunday at 9:30pm covers his service during World War I and his two terms as a Missouri senator. Part 2 on Monday at 9pm recalls his post World War II economic policiies, his 1948 presidential campaign, the Korean War, and his clash with General MacArthur. Jason Robards narrates both episodes. As you celebrate the start of summer with family and friends this holiday weekend, be safe and take a moment on Monday to remember all those who gave their lives so we can enjoy our freedoms, known and unknown.

Happy Memorial Day!

Sara Maloney, Director of Annual Giving

Reading Rainbow Contest Winners Announced

Mon, 19 May 2008 21:52:06 -0400

Our Reading Rainbow Young Writers and Illustrators contest winners were announced Monday night at WTCI studios. Families from across our viewing area turned out to celebrate the creativity of our 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners from pre-K to fifth grade.

There's real value in helping kids realize their artistic potential and that's one of the important roles we're proud to play in the community. To see the animated stories from last year's winners, click here.

On the next Southern Accents

Thu, 15 May 2008 08:23:16 -0400

This photo was taken on our recent trip to Iris City Gardens in Primm Springs, TN. It's just one of the stops on the upcoming episode of Southern Accents that you'll see right here on WTCI on saturday, May 24th at 5:30pm and again the next day at 1:30pm.

We're in the midst of editing the program now. It also includes a tour of Falls Mill in Belvidere, TN. Built in 1873, the mill produces cornmeal, flour, and grits for restaurants around the southeast. The US Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville is a great family destination. You'll get a chance to see the enormous Saturn V rocket that took the Apollo missions into space. We'll also depart from Chattanooga on an eco-tour along the Tennessee River with Blue Moon Cruises.

There's a little something for everyone on the next edition of Southern Accents.

We hope you'll join us.

-Karen Elliott & Shaun Townley, Producers

Hey You Guys!!!

Tue, 13 May 2008 08:38:48 -0400

I remember watching The Electric Company in elementary school. Sure, it was educational, but it was fun. Where else could you see Rita Moreno, Spider-Man, and Morgan Freeman in the same show? It's being reported that an updated version of The Electric Company is coming back to PBS in January. I'm glad my son will have the opportunity to enjoy it too!

Who Wants Guaranteed Roadshow Tickets?

Sun, 11 May 2008 21:29:33 -0400

If you're interested in guaranteed tickets to Antiques Roadshow in Chattanooga this summer, you've gotta be sure to tune in Monday night at 8pm. You'll catch a swingin' new episode of Antiques Roadshow from Las Vegas (apparently what happens there tends to stay there, but somehow we got footage...) AND we'll tell you how to get your Chattanooga Roadshow tickets...guaranteed.

American Master: Marvin Gaye

Fri, 09 May 2008 03:01:11 -0400

I've been a Marvin Gaye fan since the very first time I listened to "What's Going On" so I was quite excited to see that American Masters was doing a show about his career. The documentary was great and for me, added new value to his music. Knowing the album "Here My Dear" was written for Gaye's ex-wife as part of a divorce settlement really gave a new angle to the music.

American Masters has also provided some great additional online-only content about the program. Additional footage from the program, an interview with the Filmmaker and more can be found at the American Masters website.

Moyers on Rose, Thursday night

Wed, 07 May 2008 16:39:30 -0400

Be sure to tune in to Charlie Rose thursday night. He plans to talk to Bill Moyers. Rose and Moyers have known each other for over thirty years. It should be a great conversation.

Your tax dollars, spent wisely

Tue, 06 May 2008 09:03:25 -0400

There's a poll over at parade.com asking readers whether US tax dollars should support PBS. As of this posting, over thirty thousand votes are cast and I'm glad to say that 61% of you believe, as the Parade contributors so elegantly put it, that Big Bird should NOT be given "the ax". Let your voice be heard. Vote at Parade.com and send a letter to your representatives in Congress expressing your support of public broadcasting. Click to find your representatives in the HOUSE and SENATE.

WTCI Wine Dinner

Mon, 05 May 2008 16:23:21 -0400

What a fabulous event! "The Art of Dining" was Chef Daniel Lindley and his St. John's staff at their best. WTCI's Angela Lee did an amazing job of bringing together a full house of wonderful guests to enjoy the 2^nd annual, multi-course wine dinner. My personal menu favorite was the sauteed Hawaiian Walu with a potato-ramp puree & citrus gastrique (I learned last night that a ramp is a seasonal, locally grown onion and is celebrated at the Polk County Ramp Festival!). The dish was paired with an incredible Italian Fiano called Mandra Rossa IGT. A nice, not too sweet, white wine that led perfectly into the next course, a smoked Hudson duck breast with quinoa, porcini mushrooms and a huckleberry compote. Excellent!! My "girl's night out" table had a wonderful time and thanks to Comcast we were even able to take home chocolate cigars for our husbands. (Some men are easier to please than others.) Thanks WTCI for an incredible evening!

Bush (41) on "The Presidents"

Fri, 02 May 2008 15:12:36 -0400

Monday and Tuesday, The Presidents on AMERICAN EXPERIENCE premieres the latest in a series of presidential biographies: our 41st, George H.W. Bush. You'll hear from his wife, Barbara, Secretary of State Rice, Mikhail Gorbachev, and others. Tune in Monday, May 5th at 9pm and Tuesday, May 6th at 9pm for this two-part profile of one of the most important patriarchs in American political life. For more information about the series and upcoming episodes, click here. Here's a brief look at the series:

Charlie Rose

Fri, 02 May 2008 12:11:49 -0400

Missed an episode of "Charlie Rose"?

Here's some good news, you can log on to www.charlierose.com to view programs from this week as well as previous episodes.

Tune in to WTCI tonight at 12 midnight for another exciting episode of "Charlie Rose".

David Hinton retires

Thu, 01 May 2008 09:38:14 -0400

David Hinton retired yesterday after working 39 years at WTCI. David started in 1969 helping to install and wire the equipment at the original studio on Amnicola Highway. WTCI signed on the air in March, 1970, and David went to work as a master control operator. He later transferred to the production department where he eventually worked his way up to Production Manager. Passing the torch to a younger generation, David transferred back to the engineering department and worked the last 17 years as a master control operator where he started so many years before.

The station held a surprise retirement party for David in the board room of our new studio on Bonnyshire Drive yesterday. Family, friends, and staff were in attendance to honor David. He was presented with an engraved crystal award for his long and dedicated service to the station. We wish him all the best.

Bryan Fuqua, Vice President of Technical Services

Get Well, Jim

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 14:36:12 -0400

We were all so pleased to meet Jim Lehrer when he joined us for the opening of our new building in November, so we were understandably concerned to hear about his surgery. We're glad to be able to pass on the following information about his current condition:

"On Wednesday, April 23, Jim Lehrer, anchor and executive editor of The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer, underwent a successful heart valve procedure. Jim plans to be back at full speed and on the program within a few weeks."

If you'd like to send a get well message to Jim, click here.

Rev. Jeremiah Wright in his own words

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 10:57:21 -0400

Senator Barack Obama's former pastor, Reverend Jeremiah Wright, is one of the most talked-about public figures of the last few months. Now, you'll be able to hear him, in his own words, in his first extensive television interview since the controversy surrounding him began. Watch a preview of the conversation here and join us as tonight as Bill Moyers talks to Rev. Wright at 9pm, only on WTCI.

*UPDATE:
You can watch the interview in its entirety here if you missed it or read the transcript here.

Carrier Preview Online

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 04:16:02 -0400

The ten-part series of CARRIER is scheduled to air April 27 - May 1. Airing Sunday, April 27 through Thursday, May 1 at 9pm with an encore airing at 11pm each night on WTCI.

Watch a 30 minute preview of the series at http://wtcitv.org/programs/carrier

Chattanooga Green Public Input Meeting

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 08:15:08 -0400

Join WTCI Thursday at 6:30pm for the Chattanooga Green Public Input Meeting. Mayor Ron Littlefield and the Chattanooga Green Committee invite you to bring your best ideas for the future health & prosperity of this great city. The meeting is April 24th at 6:30pm in the main ballroom of The Chattanoogan at 1201 Broad Street. RSVP to 423-648-7353.

Pennsylvania Votes

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 11:21:10 -0400

Pennsylvania democrats vote today in the presidential primary, a very important contest for Senators Clinton and Obama. Be sure to watch The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer at 7pm for the latest information just before the polls close at 8pm in the Keystone state. Charlie Rose will also provide live coverage of the primary and analysis of the results. You'll see that at midnight right here on WTCI. And of course, you can keep track of what's going on anytime right here on the Vote 2008 section of wtciTV.org.

Car of the Future

Sun, 20 Apr 2008 22:29:48 -0400

I'm definitely looking forward to Tuesday's NOVA: Car of the Future program. I came across this amazing section of NOVA's site that provides "open content". If you're not content just to watch the show, you can now edit the footage yourself and create your own! Interview clips about the future of the automobile industry are included as well as raw footage from the program.

Superman, The Home Depot, and "White Christmas"

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 08:11:47 -0400

What do Superman, The Home Depot, and "White Christmas" have in common? They're each distinctly American and they represent essential contributions from Jewish Americans. David Grubin's fascinating series, The Jewish Americans, looks at the American experience from the perspective of a people who've both struggled and thrived in this land since 1654. Here's a clip from the film about Matisyahu, an exciting young musician who explores and expresses his faith in a wholly unexpected way. Matisyahu's story is just one of many you'll see when you join us Sunday from 2pm to 8pm on WTCI.

A debate over the debate

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 08:41:59 -0400

I caught this blog post at the New York Times TV Decoder blog. It raises some interesting questions about how we get our news. ABC contends that because they paid for last night's democratic debate they have the right to determine when and how that program is used by other news organizations. Some opponents of the network's stance say a debate is news and under the fair use principle in US copyright law, they have the right and in fact the responsibility to air what's newsworthy despite the timing or the length of the content. If you're not familiar with the idea of "fair use", it's worth a moment of your time to explore it.

What do you think? ABC is a commercial television station. They've paid to produce the debate. Is it theirs to control? I assume the NewsHour and other programs will excerpt more than thirty seconds of the debate in their coverage despite what ABC News allows. Isn't that essential to providing information that benefits the public?

What's life on an aircraft carrier really like?

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 09:26:14 -0400

PBS is known for incredible documentaries like The War and The Farmer's Wife. Great documentaries introduce us to people and experiences that may be unfamiliar to us. But their power is in reminding us that despite our disparate experiences, we share common dreams & fears.

Carrier is the latest in a long line of acclaimed documentary series from PBS. The 10-part HD series:

follows a core group of film participants aboard the USS Nimitz, from the admiral of the strike group to the fighter pilots to the youngest sailors, as they navigate personal conflicts around their jobs, families, faith, patriotism, love, the rites of passage and the war on terror.

Watch the first six minutes of the first episode below and be sure to tune in April 27th thru May 1st at 9pm to watch the series (in HD or standard definition) on WTCI.

The Hottest Ticket in Town

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 10:38:40 -0400

If you're interested in obtaining tickets to Antiques Roadshow when it comes to town this summer, you're definitely not alone. Check out this story in Sunday's Times Free Press. And if you absolutely have to have those tickets, be sure to click here!

Iraq

Fri, 11 Apr 2008 13:04:59 -0400

Obviously, we've got a big decision to make in November. Along with all of the other issues, our choice for president could very well determine the role America plays in Iraq over the next four years and beyond. I caught a great conversation about Iraq on Charlie Rose the other night (full disclosure, I used to work for Mr. Rose). Dexter Filkins and John Burns of The New York Times offered analysis of the situation on the ground. If you missed it, here it is:

A "View" Review

Fri, 11 Apr 2008 09:38:17 -0400

Great review here in the LA Times of the new adaptation of E.M. Forster's "A Room With a View" that premieres Sunday night at 9, here on WTCI.

Music in April

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 15:37:41 -0400

If you're like me, you enjoy the music programming on WTCI more than just about anything else. Well, I'm glad to tell you that April's a great month for music!

Be sure to catch the great John Prine on Austin City Limits this weekend. There's a preview online too if you're not familiar with his music. He performs "Long Monday" from his fantastic 2005 release "Fair & Square" right here. ACL is on Saturday night at midnight. They've also got a pretty cool blog here.

American Experience features the legendary Carter Family on Monday, the 14th of April.

And of course, we can't forget one of our local favorites, Southern Accents! Karen Elliott hosts a special edition from Nashville. We visit the "mother church of country music", the Ryman Auditorium, the amazing "cowboy couture" designer, Manuel (with one name, he's gotta be great, right?), RCA Studio B (think Presley, Orbison, Parton...) and a bus tour of the homes of your favorite country music superstars. We're editing it now and we'll have it ready for the premiere on April 26th at 5:30pm and the encore on Sunday, the 27th at 1:30pm. We hope you'll join us.

Welcome

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 15:18:55 -0400

Welcome to the new WTCI Blog. You've most likely found us through our website, www.wtcitv.org. In the past few months we've been working hard to make sure the site is easy to navigate, pleasing to the eye, and full of the information you're looking for. So why add a blog?

We hope you'll think of this as the kitchen table of the site. It's an informal conversation. If there's an upcoming event or program that we want to let you know about, we'll post the information here. Often, posts will address broader topics that we think deserve your attention. We'll also post links to online content that we feel speaks to relevant topics for the station and for the community. It's important to us that you feel comfortable posting comments too. Remember, this is your public television station. Thanks,

-Shaun Townley,

Production Dept.