KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Following significant federal funding cuts to the Corporation for Public Broadcasting earlier this year, East Tennessee PBS has received a stabilization grant to help continue operations.
The Public Media Bridge Fund announced grants totaling $26 million for 74 organizations across the nation that operate 186 radio and television stations. These organizations collectively reach more than 30 million people.
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Public Media Company, the nonprofit organization behind the philanthropic fund, said Tuesday that more than 115 stations were likely to close by mid-2026 without immediate aid.
East Tennessee PBS President and CEO Vickie Lawson told 6 News in July that they had lost 27% of their funding, most of which was directed to educational programming and community outreach…