Great TV Auction Pick-Up: June 11 & 12 from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. at 229 E. Broad Street Cookeville, TN. Questions or need to schedule another time? Call WCTE at 931-528-2222.

That's a Wrap on Great TV Auction Year 43!

On June 7th, we wrapped up another year of the Upper Cumberland’s most exciting community traditions, the Great TV Auction. 

Hundreds of items, incredible local support, live entertainment, fun games, and unbeatable community spirit all came together for one unforgettable week benefiting your local public television station.

Thanks to Everyone who was Part of the Tradition!

For 43 years, the Great TV Auction has brought the community together in support of public television, local storytelling, educational programming, and the people and businesses that make the Upper Cumberland special.

You Bid big. You Laughed loud. You Supported local.

• Actively bid on auction items
• Attend Auction with Avery at Spankies 
• Tell your friends and family to bid 
• Like, comment, and share social media posts. 
• Tune in and watch the Great TV Auction showcase on television!
• Sign up to participate in the nightly games.
• Volunteer!! 

• Advertise your business to over 1.3 MILLION VIEWERS!
• Your business will be featured on the longest running and largest station fundraiser in history!
• Build brand awareness with buyers through the Online Auction & TV Showcase
• Get buyers into your store or using your service
• Your business receives great multi-media exposure through online streaming on social media and websites, plus broadcast over the air
• Your donation supports WCTE PBS Central Tennessee

• The Great TV Auction has showcased 100’s of businesses and sold 1000’s of items donated by local businesses since the first auction in 1983.
• The Auction fundraiser has grown into a 9 day, 24/7 online auction with an on-air, LIVE, multi-night showcase.
• The online auction launched in 2020 and quickly gained over 2,000 active bidders that placed multiple bids on multiple items!
• The auction is a great opportunity for businesses to showcase their goods and services.
• This is the single largest fundraiser for WCTE PBS Central Tennessee

Follow us on Social Media and share your favorite items on Facebook or Twitter. Tag @WCTE for a live shout-out at the Great TV Auction!