2025 WCTE GREAT TV AUCTION -- May 31st thru June 8th -- SAVE THE DATES!

Ahoy, mateys! WCTE PBS invites you to join us for one of our favorite annual traditions — The Great TV Auction! Each year, this beloved event brings together generous donors, enthusiastic bidders, and local businesses in a fun-filled fundraiser to support your local public television station. This is your chance to snag incredible treasures while giving back to a station that brings educational, cultural, and thought-provoking programming to the Upper Cumberland and beyond.

Beginning May 31st, online bidding opens for hundreds of donated items, and from June 4 through June 8, WCTE will host its signature nightly televised showcases at 7 p.m., featuring more than hundreds of unique auction items. Viewers can tune in on WCTE, or stream live at wcte.org/live, Facebook, and YouTube.

Thanks to the generosity of local businesses and sponsors, bidders will find everything from restaurant gift cards and overnight getaways to fine jewelry, art, local services, and more. Bidding is available 24/7 throughout the event.

Whether you're a seasoned bidder or just here for the piratey fun, there’s something for everyone. Keep an eye on this page for updates about this year’s swashbuckling festivities, item previews, and how you can get involved — as a bidder, donor, or sponsor.

Raise your sails and mark your calendars — adventure (and great deals) await!

All proceeds from the Great TV Auction go directly to supporting WCTE PBS’s mission of serving our community through high-quality, educational, and inspiring content.

To participate, simply register at wcte.org/auction. Need help getting started? Call 931-528-2222 and WCTE staff will be happy to assist.

• 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

For any questions, contact Amber at 931-528-2222 ext. 304 or acarl@wcte.org

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