Mission Statement

As a public service component of the University of Tennessee, the mission of WUOT is to inform, educate, entertain and enhance the lives of listeners and others we serve. WUOT provides programming and other services that respond to the diverse interests in our listening area.

Vision  

WUOT will be regarded as East Tennessee’s pre-eminent and credible source for news, information and entertainment.  We will grow our service by evolving with our community and industry.  

Values 

As a trusted source of news, information and cultural programming for East Tennessee, WUOT is committed to the following values:

Integrity
We will act honestly, ethically and consistently in service to the public media mission and to our East Tennessee community.

Transparency
We will communicate openly about our decisions, processes, and aspirations.

Respect
We will foster meaningful relationships by treating every person with dignity, empathy and respect.

Accountability
We will hold ourselves accountable for upholding these values in all of our actions and communications.