​East Tennessee PBS plays a crucial role in providing educational content, local programming, and cultural enrichment to our community. Recent discussions in Congress have raised the possibility of reducing or eliminating federal funding for public broadcasting, which could significantly impact stations like East Tennessee PBS. According to a Pew Research Center survey, 43% of Americans support continued federal funding for NPR and PBS, while 24% oppose it, and 33% are unsure. This underscores the importance of voicing your support. By contacting your elected officials, you can advocate for the preservation of funding that ensures East Tennessee PBS continues to offer quality programming and services that benefit our community. Your engagement can make a difference in sustaining this valuable resource.