It is a member station of National Public Radio and broadcasts news programs plus a variety of music, including adult album alternative and related genres.

WUTC airs a mix of news and talk programs and adult album alternative (AAA) music shows on weekdays with other genres heard on weekends.

Weekday music shows are hosted by Richard Windham (late mornings) and Haley Solomon (early evenings).

In 2022, WUTC moved its studios and offices from its longtime location in Cadek Hall to the UTC Administrative Services Building on Palmetto Street.

In March 2017, the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga fired WUTC reporter Jacqui Helbert, who had interviewed state politicians about a transgender bathroom bill.

The political figures alleged they did not know she was a journalist even though she was reportedly wearing headphones and a microphone with the WUTC logo.