Tennessee Directory of Radio
owner) Rep: Eastman. Wash alty: Bryan Cave. Format: Soft rock, 760 -2903. Fax: (615) 760 -2904. Web Site: www.wpin.org. Licensee: WNPC -FM- February 1993: 92.9 mhz; 3.1 kw. 459 ft. TL N35 57 27 adult contemp. Target aud: 25 -54. *John D. Engelbrecht, CEO; Steve Nashville Public Radio. Net: NPR, AP, PRI. Format: Class, culturel, W83 05 03. Stereo. Hm opn: 24. Format: Country. *Carroll Wayne Edwards, pres; Robert L Shirel, CFO; Jay Werth, gen mgr; Mark news, bluegrass. Target aud: General. *Julianne Stankiewicz, dev Harris, pres; Mona Sivemore, gen sis mgr, Bnan Fredette, prom mgr McNulty, rgnl sls mgr; Cheryl Lyn, prom dir; Barbara Bridges, progmg mgr; Henry Fennell. progmg dir. & asst music dir; Jim Phillips, progmg VP. dir; Amna Mamie Ritten, news dir; Katherine Dunn, pub affrs dir; Don Haworth, chief of engrg. WODO(AM)- March 2000: 1200 khz; 10 kw -D, 195 w -N, 3.8 kw-CH. Norris TL: N36 12 32 W86 52 21. Stereo. Hm opn: 24. 429 W. Spring St.,
WKDA(AM)-(Madison). Sept 14, 1958: 1430 khz; 5 kw -D, 1 kw -N, Lebanon (37087). (615) 444-4755. Licensee: Radio Nashville Inc. (acq WRMX April 106.7 DA -N. TL: N36 1619 W86 42 53. Stereo. Hrs opn: 24. 1617 Lebanon 7- 13-96) Net: CNN. Wash ally: Ternrey & Swift. *William R. Hunt, -FM- 2001: mhz; 1.1 kw. 751 ft. TL: N36 07 12 Rd. (37210). (615) 889-1960. Fax: (615) 889 -1973. Licensee: Finbar pres. W83 55 30. Box 27100, Knoxville (37927. 7100). (865) 525-6000. Fax: Broadcasting Co. Inc. (acq 2- 26-95; $450,000; FTR: 3- 27-95) *Net: (865) 525-2000. Licensee: Newko General Partnership. Format: Today's CNN. Wash ally: Tierney & Swift. Format: News/talk. Target aud: hits, WOOK(FM) -See Hendersonville General. William O. Barry, pres & gen mgr; Beth Lane, opns mgr; Harry P. Stephenson, gen sis mgr; Phil Bell, progmg dir; Will C. Baird WOZD(FM) --See Dickson Oak Ridge Jr., pub affrs dir; Albert S. Jarrett Sr., engrg dir; Gary M. Brown, chief of engrg. 'WRVU(FM)- Dec 3, 1971: 91.1 mhz; 14.5 kw. 457 ft. TL: N36 08 27 WATO(AM)- Feb 1,1948:1290 khz; 5 kw -D, 500 w -N, DA -2. TL: N36 W86 51 56. Stereo. Hrs opn: 24. Box 9100 -B, Vanderbilt Univ., 128 03 02 W84 12 38. Hm opn: 24. Box 24250, Knoxville (37933. 2250). WKDF(FM)- Jan 1, 1967: 103.3 mhz; 100 kw. 1233 ft. TL: N36 02 Sanatt Student Cin. (37235). (615) 322 -3691. (615) 322-7625. Fax: (865) 482 -1290. (865) 483 -1290. Fax: (865) 675 -4859. E -mail: 08 W86 50 56. Stereo. Box 101604 (37224 -1604). 506 2nd ave. S. (615) 343-2582. Licensee: Vanderbilt Net: knoxvilletalk @aol.com. Licensee: MetroWest Radio LLC. (group (07210). (615) 244 -9533. Fax: (615) 259 -1271. Licensee: Dick Student Communications. ABC/R. Format: Progsv rock, jazz, div. Target aud: General; div, owner; acq 11 -5 -98; $289,000) Net: Westwood One. Rep: Midsouth. Broadcasting Inc of Tennessee. (group owner, acq 8 -1 -76) Format: adventurous individuals. Spec prog: American Indian 2 hrs, class 6 Format: News/talk, sports, ESPM. News staff: one. Target aud: 25-54. Coutnry. Target aud: 18-34; general. Steve Dicked, gen mgr; Cindy hrs, folk 3 hrs, Black 3 hrs, Fr one hr, Ger one hr, jazz 18 hrs, Russian Mike Beverly, gen mgr; Wendell Eades, gen sis mgr; David Clary, Francis, prom mgr; Wes MaShay, progmg dir; Eddy Foxx, mus dir; one hr, 2 hr, Por one hr, bluegrass hrs, reggae hrs, blues hrs progmg dir; Mike McNeely, news dir; Bob Wallace, chief of engrg. David Hodge, chief of engrg. Sp 3 3 3 wkly. Eathan Alapat, gen mgr; Jeremy Mills, prom dir; Missy
Warwick, asst music dir. WNFZ(FM)- February 1967: 94.3 mhz; 2.5 kw. 515 h. TL: N35 56 28 WLAC(AM)- Nov 24, 1926: 1510 khz; 50 kw -U, DA -N. TL: N36 16 W84 09 28. Stereo. Box 27100, Knoxville (37927 -7100). 1100 Sharps 15 W86 45 24. Hrs opn: 24.55 Music Sq. W. (37203). (615) 664 -2400. 1948: 97.9 mhz; 100 kw. 1,140 ft. TL: N36 02 49 49 Ridge Rd., Knoxville (37917). (865) 525 -6000. Fax: (865) 525- 2000. Fax: (615) 744-4743. Web Site: www.wlac.com. Licensee: Gagster TX WSIX-FM- W86 49. Stereo. Hrs opn: 24. 55 Music Sq. W. (37203). (615) 664-2400. Web Site: www.extremeradio.com. Licensee: John A. Pinkle. Format: L.P. Group owner: Clear Channel Communications Inc. (acq 8 -30-00; Fax: (615) 664 -2457. Licensee: Clear Channel Comm. Group owner: Alternative. Target aud: General. John W. Pirkle, CEO & chmn; grpsl) Net: CBS, UPI, Wall Street. Wash atty: Haley, Bader & Potts. AMFM Inc. (acq 7- 13 -99; grpsl) Rep: Sentry. Format: Country. News Johnathan W. Pinkle, pres; Rick Parrish, gen mgr; Deborah Cox, prom Format: News/talk, relg. News staff: 3; news progmg 18 hrs wly. Target staff: 2; news progmg one hr wkly. Target aud: 25-54. *Mike Ferrel, dir; Dan Bozyk, progmg dir; Bob Glenn, chief of engrg. aud: 35-64; professionals, business owners & managers. Spec grog: CEO & pres; Robert Sillerman, chmn; Geoff Armstrong, CFO; Dick Black 20 hrs wkly. *John King, pres; Susan Lucchesi, gen sis mgr. Williams, mgr; mgr; gen Charles Quinn, opns Becky Elkin, gen sls WOKI -FM- Licensed to Oak Ridge. See Knoxville mgr; Virginia Julian, nail sls mgr; Keith Kaufman, prom dir; Dave Kelly, WNRO(FM) --Co -owned with WLAC. 1953: 105.9 mhz; 100 kw. 1,226 progmg dir & pub affrs dir: Al Voecks, news dir; Mike Gideon, chief of ft. TL: N30 02 08 W86 50 56. Stereo. Hrs opn: 24. Web Site: engrg. Olive Hill www.1075theriver.com. Net: ABC/FM. Format: Adult contemp. News staff: one; news progmg 3 hrs wkly. Target aud: 25 -54; upwardly Oct 5. 1925: 650 khz; kw -U. TL: N35 47 WYDNX(FM)- Jan 10, 1975: 89.1 mhz; 100 kw. 249 ft. TL: N35 12 30 mobile adults. Spec grog: Christian 6 hrs wkly. Becky Elkin, gen sis WSM(AM)- 50 59 50 W86 46. Hrs WDNX mgr; Brent Alberts, progmg dir. 32. Stereo. Hrs opn: 24. 2644 McGavock Pike (37214). (615) W88 03 Stereo. opn: 24. Bklg., 3730 Lonesome Pine 889-6595. Fax: (615) 871 -6778. (615) 871 -6384. E -mail: Rd., Savannah (38372). HHA Administration Bldg., 3575 Lonesome [email protected]. Web Site: www.wsmonline.com. Licensee: Pine Rd., Savannah (38372). (901) 925 -9236. (901) 925 -3098. Fax: WMAK(FM )-See Murfreesboro WSM Inc. Group owner: Gaylord Music, Media and Entertainment (901) 925 -4238. Licensee: Rural Life Foundation. Format: Easy Istng, Net: ABC. Rep: Christal. Format: Full service, country. News staff: educ, relg. News staff: one; news progmg 5 hrs wkly. Target aud: WMDB(AM)- Aug 15, 1983: 880 khz; 2.5 kw -D. TL: N36 12 43 W86 12; news progmg 11 hrs wkly. Target aud: 35 plus; high school General; families. Spec prog: Class 5 hrs, farm one hr wkty. *Charles 49 09. 3051 Stokers Ln. (37218). (615) 255-2876. (615) 254 -8880. graduates, married homeowners, income $25,000 plus. Spec prog: Harris, chmn; Albert K. Nielsen, stn mgr, gen sis mgr, mktg mgr, pub Licensee: Babb Broadcasting Co. Format: Urban contemp, gospel. Farm 6 hrs, Grand Ole Opry 12 hrs wkly. E.K. Gaylord II, CEO; Mark affrs dir & chief of engrg; Steven Dickman, pres, CFO, exec VP & dev Target aud: 18 plus; general. Morgan Babb, pres; Dr. Morgan Babb, Floyd, exec VP; Bob Meyer, gen mgr, Kyle Cantrell, opns mgr; John mgr. gen mgr; Michael Babb, opns mgr & news dir; Morgan Babb, gen sis Padgett, gen sis mgr; Lisa Tidwell, prom mgr: John Malone, progmg mgr & progmg dir. dir; Trish Matthews, mus dir, Jerry Dahmen, news dir; Cindy Wood, pub affrs dir; Watt Hairston, chief of engrg. Oliver Springs
WNAH(AM)- Dec 24, 1949: 1360 khz; 1 kw-U. TL: N36 11 30 W86 15, 1989: mnz: 46 26. Hm opn: 24. 44 Music Sq. E. (37203). (615) 254 -7611. Fax: WVOL(AM) -See Berry Hill WSMJ(FM)- Sept 98.7 6 kw. 328 ft. TL: N36 01 31 (615) 255 -9624. Web Site: www.wnah.com. Licensee: Hermitage W84 21 29. (CP: TL: N36 06 25 W84 02 56). Hm opn: 24. Box 11167, Broadcasting Corp. Format: Southern gospel. News progmg 5 hrs Knoxville (37939). 4711 Old Kingston Pike, Knoxville (37919). (423) WYFN(AM)- Jan 7, 1927: 980 khz; 5 kw -U, DA -N. TL: N36 12 25 wkly. Target aud: 21 -50. V.T. Irwin Jr., pres; Van T. Irwin Jr., gen mgr; 588 -6511. Fax: (423) 435 -0999. Licensee: Citadel Broadcasting. RgnI W86 40 25. Box 747, Madison (37116). 1940 Neely's Bend Rd., Tony Cappuccilli, gen sis mgr; Bill Grist, prom mgr; Hoyt M. Carter Jr., Reps. Wash atty: Bryan Cave. Format: Country. News staff: one; news Madison (37115 -3203). (615) 868-4458. Licensee: Bible Broadcasting progmg dir & chief of engrg; Mike Brown, mus dir. progmg 4 hrs wkty. Target aud: 18 plus. *Alan Dick, pres; Bobby Network. (group owner; acq 1- 31 -91; $600,000; FIR: 2- 18-91) Net: Denton, gen mgr, Ed Brantley, gen sis mgr; Channing Smith, news dir; ABC/E. Rep: McGavren Guild. Format: Relg. R. Mills, gen David Tim Barry, chief of engrg. WNQM mgr & stn mgr; Watt Hairston, chief of engrg. 24 hr. RELIGIOUS TALK New Johnsonville Oneida Nashville Quality Ministries WBNT -FM- Listing follows WOCV. 'WAVW(FM)-Not on air, target date: unknown: 89.7 mhz; 300 w. 472 't. TL: N35 5615 W87 53 39. Tennessee Ed Informational Incorpora, 50,000 watts WOCV(AM)- Aug 1,1959:1310 khz; 1 kw -D. TL: N36 6910 N.E. 2nd Terr., Boca Raton, FL (33487). Licensee: Tennessee Ed 30 03 W84 29 Informational Incorpora. 24. Ws opn: 6 AM- sunset. Box 4370 (37841). 1126 Buffalo Rd. WNQM(AM)- July 1, 1948: 1300 khz; 50 kw -D, 5 kw -N, DA -N. TL (37841). (423) 569 -8598. (423) 569-9268. Fax: (423) 569 -5572. N36 1230 W86 53 38. Hm opn: 24.1300 WWCR Ave. (37218). (615) E -mail: [email protected]. Licensee: Oneida Broadcasters Inc. (acq 255 -1300. Fax: (615) 255 -1311. Licensee: WNOM Inc. Group owner. Newport 5-1 -69) Format: Adult contemp, new country. News staff: one. Target
F.W. Robbert Broadcasting Co. Inc. (acq 1 -83; $700,000; FTR: aud: 22 -55. George Guertin, pres; Hillard Mattie, gen mgr, opns dir, 12-19 -83) *Net: USA. Format: Relg, Sp. Target aud: General. Spec gen sis mgr, prom mgr & progmg mgr; Knsty Wattle, progmg dir; Paul WLIK(AM)- Apr 9, 1954: 1270 khz; 5 kw -D, 500 w -N, DA -N. R: N35 grog: Sp. Fred P. Werstenberger. pres; George McClintock, gen Strunk, news dir; Darrel E. Smith, chief of engrg. 57 49 W83 12 31. Hrs opn: 6 AM-midnight. 640 W. Hwy. 25/70 mgr, Robert Edwards, rgnl sis mgr; John McClintock, progmg din, (37821). (423) 623-3095. (423) 623.3096. Fax: (423) 623 -3096. William Hair, chief of engrg. Licensee: WLIK Inc. Net: CNN; Tenn. Radio Net. Format: Oldies. WBNT- FM- Coowned with WOCV. June 10, 1965: 105.5 mhz; 3 kw. Target aud: General. Spec prog: Relg 18 hrs wkly. *Dwight D. 280 ft. TL: N36 30 03 W84 29 24. Stereo. Net: ABC/E; Tenn. Radio WNSG(AM)- 1948:: 1240 khz; I kw -U. TL: N36 09 24 W86 46 15. Wilkerson. pres. gen mgr. stn mgr, gen sls mgr, mus dir & chief of Net. Format: Adult contemp, new country. Target aud: 16-56. Hillard Firs opn: 24. Cummins Stn, 209 Tenth Ave. S. (37203). (615) engrg; Johnnie Swann, chief of opns. Mattie, stn mgr, opns mgr, dev mgr & adv mgr; Kristy Mattie, mus dir, 242 -1411. Fax: (615) 242 -3823. Licensee: Mortenson Broadcasting Darrel E. Smith, engrg dir. Co. (group owner; acq 8.5.98) Rep: Katz. Format: Urban gospel. WNPC(AM)- September 1978: 1060 khz; 1 kw -D. TL: N35 59 10 News staff: 2. Target aud: 25 -54. Spec prog: Relg 2 hrs wkly. Don W83 10 46.377 Graham St. (37821). (423) 623 -8743. (423) 623 -8744. Davis, gen mgr & opns mgr, Brian Hogg, gen sis mgr; Gwen Dingle, Paris Fax: (423) 623-0545. Licensee: Hams Broadcasting Inc. dba WNPC progmg dir. Inc. Net: ABC. Wash arty: Roberts & Eckard. Format: Country. Listing follows Target aud: 25 -09. *Mona Sizemore, gen mgr; Brian Fredette, WAKQ(FM)- WTPR. *WPLN(FM)- Dec 17, 1962: 90.3 mhz; 80 kw. 1,132 ft. TL: N36 02 progmg dir; Jim Phillips, mus dir, Ray Snader, news din, Garry Green, 08 W86 50 56. Stereo. 630 Mainstream Dr. (37228- 1204). (615) chief of engrg. WLZK(FM)- Listing follows WMUF.
Broadcasting & Cable Yearbook 2001
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