WUOT, the Knoxville NPR station licensed to UT, has received a $10,000 grant from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting for a five-part project to highlight Knoxville’s connection to country music. WUOT is one of 37 public radio and TV stations nationwide to share in more than $366,000 of funding to produce projects associated with acclaimed…
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WVLT's General Manager awarded 'Role Model of the Year'
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) – It was a night of glitz and glamour at the Knoxville Convention Center Saturday night, and it wasn’t the suits or evening gowns that brought a full house. Girl Talk, Inc. hosted its 2019 Fashion Show Gala. The annual show is held to fundraiser for the organization’s mission: empowers girls to…
Tennessee Journalism Hall of Fame inducts six into Class of 2019
Six accomplished media veterans, including one posthumous honoree, were celebrated by family, friends, colleagues and supporters this week as they were inducted into the latest class of the Tennessee Journalism Hall of Fame. The seventh annual induction ceremony was held Aug. 6, during the Tennessee Association of Broadcasters annual conference at Murfreesboro’s Embassy Suites Hotel.…
Former WVLT Channel 8 meteorologist backed by GoFundMe amid 'non-compete' limbo
David Aldrich, Channel 8’s longtime chief meteorologist, left the station in April. He was employed until July 2 and paid until July 19. Aldrich’s fans have set up a fundraiser to raise money for his family while he is unable to work under a non-compete contract. WVLT employees have not disclosed the reason for his…
Bad Radio in K-Town
Driving around town running errands and listening to local radio stations over the past few months is disturbing to someone like me that choose radio as a career when I was just 8 years old. I even got a degree in broadcasting so working in the business was something that meant a lot to…
The latest Knoxville Radio Ratings are in
Click the link below to see the 12+ shares from the Spring 2019 survey (March 28 – June 19). See the 12+ Shares here
All Access: PD Nikki Thomas Exits WIVK/Knoxville
CUMULUS Country WIVK/KNOXVILLE PD NIKKI THOMAS has amicably parted ways with the station and is seeking her next great gig. THOMAS, a native of the KNOXVILLE area, joined the station three years ago (NET NEWS 8/15/16) from CUMULUS Country KATM/MODESTO-STOCKTON, CA, where she spent nine years, the last five as PD. Before that, she was…
‘Jack’ Officially In the Box For Midwest In Knoxville
After 45 years of ownership, Knoxville radio veteran John Pirkle agreed to sell a Class A serving Knoxville to Duke Wright-led Midwest Communications. The transaction has now closed.
Ruby Tuesday Names Jenifer Boyd Harmon as Chief Marketing Officer
MARYVILLE, Tenn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Proven restaurant marketing leader will spearhead brand and retail strategy for Ruby Tuesday. Ruby Tuesday, Inc. today announced the appointment of Jenifer Boyd Harmon as its chief marketing officer. Harmon will lead the company’s marketing strategy, customer experience and advertising efforts for their 486 restaurants located across the U.S. and around the…
ALL ACCESS: Joey Tack Exits Knoxville For PD Post At KNCI/Sacramento
JOEY TACK joins BONNEVILLE Country KNCI/SACRAMENTO as PD/midday host effective MONDAY, JULY 1st. He arrives from SUMMITMEDIA/KNOXVILLE, where he spent 15 years, the last five as PD for Top 40/Rhythmic WKHT (HOT 104.5). Tack assumes programming duties that had previously been handled by BONNEVILLE/SACRAMENTO Group Dir./Programming CHAD RUFER.“I am both humbled and thrilled to be…