KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) -The Radio Television Digital News Association presented WVLT News with several prestigious Regional Edward R. Murrow Awards on Thursday, May 6. RTDNA says recipients demonstrate the spirit of excellence that renowned journalist, Edward R. Murrow, set as a standard for the profession of journalism. WVLT News competed in a five-state region, which…
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Gunner, Randy Miller, Bobby O’Jay, Woody & Jim, Phil Valentine And More Join Tennessee Radio Hall Of Fame Nominees
WIVK/KNOXVILLE’s TED “GUNNER” OUSLEY and longtime KBEQ (Q104)/KANSAS CITY morning host RANDY MILLER (who got his start in KNOXVILLE radio) are among the final round of nominees of the 27 selected to vie for a spot in the TENNESSEE RADIO HALL OF FAME this year. Other recently-announced nominees are: 35-year WDIA/MEMPHIS veteran BOBBY O’JAY; JOHN…
TREY WALLACE ANNOUNCES EXIT FROM FOX SPORTS KNOXVILLE
After nearly three years with the radio station, Trey Wallace announced he’s moving on from FOX Sports Knoxville. Wallace joined FOX Sports Knoxville from TheReadOptional.com and took over their early afternoon timeslot in July 2018, hosting from 1 – 3pm. Soon after, Wallace became a regular contributor to the station’s afternoon show The Drive. https://twitter.com/TreyWallace_/status/1360341295642906628 Sunday…
From James Brown to Joe Armstrong, Black-owned WJBE promotes the 'unity' in community
Prior to 2012, Joe Armstrong was embarrassed when people came to visit him in Knoxville. Not because of any particular quality the city was known for but, rather, what was missing: a Black radio station. “There definitely was a void,” he told Knox News. It was a void Armstrong was uniquely qualified to fill, leaning on…
East Tennessee radio executive Randy Ross dies
KNOXVILLE, Tennessee — Radio industry veteran Randy Ross died Tuesday. Ross was general manager for Midwest Communications. He oversaw area radio stations that included B97.5, 103.5 WIMZ and DUKE FM. B97.5 is a radio partner with WBIR. He’d previously worked in broadcasting in the Tri-Cities, and had been an executive at South Central Media. He…
Former Knoxville meteorologist Bob Becker has died
We’re sad to report a popular former Knoxville meteorologist has died. Bob Becker, 64, who worked for many years at WATE and later at WBIR died this weekend. Becker was born in Monroe, New York, and went to college at New York State. He came to East Tennessee in 1997 and quickly became popular with…
Colleagues and friends remember Billy Kidd
The Wednesday news that Billy Kidd had passed away at just 61 years old stunned East Tennessee. KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) – The Wednesday news that Billy Kidd had passed away at just 61 years old stunned East Tennesseans. The longtime radio personality was a giant in Knoxville media, and he had the accolades to show…
Big Wig Awards on Wednesday, October 16. Ticket information here
Big Wigs – awards night for community superstars to recognizer their outstanding work in the advertising industry! About this Event Big Wigs is designed for your favorite behind-the-scenes people in the advertising, communications, and marketing industry. Scores of these people work hard to help produce exceptional advertising and communications, so AAF-Knoxville creates this award show…
Knoxville radio host promises to camp out on the roof of a car dealership until Tennessee's next win
A Knoxville radio host has started a camp-out protest waiting for Tennessee’s next win this season. Tyler Ivens of 99.1-WNML The Sports Animal tweeted a video from his first night on the roof of Toyota Knoxville. The radio station promoted the stunt on its web site. “Tune in this week to hear him do the…
Popular Knoxville radio personality on commission expected to address Nathan Bedford Forrest bust
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A popular Knoxville radio host has been appointed to a state panel that is expected to address the contentious bust of Nathan Bedford Forrest in the state Capitol. Gov. Bill Lee says Tennessee’s Capitol Commission will soon meet for the first time in more than two years. On Monday, Read more…